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WA Rev Code § 36.70A.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.165 - Property designated as greenbelt or open space—Not subject to adverse possession.

RCW 36.70A.165 Property designated as greenbelt or open space—Not subject to adverse possession.The legislature recognizes that the preservation of urban greenbelts is an integral part of comprehensive growth management in Washington. The legislature further recognizes that certain greenbelts are subject to adverse possession action which, if carried out, threaten the comprehensive nature of this chapter. Therefore, a party shall not acquire by adverse possession property that is designated as a plat greenbelt or open space area or that is dedicated as open space to a public agency or to a bona fide homeowner's association.[ 1997 c 429 § 41.]NOTES:Severability—1997 c 429: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.170 - Natural resource lands and critical areas—Designations.

RCW 36.70A.170 Natural resource lands and critical areas—Designations.(1) On or before September 1, 1991, each county, and each city, shall designate where appropriate:(a) Agricultural lands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long-term significance for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products;(b) Forestlands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long-term significance for the commercial production of timber;(c) Mineral resource lands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long-term significance for the extraction of minerals; and(d) Critical areas.(2) In making the designations required by this section, counties and cities shall consider the guidelines established pursuant to RCW 36.70A.050.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.171 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.171 - Playing fields—Compliance with this chapter.

RCW 36.70A.171 Playing fields—Compliance with this chapter.In accordance with RCW 36.70A.030, 36.70A.060, * 36.70A.1701, and 36.70A.130, playing fields and supporting facilities existing before July 1, 2004, on designated recreational lands shall be considered in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.[ 2005 c 423 § 5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 36.70A.1701 expired June 30, 2006.Intent—Effective date—2005 c 423: See notes following RCW 36.70A.030.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.172 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.172 - Critical areas—Designation and protection—Best available science to be used.

RCW 36.70A.172 Critical areas—Designation and protection—Best available science to be used.(1) In designating and protecting critical areas under this chapter, counties and cities shall include the best available science in developing policies and development regulations to protect the functions and values of critical areas. In addition, counties and cities shall give special consideration to conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries.(2) If it determines that advice from scientific or other experts is necessary or will be of substantial assistance in reaching its decision, the growth management hearings board may retain scientific or other expert advice to assist in reviewing a petition under RCW 36.70A.290 that involves critical areas.[ 2010 c 211 § 3; 1995 c 347 § 105.]NOTES:Effective date—Transfer of power, duties, and functions—2010 c 211: See notes following RCW 36.70A.250.Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.175 - Wetlands to be delineated in accordance with manual.

RCW 36.70A.175 Wetlands to be delineated in accordance with manual.Wetlands regulated under development regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be delineated in accordance with the manual adopted by the department pursuant to RCW 90.58.380.[ 1995 c 382 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.180 - Chapter implementation—Intent.

RCW 36.70A.180 Chapter implementation—Intent.It is the intent of the legislature that counties and cities required to adopt a comprehensive plan under RCW 36.70A.040(1) begin implementing this chapter on or before July 1, 1990, including but not limited to: (1) Inventorying, designating, and conserving agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands, and critical areas; and (2) considering the modification or adoption of comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing the comprehensive land use plans. It is also the intent of the legislature that funds be made available to counties and cities beginning July 1, 1990, to assist them in meeting the requirements of this chapter.[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 5 § 3; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.190 - Technical assistance, procedural criteria, grants, and mediation services.

RCW 36.70A.190 Technical assistance, procedural criteria, grants, and mediation services.(1) The department shall establish a program of technical and financial assistance and incentives to counties and cities to encourage and facilitate the adoption and implementation of comprehensive plans and development regulations throughout the state.(2) The department shall develop a priority list and establish funding levels for planning and technical assistance grants both for counties and cities that plan under RCW 36.70A.040. Priority for assistance shall be based on a county's or city's population growth rates, commercial and industrial development rates, the existence and quality of a comprehensive plan and development regulations, and other relevant factors.(3) The department shall develop and administer a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to counties and cities for the preparation of comprehensive plans under this chapter. The department may establish provisions for county and city matching funds to conduct activities under this subsection. Grants may be expended for any purpose directly related to the preparation of a county or city comprehensive plan as the county or city and the department may agree, including, without limitation, the conducting of surveys, inventories and other data gathering and management activities, the retention of planning consultants, contracts with regional councils for planning and related services, and other related purposes.(4) The department shall establish a program of technical assistance:(a) Utilizing department staff, the staff of other state agencies, and the technical resources of counties and cities to help in the development of comprehensive plans required under this chapter. The technical assistance may include, but not be limited to, model land use ordinances, regional education and training programs, and information for local and regional inventories; and(b) Adopting by rule procedural criteria to assist counties and cities in adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations that meet the goals and requirements of this chapter. These criteria shall reflect regional and local variations and the diversity that exists among different counties and cities that plan under this chapter.(5) The department shall provide mediation services to resolve disputes between counties and cities regarding, among other things, coordination of regional issues and designation of urban growth areas.(6) The department shall provide planning grants to enhance citizen participation under RCW 36.70A.140.[ 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 3; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.211 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.211 - Siting of schools—Rural areas, when authorized—Impact fees.

