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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › RCW Dispositions › 57.16 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

Sections
57.16.020 Vote on general indebtedness.
[1996 c 230 § 701; 1984 c 186 § 51; 1974 ex.s. c 31 § 1. Prior: 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 69; 1959 c 108 § 7; 1959 c 18 § 7; prior: 1953 c 251 § 5; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 25 § 1; 1939 c 128 § 2, part; 1937 c 177 § 1, part; 1929 c 114 § 10, part; RRS § 11588, part. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 10, part.]
Recodified as RCW 57.20.105 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.
57.16.030 Revenue bonds authorized — Use.
[1996 c 230 § 703; 1987 c 449 § 14; 1983 c 167 § 160; 1977 ex.s. c 299 § 4; 1959 c 108 § 8; 1959 c 18 § 8. Prior: 1953 c 251 § 6; 1951 c 112 § 1; 1939 c 128 § 2, part; 1937 c 177 § 1, part; 1929 c 114 § 10, part; RRS § 11588, part. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 10, part.]
Recodified as RCW 57.20.018 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.
57.16.035 Additional revenue bonds for increased cost of improvements.
[1996 c 230 § 704; 1977 ex.s. c 299 § 5; 1959 c 108 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 57.20.0181 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.
57.16.040 Additions and betterments.
[1996 c 230 § 705; 1984 c 186 § 52; 1977 ex.s. c 299 § 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 70; 1959 c 108 § 9; 1959 c 18 § 9. Prior: 1953 c 251 § 7; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 25 § 2; 1951 c 112 § 2; 1939 c 128 § 2, part; 1937 c 177 § 1, part; 1929 c 114 § 10, part; RRS § 11588, part. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 10, part.]
Recodified as RCW 57.20.019 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.
57.16.075 Exemption of farm and agricultural land from special benefit assessments.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
57.16.120 Acquisition of property subject to local improvement assessments — Payment.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › RCW Dispositions › 57.20 FINANCES

Sections
57.20.040 Guaranty fund — Duties of the district.
[1937 c 102 § 1(c); 1935 c 82 § 1; RRS § 11589-1(c).]
Now codified in RCW 57.20.030.
57.20.050 Guaranty fund — Warrants on.
[1937 c 102 § 1(d), (e); 1935 c 82 § 1; RRS § 11589-1(d), (e).]
Now codified in RCW 57.20.030.
57.20.060 Guaranty fund — Certificates of delinquency — Issuance and sale.
[1937 c 102 § 1(f), part; 1935 c 82 § 1; RRS § 11589-1(f), part.]
Now codified in RCW 57.20.030.
57.20.070 Certificates of delinquency — Foreclosure — Redemption.
[1937 c 102 § 1(f), part; 1935 c 82 § 1; RRS § 11589-1(f), part.]
Now codified in RCW 57.20.030.
57.20.100 Annual tax levy.
[1984 c 230 § 84; 1983 c 3 § 163; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 73; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 25 § 4; 1951 c 62 § 1; 1929 c 114 § 18; RRS § 11595. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 17.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997. Later enactment, see RCW 57.20.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › RCW Dispositions › 57.24 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY

Sections
57.24.030 Election — Notice.
[1931 c 72 § 5, part; 1929 c 114 § 15, part; RRS § 11593, part. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 15, part.]
Now codified in RCW 57.24.020.
57.24.150 Water district activities to be approved — Criteria for approval by county legislative authority.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1996.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › RCW Dispositions › 57.32 CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS — TRANSFER OF PART OF DISTRICT

Sections
57.32.030 Filing with county commissioners — Notice of hearing.
[1943 c 267 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-22.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.040 Hearing — Findings — Withdrawal of names.
[1943 c 267 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-23.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.050 Notice of election — Propositions to be submitted.
[1953 c 251 § 8; 1943 c 267 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-24.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.060 Notice and conduct of election — Qualification of electors.
[1943 c 267 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-25.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.070 Certification of landowners.
[1943 c 267 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-26.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.080 Consolidation effected.
[1943 c 267 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-27.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.090 Approval of comprehensive plan.
[1943 c 267 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-28.]
Repealed by 1953 c 251 § 9.
57.32.100 Approval of general indebtedness.
[1953 c 251 § 10; 1943 c 267 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-29.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.110 Approval of revenue bonds.
[1953 c 251 § 11; 1943 c 267 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-30.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.120 Transfer of property — Indebtedness.
[1943 c 267 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-31.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 13.
57.32.150 Water district activities to be approved — Criteria for approval by county legislative authority.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1996.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › RCW Dispositions › 57.40 MERGER OF WATER DISTRICTS INTO SEWER DISTRICTS — MERGER OF SEWER DISTRICTS INTO WATER DISTRICTS

