(1) Any county may adopt evergreen community ordinances, as that term is defined in RCW 35.105.010, which the county must apply to new building or land development in the unincorporated portions of the county's urban growth areas, as that term is defined in RCW 36.70A.030, and may apply to other areas of the county as deemed appropriate by the county.

     (2) As an alternative to subsection (1) of this section, a city or town may request that the county in which it is located apply to any new building or land development permit in the unincorporated portions of the urban growth areas, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030, the evergreen community ordinances standards adopted under RCW 35.105.090 by the city or town in the county located closest to the proposed building or development.

[2008 c 299 § 15.]

NOTES:

     Short title -- 2008 c 299: See note following RCW 35.105.010.