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WA Rev Code § 35A.14.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.160 - Annexation review board—Composition.

RCW 35A.14.160 Annexation review board—Composition.There is hereby established in each county of the state, other than counties having a boundary review board as provided for in chapter 189, Laws of 1967 [chapter 36.93 RCW], a board to be known as the "annexation review board for the county of . . . . . . (naming the county)", which shall be charged with the duty of reviewing proposals for annexation of unincorporated territory to charter code cities and noncharter code cities within its respective county; except that proposals within the provisions of RCW 35A.14.220 shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of such board.In all counties in which a boundary review board is established pursuant to chapter 189, Laws of 1967 [chapter 36.93 RCW] review of proposals for annexation of unincorporated territory to charter code cities and noncharter code cities within such counties shall be subject to chapter 189, Laws of 1967 [chapter 36.93 RCW]. Whenever any county establishes a boundary review board pursuant to chapter 189, Laws of 1967 [chapter 36.93 RCW] the provisions of this act relating to annexation review boards shall not be applicable.Except as provided above in this section, whenever one or more cities of a county shall have elected to be governed by this title by becoming a charter code city or noncharter code city, the governor shall, within forty-five days thereafter, appoint an annexation review board for such county consisting of five members appointed in the following manner:Two members shall be selected independently by the governor. Three members shall be selected by the governor from the following sources: (1) One member shall be appointed from nominees of the individual members of the board of county commissioners; (2) one member shall be appointed from nominees of the individual mayors of charter code cities within such county; (3) one member shall be appointed from nominees of the individual mayors of noncharter code cities within such county.Each source shall nominate at least two persons for an available position. In the event there are less than two nominees for any position, the governor may appoint the member for that position independently. If, at the time of appointment, there are within the county no cities of one of the classes named above as a nominating source, a position which would otherwise have been filled by nomination from such source shall be filled by independent appointment of the governor.In making appointments independently and in making appointments from among nominees, the governor shall strive to appoint persons familiar with municipal government and administration by experience and/or training.[ 1971 ex.s. c 251 § 8; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.160.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.170 - Time for filing nominations—Vacancies.

RCW 35A.14.170 Time for filing nominations—Vacancies.Upon the initial formation of a county annexation review board the governor shall give written notice of such formation to all the nominating sources designated therein and nominations must be filed with the office of the governor within fifteen days after receipt of such notice. Nominations to fill vacancies caused by expiration of terms must be filed at least thirty days preceding the expiration of the terms. When vacancies occur in the membership of the board, the governor shall solicit nominations from the appropriate source and if none are filed within fifteen days thereafter, the governor shall fill the vacancy by an independent appointment.[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.170.]
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.180 - Terms of members.

RCW 35A.14.180 Terms of members.The members of the annexation review board shall be appointed for five year terms. Upon the initial formation of a board, one member appointed by the governor independently shall be appointed for a four year term, the member appointed from among nominees of the board of county commissioners shall be appointed for a three year term, the member appointed from among nominees of the mayors of noncharter code cities shall be appointed for a three year term, and the remaining members shall be appointed for five year terms. Thereafter board members shall be appointed for five year terms as the terms of their predecessors expire. Members shall be eligible for reappointment to the board for successive terms.[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.180.]
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.190 - Organization of annexation review board—Rules—Journal—Authority.

RCW 35A.14.190 Organization of annexation review board—Rules—Journal—Authority.The members of each annexation review board shall elect from among the members a chair and a vice chair, and may employ a nonmember as chief clerk, who shall be the secretary of the board. The board shall determine its own rules and order of business, shall provide by resolution for the time and manner of holding regular or special meetings, and shall keep a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record. A majority of all the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.The chief clerk of the board, the chair, or the vice chair shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations, certify to all official acts, issue subpoenas to any public officer or employee ordering him or her to testify before the board and produce public records, papers, books or documents. The chief clerk, the chair or the vice chair may invoke the aid of any court of competent jurisdiction to carry out such powers.The planning departments of the county, other counties, and any city, and any state or regional planning agency shall furnish such information to the board at its request as may be reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties.At the request of the board, the state attorney general shall provide counsel for the board.[ 2009 c 549 § 3030; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.190.]
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.200 - Determination by county annexation review board—Factors considered—Filing of findings and decision.

