If a first-class city zones
pursuant to its inherent charter authority and not pursuant to
chapter 35.63 RCW, and does not provide for the siting of
residential care facilities in zones or areas that are designated
for single family or other residential uses, the city shall
conduct a review of the need and demand for the facilities,
including the cost of any conditional or special use permit that
may be required. The review shall be completed by August 30,
1990. A copy of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations
resulting from the review shall be sent to the *department of
community development by September 30, 1990.
On or before June 30, 1991, each municipality that plans and
zones under this chapter shall have adopted an ordinance or
ordinances that are necessary to implement the findings of this
review, if the findings indicate that such changes are necessary,
or shall notify the *department of community development as to
why such implementing ordinances were not adopted.
[1989 c 427 § 39.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of community development and the department of trade and economic development were transferred to the department of community, trade, and economic development by 1993 c 280, effective July 1, 1994.
Severability -- 1989 c 427: See RCW 74.39.900.