BILL REQ. #: H-3218.2
State of Washington | 59th Legislature | 2006 Regular Session |
Prefiled 12/20/2005. Read first time 01/09/2006. Referred to Committee on Local Government.
AN ACT Relating to residential density requirements in fully incorporated island cities; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 The legislature recognizes that cities
coterminous with, and comprised solely of, an island in qualifying
counties have unique and valuable qualities that must be preserved.
Recognizing the importance of preserving these qualities, as well as
the continual changes that accompany population growth, the legislature
finds that these island cities must have the authority to determine the
residential densities, within the confines of properly accommodating
growth, that are best suited to retain the agricultural, rural,
residential, and historic character enjoyed by the residents.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 A new section is added to chapter 36.70A RCW
to read as follows:
(1) Any city coterminous with, and comprised only of, an island
located in a county with more than two hundred twenty-five thousand
residents and fewer than three hundred twenty-five thousand residents
may determine an urban residential density that is sufficient to
accommodate projected population growth pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a city
coterminous with, and comprised only of, an island in a county with
more than two hundred twenty-five thousand residents and fewer than
three hundred twenty-five thousand residents to establish a uniform
minimum residential density.