Washington SB5554 regulates historic landmark designations in cities, requiring certain ordinances and prohibiting designations without owner consent.

Washington SB5554 mandates that cities adopt or amend ordinances to incorporate specific requirements for historic landmark designations. These requirements include prohibiting the designation of properties less than 40 years old or those that would restrict use, alteration, or demolition without the owner's written consent. Such designations without consent are void. The bill also specifies timelines for ordinance adoption and preempts conflicting local regulations.

Washington SB5554 regulates historic landmark designations in cities, requiring certain ordinances and prohibiting designations without owner consent.

Washington SB5554 mandates that cities adopt or amend ordinances to incorporate specific requirements for historic landmark designations. These requirements include prohibiting the designation of properties less than 40 years old or those that would restrict use, alteration, or demolition without the owner's written consent. Such designations without consent are void. The bill also specifies timelines for ordinance adoption and preempts conflicting local regulations.