Sections
57.40.001 Actions subject to review by boundary review board.
[1989 c 84 § 62.]
Decodified August 1997.
57.40.010 Merger of water districts into sewer districts.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1996.
57.40.020 Water district activities to be approved — Criteria for approval by county legislative authority.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1996.
57.40.100 Merger of sewer districts into water districts — Authorized.
[1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 34; 1971 ex.s. c 146 § 1.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997.
57.40.110 Initiating merger — Alternative methods.
[1971 ex.s. c 146 § 2.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997.
57.40.120 Agreement of merger — Board review — Special election.
[1971 ex.s. c 146 § 3.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997.
57.40.130 Election — Results — Effect — Commissioners — Terms.
[1982 c 104 § 3; 1981 c 45 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 146 § 4.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997.
57.40.135 Persons serving on both boards to hold only one position after merger.
[1996 c 230 § 1206; 1988 c 162 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 57.36.060 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.
57.40.140 Disposition of funds, rights, and property — Indebtedness of merged sewer districts.
[1971 ex.s. c 146 § 5.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997.
57.40.150 Powers of water district.
[1981 c 45 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 146 § 6.]
Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1703, effective July 1, 1997.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.001 - Reclassification of water and sewer districts—Previous actions valid.

RCW 57.02.001
Reclassification of water and sewer districts—Previous actions valid.
Every sewer district and every water district previously created shall be reclassified and shall become a water-sewer district, and shall be known as the ". . . . . Water-Sewer District," or "Water-Sewer District No. . . . ." or shall continue to be known as a "sewer district" or a "water district," with the existing name or number inserted, as appropriate. As used in this title, "district" means a water-sewer district, a sewer district, or a water district. All debts, contracts, and obligations previously made or incurred by or in favor of any water district or sewer district, and all bonds or other obligations issued or executed by those districts, and all assessments or levies, and all other things and proceedings done or taken by those districts or by their respective officers, are declared legal and valid and of full force and effect.
[ 1996 c 230 § 101.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—1996 c 230: "Part headings as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law." [ 1996 c 230 § 1700.]
Effective date—1996 c 230: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1997." [ 1996 c 230 § 1704.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.010 - Petition signatures of property owners—Rules governing.

RCW 57.02.010
Petition signatures of property owners—Rules governing.
Wherever in this title petitions are required to be signed by the owners of property, the following rules shall govern the sufficiency of the petitions:
(1) The signature of a record owner, as determined by the records of the county auditor of the county in which the real property is located, shall be sufficient without the signature of the owner's spouse.
(2) For mortgaged property, the signature of the mortgagor shall be sufficient.
(3) For property purchased on contract, the signature of the contract purchaser, as shown by the records of the county auditor of the county in which the real property is located, shall be sufficient.
(4) Any officer of a corporation owning land in the district duly authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of the corporation may sign on behalf of that corporation, except that there shall be attached to the petition a certified excerpt from the bylaws showing such authority.
(5) If any property in the district stands in the name of a deceased person or any person for whom a guardian has been appointed, the signature of the personal representative, administrator, or guardian, as the case may be, shall be equivalent to the signature of the owner of the property.
[ 1996 c 230 § 102; 1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 8; 1953 c 251 § 24.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.015 - Board of commissioners may notify property owners about petitions—Review of petitions—Information.

