HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-13 - Res. Amending Res. 42-17 Fee Schedule for Current Use Assessment Programs Designated Forest Land Resolution No. 2020-13(formally known as 20-13)
Amends Resolution No. 42-17
Fee Schedule for
Current Use Assessment Programs and Designated Forest Land
WHEREAS, the Open Space Taxation Act, enacted in 1970, allows property owners to
have their Open Space, Farm and Agricultural, and Timber Lands valued at their
current use rather than their highest and best use;
WHEREAS, RCW 84.34.030 states "An owner...desiring current use classification...The
application shall be accompanied by a reasonable processing fee if such processing fee
is established by the city or county legislative authority...";
WHEREAS, RCW 84.33.130 (2) states "An owner of land desiring that it be designated
as forest land—The application shall be accompanied by a reasonable processing fee
when the county legislative authority has established the requirement for such a fee."
WHEREAS, the fee was established by adoption of Resolution 42-17 at$500 for each
application and reclassification and the Assessor has recommended this $500 fee be
established per parcel;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MASON COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS TO amend the fee to $500.00 per parcel for new applications and
reclassifications for the Open Space,Farm and Agriculture and Designated Forest Land
programs.
Effective this 4th day of February, 2020.
Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: Mason County,Washington
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M issa rewry, CI&of the Board Sharon Trask, Chair
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Randy Neatherlin, ommissioner
7TJotd, Chief Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney IkIS4?
Kevin Shu , Commissioner
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Amends Resolution No. 42-17
Fee Schedule for
Current Use Assessment Programs and Designated Forest Land
WHEREAS, the Open Space Taxation Act, enacted in 1970, allows property owners to
have their Open Space, Farm and Agricultural, and Timber Lands valued at their
current use rather than their highest and best use;
WHEREAS, RCW 84.34.030 states "An owner...desiring current use classification...The
application shall be accompanied by a reasonable processing fee if such processing fee
is established by the city or county legislative authority...";
WHEREAS, RCW 84.33.130 (2) states "An owner of land desiring that it be designated
as forest land...The application shall be accompanied by a reasonable processing fee
when the county legislative authority has established the requirement for such a fee."
WHEREAS, the fee was established by adoption of Resolution 42-17 at$500 for each
application and reclassification and the Assessor has recommended this$500 fee be
established per parcel;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MASON COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS TO amend the fee to $500.00 per parcel for new applications and
reclassifications for the Open Space,Farm and Agriculture and Designated Forest Land
programs.
Effective this 4th day of February, 2020.
Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: Mason County, Washington
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M issa rewry, Cl of the Board Sharon Tra�skk,, Chair
OVE O FORM:
2? - Randy Neatherlin, ommissioner
7TimothLy��I, Chief Deputy
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Prosecuting Attorney lk�
Kevin Shu , Commissioner