Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter
19.27 RCW to read as follows:
Agricultural buildings used for agritourism activities, as defined in RCW
4.24.830, are not subject to building code standards that apply to a commercial building permit, except standards to meet all life and fire safety requirements, if the building is only used for agritourism activities six months or less every year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter
36.70 RCW to read as follows:
(1) Counties may adopt ordinances to permit agritourism activities, as defined in RCW
4.24.830, that generate supplemental income for farms in agricultural zones. Such activities may include direct sales, educational activities, entertainment, seasonal outdoor activities, and hospitality. In order to be included as accessory uses, activities must promote agriculture and rural character within agricultural zones and must be related to the on-site agriculture. Activities must be consistent with the size, scale, and intensity of existing agricultural uses on the property.
(2) Ordinances under this section may only be adopted after notice is given to affected landowners and the public is given an opportunity to review and comment on the ordinance.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter
36.70A RCW to read as follows:
(1) Counties may adopt ordinances to permit agritourism activities, as defined in RCW
4.24.830, that generate supplemental income for farms in agricultural zones. Such activities may include direct sales, educational activities, entertainment, seasonal outdoor activities, and hospitality. In order to be included as accessory uses, activities must promote agriculture and rural character within agricultural zones and must be related to the on-site agriculture. Activities must be consistent with the size, scale, and intensity of existing agricultural uses on the property.
(2) Ordinances under this section may only be adopted after notice is given to affected landowners and the public is given an opportunity to review and comment on the ordinance."