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KITTITAS COUNTY <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES—BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> 2024 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT <br /> STUDY SESSION DATE: December 23,2024 <br /> TOPIC: Senate Bill 5290 <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: None <br /> LEAD STAFF: <br /> Chad Bala, CDS Director <br /> Jeremy Johnston, Long Range Planner <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> None <br /> BRIEFING SUMMARY: <br /> This bill is intended to modernize and streamline local project review. This bill primarily focuses on <br /> changes to the development review timelines. Note: If action isn't taken by January 1, 2025, then the <br /> new state timelines will automatically apply. <br /> Senate Bill 5290 requires all jurisdictions to implement new code language requiring the following: <br /> 1. 65 days: For Administrative project decisions that do not require public notice from the deemed <br /> complete date. <br /> 2. 100 days: For Administrative project decisions that require public notice to be from the deemed <br /> complete date. <br /> 3. 170 days: ForNon-Administrative project decisions that require public notice from the deemed <br /> complete date <br /> If timelines are not met: <br /> • A jurisdiction may be required to refund 10-20%of application review fees. <br /> • After January 1, 2026, if a jurisdiction adopted at least three of the recommended permit <br /> actions per RCW 36.70B.160(l)but is not meeting its permitting deadlines at least half <br /> the time since its most recent comp. plan update will be required to adopt additional <br /> measures. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The Senate Bill was passed by legislature on May 81", 2023,with an effective date of July 23, 2023, and <br /> requires an implementation date of January 1, 2025 <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> None <br /> FISCAL IMPACTS: <br /> To Be Determined: Potential application fee adjustment and training costs <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Senate Bill 5290,White Paper, & Draft Code: <br />