SHB 1160 — Concerning local government design review.

What this bill does

Removes requirements related to design review by cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA), including that only clear and objective development regulations apply in design review proceedings. Limits design review of a housing development permit application by cities and counties planning under the GMA to administrative design review, with certain exceptions, and prohibits these cities and counties from requiring more than a single architectural drawing as a prerequisite to permit review.

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