HomeMy WebLinkAboutI-2066_CDS Building Study Session Staff Report 01-13-2025KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: January 131h, 2025
ACTION REQUESTED: None: I-2066 Recommendations
BACKGROUND: I-2066 was passed by voters in November and signed into
law on 12/05/2024.
• Bans discrimination against Gas/ LP in construction
and by local utilities
• I-2066 is up for interpretation and dueling lawsuits
have been filed by the BIAW and a group against
who believes it to be unconstitutional.
• PA has recommended continuing enforcement of
State Building Codes until the codes are changed by
the State.
• The Building Department has had ongoing
discussions with many of our customers to keep
them informed of the status of the legal challenges.
• CDS will add a statement to our website providing
our position.
• If changes to the code are made, the county will
amend the requirements for all active permits under
the current code and notify customers of the change.
INTERACTION: CDS.
RECOMMENDATION: Continue enforcement of the current 2021 Building Codes
until litigation is concluded and/ or directed by the courts.
HANDLING: None.
ATTACHMENTS: I-2066 Status memo.
LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala, Director.