RCW 36.70A.211 Siting of schools—Rural areas, when authorized—Impact fees. (Expires June 30, 2031.)(1) A county may authorize the siting in a rural area of a school that serves students from an urban area, even where otherwise prohibited by a multicounty planning policy, under the following circumstances:(a) The county has a population of more than eight hundred forty thousand but fewer than one million five hundred thousand and abuts at least six other counties;(b) The county must have adopted in its comprehensive plan a policy concerning the siting of schools in rural areas;(c) Any impacts associated with the siting of such a school are mitigated as required by the state environmental policy act, chapter 43.21C RCW; and(d) The county must be a participant in a multicounty planning policy as described in RCW 36.70A.210.(2) A multicounty planning policy in which any county referenced in subsection (1) of this section is a participant must be amended, at its next regularly scheduled update, to include a policy that addresses the siting of schools in rural areas of all counties subject to the multicounty planning policy.(3) A school sited under this section may not collect or impose the impact fees described in RCW 82.02.050.(4) This section expires June 30, 2031.[ 2017 c 129 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.212 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.212 - Siting of schools—Periodic updates.

RCW 36.70A.212 Siting of schools—Periodic updates.In a county that chooses to site schools under RCW 36.70A.211, each school district within the county must participate in the county's periodic updates required by RCW 36.70A.130(1)(b) by:(1) Coordinating its enrollment forecasts and projections with the county's adopted population projections;(2) Identifying school siting criteria with the county, cities, and regional transportation planning organizations;(3) Identifying suitable school sites with the county and cities, with priority to siting urban-serving schools in existing cities and towns in locations where students can safely walk and bicycle to the school from their homes and that can effectively be served with transit; and(4) Working with the county and cities to identify school costs and funding for the capital facilities plan element required by RCW 36.70A.070(3).[ 2017 c 129 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.252 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.252 - Growth management hearings board—Consolidation into environmental and land use hearings office.

RCW 36.70A.252 Growth management hearings board—Consolidation into environmental and land use hearings office.On July 1, 2011, the growth management hearings board is administratively consolidated into the environmental and land use hearings office created in RCW 43.21B.005. The chair of the growth management hearings board shall continue to exercise duties and responsibilities pursuant to RCW 36.70A.270(11). The environmental and land use hearings office shall be responsible for all other administrative functions pertaining to the growth management hearings board.[ 2020 c 214 § 2; 2010 c 210 § 15.]NOTES:Intent—Effective dates—Application—Pending cases and rules—2010 c 210: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.260 - Growth management hearings board—Regional panels.

RCW 36.70A.260 Growth management hearings board—Regional panels.(1) Each petition for review that is filed with the growth management hearings board shall be heard and decided by a regional panel of growth management hearings board members. Regional panels shall be constituted as follows:(a) Central Puget Sound region. A three-member central Puget Sound panel shall be selected to hear matters pertaining to cities and counties located within the region comprised of King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties.(b) Eastern Washington region. A three-member eastern Washington panel shall be selected to hear matters pertaining to cities and counties that are required or choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 and are located east of the crest of the Cascade mountains.(c) Western Washington region. A three-member western Washington panel shall be selected to hear matters pertaining to cities and counties that are required or choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040, are located west of the crest of the Cascade mountains, and are not included in the central Puget Sound region. Skamania county, if it is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040, may elect to be included within either the western Washington region or the eastern Washington region.(2)(a) Each regional panel selected to hear and decide cases shall consist of three board members, at least a majority of whom shall reside within the region in which the case arose, unless such members cannot sit on a particular case because of recusal or disqualification, or unless the board chair determines otherwise due to caseload management determinations or the unavailability of a board member due to illness, absence, or vacancy. The presiding officer of each case shall reside within the region in which the case arose, unless the board chair determines that there is an emergency.(b) Except as provided otherwise in this subsection (2)(b), each regional panel must: (i) Include one member admitted to practice law in this state; (ii) include one member who has been a city or county elected official; and (iii) reflect the political composition of the board. The requirements of this subsection (2)(b) may be waived by the board chair due to member unavailability, significant workload imbalances, or other reasons.[ 2020 c 214 § 3; 2010 c 211 § 5; 1994 c 249 § 30; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—Transfer of power, duties, and functions—2010 c 211: See notes following RCW 36.70A.250.Severability—Application—1994 c 249: See notes following RCW 34.05.310.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.305 - Expedited review.

RCW 36.70A.305 Expedited review.The court shall provide expedited review of a determination of invalidity or an order effectuating a determination of invalidity made or issued under *RCW 36.70A.300. The matter must be set for hearing within sixty days of the date set for submitting the board's record, absent a showing of good cause for a different date or a stipulation of the parties.[ 1996 c 325 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 36.70A.300 appears to refer to the amendments made by 1996 c 325 § 3, which was vetoed by the governor.Severability—Effective date—1996 c 325: See notes following RCW 36.70A.270.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.310 - Growth management hearings board—Limitations on appeal by the state.

