2126 AMH POLL WEHL 200

  

HB 2126 - H AMD 1083

By Representative Pollet

On page 3, line 24, after "(4)" insert "Any analysis required by the state environmental policy act in chapter 43.21C RCW for the county's ordinance approving detached accessory dwelling units must evaluate the total potential effluent and nutrient runoff from septic systems to surface or groundwater in each groundwater recharge area, aquifer, or watershed where detached accessory dwelling units will be permitted. If the state environmental policy act analysis identifies a level at which there will be significant impacts on water quality for ground or surface waters, or which may impact the quality or availability of potable water for any other person in the area, the county's ordinance must limit the number or density of detached accessory dwelling units to a number or density that will not cause significant impacts on water quality.

(5)"

EFFECT:   Requires a county developing an ordinance for detached accessory dwelling units to include an evaluation of the effluent and nutrient runoff in its State Environmental Policy Act analysis. Requires the county to limit the number or density of detached accessory dwelling units if the analysis identifies a significant impact on water quality or availability.

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