RCW 35A.14.200 Determination by county annexation review board—Factors considered—Filing of findings and decision.The jurisdiction of the county annexation review board shall be invoked upon the filing with the board of a resolution for an annexation election as provided in RCW 35A.14.015, or of a petition for an annexation election as provided in RCW 35A.14.030, and the board shall proceed to hold a hearing, upon notice, all as provided in RCW 35A.14.040. A verbatim record shall be made of all testimony presented at the hearing and upon request and payment of the reasonable costs thereof, a copy of the transcript of such testimony shall be provided to any person or governmental unit. The board shall make and file its decision, all as provided in RCW 35A.14.050, insofar as said section is applicable to the matter before the board. Dissenting members of the board shall have the right to have their written dissents included as part of the decision. In reaching a decision on an annexation proposal, the county annexation review board shall consider the factors affecting such proposal, which shall include but not be limited to the following:(1) The immediate and prospective population of the area proposed to be annexed, the configuration of the area, land use and land uses, comprehensive use plans and zoning, per capita assessed valuation, topography, natural boundaries and drainage basins, the likelihood of significant growth in the area and in adjacent incorporated and unincorporated areas during the next ten years, location and coordination of community facilities and services; and(2) The need for municipal services and the available municipal services, effect of ordinances and governmental codes, regulations and resolutions on existing uses, present cost and adequacy of governmental services and controls, the probable future needs for such services and controls, the probable effect of the annexation proposal or alternatives on cost and adequacy of services and controls in area and adjacent area, the effect on the finances, debt structure, and contractual obligations and rights of all affected governmental units; and(3) The effect of the annexation proposal or alternatives on adjacent areas, on mutual economic and social interests, and on the local governmental structure of the county.The county annexation review board shall determine whether the proposed annexation would be in the public interest and for the public welfare. The decision of the board shall be accompanied by the findings of the board. Such findings need not include specific data on all the factors listed in this section, but shall indicate that all such factors were considered.[ 1971 ex.s. c 251 § 11; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.200.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.210 - Court review of decisions of the county annexation review board.

RCW 35A.14.210 Court review of decisions of the county annexation review board.Decisions of the county annexation review board shall be final unless within ten days from the date of said action a governmental unit affected by the decision or any person owning real property in or residing in the area proposed to be annexed files in the superior court a notice of appeal. The filing of such notice of appeal within such time limit shall stay the effective date of the decision of the board until such time as the appeal shall have been adjudicated or withdrawn. On appeal the superior court shall not take any evidence other than that contained in the record of the hearing before the board. The superior court may affirm the decision of the county annexation review board or remand the case for further proceedings; or the court may reverse the decision and remand if it finds that substantial rights have been prejudiced because the findings, conclusions, or decision of the board are:(1) In violation of constitutional provisions; or(2) In excess of the statutory authority or jurisdiction of the board; or(3) Made upon unlawful procedure; or(4) Affected by other error of law; or(5) Unsupported by material and substantial evidence in view of the entire record as submitted; or(6) Arbitrary or capricious.[ 1971 ex.s. c 251 § 12; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.210.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.220 - When review procedure may be dispensed with.

RCW 35A.14.220 When review procedure may be dispensed with.Annexations under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.295, 35A.14.297, 35A.14.300, and 35A.14.310 shall not be subject to review by the annexation review board: PROVIDED, That in any county in which a boundary review board is established under chapter 36.93 RCW all annexations shall be subject to review except as provided for in RCW 36.93.110. When the area proposed for annexation in a petition or resolution, initiated and filed under any of the methods of initiating annexation authorized by this chapter, is less than fifty acres or less than two million dollars in assessed valuation, review procedures shall not be required as to such annexation proposal, except as provided in chapter 36.93 RCW in those counties with a review board established pursuant to chapter 36.93 RCW: PROVIDED, That when an annexation proposal is initiated by the direct petition method authorized by RCW 35A.14.120, review procedures shall not be required without regard to acreage or assessed valuation, except as provided in chapter 36.93 RCW in those counties with a boundary review board established pursuant to chapter 36.93 RCW.[ 1979 ex.s. c 18 § 27; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 26; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.220.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 18: See note following RCW 35A.01.070.Severability—Effective dates and termination dates—Construction—1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043.
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.231 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.231 - Territory subject to annexation proposal—When annexation by another city or incorporation allowed.

