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WA Rev Code § 35.13.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.340 - Boundary line adjustment—Inclusion or exclusion of remaining portion of parcel—When subject to review—Definition.

RCW 35.13.340 Boundary line adjustment—Inclusion or exclusion of remaining portion of parcel—When subject to review—Definition.The boundaries of a city shall be adjusted to include or exclude the remaining portion of a parcel of land located partially within and partially without *of the boundaries of that city upon the governing body of the city adopting a resolution approving such an adjustment that was requested in a petition signed by the owner of the parcel. A boundary adjustment made pursuant to this section shall not be subject to potential review by the boundary review board of the county within which the parcel is located if the remaining portion of the parcel to be included or excluded from the city is located in the unincorporated area of the county and the adjustment is approved by resolution of the county legislative authority or in writing by a county official or employee of the county who is designated by ordinance of the county to make such approvals.Where part of a single parcel of land is located within the boundaries of one city, and the remainder of the parcel is located within the boundaries of a second city that is located immediately adjacent to the first city, the boundaries of the two cities may be adjusted so that all of the parcel is located within either of the cities, if the adjustment was requested in a petition signed by the property owner and is approved by both cities. Approval by a city may be through either resolution of its city council, or in writing by an official or employee of the city who has been designated by ordinance of the city to make such approvals. Such an adjustment is not subject to potential review by the boundary review board of the county in which the parcel is located.Whenever a portion of a public right-of-way is located on such a parcel, the boundary adjustment shall be made in such a manner as to include all or none of that portion of the public right-of-way within the boundaries of the city.As used in this section, "city" shall include any city or town, including a code city.[ 1989 c 84 § 24.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The word "of" appears to be unnecessary.
WA Rev Code § 35.13.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.350 - Providing annexation information to public.

RCW 35.13.350 Providing annexation information to public.A city or town can provide factual public information on the effects of a pending annexation proposed for the city or town.[ 1989 c 351 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.360 - Transfer of county sheriff's employees—Purpose.

RCW 35.13.360 Transfer of county sheriff's employees—Purpose.It is the purpose of RCW 35.13.360 through 35.13.400 to require the lateral transfer of any qualified county sheriff's employee who, by reason of annexation or incorporation of an unincorporated area of a county, will or is likely to be laid off due to sheriff's department cutbacks resulting from the loss of the unincorporated law enforcement responsibility.[ 1993 c 189 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.370 - Transfer of county sheriff's employees—When authorized.

RCW 35.13.370 Transfer of county sheriff's employees—When authorized.When any portion of an unincorporated area of a county is to be annexed or incorporated into a city, code city, or town, any employee of the sheriff's office of the county may transfer his or her employment to the police department of the city, code city, or town as provided in RCW 35.13.360 through 35.13.400 if the employee: (1) Was, at the time the annexation or incorporation occurred, employed exclusively or principally in performing the powers, duties, and functions of the county sheriff's office; (2) will, as a direct consequence of the annexation or incorporation, be separated from the employ of the county; and (3) can perform the duties and meets the city's, code city's or town's minimum standards and qualifications of the position to be filled within their police department.Nothing in this section or RCW 35.13.380 requires a city, code city, or town to accept the voluntary transfer of employment of a person who will not be laid off due to his or her seniority status.[ 1993 c 189 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.390 - Transfer of county sheriff's employees—Rules.

RCW 35.13.390 Transfer of county sheriff's employees—Rules.In addition to its other duties prescribed by law, the civil service commission shall make rules necessary to provide for the orderly integration of employees of a county sheriff's office to the police department of the city, code city, or town pursuant to RCW 35.13.360 through 35.13.400.[ 1993 c 189 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.400 - Transfer of county sheriff's employees—Notification of right to transfer—Time for filing transfer request.

