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Bill seeks clear, objective local development standards; cities warn of one‑size‑fits‑all risk
Summary
SB 5,613 would direct Commerce to convene stakeholders and publish a model code of clear and objective development standards, require fully planning jurisdictions to apply those standards in urban growth areas by 2029, and create a cause of action for noncompliance; supporters say it increases predictability for builders while cities worry about litigation exposure and local context.
Lawmakers heard robust testimony on March 20 about SB 5,613, which would require all development regulations for residential development in urban growth areas to be clear and objective and would direct the Department of Commerce to develop a model code through a stakeholder process.
Sponsor Senator Jesse Solomon (recorded on the transcript at SEG 662) described the bill as a way to reduce permit uncertainty and subjective decisionmaking that can prolong approvals and raise costs. Solomon said the bill does not force cities to adopt the…
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