RCW 35A.14.231 Territory subject to annexation proposal—When annexation by another city or incorporation allowed.After a petition proposing an annexation by a code city has been filed with the city or the city legislative authority, or after a resolution proposing the annexation by a code city has been adopted by the city legislative authority, no territory included in the proposed annexation may be annexed by another city or town or incorporated into a city or town unless: (1) The boundary review board or county annexation review board created under RCW 35A.14.160 modifies the boundaries of the proposed annexation and removes the territory; (2) the boundary review board or county annexation review board created under RCW 35A.14.160 rejects the proposed annexation; or (3) the city legislative authority rejects the proposed annexation or voters defeat the ballot proposition authorizing the annexation.[ 1994 c 216 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 216: See note following RCW 35.02.015.
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.295 - Annexation of unincorporated island of territory within code city—Resolution—Notice of hearing.

RCW 35A.14.295 Annexation of unincorporated island of territory within code city—Resolution—Notice of hearing.(1) The legislative body of a code city may resolve to annex territory to the city if there is within the city, unincorporated territory:(a) Containing less than one hundred seventy-five acres and having all of the boundaries of such area contiguous to the code city; or(b) Of any size containing residential property owners and having at least eighty percent of the boundaries of such area contiguous to the city. Territory annexed under this subsection (1)(b) must be within the same county and within the same urban growth area designated under RCW 36.70A.110, and the city must plan under chapter 36.70A RCW.(2) The resolution shall describe the boundaries of the area to be annexed, state the number of voters residing therein as nearly as may be, and set a date for a public hearing on such resolution for annexation. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication of the resolution at least once a week for two weeks prior to the date of the hearing, in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the code city and one or more newspapers of general circulation within the area to be annexed.(3) For purposes of subsection (1)(b) of this section, territory bounded by a river, lake, or other body of water is considered contiguous to a city that is also bounded by the same river, lake, or other body of water.[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 27 § 1; 2013 c 333 § 1; 1997 c 429 § 36; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.295.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 27: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 28, 2013." [ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 27 § 4.]Severability—1997 c 429: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.297 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.297 - Ordinance providing for annexation of unincorporated island of territory—Referendum.

RCW 35A.14.297 Ordinance providing for annexation of unincorporated island of territory—Referendum.On the date set for hearing as provided in RCW 35A.14.295, residents or property owners of the area included in the resolution for annexation shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The legislative body may provide by ordinance for annexation of the territory described in the resolution, but the effective date of the ordinance shall be not less than forty-five days after the passage thereof. The legislative body shall cause notice of the proposed effective date of the annexation, together with a description of the property to be annexed, to be published at least once each week for two weeks subsequent to passage of the ordinance, in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the city and in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the area to be annexed. If the annexation ordinance provides for assumption of indebtedness or adoption of a proposed zoning regulation, the notice shall include a statement of such requirements. Such annexation ordinance shall be subject to referendum for forty-five days after the passage thereof. Upon the filing of a timely and sufficient referendum petition as provided in RCW 35A.14.299 below, a referendum election shall be held as provided in RCW 35A.14.299, and the annexation shall be deemed approved by the voters unless a majority of the votes cast on the proposition are in opposition thereto. After the expiration of the forty-fifth day from, but excluding the date of passage of the annexation ordinance, if no timely and sufficient referendum petition has been filed, as provided by RCW 35A.14.299 below, the area annexed shall become a part of the code city upon the date fixed in the ordinance of annexation.[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.297.]
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.299 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.299 - Annexation of unincorporated island of territory within code city—Referendum—Effective date if no referendum.