RCW 35.13.400 Transfer of county sheriff's employees—Notification of right to transfer—Time for filing transfer request.When any portion of an unincorporated area of a county is to be annexed or incorporated into a city, code city, or town and layoffs will result in the county sheriff's office, employees so affected shall be notified of their right to transfer. The affected employees shall have ninety days after the commencement of the thirty-six month period as specified in RCW 35.13.380(3) to file a request to transfer their employment to the police department of the city, code city, or town under RCW 35.13.360 through 35.13.400.[ 1993 c 189 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.410 - Alternative direct petition method—Commencement of proceedings—Notice to legislative body—Meeting—Assumption of indebtedness—Comprehensive plan.

RCW 35.13.410 Alternative direct petition method—Commencement of proceedings—Notice to legislative body—Meeting—Assumption of indebtedness—Comprehensive plan.Proceedings for the annexation of territory pursuant to this section and RCW 35.13.420 shall be commenced as provided in this section. Before the circulation of a petition for annexation, the initiating party or parties who, except as provided in RCW 28A.335.110, shall be either not less than ten percent of the residents of the area to be annexed or the owners of not less than ten percent of the acreage for which annexation is petitioned, shall notify the legislative body of the city or town in writing of their intention to commence annexation proceedings. The legislative body shall set a date, not later than sixty days after the filing of the request, for a meeting with the initiating parties to determine whether the city or town will accept, reject, or geographically modify the proposed annexation, whether it shall require the simultaneous adoption of the comprehensive plan if such plan has been prepared and filed for the area to be annexed as provided for in RCW 35.13.177 and 35.13.178, and whether it shall require the assumption of all or any portion of existing city or town indebtedness by the area to be annexed. If the legislative body requires the assumption of all or any portion of indebtedness and/or the adoption of a comprehensive plan, it shall record this action in its minutes and the petition for annexation shall be so drawn as to clearly indicate this fact. There shall be no appeal from the decision of the legislative body.[ 2003 c 331 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 331: "The legislature recognizes that on March 14, 2002, the Washington state supreme court decided in Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 v. City of Moses Lake, 145 Wn.2d 702 (2002), that the petition method of annexation authorized by RCW 35.13.125 through 35.13.160 and 35A.14.120 through 35A.14.150 is unconstitutional. The legislature also recognizes that on October 11, 2002, the Washington state supreme court granted a motion for reconsideration of this decision. The legislature intends to provide a new method of direct petition annexation that enables property owners and registered voters to participate in an annexation process without the constitutional defect identified by the court." [ 2003 c 331 § 1.]Severability—2003 c 331: "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." [ 2003 c 331 § 14.]Effective date—2003 c 331: "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 immediately [May 16, 2003]." [ 2003 c 331 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.420 - Alternative direct petition method—Petition—Signers—Content.

RCW 35.13.420 Alternative direct petition method—Petition—Signers—Content.(1) A petition for annexation of an area contiguous to a city or town may be made in writing addressed to and filed with the legislative body of the municipality to which annexation is desired. Except where all the property sought to be annexed is property of a school district, and the school directors thereof file the petition for annexation as in RCW 28A.335.110, the petition must be signed by the owners of a majority of the acreage for which annexation is petitioned and a majority of the registered voters residing in the area for which annexation is petitioned.(2) If no residents exist within the area proposed for annexation, the petition must be signed by the owners of a majority of the acreage for which annexation is petitioned.(3) The petition shall set forth a legal description of the property proposed to be annexed that complies with RCW 35.02.170, and shall be accompanied by a drawing that outlines the boundaries of the property sought to be annexed. If the legislative body has required the assumption of all or any portion of city or town indebtedness by the area annexed, and/or the adoption of a comprehensive plan for the area to be annexed, these facts, together with a quotation of the minute entry of such requirement or requirements, shall be set forth in the petition.[ 2003 c 331 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective date—2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410.
WA Rev Code § 35.13.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.430 - Alternative direct petition method—Notice of hearing.

RCW 35.13.430 Alternative direct petition method—Notice of hearing.When a petition for annexation is filed with the city or town council, or commission in those cities having a commission form of government, that meets the requirements of RCW 35.13.410, 35.13.420, and 35.21.005, of which fact satisfactory proof may be required by the council or commission, the council or commission may entertain the same, fix a date for a public hearing thereon and cause notice of the hearing to be published in one issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the city or town. The notice shall also be posted in three public places within the territory proposed for annexation, and shall specify the time and place of hearing and invite interested persons to appear and voice approval or disapproval of the annexation. The expense of publication and posting of the notice shall be borne by the signers of the petition.[ 2003 c 331 § 4.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective date—2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410.
WA Rev Code § 35.13.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.440 - Alternative direct petition method—Ordinance providing for annexation.