RCW 36.70A.310 Growth management hearings board—Limitations on appeal by the state.A request for review by the state to the growth management hearings board may be made only by the governor, or with the governor's consent the head of an agency, or by the commissioner of public lands as relating to state trust lands, for the review of whether: (1) A county or city that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 has failed to adopt a comprehensive plan or development regulations, or countywide planning policies within the time limits established by this chapter; or (2) a county or city that is required or chooses to plan under this chapter has adopted a comprehensive plan, development regulations, or countywide planning policies, that are not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.[ 2010 c 211 § 11; 1994 c 249 § 32; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—Transfer of power, duties, and functions—2010 c 211: See notes following RCW 36.70A.250.Severability—Application—1994 c 249: See notes following RCW 34.05.310.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.320 - Presumption of validity—Burden of proof—Plans and regulations.

RCW 36.70A.320 Presumption of validity—Burden of proof—Plans and regulations.(1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, comprehensive plans and development regulations, and amendments thereto, adopted under this chapter are presumed valid upon adoption.(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, the burden is on the petitioner to demonstrate that any action taken by a state agency, county, or city under this chapter is not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.(3) In any petition under this chapter, the board, after full consideration of the petition, shall determine whether there is compliance with the requirements of this chapter. In making its determination, the board shall consider the criteria adopted by the department under RCW 36.70A.190(4). The board shall find compliance unless it determines that the action by the state agency, county, or city is clearly erroneous in view of the entire record before the board and in light of the goals and requirements of this chapter.(4) A county or city subject to a determination of invalidity made under RCW 36.70A.300 or 36.70A.302 has the burden of demonstrating that the ordinance or resolution it has enacted in response to the determination of invalidity will no longer substantially interfere with the fulfillment of the goals of this chapter under the standard in RCW 36.70A.302(1).(5) The shoreline element of a comprehensive plan and the applicable development regulations adopted by a county or city shall take effect as provided in chapter 90.58 RCW.[ 1997 c 429 § 20; 1995 c 347 § 111; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 13.]NOTES:Prospective application—1997 c 429 §§ 1-21: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.Severability—1997 c 429: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.3201 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.3201 - Growth management hearings board—Legislative intent and finding.

RCW 36.70A.3201 Growth management hearings board—Legislative intent and finding.The legislature intends that the board applies a more deferential standard of review to actions of counties and cities than the preponderance of the evidence standard provided for under existing law. In recognition of the broad range of discretion that may be exercised by counties and cities consistent with the requirements of this chapter, the legislature intends for the board to grant deference to counties and cities in how they plan for growth, consistent with the requirements and goals of this chapter. Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and options for action in full consideration of local circumstances. The legislature finds that while this chapter requires local planning to take place within a framework of state goals and requirements, the ultimate burden and responsibility for planning, harmonizing the planning goals of this chapter, and implementing a county's or city's future rests with that community.[ 2010 c 211 § 12; 1997 c 429 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—Transfer of power, duties, and functions—2010 c 211: See notes following RCW 36.70A.250.Prospective application—1997 c 429 §§ 1-21: "Except as otherwise specifically provided in RCW 36.70A.335, sections 1 through 21, chapter 429, Laws of 1997 are prospective in effect and shall not affect the validity of actions taken or decisions made before July 27, 1997." [ 1997 c 429 § 53.]Severability—1997 c 429: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1997 c 429 § 54.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.330 - Noncompliance.

RCW 36.70A.330 Noncompliance.(1) After the time set for complying with the requirements of this chapter under RCW 36.70A.300(3)(b) has expired, or at an earlier time upon the motion of a county or city subject to a determination of invalidity under RCW 36.70A.300, the board shall set a hearing for the purpose of determining whether the state agency, county, or city is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.(2) The board shall conduct a hearing and issue a finding of compliance or noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter and with any compliance schedule established by the board in its final order. A person with standing to challenge the legislation enacted in response to the board's final order may participate in the hearing along with the petitioner and the state agency, county, or city. A hearing under this subsection shall be given the highest priority of business to be conducted by the board, and a finding shall be issued within forty-five days of the filing of the motion under subsection (1) of this section with the board. The board shall issue any order necessary to make adjustments to the compliance schedule and set additional hearings as provided in subsection (5) of this section.(3) If the board after a compliance hearing finds that the state agency, county, or city is not in compliance, the board shall transmit its finding to the governor.(a) The board may refer a finding of noncompliance to the department. The purpose of the referral is for the department to provide technical assistance to facilitate speedy resolution of the finding of noncompliance and to provide training pursuant to RCW 36.70A.332 as necessary.(b) Alternatively, the board may recommend to the governor that the sanctions authorized by this chapter be imposed. The board shall take into consideration the county's or city's efforts to meet its compliance schedule in making the decision to recommend sanctions to the governor.(4) In a compliance hearing upon petition of a party, the board shall also reconsider its final order and decide, if no determination of invalidity has been made, whether one now should be made under RCW 36.70A.302.(5) The board shall schedule additional hearings as appropriate pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section.[ 2021 c 312 § 2; 1997 c 429 § 21; 1995 c 347 § 112; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 14.]NOTES:Prospective application—1997 c 429 §§ 1-21: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.Severability—1997 c 429: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.