RCW 57.02.015
Board of commissioners may notify property owners about petitions—Review of petitions—Information.
The board of commissioners of a district may notify the owner or reputed owner of any tract, parcel of land, or other property located within the area included in a petition being circulated for a local improvement district or utility local improvement district under chapter 57.16 RCW, an annexation under chapter 57.24 RCW, a consolidation under chapter 57.32 RCW, a merger under chapter 57.36 RCW, a withdrawal of territory under chapter 57.28 RCW, or a transfer of territory under RCW 57.32.160.
Upon the request of any person, the board of commissioners of a district may:
(1) Review a proposed petition for proper drafting; and
(2) Provide information regarding the effects of the adoption of any proposed petition.
[ 1996 c 230 § 103; 1979 c 35 § 3. Formerly RCW 56.02.110.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.030 - Title to be liberally construed.

RCW 57.02.030
Title to be liberally construed.
The rule of strict construction shall not apply to this title, which shall be liberally construed to carry out its purposes and objects.
[ 1996 c 230 § 104; 1959 c 108 § 19.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.045 - Approval by county legislative authority final, when—Boundary review board approval.

RCW 57.02.045
Approval by county legislative authority final, when—Boundary review board approval.
In any county where a boundary review board, as provided in chapter 36.93 RCW, is not established, the approval of the proposed action shall be by the county legislative authority pursuant to RCW 57.02.040 and shall be final, and the procedures required to adopt such proposed action shall be followed as provided by law.
In any county where a boundary review board, as provided in chapter 36.93 RCW, is established, a notice of intention of the proposed action shall be filed with the boundary review board as required by RCW 36.93.090 and with the county legislative authority. The county legislative authority shall transmit to the boundary review board a report of its approval or disapproval of the proposed action together with its findings and recommendations under RCW 57.02.040. Approval by the county legislative authority of the proposed action shall be final and the procedures required to adopt the proposal shall be followed as provided by law, unless the boundary review board reviews the action under RCW 36.93.100 through 36.93.180. If the county legislative authority does not approve the proposed action, the boundary review board shall review the action under RCW 36.93.150 through 36.93.180. The action of the boundary review board shall supersede approval or disapproval by the county legislative authority.
Where a district is proposed to be formed, and where no boundary review board is established in the county, the hearings provided for in RCW 57.04.030 shall serve as the hearing provided for in this section and in RCW 57.02.040.
[ 1996 c 230 § 106; 1988 c 162 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 139 § 3. Formerly RCW 56.02.070.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
1988 validation: RCW 57.06.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.050 - Multicounty districts—Delegation of duties—Exceptions.

RCW 57.02.050
Multicounty districts—Delegation of duties—Exceptions.
Whenever the boundaries or proposed boundaries of a district include or are proposed to include by means of formation, annexation, transfer, withdrawal, consolidation, or merger, territory in more than one county:
(1) All duties delegated by this title to officers of the county in which the district is located shall be delegated to the officers of the county in which the largest land area of the district is located, except that elections shall be conducted pursuant to general election law;
(2) Actions subject to review and approval under RCW 57.02.040 shall be reviewed and approved only by the officers or boundary review board in the county in which such actions are proposed to occur;
(3) Verification of voters' signatures shall be conducted by the county auditor of the county in which such signators reside; and
(4) Comprehensive plan review and approval or rejection by the respective county legislative authorities under RCW 57.16.010 shall be limited to that part of such plans within the respective counties.
[ 1996 c 230 § 108; 1994 c 223 § 66; 1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 5.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.070 - Ratification of actions for the formation, annexation, consolidation, or merger of water districts prior to July 10, 1982.

RCW 57.02.070
Ratification of actions for the formation, annexation, consolidation, or merger of water districts prior to July 10, 1982.
All actions taken in regard to the formation, annexation, consolidation, or merger of water districts taken prior to July 10, 1982, but consistent with this title, as amended, are hereby approved and ratified and shall be legal for all purposes.
[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.080 - Water-sewer districts desiring to merge into irrigation districts—Procedure.

RCW 57.02.080
Water-sewer districts desiring to merge into irrigation districts—Procedure.
The procedures and provisions of RCW 85.08.830 through 85.08.890, which are applicable to drainage improvement districts, joint drainage improvement districts, or consolidated drainage improvement districts that desire to merge into irrigation districts, shall also apply to districts organized, or reorganized, under this title that desire to merge into irrigation districts.
The authority granted by this section shall be cumulative and in addition to any other power or authority granted by law to any district.
[ 1996 c 230 § 107; 1977 ex.s. c 208 § 3. Formerly RCW 56.02.100.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
Merger of irrigation district with drainage, joint drainage, consolidated drainage improvement, or water-sewer district: RCW 87.03.720, 87.03.725.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.090 - Elections.

