For those of you in Washington, please send your senators a comment on this bill. This is ridiculous.
Basic premise is that if it is prepared by a design professional, jurisdictional review is dismissed. Just issue the permit.
Link to SB 5243
Basic premise is that if it is prepared by a design professional, jurisdictional review is dismissed. Just issue the permit.
Link to SB 5243
Brief Summary of Bill
- Provides that any building permit applications submitted with plans or specifications signed by a professional engineer or architect must be deemed complete by the city or county building department with authority.
- Allows the building department to review the application for general compliance with the zoning or other land use control ordinances in effect, but it may not impose substantial modifications or conditions on such submittals.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
PRO: This is a bill to streamline the permitting process. Right now there is a duplicative review by both an engineer or architect and the local building department. Washington State has a housing crisis and this bill is one way to streamline the permitting process. The city or county is not held liable for any issues with building under current law.