SB5719 allows local governments to use hearing examiners for land use decisions.

SB5719 modifies Washington state law to allow local governments to use hearing examiners for land use decisions. These examiners can hear and decide on applications for plat approval, zoning ordinance amendments, conditional uses, variances, and other development-related applications. The legal effect of these decisions can be a recommendation, an administrative decision, or a final decision, as specified by the local legislative body. The examiner's decisions must be in writing, include findings and conclusions, and comply with the local comprehensive plan and development regulations.

SB5719 allows local governments to use hearing examiners for land use decisions.

SB5719 modifies Washington state law to allow local governments to use hearing examiners for land use decisions. These examiners can hear and decide on applications for plat approval, zoning ordinance amendments, conditional uses, variances, and other development-related applications. The legal effect of these decisions can be a recommendation, an administrative decision, or a final decision, as specified by the local legislative body. The examiner's decisions must be in writing, include findings and conclusions, and comply with the local comprehensive plan and development regulations.