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WA Rev Code § 86.15.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.200 - Flood control zones—Consolidation, abolishment.

RCW 86.15.200 Flood control zones—Consolidation, abolishment.The board may consolidate any two or more zones or abolish any zone pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board providing for such action. Before adopting such a resolution, the board shall conduct a public hearing notice of which shall be given as provided by RCW 36.32.120(7). Any indebtedness of any zone or zones which are abolished or consolidated shall not be impaired by their abolishment or consolidation, and the board shall continue to levy and collect all necessary taxes and assessments until such debts are retired. Whenever twenty-five percent of the electors of any zone file a petition, meeting the requirements of sufficiency set forth in RCW 86.15.020, asking that a zone be abolished, the board shall: (1) Adopt a resolution abolishing the zone or (2) at the next general election place a proposition on the ballot calling for a yes or no vote on the abolition of the zone.[ 1961 c 153 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 86.15.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.210 - Transfer of property.

RCW 86.15.210 Transfer of property.A diking, drainage, or sewerage improvement district, flood control district, diking district, drainage district, intercounty diking and drainage district, or zone may convey title to any property improvements or assets of the districts or zone to the county or a zone for flood control purposes. If the property improvements or assets are surplus to the needs of the district or zone the transfer may be made by private negotiations, but in all other cases the transfers are subject to the approval of a majority of the registered voters within the district or zone. Nothing in this section permits any district or zone to impair the obligations of any debt or contract of the district or zone.[ 1983 c 315 § 25; 1961 c 153 § 21.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 315: See note following RCW 90.03.500.
WA Rev Code § 86.15.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.220 - Planning of improvements.

RCW 86.15.220 Planning of improvements.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the right of counties under the provisions of chapters 86.12 and 86.13 RCW to undertake the planning or engineering studies necessary for flood control improvements or financing the same from any funds available for such purposes.[ 1961 c 153 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 86.15.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.230 - Public necessity of chapter.

RCW 86.15.230 Public necessity of chapter.This chapter is hereby declared to be necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare and that the taxes and special assessments authorized hereby are found to be for a public purpose.[ 1961 c 153 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 86.15.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.900 - Severability—Construction—1961 c 153.

RCW 86.15.900 Severability—Construction—1961 c 153.If any provision of this chapter, as now or hereafter amended, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and its application to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.[ 1961 c 153 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 86.15.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.910 - Construction of chapter.

RCW 86.15.910 Construction of chapter.This chapter shall be complete authority for the accomplishment of purposes hereby authorized, and shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. Any restrictions, limitations or regulations contained shall not apply to this chapter. Any act inconsistent herewith shall be deemed modified to conform with the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of this chapter only.[ 1961 c 153 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 86.15.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.15 - Flood Control Zone Districts.|86.15.920 - Titles not part of the chapter.

RCW 86.15.920 Titles not part of the chapter.The section titles shall not be considered a part of this chapter.[ 1961 c 153 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.010 - Statement of policy—State control assumed.

RCW 86.16.010 Statement of policy—State control assumed.The legislature finds that the alleviation of recurring flood damages to public and private property and to the public health and safety is a matter of public concern. As an aid in effecting such alleviation the state of Washington, in the exercise of its sovereign and police powers, hereby assumes full regulatory control over the navigable and nonnavigable waters flowing or lying within the borders of the state subject always to the federal control of navigation, to the extent necessary to accomplish the objects of this chapter. In addition, in an effort to alleviate flood damage and expenditures of government funds, the federal government adopted the national flood insurance act of 1968 and subsequently the flood disaster protection act of 1973. The department of ecology is the state agency in Washington responsible for coordinating the floodplain management regulation elements aspects of the national flood insurance program.[ 1987 c 523 § 1; 1935 c 159 § 1; RRS § 9663A-1.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.020 - Floodplain management regulation.