RCW 57.02.090
Elections.
Elections in a district shall be conducted under general election laws.
[ 1996 c 230 § 109.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.02 - General Provisions. › 57.02.100 - Single-family homes and townhouses—Multipurpose fire sprinkler systems.

RCW 57.02.100
Single-family homes and townhouses—Multipurpose fire sprinkler systems.
(1) A water-sewer district may not prohibit the use of multipurpose fire sprinkler systems that are part of a structure's plumbing system for single-family homes and townhouses as defined by the state residential building code or require a separate water meter or backflow preventer for the multipurpose fire sprinkler system.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "multipurpose fire sprinkler system" means a fire sprinkler system that:
(a) Is supplied only by the purveyor's water;
(b) Does not have a fire department pumper connection;
(c) Is constructed of approved potable water piping and materials to which sprinkler heads are attached; and
(d) Terminates at a connection to a toilet or other plumbing fixture to prevent stagnant water.
[ 2016 sp.s. c 14 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.

RCW 57.04.001
Actions subject to review by boundary review board.
Actions taken under this chapter may be subject to potential review by a boundary review board under chapter 36.93 RCW.
[ 1996 c 230 § 201; 1989 c 84 § 56.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.020 - Districts authorized.

RCW 57.04.020
Districts authorized.
Water-sewer districts are authorized to be established for the purposes of chapter 57.08 RCW. Such districts may include within their boundaries one or more counties, cities, and towns, or other political subdivisions. However, no portion or all of any city or town may be included without the consent by resolution of the city or town legislative authority.
[ 1996 c 230 § 202; 1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 9; 1929 c 114 § 1; RRS § 11579. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 1.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.055 - County auditor to conduct elections—Expenses.

RCW 57.04.055
County auditor to conduct elections—Expenses.
All elections held pursuant to this title, whether general or special, shall be conducted by the county auditor of the county in which the district is located. Except as provided in RCW 57.04.060, the expense of all such elections shall be paid for out of the funds of the district.
[ 1996 c 230 § 208; 1941 c 210 § 40; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9425-49. Formerly RCW 56.04.080.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.060 - District created—Name—Formation expenses.

RCW 57.04.060
District created—Name—Formation expenses.
If at the election a majority of the voters voting upon the proposition vote in favor of the formation of the district the county legislative authority shall so declare in its canvass of the returns of the election to be made within ten days after the date of the election, and the district shall then be and become a municipal corporation of the state of Washington, and the name of the district shall be the name of the district as provided in the petition and the ballot.
The county's expenses incurred in the formation of the district, including the election costs associated with the ballot proposition authorizing the district, election of the initial commissioners under RCW 57.12.030, and the ballot proposition authorizing the excess levy, shall be repaid to the county if the district is formed.
[ 1996 c 230 § 205; 1929 c 114 § 5; RRS § 11583. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 5.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.065 - Change of name—Procedure—Effect.

RCW 57.04.065
Change of name—Procedure—Effect.
Any district may apply to change its name by filing with the county legislative authority in which was filed the original petition for organization of the district, a certified copy of a resolution of its board of commissioners adopted by majority vote of all of the members of that board at a regular meeting thereof providing for such change of name. After approval of the new name by the county legislative authority, all proceedings for the district shall be had under the changed name, but all existing obligations and contracts of the district entered into under its former name shall remain outstanding without change and with the validity thereof unimpaired and unaffected by such change of name. A change of name heretofore made by any existing district in this state, substantially in the manner approved under this section, is ratified, confirmed, and validated.
[ 1996 c 230 § 206; 1984 c 147 § 7.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.070 - When two or more petitions filed.

