1293-S AMH PETE SERE 052
SHB 1293 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1530.2/23) 74
By Representative Peterson
ADOPTED 02/28/2023
On page 1, line 10 of the striking amendment, after "this" strike "section" and insert "((section)) subsection"
On page 3, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following:
"(5) The categorical exemption in subsection (3) of this section applies in a city or county beginning six months after its next periodic comprehensive plan update required under RCW 36.70A.130."
On page 3, line 12 of the striking amendment, after "development" insert "that does not include any residential units"
On page 3, beginning on line 22 of the striking amendment, after "only to" strike all material through "amended" on line 27 and insert "designated landmarks or historic districts established under a local preservation ordinance"
On page 3, after line 32 of the striking amendment, insert the following:
"(5) A county or city must comply with the requirements of this section beginning six months after its next periodic comprehensive plan update required under RCW 36.70A.130."
| EFFECT: (1) Clarifies that the new categorical exemption under the State Environmental Policy Act for housing development in urban growth areas must apply if the project meets eligibility criteria. (2) Delays applicability of the new categorical exemption until six months after a city's or county's next required update of its comprehensive plan. (2) Limits the applicability of the clear and objective design review requirements to projects that do not contain any residential units. (3) Limits the exemption to the clear and objective design review requirements to designated landmarks or historic districts established under a local preservation ordinance. (4) Requires a county or city to comply with the design review requirements in the bill beginning six months after its next required update of its comprehensive plan. |
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