SB 6140-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/03/04)

Exempts a division of land of less than three acres for the purpose of creating a site to be used solely for a consumer-owned or investor-owned electric utility facility, so long as a survey is recorded in accordance with chapter 58.09 RCW.

Declares that, for the purposes of this provision, "electric utility facility" means an automated facility that does not require potable water or sewer service and is used for, in connection with, or to facilitate the transmission, distribution, sale, or furnishing of electricity, including electric power substations and switching stations.

Does not exempt a division of land from the zoning and permitting ordinances and regulations approved by the legislative body of a city, town, county, or municipal corporation, and does not apply to an electric utility facility intended for the primary purpose of extending electric service or facilities to an existing customer or customers of another electric utility without that utility's agreement.