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WA Rev Code § 36.70.757 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.757 - Family day-care provider's home facility—County may not prohibit in residential or commercial area—Conditions.

RCW 36.70.757 Family day-care provider's home facility—County may not prohibit in residential or commercial area—Conditions.(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, no county may enact, enforce, or maintain an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling, located in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, as a family day-care provider's facility serving twelve or fewer children.(2) A county may require that the facility: (a) Comply with all building, fire, safety, health code, and business licensing requirements; (b) conform to lot size, building size, setbacks, and lot coverage standards applicable to the zoning district except if the structure is a legal nonconforming structure; (c) is certified by the department of children, youth, and families licensor as providing a safe passenger loading area; (d) include signage, if any, that conforms to applicable regulations; and (e) limit hours of operations to facilitate neighborhood compatibility, while also providing appropriate opportunity for persons who use family day-care who work a nonstandard work shift.(3) A county may also require that the family day-care provider, before state licensing, require proof of written notification by the provider that the immediately adjoining property owners have been informed of the intent to locate and maintain such a facility. If a dispute arises between neighbors and the day-care provider over licensing requirements, the licensor may provide a forum to resolve the dispute.(4) This section may not be construed to prohibit a county from imposing zoning conditions on the establishment and maintenance of a family day-care provider's home serving twelve or fewer children in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, if the conditions are no more restrictive than conditions imposed on other residential dwellings in the same zone and the establishment of such facilities is not precluded. As used in this section, "family day-care provider" is as defined in RCW 43.216.010.[ 2018 c 58 § 23; 2007 c 17 § 12; 2003 c 286 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
WA Rev Code § 36.70.760 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.760 - Establishing zones.

RCW 36.70.760 Establishing zones.For the purpose set forth in RCW 36.70.750 the county may divide a county, or portions thereof, into zones which, by number, shape, area and classification are deemed to be best suited to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.760. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 76.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.770 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.770 - All regulations shall be uniform in each zone.

RCW 36.70.770 All regulations shall be uniform in each zone.All regulations shall be uniform in each zone, but the regulations in one zone may differ from those in other zones.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.770. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 77.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.780 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.780 - Classifying unmapped areas.

RCW 36.70.780 Classifying unmapped areas.After the adoption of the first map provided for in RCW 36.70.740, and pending the time that all property within a county can be precisely zoned through the medium of a zoning map, all properties not so precisely zoned by map shall be given a classification affording said properties such broad protective controls as may be deemed appropriate and necessary to serve public and private interests. Such controls shall be clearly set forth in the zoning ordinance in the form of a zone classification, and such classification shall apply to such areas until they shall have been included in the detailed zoning map in the manner provided for the adoption of a zoning map.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.780. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 78.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.790 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.790 - Interim zoning.

RCW 36.70.790 Interim zoning.If the planning agency in good faith, is conducting or intends to conduct studies within a reasonable time for the purpose of, or is holding a hearing for the purpose of, or has held a hearing and has recommended to the board the adoption of any zoning map or amendment or addition thereto, or in the event that new territory for which no zoning may have been adopted as set forth in RCW 36.70.800 may be annexed to a county, the board, in order to protect the public safety, health and general welfare may, after report from the commission, adopt as an emergency measure a temporary interim zoning map the purpose of which shall be to so classify or regulate uses and related matters as constitute the emergency.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.790. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 79.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.795 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.795 - Moratoria, interim zoning controls—Public hearing—Limitation on length.

RCW 36.70.795 Moratoria, interim zoning controls—Public hearing—Limitation on length.A board that adopts a moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control without holding a public hearing on the proposed moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control, shall hold a public hearing on the adopted moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control within at least sixty days of its adoption, whether or not the board received a recommendation on the matter from the commission or department. If the board does not adopt findings of fact justifying its action before this hearing, then the board shall do so immediately after this public hearing. A moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control adopted under this section may be effective for not longer than six months, but may be effective for up to one year if a work plan is developed for related studies providing for such a longer period. A moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control may be renewed for one or more six-month periods if a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal.[ 1992 c 207 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.800 - Procedural amendments—Zoning ordinance.

RCW 36.70.800 Procedural amendments—Zoning ordinance.An amendment to the text of a zoning ordinance which does not impose, remove or modify any regulation theretofore existing and affecting the zoning status of land shall be processed in the same manner prescribed by this chapter for the adoption of an official control except that no public hearing shall be required either by the commission or the board.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.800. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 80.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.810 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.810 - Board of adjustment—Authority.