RCW 86.16.020 Floodplain management regulation.Statewide floodplain management regulation shall be exercised through: (1) Local governments' administration of the national flood insurance program regulation requirements, (2) the establishment of minimum state requirements for floodplain management that equal the minimum federal requirements for the national flood insurance program, and (3) the issuance of regulatory orders. This regulation shall be exercised over the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of any works, structures and improvements, private or public, which might, if improperly planned, constructed, operated and maintained, adversely influence the regimen of a stream or body of water or might adversely affect the security of life, health and property against damage by flood water.[ 1989 c 64 § 1; 1987 c 523 § 2; 1935 c 159 § 3; RRS § 9663A-3. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1939 c 85 § 1 now codified as RCW 86.16.025 and 86.16.027.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.025 - Authority of department.

RCW 86.16.025 Authority of department.Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, with respect to such features as may affect flood conditions, the department shall have authority to examine, approve or reject designs and plans for any structure or works, public or private, to be erected or built or to be reconstructed or modified upon the banks or in or over the channel or over and across the floodway of any stream or body of water in this state.[ 1995 c 8 § 4; 1989 c 64 § 2; 1987 c 109 § 50; 1939 c 85 § 1; 1935 c 159 § 6; RRS § 9663A-6. Formerly RCW 86.16.020, part.]NOTES:Findings—1995 c 8: See note following RCW 43.21A.064.Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 86.16.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.031 - Duties of the department of ecology.

RCW 86.16.031 Duties of the department of ecology.The department of ecology shall:(1) Review and approve county, city, or town floodplain management ordinances pursuant to RCW 86.16.041;(2) When requested, provide guidance and assistance to local governments in development and amendment of their floodplain management ordinances;(3) Provide technical assistance to local governments in the administration of their floodplain management ordinances;(4) Provide local governments and the general public with information related to the national flood insurance program;(5) When requested, provide assistance to local governments in enforcement actions against any individual or individuals performing activities within the floodplain that are not in compliance with local, state, or federal floodplain management requirements;(6) Establish minimum state requirements that equal minimum federal requirements for the national flood insurance program;(7) Assist counties, cities, and towns in identifying the location of the one hundred year floodplain, and petitioning the federal government to alter its designations of where the one hundred year floodplain is located if the federally recognized location of the one hundred year floodplain is found to be inaccurate; and(8) Establish minimum state requirements for specific floodplains that exceed the minimum federal requirements for the national flood insurance program, but only if: (a) The location of the one hundred year floodplain has been reexamined and is certified by the department as being accurate; (b) negotiations have been held with the affected county, city, or town over these regulations; (c) public input from the affected community has been obtained; and (d) the department makes a finding that these increased requirements are necessary due to local circumstances and general public safety.[ 1989 c 64 § 3; 1987 c 523 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.035 - Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.

RCW 86.16.035 Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, the department of ecology shall have supervision and control over all dams and obstructions in streams, and may make reasonable regulations with respect thereto concerning the flow of water which he or she deems necessary for the protection to life and property below such works from flood waters.[ 2013 c 23 § 478; 1995 c 8 § 5. Prior: 1987 c 523 § 9; 1987 c 109 § 53; 1935 c 159 § 8; RRS § 9663A-8. Formerly RCW 86.16.030, part.]NOTES:Findings—1995 c 8: See note following RCW 43.21A.064.Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 86.16.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.045 - Adoption of ordinances or requirements that exceed minimum federal requirements.

RCW 86.16.045 Adoption of ordinances or requirements that exceed minimum federal requirements.A county, city, or town may adopt floodplain management ordinances or requirements that exceed the minimum federal requirements of the national flood insurance program without following the procedures provided in RCW 86.16.031(8).[ 1989 c 64 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.051 - Basis for state and local floodplain management.

RCW 86.16.051 Basis for state and local floodplain management.The basis for state and local floodplain management regulation shall be the areas designated as special flood hazard areas on the most recent maps provided by the federal emergency management agency for the national flood insurance program. Best available information shall be used if these maps are not available or sufficient.[ 1987 c 523 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.061 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 86.16.061 Adoption of rules.The department of ecology after consultation with the public shall adopt such rules as are necessary to implement this chapter.[ 1989 c 64 § 5; 1987 c 523 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.071 - Chapter not to create liability for damages against the state.

