WAC 365-195-715   Integrating external considerations.  (1) Agencies administering existing programs have already generated data, performed analyses and developed effective approaches to many of the challenges posed by the act. Planners should take advantage of such experience and use it to shape the form and content of plans and regulations under the act where relevant.

     (2) Governmental entities with expertise in subjects affecting or affected by the act and private companies which provide public services should, as practicable, offer assistance to counties and cities planning under the act in formulating their plans and regulations, through model ordinances, model plan provisions, direct drafting assistance, or other technical advice.

     (3) The drafting of comprehensive plans and development regulations should involve the identification of other related laws, an evaluation of any potential areas of conflict and an effort to avoid such conflicts. Where the text of outside sources can appropriately serve local needs, consideration should be given to adoption of that text in local plans or regulations.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-715, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]