36.70B.160 - Additional project review encouraged -- Construction. - Washington Statutes

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 system-wide 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.]