This bill amends the definitions and provisions related to project permits and project permit applications in Washington State. It clarifies that a "project permit" or "project permit application" does not include building permits, which is a new insertion in the legal language. Additionally, the bill specifies that local governments may exclude certain project permits from specific provisions of the law, including landmark designations and street vacations, if they determine that special circumstances warrant a different review process. The bill also allows local governments to exclude project permits for interior alterations from site plan review, provided these alterations do not lead to significant changes such as additional sleeping quarters or increased building size.

Furthermore, the bill updates the references to specific sections of the law, changing the citations from RCW 36.70B.090 to RCW 36.70B.080. It emphasizes that while interior alterations may be exempt from site plan review, they must still comply with applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical codes. The intent of these amendments is to streamline the permitting process while ensuring that essential safety and regulatory standards are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 36.70B.020
Substitute Bill: 36.70B.020, 36.70B.140
Bill as Passed Legislature: 36.70B.020, 36.70B.140
Session Law: 36.70B.020, 36.70B.140