RCW 36.70.810 Board of adjustment—Authority.The board of adjustment, subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards as provided by the zoning ordinance or the ordinance establishing the board of adjustment, if there be such, shall hear and decide:(1) Applications for conditional uses or other permits when the zoning ordinance sets forth the specific uses to be made subject to conditional use permits and establishes criteria for determining the conditions to be imposed;(2) Application for variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance: PROVIDED, That any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated, and that the following circumstances are found to apply;(a) because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive subject property of rights and privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification;(b) that the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated.(3) Appeals, where it is alleged by the applicant that there is error in any order, requirement, permit, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the administration or enforcement of this chapter or any ordinance adopted pursuant to it.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.810. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 81.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.820 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.820 - Board of adjustment—Quasi-judicial powers.

RCW 36.70.820 Board of adjustment—Quasi-judicial powers.The board of adjustment may also exercise such other quasi-judicial powers as may be granted by county ordinance.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.820. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 82.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.830 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.830 - Board of adjustment—Appeals—Time limit.

RCW 36.70.830 Board of adjustment—Appeals—Time limit.Appeals may be taken to the board of adjustment by any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the county affected by any decision of an administrative official. Such appeals shall be filed in writing in duplicate with the board of adjustment within twenty days of the date of the action being appealed.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.830. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 83.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.840 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.840 - Board of adjustment—Notice of time and place of hearing on conditional permit.

RCW 36.70.840 Board of adjustment—Notice of time and place of hearing on conditional permit.Upon the filing of an application for a conditional use permit or a variance as set forth in RCW 36.70.810, the board of adjustment shall set the time and place for a public hearing on such matter, and written notice thereof shall be addressed through the United States mail to all property owners of record within a radius of three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of subject property. The written notice shall be mailed not less than twelve days prior to the hearing.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.840. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 84.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.850 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.850 - Board of adjustment—Appeal—Notice of time and place.

RCW 36.70.850 Board of adjustment—Appeal—Notice of time and place.Upon the filing of an appeal from an administrative determination, or from the action of the zoning adjustor, the board of adjustment shall set the time and place at which the matter will be considered. At least a ten day notice of such time and place together with one copy of the written appeal, shall be given to the official whose decision is being appealed. At least ten days notice of the time and place shall also be given to the adverse parties of record in the case. The officer from whom the appeal is being taken shall forthwith transmit to the board of adjustment all of the records pertaining to the decision being appealed from, together with such additional written report as he or she deems pertinent.[ 2009 c 549 § 4119; 1963 c 4 § 36.70.850. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 85.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.860 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.860 - Board of adjustment—Scope of authority on appeal.

RCW 36.70.860 Board of adjustment—Scope of authority on appeal.In exercising the powers granted by RCW 36.70.810 and 36.70.820, the board of adjustment may, in conformity with this chapter, reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination as should be made and, to that end, shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken, insofar as the decision on the particular issue is concerned.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.860. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 86.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.870 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.870 - Zoning adjustor—Powers and duties.

RCW 36.70.870 Zoning adjustor—Powers and duties.If the office of zoning adjustor is established as provided in this chapter, all of the provisions of this chapter defining the powers, duties, and procedures of the board of adjustment shall also apply to the zoning adjustor.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.870. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 87.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.880 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.880 - Zoning adjustor—Action final unless appealed.

RCW 36.70.880 Zoning adjustor—Action final unless appealed.The action by the zoning adjustor on all matters coming before him or her shall be final and conclusive unless within ten days after the zoning adjustor has made his or her order, requirement, decision or determination, an appeal in writing is filed with the board of adjustment. Such an appeal may be taken by the original applicant, or by opponents of record in the case.[ 2009 c 549 § 4120; 1963 c 4 § 36.70.880. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 88.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.890 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.890 - Board of adjustment—Action final—Writs.

RCW 36.70.890 Board of adjustment—Action final—Writs.The action by the board of adjustment on an application for a conditional use permit or a variance, or on an appeal from the decision of the zoning adjustor or an administrative officer shall be final and conclusive unless within ten days from the date of said action the original applicant or an adverse party makes application to a court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition or a writ of mandamus.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.890. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 89.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.900 - Inclusion of findings of fact.

RCW 36.70.900 Inclusion of findings of fact.Both the board of adjustment and the zoning adjustor shall, in making an order, requirement, decision or determination, include in a written record of the case the findings of fact upon which the action is based.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.900. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 90.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.910 - Short title.

RCW 36.70.910 Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Planning Enabling Act of the State of Washington".[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.910. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 91.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.920 - Duties and responsibilities imposed by other acts.