RCW 86.16.071 Chapter not to create liability for damages against the state.The exercise by the state of the authority, duties, and responsibilities as provided in this chapter shall not imply or create any liability for any damages against the state.[ 1987 c 523 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.081 - Enforcement of chapter—Civil penalty—Review by pollution control hearings board or local legislative authority.

RCW 86.16.081 Enforcement of chapter—Civil penalty—Review by pollution control hearings board or local legislative authority.(1) Except as provided in RCW 43.05.060 through 43.05.080 and 43.05.150, the attorney general or the attorney for the local government shall bring such injunctive, declaratory, or other actions as are necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.(2) Any person who fails to comply with this chapter shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation. Each violation or each day of noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation.(3) The penalty provided for in this section shall be imposed by a notice in writing, either by certified mail with return receipt requested or by personal service, to the person incurring the same from the department or local government, describing the violation with reasonable particularity and ordering the act or acts constituting the violation or violations to cease and desist or, in appropriate cases, requiring necessary corrective action to be taken within a specific and reasonable time.(4) Any penalty imposed pursuant to this section by the department shall be subject to review by the pollution control hearings board. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this section by local government shall be subject to review by the local government legislative authority. Any penalty jointly imposed by the department and local government shall be appealed to the pollution control hearings board.[ 1995 c 403 § 634; 1987 c 523 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 86.16.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.110 - Appeals.

RCW 86.16.110 Appeals.Any person, association, or corporation, public, municipal, or private, feeling aggrieved at any order, decision, or determination of the department or director pursuant to this chapter, affecting his or her interest, may have the same reviewed pursuant to RCW 43.21B.310.[ 1991 c 322 § 11. Prior: (Repealed by 1987 c 523 § 12); 1987 c 109 § 23; 1935 c 159 § 17; RRS § 9663A-17.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was repealed by 1987 c 523 § 12 without cognizance of its amendment by 1987 c 109 § 23, and was subsequently reenacted by 1991 c 322 § 11.Findings—Intent—Purpose—1991 c 322: See notes following RCW 86.12.200.Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 86.16.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.120 - Flood damages defined.

RCW 86.16.120 Flood damages defined.Damages within the meaning of this chapter shall include harmful inundation, water erosion of soil, stream banks and beds, stream channel shifting and changes, harmful deposition by water of eroded and shifting soils and debris upon property or in the beds of streams or other bodies of water, damages by high water to public roads, highways, bridges, utilities and to works built for protection against floods or inundation, the interruption by floods of travel, communication and commerce, and all other high water influences and results which injuriously affect the public health and the safety of property.[ 1935 c 159 § 2; RRS § 9663A-2.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.160 - Local programs not prevented.

RCW 86.16.160 Local programs not prevented.Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any county, city or town from establishing, pursuant to any authority otherwise available to them, flood control regulation programs and related land use control measures in areas which are subject to flooding or flood damages.[ 1973 c 75 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 86.16.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.180 - Processing of permits and authorizations for emergency water withdrawal and facilities to be expedited.

RCW 86.16.180 Processing of permits and authorizations for emergency water withdrawal and facilities to be expedited.All state and local agencies with authority under this chapter to issue permits or other authorizations in connection with emergency water withdrawals and facilities authorized under RCW 43.83B.410 shall expedite the processing of such permits or authorizations in keeping with the emergency nature of such requests and shall provide a decision to the applicant within fifteen calendar days of the date of application.[ 1989 c 171 § 9; 1987 c 343 § 7.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 171: See note following RCW 43.83B.400.
WA Rev Code § 86.16.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.190 - Livestock flood sanctuary areas.

RCW 86.16.190 Livestock flood sanctuary areas.Local governments that have adopted floodplain management regulations pursuant to this chapter shall include provisions that allow for the establishment of livestock flood sanctuary areas at a convenient location within a farming unit that contains domestic livestock. Local governments may limit the size and configuration of the livestock flood sanctuary areas, but such limitation shall provide adequate space for the expected number of livestock on the farming unit and shall be at an adequate elevation to protect livestock. Modification to floodplain management regulations required pursuant to this section shall be within the minimum federal requirements necessary to maintain coverage under the national flood insurance program.[ 1991 c 322 § 17.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1991 c 322: See note following RCW 86.12.200.
WA Rev Code § 86.16.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.|86.16.900 - Chapter liberally construed.