RCW 57.04.070
When two or more petitions filed.
Whenever two or more petitions for the formation of a district shall be filed as provided in this chapter, the petition describing the greater area shall supersede all others and an election shall first be held thereunder, and no lesser district shall ever be created within the limits in whole or in part of any district, except as provided in RCW 36.94.420.
[ 1996 c 230 § 207; 1985 c 141 § 6; 1981 c 45 § 9; 1929 c 114 § 4; RRS § 11582. Cf. 1913 c 161 § 4.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
Legislative declaration—"District" defined—Severability—1981 c 45: See notes following RCW 36.93.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.080 - Act cumulative.

RCW 57.04.080
Act cumulative.
*This act shall not be construed to repeal, amend, or modify any law heretofore enacted providing a method for water supply for any city or town in this state, but shall be held to be an additional and concurrent method providing for such purpose. Nor shall this act be construed to repeal **chapter 161 of the Laws of 1913, pages 533 to 552, or amendments thereto.
[ 1929 c 114 § 24; RRS § 11601.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) The language "this act" appeared in 1929 c 114, the basic water district law, which is codified as follows: RCW 57.04.020, 57.04.030, 57.04.050 through 57.04.080, 57.04.100, 57.08.010, 57.08.050, 57.12.010, 57.12.020, 57.12.030, 57.16.010, 57.16.020, 57.16.030, 57.16.040, 57.16.050, 57.16.060, 57.16.070, 57.16.080 through 57.16.100, 57.20.010, 57.20.100 through 57.20.140, 57.24.010, 57.24.020, 57.24.040, and 57.24.050.
**(2) As to the reference "chapter 161 of the Laws of 1913," see note following RCW 57.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.100 - Dissolution—Election method.

RCW 57.04.100
Dissolution—Election method.
Any district may be disincorporated in the same manner (insofar as the same is applicable) as is provided in RCW 35.07.010 through 35.07.220 for the disincorporation of cities and towns, except that the petition for disincorporation shall be signed by not less than twenty-five percent of the voters in the district.
[ 1996 c 230 § 209; 1994 c 81 § 80; 1929 c 114 § 25; 1917 c 147 § 1; RRS § 11602.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.110 - Dissolution when district's boundaries identical with municipality.

RCW 57.04.110
Dissolution when district's boundaries identical with municipality.
A district whose boundaries are identical with, or if the district is located entirely within, the boundaries of a city or town may be dissolved by summary dissolution proceedings if the district is free from all debts and liabilities except contractual obligations between the district and the city or town. Summary dissolution shall take place if the board of commissioners of the district votes unanimously to dissolve the district and to turn all of its property over to the city or town within which the district lies, and the council of such city or town unanimously passes an ordinance accepting the conveyance of the property and assets of the district tendered to the city or town by the district.
[ 1996 c 230 § 210; 1955 c 358 § 1.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
Acceptance by town: RCW 35.92.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.120 - Sewerage improvement districts located in counties with populations of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand become sewer districts.

RCW 57.04.120
Sewerage improvement districts located in counties with populations of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand become sewer districts.
(1) On and after March 16, 1979, any sewerage improvement districts created under Title 85 RCW and located in a county with a population of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand shall become districts and shall be operated, maintained, and have the same powers as districts created under this title, upon being so ordered by the county legislative authority of the county in which such district is located after a hearing of which notice is given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the district and mailed to any known creditors, holders of contracts, and obligees at least thirty days prior to such hearing. After such hearing if the county legislative authority finds the converting of such district to be in the best interest of that district, it shall order that such sewer improvement district shall become a district and fix the date of such conversion. All debts, contracts, and obligations created while attempting to organize or operate a sewerage improvement district and all other financial obligations and powers of the district to satisfy such obligations established under Title 85 RCW are legal and valid until they are fully satisfied or discharged under Title 85 RCW.
(2) The board of supervisors of a sewerage improvement district in a county with a population of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand shall act as the board of commissioners of the district under subsection (1) of this section until other members of the board of commissioners of the district are elected and qualified. There shall be an election on the same date as the 1979 state general election and the seats of all three members of the governing authority of every entity which was previously known as a sewerage improvement district in a county with a population of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand shall be up for election. The election shall be held in the manner provided for in RCW 57.12.030 for the election of the first board of commissioners of a district. Thereafter, the terms of office of the members of the governing body shall be determined under RCW 57.12.030.
[ 1996 c 230 § 211; 1991 c 363 § 136; 1979 c 35 § 1. Formerly RCW 56.04.120.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.04 - Formation and Dissolution. › 57.04.130 - Sewerage improvement districts operating as sewer districts become water-sewer districts—Procedure.

