2253-S2 AMH TAYL H4294.1

2SHB 2253  - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4264.3/12)1100
     By Representative Taylor

WITHDRAWN 02/13/2012

     On page 17, line 33 of the amendment, after "(b)" insert "May only be imposed if the development activity makes use of the environmental review prepared by the county, city, or town;
     (c)"

     Reletter the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

     On page 17, after line 38 of the amendment, insert the following:
     "(4) If the development activity is challenged under chapter 43.21C RCW after using the upfront review for planned actions as provided in section 3 of this act, and for comprehensive plans and development regulations as provided in RCW 43.21C.420, the county, city, or town must reimburse the applicant for the environmental fee imposed."

EFFECT:  Specifies that a county, city, or town may only impose an environmental fee on development activity as part of the financing for environmental review conducted under the state environmental policy act (SEPA) on a comprehensive plan or subarea plan if the development activity makes use of the environmental review prepared by the county, city, or town.
     Requires a county, city, or town to reimburse the applicant for an environmental fee if the development activity is challenged under the SEPA after using the upfront review for planned actions and comprehensive plans and development regulations provided in the SEPA.

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