RCW 35A.14.299 Annexation of unincorporated island of territory within code city—Referendum—Effective date if no referendum.Such annexation ordinance as provided for in RCW 35A.14.297 shall be subject to referendum for forty-five days after the passage thereof. Upon the filing of a timely and sufficient referendum petition with the legislative body, signed by qualified electors in number equal to not less than ten percent of the votes cast in the last general state election in the area to be annexed, the question of annexation shall be submitted to the voters of such area in a general election if one is to be held within ninety days or at a special election called for that purpose according to RCW 29A.04.330. Notice of such election shall be given as provided in RCW 35A.14.070 and the election shall be conducted as provided in RCW 35A.29.151. The annexation shall be deemed approved by the voters unless a majority of the votes cast on the proposition are in opposition thereto.After the expiration of the forty-fifth day from but excluding the date of passage of the annexation ordinance, if no timely and sufficient referendum petition has been filed, the area annexed shall become a part of the code city upon the date fixed in the ordinance of annexation. From and after such date, if the ordinance so provided, property in the annexed area shall be subject to the proposed zoning regulation prepared and filed for such area as provided in RCW 35A.14.330 and 35A.14.340. If the ordinance so provided, all property within the area annexed shall be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as the property of such annexing code city is assessed and taxed to pay for any then outstanding indebtedness of such city contracted prior to, or existing at, the date of annexation.[ 2006 c 344 § 25; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.299.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.300 - Annexation for municipal purposes.

RCW 35A.14.300 Annexation for municipal purposes.Legislative bodies of code cities may by a majority vote annex territory outside the limits of such city whether contiguous or noncontiguous for any municipal purpose when such territory is owned by the city.[ 1981 c 332 § 7; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.300.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 332: See note following RCW 35.13.165.
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.310 - Annexation of federal areas.

RCW 35A.14.310 Annexation of federal areas.A code city may annex an unincorporated area contiguous to the city that is owned by the federal government by adopting an ordinance providing for the annexation and which ordinance either acknowledges an agreement of the annexation by the government of the United States, or accepts a gift, grant, or lease from the government of the United States of the right to occupy, control, improve it or sublet it for commercial, manufacturing, or industrial purposes: PROVIDED, That this right of annexation shall not apply to any territory more than four miles from the corporate limits existing before such annexation. Whenever a code city proposes to annex territory under this section, the city shall provide written notice of the proposed annexation to the legislative authority of the county within which such territory is located. The notice shall be provided at least thirty days before the city proposes to adopt the annexation ordinance. The city shall not adopt the annexation ordinance, and the annexation shall not occur under this section, if within twenty-five days of receipt of the notice, the county legislative authority adopts a resolution opposing the annexation, which resolution makes a finding that the proposed annexation will have an adverse fiscal impact on the county or road district.[ 1985 c 105 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.310.]
WA Rev Code § 35A.14.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code|Chapter 35A.14 - Annexation by Code Cities.|35A.14.320 - Annexation of federal areas—Provisions of ordinance—Authority over annexed territory.

RCW 35A.14.320 Annexation of federal areas—Provisions of ordinance—Authority over annexed territory.In the ordinance annexing territory pursuant to a gift, grant, or lease from the government of the United States, a code city may include such tide and shorelands as may be necessary or convenient for the use thereof, and may include in the ordinance an acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to the gift, grant, or lease. A code city may cause territory annexed pursuant to a gift, grant, or lease of the government of the United States to be surveyed, subdivided and platted into lots, blocks, or tracts and lay out, reserve for public use, and improve streets, roads, alleys, slips, and other public places. It may grant or sublet any lot, block, or tract therein for commercial, manufacturing, or industrial purposes and reserve, receive and collect rents therefrom. It may expend the rents received therefrom in making and maintaining public improvements therein, and if any surplus remains at the end of any fiscal year, may transfer it to the city's current expense fund.[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.14.320.]