Introduced by Rep. Larry Springer (Kirkland) (D) on January 25, 2007
To revise provisions relating to growth management planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on January 25, 2007
Substitute offered to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on February 27, 2007
To modify amendatory provisions for the land use element of a
comprehensive plan and require the element to designate a sufficient quantity of land suitable
for development to accommodate anticipated commercial and industrial land use growth. The substitute bill also deletes amendatory provisions related to land use and planning.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on March 10, 2007
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on February 27, 2007
Amendment offered by Rep. Larry Springer (Kirkland) (D) on March 10, 2007
To amend the striker regarding land use.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 10, 2007
Amendment offered by Rep. Larry Springer (Kirkland) (D) on March 10, 2007
To require counties fully planning under the Growth
Management Act with at least 175,000 residents to:
(1) Consult and cooperate with each city within an urban growth
area (UGA) proposed for modification prior to and concurrent
with actions to modify the UGA within which the city or cities
are located;
(2) Consult and cooperate with each city within each UGA to
adopt development regulations for unincorporated territory
within UGAs that are consistent with each applicable city;
(3) Adopt development regulations for new development in
unincorporated territory within a UGA that is, as of the
effective date of the act, entirely surrounded by incorporated
territory. Development regulations adopted in accordance with
this requirement must be consistent with the city or cities
surrounding the unincorporated territory; and
(4) Report to the appropriate committees of the House and
Senate by December 1, 2007, on the implementation of, and any
impediments related to, the consultation and cooperation
requirements of (1) and (2).
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 10, 2007
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on March 13, 2007
Amendment offered to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on March 27, 2007
To
eliminate section 4 subsection 3(b) and (c ) from the bill. Section 4(3)(b) required counties
planning under the GMA with populations exceeding 175,000 to consult and cooperate with
each city within each UGA to adopt development regulations for unincorporated territory
within UGAs that are consistent with each applicable city. Section 4(3)(c ) required counties
planning under the GMA with populations exceeding 175,000 to adopt development
regulations for new development in unincorporated islands within UGAs consistent with the
city or cities surrounding the unincorporated island.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 29, 2007
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on January 21, 2008
Amendment offered in the Senate on February 28, 2008
To designate land for residential use based on population growth projections. Comprehensive plans and development regulations may provide for accessory dwelling units. Standards are set forth to protect affordable and low income housing in cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act.
Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on February 28, 2008
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 3, 2008