30.73.090 Adoption of Type 3 proposal as an emergency action.
(1) The council may adopt a Type 3 action as an emergency action under RCW 36.70A.130(2)(b) or 36.70A.390. All other provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the adoption of a Type 3 action as an emergency action.
(2) Except as provided in SCC 30.73.090(3), the council may adopt a Type 3 action by emergency action only after holding at least one public hearing following public notice as described in SCC 30.73.090(4).
(3) The council may adopt a Type 3 action that is a moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control by emergency action without holding a public hearing prior to taking such action if the council holds a public hearing following public notice as described in SCC 30.73.090(4) within 60 days of adoption and otherwise complies with RCW 36.70A.390.
(4) Public notice of the time, date, place, and general purpose of the public hearing on a Type 3 emergency action under this section shall be provided as follows:
(a) Notice shall be given by one publication, at least 10 days before the hearing in the official county newspaper; and
(b) The county council may, at its discretion, utilize additional methods for providing notice.
(5) An ordinance adopted under this section shall include a statement of the need for emergency action.
(6) This section shall not be construed to limit the council’s authority to enact an emergency ordinance pursuant to the county charter, except as expressly provided herein. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).