SB 5107-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/14/02)

     Authorizes a rural county , after conferring with its cities, to develop alternative methods of achieving the planning goals established by RCW 36.70A.020.

     Declares that the authority provided by this act may not be used to modify:

     (1) Requirements for the designation and protection of critical areas or for the designation of natural resource lands under RCW 36.70A.060(2), 36.70A.170, and 36.70A.172; or

     (2)  The requirement to establish a process for the siting of essential public facilities pursuant to RCW 36.70A.200; or

     (3) The requirement to adopt a capital facilities plan element pursuant to RCW 36.70A.070(3).