Concerning the designation of historic landmarks by cities.

 H-1498.1

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1576

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By House Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Walen and Barkis)

READ FIRST TIME 02/20/25.

AN ACT Relating to the designation of historic landmarks by cities; reenacting and amending RCW 43.21C.495 ; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 35.21 RCW to read as follows:

(1)(a) Except as provided for in subsection (3) of this section, cities must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, preservation ordinances, and other official controls the requirements of subsection (2) of this section for properties that are zoned for residential or mixed use no later than one year after the effective date of this section.