Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: CD - Community Development

Directors' Update: Nov. 20, 2024

Business Meeting: Nov. 26, 2024

Summary:

Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1358 to amend Chapters 17.05, General Provisions, 17.10, Definitions, and 17.130, Adequate Public Facilities of the Lewis County Code

Publications: The East County Journal

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Resolution

WHEREAS, on May 8, 2023, the Washington State Governor signed into law Senate Bill 5290, which amended RCWs 36.70B.140, 36.70B.020, 36.70B.070, 36.70B.080 and 36.70B.160; re-enacted and amended RCW 36.70B.110; and added a new section to chapter 36.70B RCW to consolidate permit review processes, with an effective date of January 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, amendments to Chapters 17.05, General Provisions, 17.10, Definitions, and 17.130, Adequate Public Facilities of the Lewis County Code are necessary to comply with Senate Bill 5290; and

WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, the Lewis County Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed amendments and, following close of the public hearing, deliberated and voted to transmit a letter recommending that the Board of County Commissioner approve the proposed amendments (Exhibit A, Transmittal Letter); and

WHEREAS, publication of notice and a hearing before the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is required in order to receive public testimony and take formal action on amendments Chapters 17.05, General Provisions, 17.10, Definitions, and 17.130, Adequate Public Facilities of the Lewis County Code.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a hearing before the BOCC is hereby scheduled at or after 10 a.m. on December 10, 2024, to receive testimony on Ordinance 1358, which would amend Chapters 17.05, General Provisions, 17.10, Definitions, and 17.130, Adequate Public Facilities of the Lewis County Code; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the BOCC is hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, posting and publication for the changes as required by law.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of November, 2024.