SHB 2538 -
By Representative Taylor
ADOPTED 02/13/2010
On page 2, line 15, after "(2)" insert "Cities located on the east
side of the Cascade mountains and located in a county with a population
of two hundred thirty thousand or less, in accordance with their
existing comprehensive planning and development regulation authority
under chapter 36.70A RCW, and in accordance with this section, may
adopt optional elements of their comprehensive plans and optional
development regulations that apply within the mixed-use or urban
centers. The optional elements of their comprehensive plans and
optional development regulations must enhance pedestrian, bicycle,
transit, or other nonvehicular transportation methods.
(3)"
Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 3, line 28, after "(1)" insert "or (2)"
EFFECT: Allows cities on the east side of the Cascades in counties with a population of 230,000 or less to develop optional elements for comprehensive plans and optional development regulations within mixed-use or urban centers.