RCW 36.70.920 Duties and responsibilities imposed by other acts.Any duties and responsibilities which by other acts are imposed upon a planning commission shall, after June 10, 1959, be performed by a planning agency however constituted.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.920. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 92.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.930 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.930 - Chapter alternative method.

RCW 36.70.930 Chapter alternative method.This chapter shall not repeal, amend, or modify any other law providing for planning methods but shall be deemed an alternative method providing for such purpose.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.930. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 93.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.940 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.940 - Elective adoption.

RCW 36.70.940 Elective adoption.Any county or counties presently operating under the provisions of chapter 35.63 RCW may elect to operate henceforth under the provisions of this chapter. Such election shall be effected by the adoption of an ordinance under the procedure prescribed by RCW 36.32.120(7), and by compliance with the provisions of this chapter.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.70.940. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 94.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.970 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.970 - Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Alternative—Functions—Procedures.

RCW 36.70.970 Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Alternative—Functions—Procedures.(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and issue recommendations on applications for plat approval and applications for amendments to the zoning ordinance, the county legislative authority may adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners may hear and issue decisions on proposals for plat approval and for amendments to the zoning ordinance when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability. In addition, the legislative authority may vest in a hearing examiner the power to hear and decide those issues it believes should be reviewed and decided by a hearing examiner, including but not limited to:(a) Applications for conditional uses, variances, shoreline permits, or any other class of applications for or pertaining to development of land or land use;(b) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations; and(c) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW.The legislative authority shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner.Any county which vests in a hearing examiner the authority to hear and decide conditional uses and variances shall not be required to have a zoning adjuster or board of adjustment.(2) Each county legislative authority electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner. Such legal effect may vary for the different classes of applications decided by the examiner but shall include one of the following:(a) The decision may be given the effect of a recommendation to the legislative authority;(b) The decision may be given the effect of an administrative decision appealable within a specified time limit to the legislative authority; or(c) Except in the case of a rezone, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative authority.(3) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision. Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision would carry out and conform to the county's comprehensive plan and the county's development regulations. Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, shall be rendered within ten working days following conclusion of all testimony and hearings.[ 1995 c 347 § 425; 1994 c 257 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 213 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.Severability—1994 c 257: See note following RCW 36.70A.270.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 213: See note following RCW 35.63.130.
WA Rev Code § 36.70.980 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.980 - Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.

RCW 36.70.980 Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.With respect to the National Scenic Area, as defined in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, the exercise of any power or authority by a county or city pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to and in conformity with the requirements of chapter 43.97 RCW, including the Interstate Compact adopted by RCW 43.97.015, and with the management plan regulations and ordinances adopted by the Columbia River Gorge commission pursuant to the Compact.[ 1987 c 499 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.982 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.982 - Fish enhancement projects—County's liability.

RCW 36.70.982 Fish enhancement projects—County's liability.A county is not liable for adverse impacts resulting from a fish enhancement project that meets the criteria of RCW 77.55.181 and has been permitted by the department of fish and wildlife.[ 2014 c 120 § 13; 2003 c 39 § 19; 1998 c 249 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Report—Effective date—1998 c 249: See notes following RCW 77.55.181.
WA Rev Code § 36.70.990 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.990 - Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.

RCW 36.70.990 Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.No county may enact or maintain an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation or official control, policy, or administrative practice which treats a residential structure occupied by persons with handicaps differently than a similar residential structure occupied by a family or other unrelated individuals. As used in this section, "handicaps" are as defined in the federal fair housing amendments act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 3602).[ 1993 c 478 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70.992 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70 - Planning Enabling Act.|36.70.992 - Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing—Fish habitat enhancement project.

RCW 36.70.992 Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing—Fish habitat enhancement project.(1) A permit required under this chapter for a watershed restoration project as defined in RCW 89.08.460 shall be processed in compliance with RCW 89.08.450 through 89.08.510.(2) A fish habitat enhancement project meeting the criteria of RCW 77.55.181 shall be reviewed and approved according to the provisions of RCW 77.55.181.[ 2014 c 120 § 14; 2003 c 39 § 20; 1998 c 249 § 7; 1995 c 378 § 10.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Report—Effective date—1998 c 249: See notes following RCW 77.55.181.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.010 - Legislative findings.

RCW 36.70A.010 Legislative findings.The legislature finds that uncoordinated and unplanned growth, together with a lack of common goals expressing the public's interest in the conservation and the wise use of our lands, pose a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development, and the health, safety, and high quality of life enjoyed by residents of this state. It is in the public interest that citizens, communities, local governments, and the private sector cooperate and coordinate with one another in comprehensive land use planning. Further, the legislature finds that it is in the public interest that economic development programs be shared with communities experiencing insufficient economic growth.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 1.]