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WA Rev Code § 36.70B.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.010 - Findings and declaration.

RCW 36.70B.010 Findings and declaration.The legislature finds and declares the following:(1) As the number of environmental laws and development regulations has increased for land uses and development, so has the number of required local land use permits, each with its own separate approval process.(2) The increasing number of local and state land use permits and separate environmental review processes required by agencies has generated continuing potential for conflict, overlap, and duplication between the various permit and review processes.(3) This regulatory burden has significantly added to the cost and time needed to obtain local and state land use permits and has made it difficult for the public to know how and when to provide timely comments on land use proposals that require multiple permits and have separate environmental review processes.[ 1995 c 347 § 401.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.020 - Definitions.

RCW 36.70B.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Closed record appeal" means an administrative appeal on the record to a local government body or officer, including the legislative body, following an open record hearing on a project permit application when the appeal is on the record with no or limited new evidence or information allowed to be submitted and only appeal argument allowed.(2) "Local government" means a county, city, or town.(3) "Open record hearing" means a hearing, conducted by a single hearing body or officer authorized by the local government to conduct such hearings, that creates the local government's record through testimony and submission of evidence and information, under procedures prescribed by the local government by ordinance or resolution. An open record hearing may be held prior to a local government's decision on a project permit to be known as an "open record predecision hearing." An open record hearing may be held on an appeal, to be known as an "open record appeal hearing," if no open record predecision hearing has been held on the project permit.(4) "Project permit" or "project permit application" means any land use or environmental permit or license required from a local government for a project action, including but not limited to building permits, subdivisions, binding site plans, planned unit developments, conditional uses, shoreline substantial development permits, site plan review, permits or approvals required by critical area ordinances, site-specific rezones authorized by a comprehensive plan or subarea plan, but excluding the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan, subarea plan, or development regulations except as otherwise specifically included in this subsection.(5) "Public meeting" means an informal meeting, hearing, workshop, or other public gathering of people to obtain comments from the public or other agencies on a proposed project permit prior to the local government's decision. A public meeting may include, but is not limited to, a design review or architectural control board meeting, a special review district or community council meeting, or a scoping meeting on a draft environmental impact statement. A public meeting does not include an open record hearing. The proceedings at a public meeting may be recorded and a report or recommendation may be included in the local government's project permit application file.[ 1995 c 347 § 402.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.040 - Determination of consistency.

RCW 36.70B.040 Determination of consistency.(1) A proposed project's consistency with a local government's development regulations adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW, or, in the absence of applicable development regulations, the appropriate elements of the comprehensive plan adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW shall be decided by the local government during project review by consideration of:(a) The type of land use;(b) The level of development, such as units per acre or other measures of density;(c) Infrastructure, including public facilities and services needed to serve the development; and(d) The characteristics of the development, such as development standards.(2) In deciding whether a project is consistent, the determinations made pursuant to RCW 36.70B.030(2) shall be controlling.(3) For purposes of this section, the term "consistency" shall include all terms used in this chapter and chapter 36.70A RCW to refer to performance in accordance with this chapter and chapter 36.70A RCW, including but not limited to compliance, conformity, and consistency.(4) Nothing in this section requires documentation, dictates an agency's procedures for considering consistency, or limits a city or county from asking more specific or related questions with respect to any of the four main categories listed in subsection (1)(a) through (d) of this section.(5) The *department of community, trade, and economic development is authorized to develop and adopt by rule criteria to assist local governments planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to analyze the consistency of project actions. These criteria shall be jointly developed with the department of ecology.[ 1997 c 429 § 46; 1995 c 347 § 405.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.Severability—1997 c 429: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.Intent—Findings—1995 c 347 §§ 404 and 405: See note following RCW 36.70B.030.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.050 - Local government review of project permit applications required—Objectives.

RCW 36.70B.050 Local government review of project permit applications required—Objectives.Not later than March 31, 1996, each local government shall provide by ordinance or resolution for review of project permit applications to achieve the following objectives:(1) Combine the environmental review process, both procedural and substantive, with the procedure for review of project permits; and(2) Except for the appeal of a determination of significance as provided in RCW 43.21C.075, provide for no more than one open record hearing and one closed record appeal.[ 1995 c 347 § 406.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.070 - Project permit applications—Determination of completeness—Notice to applicant.