RCW 35.13.440 Alternative direct petition method—Ordinance providing for annexation.Following the hearing, the council or commission shall determine by ordinance whether annexation shall be made. Subject to the provisions of RCW 35.13.410, 35.13.460, and 35.21.005, they may annex all or any portion of the proposed area but may not include in the annexation any property not described in the petition. Upon passage of the ordinance a certified copy shall be filed with the board of county commissioners of the county in which the annexed property is located.[ 2003 c 331 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective date—2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410.
WA Rev Code § 35.13.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.450 - Alternative direct petition method—Effective date of annexation and comprehensive plan—Assessment, taxation of territory annexed.

RCW 35.13.450 Alternative direct petition method—Effective date of annexation and comprehensive plan—Assessment, taxation of territory annexed.Upon the date fixed in the ordinance of annexation, the area annexed shall become part of the city or town. All property within the annexed territory shall, if the annexation petition so provided, be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as the property of such annexing city or town is assessed and taxed to pay for all or of any portion of the then outstanding indebtedness of the city or town to which the area is annexed, approved by the voters, contracted, or incurred before, or existing at, the date of annexation. If the annexation petition so provided, all property in the annexed area is subject to and is a part of the comprehensive plan as prepared and filed as provided for in RCW 35.13.177 and 35.13.178.[ 2003 c 331 § 6.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective date—2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410.
WA Rev Code § 35.13.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.460 - Alternative direct petition method—Method is alternative.

RCW 35.13.460 Alternative direct petition method—Method is alternative.The method of annexation provided for in RCW 35.13.410 through 35.13.450 is an alternative method, and does not supersede any other method.[ 2003 c 331 § 7.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective date—2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410.
WA Rev Code § 35.13.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.470 - Annexation of territory within urban growth areas—Interlocal agreement—Public hearing—Ordinance providing for annexation.

RCW 35.13.470 Annexation of territory within urban growth areas—Interlocal agreement—Public hearing—Ordinance providing for annexation.(1) The legislative body of a county, city, or town planning under chapter 36.70A RCW and subject to the requirements of RCW 36.70A.215 may initiate an annexation process for unincorporated territory by adopting a resolution commencing negotiations for an interlocal agreement as provided in chapter 39.34 RCW between a county and any city or town within the county. The territory proposed for annexation must meet the following criteria: (a) Be within the city or town urban growth area designated under RCW 36.70A.110, and (b) at least sixty percent of the boundaries of the territory proposed for annexation must be contiguous to the annexing city or town or one or more cities or towns.(2) If the territory proposed for annexation has been designated in an adopted county comprehensive plan as part of an urban growth area, urban service area, or potential annexation area for a specific city or town, or if the urban growth area territory proposed for annexation has been designated in a written agreement between a city or town and a county for annexation to a specific city or town, the designation or designations shall receive full consideration before a city or county may initiate the annexation process provided for in RCW 35.13.480.(3) The agreement shall describe the boundaries of the territory to be annexed. A public hearing shall be held by each legislative body, separately or jointly, before the agreement is executed. Each legislative body holding a public hearing shall, separately or jointly, publish the agreement at least once a week for two weeks before the date of the hearing in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the territory proposed for annexation.(4) Following adoption and execution of the agreement by both legislative bodies, the city or town legislative body shall adopt an ordinance providing for the annexation of the territory described in the agreement. 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 territory 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 the requirements. Any territory to be annexed through an ordinance adopted under this section is annexed and becomes a part of the city or town upon the date fixed in the ordinance of annexation, which date may not be fewer than forty-five days after adoption of the ordinance.[ 2003 c 299 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.500 - Annexation of territory within regional transit authorities.

