HB 2847: Land use project permit appl

Summary

• C Authorizes project applicants to file a peremptory writ of mandamus action based on a local government's failure to issue a final permit decision within 120 days after a project permit application is deemed complete.
• C Requires the superior court to issue the peremptory writ unless the local government can demonstrate approval would violate a substantive provision of its comprehensive plan or land use regulations.
• C Prohibits the local government from requiring a permit applicant to waive the 120-day period or the right to seek the peremptory writ as a condition for taking action on the permit application unless the application is filed concurrently with a comprehensive plan amendment.
• C Repeals the June 30, 2000, expiration of the 120-day time permit requirement.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2847), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