2474-S AMH HUTC SERE 208

  

SHB 2474 - H AMD 1023

By Representative Hutchins

On page 1, line 19, after "36.70A.070(2)(c)" insert "or the department has failed to take action within 120 days of receipt of the application identified in subsection (3) of this section, whichever occurs sooner"

On page 2, line 37, after "shall" strike "strive to"

On page 3, after line 11, insert the following:

"(d) A zoning ordinance and development regulations shall be deemed to be in compliance with the laws identified in subsection (5) of this section if the department does not issue a final decision within 120 days of the date of receipt of the application."

On page 4, line 13, after "(b)" insert "The city's zoning ordinance and development regulations have been deemed to be in compliance under subsection (4)(d) of this section;

(c)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 6, line 16, after "36.70A.070(2)(c)" insert "or the department has failed to take action within 120 days of receipt of the application identified in subsection (3) of this section, whichever occurs sooner"

On page 7, line 17, after "shall" strike "strive to"

On page 7, after line 31, insert the following:

"(d) A zoning ordinance and development regulations shall be deemed to be in compliance with the laws identified in subsection (5) of this section if the department does not issue a final decision within 120 days of the date of receipt of the application."

On page 8, line 33, after "(b)" insert "The city's zoning ordinance and development regulations have been deemed to be in compliance under subsection (4)(d) of this section;

(c)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to issue a final decision on whether a city's zoning ordinance and development regulations for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters comply with state law within 120 days of receiving an application for a determination of compliance, instead of requiring Commerce to strive to issue a final decision within 120 days. Specifies that a city's zoning ordinance and development regulations are deemed to be in compliance with state law if Commerce does not issue a final decision within 120 days.

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