(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the responsible official shall make a threshold determination on a completed application within ninety days after the application and supporting documentation are complete. The applicant may request an additional thirty days for the threshold determination. The governmental entity responsible for making the threshold determination shall by rule, resolution, or ordinance adopt standards, consistent with rules adopted by the department to implement this chapter, for determining when an application and supporting documentation are complete.

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(2) This section shall not apply to a city, town, or county that:
(a) By ordinance adopted prior to April 1, 1992, has adopted procedures to integrate permit and land use decisions with the requirements of this chapter; or
(b) Is planning under RCW 36.70A.040 and is subject to the requirements of *RCW 36.70B.090.

NOTES:

*Reviser’s note: RCW 36.70B.090 expired June 30, 2000, pursuant to 1998 c 286 § 8.
FindingSeverabilityPart headings and table of contents not law1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
Effective date1992 c 208 § 1: “Section 1 of this act shall take effect September 1, 1992.” [ 1992 c 208 § 2.]