Washington HB2358 mandates that urban growth areas be revised to consider critical aquifer recharge areas.

Washington HB2358 requires counties to review and revise their urban growth areas to include critical aquifer recharge areas. Counties must ensure that urban growth areas are suitable for urban growth, do not exceed necessary size, and do not include urban growth or urban densities. The bill also outlines specific deadlines for different counties to review and revise their urban growth areas and comprehensive plans. Counties and cities must adopt work plans to implement necessary regulations, zoning, and land use changes.

Washington HB2358 mandates that urban growth areas be revised to consider critical aquifer recharge areas.

Washington HB2358 requires counties to review and revise their urban growth areas to include critical aquifer recharge areas. Counties must ensure that urban growth areas are suitable for urban growth, do not exceed necessary size, and do not include urban growth or urban densities. The bill also outlines specific deadlines for different counties to review and revise their urban growth areas and comprehensive plans. Counties and cities must adopt work plans to implement necessary regulations, zoning, and land use changes.