(1) Counties and cities planning under the act may not enact or maintain an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation or official control, policy, or administrative practice which treats a residential structure occupied by persons with handicaps differently than a similar residential structure occupied by a family or other unrelated individuals.
(2) The term "handicap" is defined by the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 3602). It pertains to a person who:
(a) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities;
(b) Has a record of having such impairment; or
(c) Is regarded as having such impairment.
It does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance (as defined in 21 U.S.C. Sec. 802).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
36.70A.050 and
36.70A.190. WSR 10-03-085, § 365-196-860, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10.]