RCW 57.04.130
Sewerage improvement districts operating as sewer districts become water-sewer districts—Procedure.
Any sewerage improvement district which has been operating as a sewer district shall be a district under this title as of March 16, 1979, upon being so ordered by the county legislative authority of the county in which such district is located after a hearing of which notice is given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the district and mailed to any known creditors, holders of contracts, and obligees at least thirty days prior to such hearing. After such hearing if the county legislative authority finds that the sewerage improvement district was operating as a district and that the converting of such district will be in the best interest of that district, it shall order that such sewer improvement district shall become a district immediately upon the passage of the resolution containing such order. The debts, contracts, and obligations of any sewerage improvement district which has been erroneously operating as a district are recognized as legal and binding. The members of the government authority of any sewerage improvement district which has been operating as a district and who were erroneously elected as sewer district commissioners shall be recognized as the governing authority of a district. The members of the governing authority shall continue in office for the term for which they were elected.
[ 1996 c 230 § 212; 1979 c 35 § 2. Formerly RCW 56.04.130.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
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RCW 57.04.140
Formation—Alternative method—New development.
(1) As an alternative means to forming a water-sewer district, a county legislative authority may authorize the formation of a water-sewer district to serve a new development that at the time of formation does not have any residents, at written request of sixty percent of the owners of the area to be included in the proposed district. The county legislative authority shall review the proposed district according to the procedures and criteria in RCW 57.02.040.
(2) The county legislative authority shall appoint the initial water-sewer commissioners of the district. The commissioners shall serve until seventy-five percent of the development is sold and occupied, or until some other time as specified by the county legislative authority when the district is approved. Commissioners serving under this section are not entitled to any form of compensation from the district.
(3) New commissioners shall be elected according to the procedures in chapter 57.12 RCW at the next election held under RCW 29A.04.321 that follows more than ninety days after the date seventy-five percent of the development is sold and occupied, or after the time specified by the county legislative authority when the district is approved.
(4) A water-sewer district created under this section may be transferred to a city or county, or dissolved if the district is inactive, by order of the county legislative authority at the written request of sixty percent of the owners of the area included in the district.
[ 2015 c 53 § 87; 1997 c 447 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—Construction—1997 c 447: See notes following RCW 70.05.074.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.06 - Validation and Construction. › 57.06.010 - 1927 validation.

