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WA Rev Code § 36.70A.011 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.011 - Findings—Rural lands.

RCW 36.70A.011 Findings—Rural lands.The legislature finds that this chapter is intended to recognize the importance of rural lands and rural character to Washington's economy, its people, and its environment, while respecting regional differences. Rural lands and rural-based economies enhance the economic desirability of the state, help to preserve traditional economic activities, and contribute to the state's overall quality of life.The legislature finds that to retain and enhance the job base in rural areas, rural counties must have flexibility to create opportunities for business development. Further, the legislature finds that rural counties must have the flexibility to retain existing businesses and allow them to expand. The legislature recognizes that not all business developments in rural counties require an urban level of services; and that many businesses in rural areas fit within the definition of rural character identified by the local planning unit.Finally, the legislature finds that in defining its rural element under RCW 36.70A.070(5), a county should foster land use patterns and develop a local vision of rural character that will: Help preserve rural-based economies and traditional rural lifestyles; encourage the economic prosperity of rural residents; foster opportunities for small-scale, rural-based employment and self-employment; permit the operation of rural-based agricultural, commercial, recreational, and tourist businesses that are consistent with existing and planned land use patterns; be compatible with the use of the land by wildlife and for fish and wildlife habitat; foster the private stewardship of the land and preservation of open space; and enhance the rural sense of community and quality of life.[ 2002 c 212 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.035 - Public participation—Notice provisions.

RCW 36.70A.035 Public participation—Notice provisions.(1) The public participation requirements of this chapter shall include notice procedures that are reasonably calculated to provide notice to property owners and other affected and interested individuals, tribes, government agencies, businesses, school districts, group A public water systems required to develop water system plans consistent with state board of health rules adopted under RCW 43.20.050, and organizations of proposed amendments to comprehensive plans and development regulation. Examples of reasonable notice provisions include:(a) Posting the property for site-specific proposals;(b) Publishing notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, city, or general area where the proposal is located or that will be affected by the proposal;(c) Notifying public or private groups with known interest in a certain proposal or in the type of proposal being considered;(d) Placing notices in appropriate regional, neighborhood, ethnic, or trade journals; and(e) Publishing notice in agency newsletters or sending notice to agency mailing lists, including general lists or lists for specific proposals or subject areas.(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in (b) of this subsection, if the legislative body for a county or city chooses to consider a change to an amendment to a comprehensive plan or development regulation, and the change is proposed after the opportunity for review and comment has passed under the county's or city's procedures, an opportunity for review and comment on the proposed change shall be provided before the local legislative body votes on the proposed change.(b) An additional opportunity for public review and comment is not required under (a) of this subsection if:(i) An environmental impact statement has been prepared under chapter 43.21C RCW for the pending resolution or ordinance and the proposed change is within the range of alternatives considered in the environmental impact statement;(ii) The proposed change is within the scope of the alternatives available for public comment;(iii) The proposed change only corrects typographical errors, corrects cross-references, makes address or name changes, or clarifies language of a proposed ordinance or resolution without changing its effect;(iv) The proposed change is to a resolution or ordinance making a capital budget decision as provided in RCW 36.70A.120; or(v) The proposed change is to a resolution or ordinance enacting a moratorium or interim control adopted under RCW 36.70A.390.(3) This section is prospective in effect and does not apply to a comprehensive plan, development regulation, or amendment adopted before July 27, 1997.[ 2015 c 25 § 1; 1999 c 315 § 708; 1997 c 429 § 9.]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.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.045 - Phasing of comprehensive plan submittal.

RCW 36.70A.045 Phasing of comprehensive plan submittal.The department may adopt a schedule to permit phasing of comprehensive plan submittal for counties and cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040. This schedule shall not permit a comprehensive plan to be submitted greater than one hundred eighty days past the date that the plan was required to be submitted and shall be used to facilitate expeditious review and interjurisdictional coordination of comprehensive plans and development regulations.[ 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.050 - Guidelines to classify agriculture, forest, and mineral lands and critical areas.

RCW 36.70A.050 Guidelines to classify agriculture, forest, and mineral lands and critical areas.(1) Subject to the definitions provided in RCW 36.70A.030, the department shall adopt guidelines, under chapter 34.05 RCW, no later than September 1, 1990, to guide the classification of: (a) Agricultural lands; (b) forestlands; (c) mineral resource lands; and (d) critical areas. The department shall consult with the department of agriculture regarding guidelines for agricultural lands, the department of natural resources regarding forestlands and mineral resource lands, and the department of ecology regarding critical areas.(2) In carrying out its duties under this section, the department shall consult with interested parties, including but not limited to: (a) Representatives of cities; (b) representatives of counties; (c) representatives of developers; (d) representatives of builders; (e) representatives of owners of agricultural lands, forestlands, and mining lands; (f) representatives of local economic development officials; (g) representatives of environmental organizations; (h) representatives of special districts; (i) representatives of the governor's office and federal and state agencies; and (j) representatives of Indian tribes. In addition to the consultation required under this subsection, the department shall conduct public hearings in the various regions of the state. The department shall consider the public input obtained at such public hearings when adopting the guidelines.(3) The guidelines under subsection (1) of this section shall be minimum guidelines that apply to all jurisdictions, but also shall allow for regional differences that exist in Washington state. The intent of these guidelines is to assist counties and cities in designating the classification of agricultural lands, forestlands, mineral resource lands, and critical areas under RCW 36.70A.170.(4) The guidelines established by the department under this section regarding classification of forestlands shall not be inconsistent with guidelines adopted by the department of natural resources.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.080 - Comprehensive plans—Optional elements.

