SHB 1700 — Concerning the timing of updates for comprehensive plans and development regulations.

What this bill does

Extends the deadline for Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Skamania, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties, and the cities within those counties, to review and revise their comprehensive plans from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Provides that cities subject to certain minimum density requirements are not required to update their capital facilities element to accommodate the additional housing until their first comprehensive plan review and revision occurring on or after June 30, 2036.

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