RCW 36.70B.070 Project permit applications—Determination of completeness—Notice to applicant.(1) Within twenty-eight days after receiving a project permit application, a local government planning pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 shall mail or provide in person a written determination to the applicant, stating either:(a) That the application is complete; or(b) That the application is incomplete and what is necessary to make the application complete.To the extent known by the local government, the local government shall identify other agencies of local, state, or federal governments that may have jurisdiction over some aspect of the application.(2) A project permit application is complete for purposes of this section when it meets the procedural submission requirements of the local government and is sufficient for continued processing even though additional information may be required or project modifications may be undertaken subsequently. The determination of completeness shall not preclude the local government from requesting additional information or studies either at the time of the notice of completeness or subsequently if new information is required or substantial changes in the proposed action occur.(3) The determination of completeness may include the following as optional information:(a) A preliminary determination of those development regulations that will be used for project mitigation;(b) A preliminary determination of consistency, as provided under RCW 36.70B.040; or(c) Other information the local government chooses to include.(4)(a) An application shall be deemed complete under this section if the local government does not provide a written determination to the applicant that the application is incomplete as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section.(b) Within fourteen days after an applicant has submitted to a local government additional information identified by the local government as being necessary for a complete application, the local government shall notify the applicant whether the application is complete or what additional information is necessary.[ 1995 c 347 § 408; 1994 c 257 § 4. Formerly RCW 36.70A.440.]NOTES:Severability—1994 c 257: See note following RCW 36.70A.270.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.100 - Designation of person or entity to receive determinations and notices.

RCW 36.70B.100 Designation of person or entity to receive determinations and notices.A local government may require the applicant for a project permit to designate a single person or entity to receive determinations and notices required by this chapter.[ 1995 c 347 § 414.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.120 - Permit review process.

RCW 36.70B.120 Permit review process.(1) Each local government planning under RCW 36.70A.040 shall establish a permit review process that provides for the integrated and consolidated review and decision on two or more project permits relating to a proposed project action, including a single application review and approval process covering all project permits requested by an applicant for all or part of a project action and a designated permit coordinator. If an applicant elects the consolidated permit review process, the determination of completeness, notice of application, and notice of final decision must include all project permits being reviewed through the consolidated permit review process.(2) Consolidated permit review may provide different procedures for different categories of project permits, but if a project action requires project permits from more than one category, the local government shall provide for consolidated permit review with a single open record hearing and no more than one closed record appeal as provided in RCW 36.70B.060. Each local government shall determine which project permits are subject to an open record hearing and a closed record appeal. Examples of categories of project permits include but are not limited to:(a) Proposals that are categorically exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW, such as construction permits, that do not require environmental review or public notice;(b) Permits that require environmental review, but no open record predecision hearing; and(c) Permits that require a threshold determination and an open record predecision hearing and may provide for a closed record appeal to a hearing body or officer or to the local government legislative body.(3) A local government may provide by ordinance or resolution for the same or a different decision maker or hearing body or officer for different categories of project permits. In the case of consolidated project permit review, the local government shall specify which decision makers shall make the decision or recommendation, conduct the hearing, or decide the appeal to ensure that consolidated permit review occurs as provided in this section. The consolidated permit review may combine an open record predecision hearing on one or more permits with an open record appeal hearing on other permits. In such cases, the local government by ordinance or resolution shall specify which project permits, if any, shall be subject to a closed record appeal.[ 1995 c 347 § 416.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.130 - Notice of decision—Distribution.

RCW 36.70B.130 Notice of decision—Distribution.A local government planning under RCW 36.70A.040 shall provide a notice of decision that also includes a statement of any threshold determination made under chapter 43.21C RCW and the procedures for administrative appeal, if any. The notice of decision may be a copy of the report or decision on the project permit application. The notice shall be provided to the applicant and to any person who, prior to the rendering of the decision, requested notice of the decision or submitted substantive comments on the application. The local government shall provide for notice of its decision as provided in RCW 36.70B.110(4), which shall also state that affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation. The local government shall provide notice of decision to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is situated.[ 1996 c 254 § 1; 1995 c 347 § 417.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.140 - Project permits that may be excluded from review.

RCW 36.70B.140 Project permits that may be excluded from review.(1) A local government by ordinance or resolution may exclude the following project permits from the provisions of RCW 36.70B.060 through * 36.70B.090 and 36.70B.110 through 36.70B.130: Landmark designations, street vacations, or other approvals relating to the use of public areas or facilities, or other project permits, whether administrative or quasi-judicial, that the local government by ordinance or resolution has determined present special circumstances that warrant a review process different from that provided in RCW 36.70B.060 through * 36.70B.090 and 36.70B.110 through 36.70B.130.(2) A local government by ordinance or resolution also may exclude the following project permits from the provisions of RCW 36.70B.060 and 36.70B.110 through 36.70B.130: Lot line or boundary adjustments and building and other construction permits, or similar administrative approvals, categorically exempt from environmental review under chapter 43.21C RCW, or for which environmental review has been completed in connection with other project permits.[ 1995 c 347 § 418.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 36.70B.090 expired June 30, 2000, pursuant to 1998 c 286 § 8.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.150 - Local governments not planning under the growth management act may use provisions.

RCW 36.70B.150 Local governments not planning under the growth management act may use provisions.A local government not planning under RCW 36.70A.040 may incorporate some or all of the provisions of RCW 36.70B.060 through * 36.70B.090 and 36.70B.110 through 36.70B.130 into its procedures for review of project permits or other project actions.[ 1995 c 347 § 419.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 36.70B.090 expired June 30, 2000, pursuant to 1998 c 286 § 8.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.160 - Additional project review encouraged—Construction.