RCW 35.13.500 Annexation of territory within regional transit authorities.When territory is annexed under this chapter to a city located within the boundaries of a regional transit authority, the territory is simultaneously included within the boundaries of the authority and subject from the effective date of the annexation to all taxes and other liabilities and obligations applicable within the city with respect to the authority. The city must notify the authority of the annexation.[ 2010 c 19 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas.|35.13.900 - Application of chapter to annexations involving water or sewer service.

RCW 35.13.900 Application of chapter to annexations involving water or sewer service.Nothing in this chapter precludes or otherwise applies to an annexation by a city or town of unincorporated territory as authorized by RCW 57.24.170, 57.24.190, and 57.24.210.[ 1996 c 230 § 1601; 1995 c 279 § 3.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
WA Rev Code § 35.13A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13A - Water or Sewer Districts—Assumption of Jurisdiction.|35.13A.010 - Definitions.

RCW 35.13A.010 Definitions.Whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:(1) The words "district," "water district," and "sewer district" shall mean a "water-sewer district" as that term is used in Title 57 RCW.(2) The word "city" shall mean a city or town of any class and shall also include any code city as defined in chapter 35A.01 RCW.(3) The word "indebtedness" shall include general obligation, revenue, and special indebtedness and temporary, emergency, and interim loans.[ 1998 c 326 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 326: "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 immediately [April 3, 1998]." [ 1998 c 326 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 35.13A.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13A - Water or Sewer Districts—Assumption of Jurisdiction.|35.13A.030 - Assumption of control if sixty percent or more of area or valuation within city.

RCW 35.13A.030 Assumption of control if sixty percent or more of area or valuation within city.Whenever a portion of a district equal to at least sixty percent of the area or sixty percent of the assessed valuation of the real property lying within such district, is included within the corporate boundaries of a city, the city may assume by ordinance the full and complete management and control of that portion of the entire district not included within another city, whereupon the provisions of RCW 35.13A.020 shall be operative; or the city may proceed directly under the provisions of RCW 35.13A.050.[ 1999 c 153 § 29; (2010 c 102 § 7 expired January 1, 2015); 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 3.]NOTES:Application—Expiration date—2010 c 102: See notes following RCW 35.13A.020.Part headings not law—1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.
WA Rev Code § 35.13A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13A - Water or Sewer Districts—Assumption of Jurisdiction.|35.13A.040 - Assumption of control if less than sixty percent of area or valuation within city.

RCW 35.13A.040 Assumption of control if less than sixty percent of area or valuation within city.Whenever the portion of a district included within the corporate boundaries of a city is less than sixty percent of the area of the district and less than sixty percent of the assessed valuation of the real property within the district, the city may elect to proceed under the provisions of RCW 35.13A.050.[ 1999 c 153 § 30; (2010 c 102 § 8 expired January 1, 2015); 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 4.]NOTES:Application—Expiration date—2010 c 102: See notes following RCW 35.13A.020.Part headings not law—1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.
WA Rev Code § 35.13A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.13A - Water or Sewer Districts—Assumption of Jurisdiction.|35.13A.060 - District in more than one city—Assumption of responsibilities—Duties of cities.

RCW 35.13A.060 District in more than one city—Assumption of responsibilities—Duties of cities.Whenever more than one city, in whole or in part, is included within a district, the city which has within its boundaries sixty percent or more of the area of the assessed valuation of the district (in this section referred to as the "principal city") may, with the approval of any other city containing part of such district, assume responsibility for operation and maintenance of the district's property, facilities and equipment within such other city and make and enforce such charges for operation, maintenance and retirement of indebtedness as may be reasonable under all the circumstances.Any other city having less than sixty percent in area or assessed valuation of such district, within its boundaries may install facilities and create local improvement districts or otherwise finance the cost of installation of such facilities and if such facilities have been installed in accordance with reasonable standards fixed by the principal city, such other city may connect such facilities to the utility system of such district operated by the principal city upon providing for payment by the owners or occupants of properties served thereby, of such charges established by the principal city as may be reasonable under the circumstances.[ 1999 c 153 § 31; 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 6.]NOTES:Part headings not law—1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.