RCW 86.16.900 Chapter liberally construed.The provisions of this chapter and all proceedings thereunder shall be liberally construed with a view to effect their object.[ 1935 c 159 § 19; RRS § 9663A-19.]
WA Rev Code § 86.18.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.18 - Flood Control Contributions.|86.18.010 - Declaration of purpose.

RCW 86.18.010 Declaration of purpose.Economic development and growth of the state is dependent on the control of flood waters. The legislature declares, in the exercise of its sovereign and police powers, that the purpose of this chapter is to provide for contributions of funds for assisting political subdivisions of the state in the protection of lands from inundation; the protection of public highways; the control of storm drainage; the maintenance of stream channels and water courses; and the protection of life and property.It is the intent of the legislature that funds be provided to political subdivisions of the state to assist in the development of those flood control improvements and projects, which cannot be reasonably and practicably financed through the normal methods of financing available to such political subdivisions.[ 1967 ex.s. c 136 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 86.18.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.18 - Flood Control Contributions.|86.18.030 - Conditions and limitations on expenditures and contributions from appropriations—Warrants.

RCW 86.18.030 Conditions and limitations on expenditures and contributions from appropriations—Warrants.Funds shall be expended and contributions made to a political subdivision of the state from flood control appropriations only after:(1) The project for which the funds are to be used has been approved by the department of ecology in accordance with the regulatory provisions of chapter 86.16 RCW.(2) Engineering studies and plans have been made and filed with the county engineer of the county in which the project is located, or the county engineers of all counties in which the project is located, if it is located in more than one county.(3) The estimate of cost of acquisition of necessary lands, rights-of-way and construction of the project or improvements, together with adequate supporting data have been completed and filed with the department of ecology.(4) A comprehensive plan for the area involved has been completed and filed with the department.(5) The political subdivision desiring a contribution has made an application for a contribution to the department showing the estimated cost of the project and the requested contribution.(6) Federal funds are available for contribution for payment of a portion of the cost of the project.The director of ecology is authorized to determine when these conditions have been met and to request the proper warrant for the state's contribution. Contributions to a political subdivision for a specific project shall not exceed fifty percent of the cost of acquisition of necessary lands and rights-of-way, and construction of the project or works of improvement.[ 1987 c 109 § 63; 1980 c 32 § 12; 1967 ex.s. c 136 § 3.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 86.18.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.18 - Flood Control Contributions.|86.18.900 - Construction—1967 ex.s. c 136.

RCW 86.18.900 Construction—1967 ex.s. c 136.This legislative proposal shall be complete authority for the accomplishment of purposes hereby authorized, and shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.[ 1967 ex.s. c 136 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 86.24.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.24 - Flood Control by State in Cooperation With Federal Agencies, Etc.|86.24.010 - Declaration of policy.

RCW 86.24.010 Declaration of policy.It is the purpose of the state of Washington, in the exercise of its sovereign and police powers, and in the interests of public welfare, to establish a state policy for the control of floods to the extent practicable and by economically feasible methods.[ 1935 c 163 § 1; RRS § 9662-1.]
WA Rev Code § 86.24.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 86 - Flood Control|Chapter 86.24 - Flood Control by State in Cooperation With Federal Agencies, Etc.|86.24.020 - Cooperation authorized.

RCW 86.24.020 Cooperation authorized.The department of ecology, in cooperation with the corps of engineers of the United States army, and any other agencies of the United States, and in cooperation with any official, agency or institution of the state and any flood control district created under the laws of the state, and any county, or any counties acting jointly pursuant to RCW 86.13.010 through 86.13.090, shall act for the state in the formulation of plans for the control of floods in the several flood areas of the state, and shall consider the extent to which the state should participate therein with the United States and/or any flood control district, or county, or counties so acting jointly. In case of federal participation, the plan of development and the surveys, plans and specifications for such flood control projects shall be in accordance with the federal requirements therefor.[ 1987 c 109 § 64; 1935 c 163 § 2; RRS § 9662-2.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.