Many local governments and housing industry groups routinely say there isn’t enough demand for the housing types the state and Metro require, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
September 11, 2014
Who is in Charge of that Signal? – Update
August 25, 2014
In March, the Land Use Board of Appeals (“LUBA”) decided that Washington County could not unilaterally remove a traffic signal from Tualatin Sherwood Road without regard for the City of Sherwood or the adjacent retail property owners. LUBA had sent…
National Association of Home Builders Update
August 12, 2014
National Association of Home Builders Report
Municipal Stormwater Permit & Manual Modifications
August 7, 2014
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) announced August 6, 2014, it’s  modifications to the Phase I and Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit and Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWWMM).
Letters of Intent: Let me be perfectly clear…
August 1, 2014
The economy’s emerging recovery is causing many businesses to increase the pace of their transactions.
Oregon Filled Lands Advisory Group
July 23, 2014
The Oregon Filled Lands Advisory Group (FLAG) recently presented draft recommendations for changing how the state asserts ownership of submerged and submersible land.
Considerations for a New Development Era
July 11, 2014
Attorney James Howsley presented to the Clark County Association of Realtors on, “The Big Picture: Considerations for a New Development Era.”
Would Washington Benefit from a New Statutory Takings Initiative Given Oregon’s Experience?
July 7, 2014
James Howsley presented in Seattle on this topic.
State Issues Update
July 1, 2014
The Department of Revenue released a draft rule that we commented on, along with BIAW (Building Industry Association of Washington) and others, that would seemingly charge BIA B&O taxes on the Parade of Homes and other events offered to the…
Local Government Update: Clark County
June 20, 2014
The County is moving forward with several projects. First comments were due last month on the draft stormwater code and new stormwater manual. The BIA submitted several comments and have met with staff to address our concerns, especially those related…
