City Of Gig Harbor: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Interim Zoning Controls Related To ESSHB 1220

Gig Harbor WA

03 February, 2022

12:40 PM

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Press release from the City of Gig Harbor: February 3, 2022 The state legislature enacted Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (ESSHB) 1220. The bill was passed, in part, to address the growing homeless crisis currently facing Washington State. The state legislature enacted Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (ESSHB) 1220.  The bill was passed, in part, to address the growing homeless crisis currently facing Washington State.    Within the bill are requirements for all jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to amend their Comprehensive Plans and development regulations to allow transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelters.     The Interim Regulations address the requirements of ESSHB 1220 for the City of Gig Harbor.   Can't see the table below? Click here to view the original story. This press release was produced by the City of Gig Harbor. The views expressed here are the author's own.