Washington SB6016 requires urban growth area reviews to consider critical aquifer recharge areas.

Washington SB6016 mandates that counties review their urban growth areas to consider critical aquifer recharge areas. Counties must evaluate urban growth areas, development patterns, and permitted densities within two years of submitting an implementation progress report. The bill outlines specific deadlines for different counties to review and revise their urban growth areas, ensuring they accommodate future development while protecting critical aquifer recharge areas. Counties and cities must also update their comprehensive plans and development regulations to comply with these requirements.

Washington SB6016 requires urban growth area reviews to consider critical aquifer recharge areas.

Washington SB6016 mandates that counties review their urban growth areas to consider critical aquifer recharge areas. Counties must evaluate urban growth areas, development patterns, and permitted densities within two years of submitting an implementation progress report. The bill outlines specific deadlines for different counties to review and revise their urban growth areas, ensuring they accommodate future development while protecting critical aquifer recharge areas. Counties and cities must also update their comprehensive plans and development regulations to comply with these requirements.