5417-S AMH CFS H2384.1

SSB 5417 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED 4/5/01

By Committee on Children & Family Services

    On page 3, line 22, after "ordinances" insert ".  Counties and cities may require conditional or special use permits with reasonable conditions for the siting of programs.  Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.200, no local comprehensive plan or development regulation may preclude the siting of essential public facilities"

EFFECT:  Clarifies that counties and cities have discretion in siting opiate substitution programs.  Clarifies that counties and cities using the growth management act comprehensive planning process must comply with the statute related to siting essential public facilities, which includes substance abuse treatment facilities.

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