RCW 36.70B.160 Additional project review encouraged—Construction.(1) Each local government is encouraged to adopt further project review provisions to provide prompt, coordinated review and ensure accountability to applicants and the public, including expedited review for project permit applications for projects that are consistent with adopted development regulations and within the capacity of systemwide infrastructure improvements.(2) Nothing in this chapter is intended or shall be construed to prevent a local government from requiring a preapplication conference or a public meeting by rule, ordinance, or resolution.(3) Each local government shall adopt procedures to monitor and enforce permit decisions and conditions.(4) Nothing in this chapter modifies any independent statutory authority for a government agency to appeal a project permit issued by a local government.[ 1995 c 347 § 420.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.180 - Development agreements—Effect.

RCW 36.70B.180 Development agreements—Effect.Unless amended or terminated, a development agreement is enforceable during its term by a party to the agreement. A development agreement and the development standards in the agreement govern during the term of the agreement, or for all or that part of the build-out period specified in the agreement, and may not be subject to an amendment to a zoning ordinance or development standard or regulation or a new zoning ordinance or development standard or regulation adopted after the effective date of the agreement. A permit or approval issued by the county or city after the execution of the development agreement must be consistent with the development agreement.[ 1995 c 347 § 503.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1995 c 347 §§ 502-506: See note following RCW 36.70B.170.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.190 - Development agreements—Recording—Parties and successors bound.

RCW 36.70B.190 Development agreements—Recording—Parties and successors bound.A development agreement shall be recorded with the real property records of the county in which the property is located. During the term of the development agreement, the agreement is binding on the parties and their successors, including a city that assumes jurisdiction through incorporation or annexation of the area covering the property covered by the development agreement.[ 1995 c 347 § 504.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1995 c 347 §§ 502-506: See note following RCW 36.70B.170.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.200 - Development agreements—Public hearing.

RCW 36.70B.200 Development agreements—Public hearing.A county or city shall only approve a development agreement by ordinance or resolution after a public hearing. The county or city legislative body or a planning commission, hearing examiner, or other body designated by the legislative body to conduct the public hearing may conduct the hearing. If the development agreement relates to a project permit application, the provisions of chapter 36.70C RCW shall apply to the appeal of the decision on the development agreement.[ 1995 c 347 § 505.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1995 c 347 §§ 502-506: See note following RCW 36.70B.170.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.210 - Development agreements—Authority to impose fees not extended.

RCW 36.70B.210 Development agreements—Authority to impose fees not extended.Nothing in RCW 36.70B.170 through 36.70B.200 and section 501, chapter 347, Laws of 1995 is intended to authorize local governments to impose impact fees, inspection fees, or dedications or to require any other financial contributions or mitigation measures except as expressly authorized by other applicable provisions of state law.[ 1995 c 347 § 506.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1995 c 347 §§ 502-506: See note following RCW 36.70B.170.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.220 - Permit assistance staff.

RCW 36.70B.220 Permit assistance staff.(1) Each county and city having populations of ten thousand or more that plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall designate permit assistance staff whose function it is to assist permit applicants. An existing employee may be designated as the permit assistance staff.(2) Permit assistance staff designated under this section shall:(a) Make available to permit applicants all current local government regulations and adopted policies that apply to the subject application. The local government shall provide counter copies thereof and, upon request, provide copies according to chapter 42.56 RCW. The staff shall also publish and keep current one or more handouts containing lists and explanations of all local government regulations and adopted policies;(b) Establish and make known to the public the means of obtaining the handouts and related information; and(c) Provide assistance regarding the application of the local government's regulations in particular cases.(3) Permit assistance staff designated under this section may obtain technical assistance and support in the compilation and production of the handouts under subsection (2) of this section from the department of commerce.[ 2010 c 271 § 707; 2005 c 274 § 272; 1996 c 206 § 9.]NOTES:Purpose—Effective date—2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.Findings—1996 c 206: See note following RCW 43.05.030.
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.230 - Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.

RCW 36.70B.230 Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.By July 31, 1997, a local government planning under RCW 36.70A.040 shall provide to the county assessor a copy of the local government's comprehensive plan and development regulations in effect on July 1st of that year and shall thereafter provide any amendments to the plan and regulations that were adopted before July 31st of each following year.[ 1996 c 254 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70B.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70B - Local Project Review.|36.70B.900 - Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347.

RCW 36.70B.900 Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347.See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
WA Rev Code § 36.70C.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70C - Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions.|36.70C.005 - Short title.

RCW 36.70C.005 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the land use petition act.[ 1995 c 347 § 701.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70C.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70C - Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions.|36.70C.010 - Purpose.

RCW 36.70C.010 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to reform the process for judicial review of land use decisions made by local jurisdictions, by establishing uniform, expedited appeal procedures and uniform criteria for reviewing such decisions, in order to provide consistent, predictable, and timely judicial review.[ 1995 c 347 § 702.]