FINAL BILL REPORT

                            SB 5799

                          C 486 L 93

                      SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

Brief Description:  Providing address designations on subdivision approvals for improved utility placements.

SPONSORS: Senators Nelson and Sutherland

SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & UTILITIES

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

BACKGROUND:

A short plat is a map or representation of a short subdivision.  A short subdivision is the division of land into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, or sites for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.  A subdivision, in contrast, is the division of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, or sites for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.

The legislative authority of a city, town, or county is authorized to adopt regulations and procedures for the approval of short plats and short subdivisions.  Existing regulations and procedures governing the approval of short plats, short subdivisions, and subdivisions do not include requirements for a lot numbering system and a house address system.

It is suggested that requiring lot numbers and house addresses on short plats, short subdivisions, and subdivisions as a condition of approval would aid emergency medical services personnel in locating homes under construction.

SUMMARY:

Cities, towns, and counties are directed to provide a lot numbering system and a house address system for subdivisions and short subdivisions.  The systems must be clearly shown on the final or short plat at the time the plat is approved by the city, town, or county.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate    46   2

House     96   2    (House amended)

Senate    46   0    (Senate concurred)

EFFECTIVE:July 25, 1993