Washington § 19.445.030 - Negative use restrictions — Good cause extensions.

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§ 19.445.030. Negative use restrictions — Good cause extensions.

(1) A city, town, or county may establish that upon the written request of an owner or operator and the requestor's presentation of evidence establishing extenuating circumstances that demonstrate good cause for the extension, the city, town, or county may, by written determination, extend the following as they apply to the requestor:
(a) The distance limit in RCW 19.445.020(b)(ii) to no more than five miles;
(b) The time requirement in RCW 19.445.020(b)(iii);
(c) The term limit in RCW 19.445.020(b)(iv); and
(d) The time period in RCW 19.445.020(c)(ii).
(2) Factors for considering good cause include but are not limited to:
(a) Maintaining or increasing food and medicine access in the surrounding area, including the area around the discontinued site;
(b) Needs related to financing and construction for the new location; and
(c) Promoting private investment in the surrounding area.
[ 2026 c 24 s 3.]

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