HB 2109 - DIGEST

     Declares that, if the commission has by rule or interpretation applied the federal Columbia River Gorge national scenic area act to an existing lot or parcel of property or parcel in such a way that prohibits development of that property or parcel, in whole or in part, and the property or parcel is within an incorporated city's limits or was purchased or acquired by the present owner before January 1, 1987, then the commission shall, upon application by the owner:  (1) Approve a single building permit for that property or parcel; or

     (2) fully compensate the owner for the value of the property or parcel at its current fair market value as if the permit was granted.

     Makes an appropriation of two hundred seventy-six thousand dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998, from the general fund to the Columbia River Gorge commission for the purposes of this act.