RCW 57.06.010
1927 validation.
In case an attempt has been made to organize a water district not containing within its boundaries any incorporated city or town, and either through inadvertence or mistake the election for the organization of the district was held more than thirty days from the date of such certificate of the county auditor but less than sixty days from such date, such proceedings shall not be deemed invalid by reason thereof, and in case all other proceedings in connection with the organization of any such water district were regular, such proceedings are hereby validated and all bonds and warrants issued or to be issued by any such water district are hereby declared to be valid.
[ 1927 c 230 § 2; RRS § 11581-1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section appeared in an act the first section of which amended RRS § 11581 which compiled 1913 c 161 § 3 as amended. 1913 c 161 was declared unconstitutional in Drum v. Univ. Place Water Dist., 144 Wash. 585, 258 P. 505 (1927). The current basic water district act codified in this title is 1929 c 114.
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RCW 57.06.020
1931 validation.
Each and all of the respective areas of land heretofore organized or attempted to be organized or incorporated under *chapter 161 of the Laws of 1913, and amendments thereto, are each hereby declared to be and created into duly existing water districts having the respective boundaries set forth in their respective organization proceedings as shown in the files and records of the office of the board of county commissioners of the county in which said organization, or attempted organization is located. The water districts validated or created by this act shall have the same rights, liabilities, duties and obligations as water districts created under chapter 114 of the Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto: PROVIDED, That the provisions of this act shall apply only to those water districts which have maintained their organization as water districts since the date of their attempted incorporation or establishment: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing herein contained shall be deemed to validate the debts, contracts, bonds or other obligations executed prior to this act in connection with or in pursuance of such attempted organization, and all taxes or assessments shall hereafter be levied in accordance with the act of 1929, chapter 114, approved March 13, 1929.
[ 1931 c 71 § 1; RRS § 11604.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The language "chapter 161 of the Laws of 1913" appears in 1931 c 71 § 1. See note following RCW 57.06.010.
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RCW 57.06.030
1943 validation.
Each and all of the respective areas of land heretofore attempted to be organized into water districts or into local improvement districts or utility local improvement districts under the provisions of chapter 114 of the Laws of 1929 and amendments thereto, are hereby validated and declared to be duly existing water districts, or local improvement districts, or utility local improvement districts, as the case may be, having the respective boundaries set forth in their organization proceedings as shown by the files in the office of the board of county commissioners of the county in question and of such water districts.
[ 1943 c 177 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-13.]
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RCW 57.06.040
1943 validation.
All debts, contracts, and obligations heretofore made or incurred by or in favor of any such water district, local improvement district, or utility local improvement district, and all bonds or other obligations executed by such districts in connection with or in pursuance of such attempted organization, and any and all assessments or levies, and all other things and proceedings done or taken by such districts or by their respective officers acting under or in pursuance of such attempted organization, are hereby declared legal and valid and of full force and effect.
[ 1943 c 177 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-14.]
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RCW 57.06.050
1943 validation.
The provisions of the act shall apply only to such districts attempted to be organized under chapter 114 of the Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto, which have maintained their organization as such since the date of such attempted organization, establishment, or creation.
[ 1943 c 177 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 11604-15.]
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RCW 57.06.060
1945 validation.
Each and all of the respective areas of land heretofore attempted to be organized into water districts or into local improvement districts or utility local improvement districts under the provisions of Pierce's Perpetual Code 994-1 to -53, chapter 114, Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto (sections 11579 to 11604, Remington's Revised Statutes), are hereby validated and declared to be duly existing water districts, or local improvement districts, or utility local improvement districts, as the case may be, having the respective boundaries set forth in their organization proceedings as shown by the files in the office of the board of county commissioners of the county in question and of such water districts.
[ 1945 c 40 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 11604-17.]
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RCW 57.06.070
1945 validation.
All debts, contracts, and obligations heretofore made or incurred by or in favor of any such water district, local improvement district, or utility local improvement district, and all bonds or other obligations executed by such districts in connection with or in pursuance of such attempted organization, and any and all assessments or levies, and all other things and proceedings done or taken by such districts or by their respective officers acting under or in pursuance of such attempted organization, are hereby declared legal and valid and of full force and effect.
[ 1945 c 40 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 11604-18.]
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RCW 57.06.080
1945 validation.
The provisions of this act shall apply only to such districts attempted to be organized under Pierce's Perpetual Code 994-1 to 53, chapter 114, Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto (sections 11579 to 11604, Remington's Revised Statutes), which have maintained their organization as such since the date of such attempted organization, establishment, or creation.
[ 1945 c 40 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 11604-19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts › Chapter 57.06 - Validation and Construction. › 57.06.090 - 1953 validation.

