1662-S2 AMH TAKK EMER 039

2SHB 1662 - H AMD 324

By Representative Takko

WITHDRAWN 03/04/2011

    On page 3, beginning on line 8, after "1995))" strike all material through "chapter" on line 12 and insert the following: "Work outside the shoreland area may commence in advance of the issuance of the shoreline permit if the work outside the shoreland area does not depend on or require the work proposed within the shoreland area, and the local government finds that such work will not interfere with the goals of this chapter.  For work inside the shoreland area, the applicant may file a motion with the board seeking relief from the automatic stay for specified construction activities. The board may only grant such relief if the board finds that the applicant has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the requested construction:

(i) Is not specifically at issue in the appeal;

(ii) Is not likely to be affected by the outcome of the appeal; and

(iii) Will not adversely affect shoreline ecological functions"

EFFECT:  Specifies circumstances under which a local government may permit work outside a shoreland area to commence in advance of issuance of a shoreline permit.  Provides that, for specified construction activities inside the shoreland area, a permit applicant may petition the Shorelines Hearings Board (Board) for relief from the automatic stay that is effective during review proceedings before the Board.

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