Washington HB1576 mandates cities to update ordinances to restrict historic landmark designation for certain properties.

Washington HB1576 requires cities to adopt or amend ordinances to prevent designating properties as historic landmarks if they are less than 40 years old or if the owner's consent is not obtained. Such designations without consent are void. The law also states that cities cannot restrict property use, alteration, or demolition for historic landmark designation if the property is within a historic district. These changes apply to cities that have not updated their ordinances within one year of the act's effective date.

Washington HB1576 mandates cities to update ordinances to restrict historic landmark designation for certain properties.

Washington HB1576 requires cities to adopt or amend ordinances to prevent designating properties as historic landmarks if they are less than 40 years old or if the owner's consent is not obtained. Such designations without consent are void. The law also states that cities cannot restrict property use, alteration, or demolition for historic landmark designation if the property is within a historic district. These changes apply to cities that have not updated their ordinances within one year of the act's effective date.