RCW 57.06.090
1953 validation.
Each and all of the respective areas of land heretofore attempted to be organized into water districts, including all areas attempted to be annexed thereto, or into local improvement districts or utility local improvement districts, under the provisions of chapter 114, Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto, are hereby validated and declared to be duly existing water districts, or local improvement districts, or utility local improvement districts, as the case may be, having the respective boundaries set forth in their organization and annexation proceedings as shown by the files in the office of the board of county commissioners of the county in question and of such water districts.
[ 1953 c 251 § 25.]
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RCW 57.06.100
1953 validation.
All debts, contracts, and obligations heretofore made or incurred by or in favor of any such water district, local improvement district, or utility local improvement district, and all bonds or other obligations executed by such districts in connection with or in pursuance of such attempted organization, and any and all assessments or levies, and all other things and proceedings done or taken by such districts or by their respective officers acting under or in pursuance of such attempted organization, are hereby declared legal and valid and of full force and effect.
[ 1953 c 251 § 26.]
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RCW 57.06.110
1953 validation.
The provisions of this act shall apply only to such districts attempted to be organized under chapter 114, Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto, which have maintained their organization as such since the date of such attempted organization, establishment, or creation.
[ 1953 c 251 § 27.]
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RCW 57.06.120
1959 validation.
All debts, contracts and obligations heretofore made or incurred by or in favor of any water district and all bonds, warrants, or other obligations issued by such district, and all charges heretofore made by such districts, and any and all assessments heretofore levied in any local improvement districts or utility local improvement districts of any water district, and all other things and proceedings relating thereto done or taken by such water districts or by their respective officers are hereby declared to be legal and valid and of full force and effect from the date thereof: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall apply to ultra vires acts or acts of fraud committed by the officers or agents of said district.
[ 1959 c 108 § 18.]
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RCW 57.06.140
1975 validation.
Each and all of the respective areas of land heretofore attempted to be organized into water districts under the provisions of chapter 114, Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto, are hereby validated and declared to be duly existing water districts, having the respective boundaries set forth in their organization proceedings as shown by the files in the office of the board of county commissioners of the county in question and of such water districts.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 188 § 15.]
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RCW 57.06.150
1975 validation.
All debts, contracts, and obligations heretofore made or incurred by or in favor of any such water district, and all bonds or other obligations executed by such districts in connection with or in pursuance of such attempted organization, and any and all assessments or levies, and all other things and proceedings done or taken by such districts or by their respective officers, including by persons acting as commissioners nominated by petition of at least twenty-five percent of the qualified electors of the district, and elected and qualified as otherwise provided by law, acting under or in pursuance of such attempted organization, are hereby declared legal and valid and of full force and effect.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 188 § 16.]
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RCW 57.06.160
1975 validation.
The holding and exercise of the office of commissioner by persons now serving as members of the first board of commissioners under or in pursuance of such attempted organization, nominated by petition of at least twenty-five percent of the qualified electors of the district, and elected and qualified as otherwise provided by law, is hereby declared legal and valid and of full force and effect.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 188 § 17.]
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RCW 57.06.170
1975 validation.
RCW 57.06.140 through 57.06.160 shall apply only to such districts attempted to be organized under chapter 114, Laws of 1929, and amendments thereto, which have maintained their organization as such since the date of such attempted organization, establishment, or creation, or which have been merged into another municipal corporation.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 188 § 18.]
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RCW 57.06.180
1988 validation.
The existence of all water districts formed in counties without a boundary review board in compliance with the requirements of chapter 57.04 RCW, whether or not the requirements of RCW 57.02.040 and * 56.02.070 were satisfied, is validated and such districts shall be deemed to be legally formed.
[ 1988 c 162 § 9.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 56.02.070 was recodified as RCW 57.02.045 by 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.
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RCW 57.06.190
Sewer districts—Validation—1959 c 103.
All debts, contracts and obligations heretofore made or incurred by or in favor of any sewer district, all bonds, warrants, or other obligations issued by such districts, any connection or service charges made by such districts, any and all assessments heretofore levied in any utility local improvement districts of any sewer districts, and all other things and proceedings relating thereto done or taken by such sewer districts or by their respective officers are hereby declared to be legal and valid and of full force and effect from the date thereof: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall apply to ultra vires acts or acts of fraud committed by the officers or agents of said district.
[ 1959 c 103 § 17. Formerly RCW 56.02.030.]
NOTES:
Severability—1959 c 103: See note following RCW 57.08.044.
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RCW 57.06.200
Sewer districts—Formation of districts validated.
The existence of all sewer districts formed in counties without a boundary review board in compliance with the requirements of *chapter 56.04 RCW, whether or not the requirements of RCW ** 56.02.060 and *** 56.02.070 were satisfied, is validated and such districts shall be deemed to be legally formed.
[ 1988 c 162 § 8. Formerly RCW 56.02.080.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) Chapter 56.04 RCW was repealed and/or recodified in its entirety by 1996 c 230, effective July 1, 1997.
**(2) RCW 56.02.060 was repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1702, effective July 1, 1997.
***(3) RCW 56.02.070 was recodified as RCW 57.02.045 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.