RCW 36.70A.080 Comprehensive plans—Optional elements.(1) A comprehensive plan may include additional elements, items, or studies dealing with other subjects relating to the physical development within its jurisdiction, including, but not limited to:(a) Conservation;(b) Solar energy; and(c) Recreation.(2) A comprehensive plan may include, where appropriate, subarea plans, each of which is consistent with the comprehensive plan.(3)(a) Cities that qualify as a receiving city may adopt a comprehensive plan element and associated development regulations that apply within receiving areas under chapter 39.108 RCW.(b) For purposes of this subsection, the terms "receiving city" and "receiving area" have the same meanings as provided in RCW 39.108.010.[ 2011 c 318 § 801; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 8.]NOTES:Rules—2011 c 318: See note following RCW 39.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.090 - Comprehensive plans—Innovative techniques.

RCW 36.70A.090 Comprehensive plans—Innovative techniques.A comprehensive plan should provide for innovative land use management techniques, including, but not limited to, density bonuses, cluster housing, planned unit developments, and the transfer of development rights.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.100 - Comprehensive plans—Must be coordinated.

RCW 36.70A.100 Comprehensive plans—Must be coordinated.The comprehensive plan of each county or city that is adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 shall be coordinated with, and consistent with, the comprehensive plans adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 of other counties or cities with which the county or city has, in part, common borders or related regional issues.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.103 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.103 - State agencies required to comply with comprehensive plans.

RCW 36.70A.103 State agencies required to comply with comprehensive plans.State agencies shall comply with the local comprehensive plans and development regulations and amendments thereto adopted pursuant to this chapter except as otherwise provided in RCW 71.09.250 (1) through (3), 71.09.342, and 72.09.333.The provisions of chapter 12, Laws of 2001 2nd sp. sess. do not affect the state's authority to site any other essential public facility under RCW 36.70A.200 in conformance with local comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted pursuant to chapter 36.70A RCW.[ 2002 c 68 § 15; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 203; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 4.]NOTES:Purpose—Severability—Effective date—2002 c 68: See notes following RCW 36.70A.200.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.106 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.106 - Comprehensive plans—Development regulations—Transmittal to state—Amendments—Expedited review.

RCW 36.70A.106 Comprehensive plans—Development regulations—Transmittal to state—Amendments—Expedited review.(1) Each county and city proposing adoption of a comprehensive plan or development regulations under this chapter shall notify the department of its intent to adopt such plan or regulations at least sixty days prior to final adoption. State agencies including the department may provide comments to the county or city on the proposed comprehensive plan, or proposed development regulations, during the public review process prior to adoption.(2) Each county and city planning under this chapter shall transmit a complete and accurate copy of its comprehensive plan or development regulations to the department within ten days after final adoption.(3)(a) Any amendments for permanent changes to a comprehensive plan or development regulation that are proposed by a county or city to its adopted plan or regulations shall be submitted to the department in the same manner as initial plans and development regulations under this section. Any amendments to a comprehensive plan or development regulations that are adopted by a county or city shall be transmitted to the department in the same manner as the initial plans and regulations under this section.(b) Each county and city planning under this chapter may request expedited review for any amendments for permanent changes to a development regulation. Upon receiving a request for expedited review, and after consultation with other state agencies, the department may grant expedited review if the department determines that expedited review does not compromise the state's ability to provide timely comments related to compliance with the goals and requirements of this chapter or on other matters of state interest. Cities and counties may adopt amendments for permanent changes to a development regulation immediately following the granting of the request for expedited review by the department.[ 2004 c 197 § 1; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.108 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.108 - Comprehensive plans—Transportation element—Multimodal transportation improvements and strategies.

RCW 36.70A.108 Comprehensive plans—Transportation element—Multimodal transportation improvements and strategies.(1) The transportation element required by RCW 36.70A.070 may include, in addition to improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of development authorized under RCW 36.70A.070(6)(b), multimodal transportation improvements or strategies that are made concurrent with the development. These transportation improvements or strategies may include, but are not limited to, measures implementing or evaluating:(a) Multiple modes of transportation with peak and nonpeak hour capacity performance standards for locally owned transportation facilities; and(b) Modal performance standards meeting the peak and nonpeak hour capacity performance standards.(2) Any county located to the west of the crest of the Cascade mountains that has both a population of at least four hundred thousand and a border that touches another state, and any city in such county, may include development of freight rail dependent uses on land adjacent to a short line railroad in the transportation element required by RCW 36.70A.070. Such counties and cities may also modify development regulations to include development of freight rail dependent uses that do not require urban governmental services in rural lands.(3) Nothing in this section or RCW 36.70A.070(6)(b) shall be construed as prohibiting a county or city planning under RCW 36.70A.040 from exercising existing authority to develop multimodal improvements or strategies to satisfy the concurrency requirements of this chapter.(4) Nothing in this section is intended to affect or otherwise modify the authority of jurisdictions planning under RCW 36.70A.040.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 18 § 5; 2005 c 328 § 1.]NOTES:Finding—2017 3rd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 36.70A.030.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.115 - Comprehensive plans and development regulations must provide sufficient land capacity for development.

RCW 36.70A.115 Comprehensive plans and development regulations must provide sufficient land capacity for development.(1) Counties and cities that are required or choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall ensure that, taken collectively, adoption of and amendments to their comprehensive plans and/or development regulations provide sufficient capacity of land suitable for development within their jurisdictions to accommodate their allocated housing and employment growth, including the accommodation of, as appropriate, the medical, governmental, educational, institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities related to such growth, as adopted in the applicable countywide planning policies and consistent with the twenty-year population forecast from the office of financial management.(2) This analysis shall include the reasonable measures findings developed under RCW 36.70A.215, if applicable to such counties and cities.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 16 § 1; 2009 c 121 § 3; 2003 c 333 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.120 - Planning activities and capital budget decisions—Implementation in conformity with comprehensive plan.

RCW 36.70A.120 Planning activities and capital budget decisions—Implementation in conformity with comprehensive plan.Each county and city that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall perform its activities and make capital budget decisions in conformity with its comprehensive plan.[ 1993 sp.s. c 6 § 3; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 6: See note following RCW 36.70A.040.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.131 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.131 - Mineral resource lands—Review of related designations and development regulations.

RCW 36.70A.131 Mineral resource lands—Review of related designations and development regulations.As part of the review required by RCW 36.70A.130(1), a county or city shall review its mineral resource lands designations adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.170 and mineral resource lands development regulations adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 and 36.70A.060. In its review, the county or city shall take into consideration:(1) New information made available since the adoption or last review of its designations or development regulations, including data available from the department of natural resources relating to mineral resource deposits; and(2) New or modified model development regulations for mineral resource lands prepared by the department of natural resources, the *department of community, trade, and economic development, or the Washington state association of counties.[ 1998 c 286 § 7.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.140 - Comprehensive plans—Ensure public participation.

RCW 36.70A.140 Comprehensive plans—Ensure public participation.Each county and city that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall establish and broadly disseminate to the public a public participation program identifying procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing such plans. The procedures shall provide for broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives, opportunity for written comments, public meetings after effective notice, provision for open discussion, communication programs, information services, and consideration of and response to public comments. In enacting legislation in response to the board's decision pursuant to RCW 36.70A.300 declaring part or all of a comprehensive plan or development regulation invalid, the county or city shall provide for public participation that is appropriate and effective under the circumstances presented by the board's order. Errors in exact compliance with the established program and procedures shall not render the comprehensive land use plan or development regulations invalid if the spirit of the program and procedures is observed.[ 1995 c 347 § 107; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 14.]NOTES: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.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.150 - Identification of lands useful for public purposes.

RCW 36.70A.150 Identification of lands useful for public purposes.Each county and city that is required or chooses to prepare a comprehensive land use plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall identify lands useful for public purposes such as utility corridors, transportation corridors, landfills, sewage treatment facilities, stormwater management facilities, recreation, schools, and other public uses. The county shall work with the state and the cities within its borders to identify areas of shared need for public facilities. The jurisdictions within the county shall prepare a prioritized list of lands necessary for the identified public uses including an estimated date by which the acquisition will be needed.The respective capital acquisition budgets for each jurisdiction shall reflect the jointly agreed upon priorities and time schedule.[ 1991 c 322 § 23; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 15.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1991 c 322: See notes following RCW 86.12.200.
WA Rev Code § 36.70A.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.70A - Growth Management—Planning by Selected Counties and Cities.|36.70A.160 - Identification of open space corridors—Purchase authorized.

RCW 36.70A.160 Identification of open space corridors—Purchase authorized.Each county and city that is required or chooses to prepare a comprehensive land use plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall identify open space corridors within and between urban growth areas. They shall include lands useful for recreation, wildlife habitat, trails, and connection of critical areas as defined in RCW 36.70A.030. Identification of a corridor under this section by a county or city shall not restrict the use or management of lands within the corridor for agricultural or forest purposes. Restrictions on the use or management of such lands for agricultural or forest purposes imposed after identification solely to maintain or enhance the value of such lands as a corridor may occur only if the county or city acquires sufficient interest to prevent development of the lands or to control the resource development of the lands. The requirement for acquisition of sufficient interest does not include those corridors regulated by the interstate commerce commission, under provisions of 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1247(d), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1248, or 43 U.S.C. Sec. 912. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to alter the authority of the state, or a county or city, to regulate land use activities.The city or county may acquire by donation or purchase the fee simple or lesser interests in these open space corridors using funds authorized by RCW 84.34.230 or other sources.[ 1992 c 227 § 1; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 16.]