Title 36 — Title 36 COUNTIES
97 chapters · 1,831 sections in this title.
RCW 36.70.860 Board of adjustment—Scope of authority on appeal.
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In exercising the powers granted by RCW 36.70.810 and 36.70.820, the board of adjustment may, in conformity with this chapter, reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and may make such order, requirement…
RCW 36.70.870 Zoning adjustor—Powers and duties.
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If the office of zoning adjustor is established as provided in this chapter, all of the provisions of this chapter defining the powers, duties, and procedures of the board of adjustment shall also apply to the zoning adjustor.[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.870. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 87.]
RCW 36.70.880 Zoning adjustor—Action final unless appealed.
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The action by the zoning adjustor on all matters coming before him or her shall be final and conclusive unless within ten days after the zoning adjustor has made his or her order, requirement, decision or determination, an appeal in writing is filed with the board of adjustment. …
RCW 36.70.890 Board of adjustment—Action final—Writs.
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The action by the board of adjustment on an application for a conditional use permit or a variance, or on an appeal from the decision of the zoning adjustor or an administrative officer shall be final and conclusive unless within ten days from the date of said action the original…
RCW 36.70.900 Inclusion of findings of fact.
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Both the board of adjustment and the zoning adjustor shall, in making an order, requirement, decision or determination, include in a written record of the case the findings of fact upon which the action is based.[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.900. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 90.]
RCW 36.70.910 Short title.
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This chapter shall be known as the "Planning Enabling Act of the State of Washington".[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.910. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 91.]
RCW 36.70.920 Duties and responsibilities imposed by other acts.
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Any duties and responsibilities which by other acts are imposed upon a planning commission shall, after June 10, 1959, be performed by a planning agency however constituted.[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.920. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 92.]
RCW 36.70.930 Chapter alternative method.
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This chapter shall not repeal, amend, or modify any other law providing for planning methods but shall be deemed an alternative method providing for such purpose.[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.930. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 93.]
RCW 36.70.940 Elective adoption.
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Any county or counties presently operating under the provisions of chapter 35.63 RCW may elect to operate henceforth under the provisions of this chapter. Such election shall be effected by the adoption of an ordinance under the procedure prescribed by RCW 36.32.120(7), and by co…
RCW 36.70.970 Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Alternative—Functions—Procedures.
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(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and issue recommendations on applications for plat approval and applications for amendments to the zoning ordinance, the county legislative authority may adop…
RCW 36.70.980 Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.
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With respect to the National Scenic Area, as defined in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, the exercise of any power or authority by a county or city pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to and in conformity with the requirements of chapter 43.97…
RCW 36.70.982 Fish enhancement projects—County's liability.
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A county is not liable for adverse impacts resulting from a fish enhancement project that meets the criteria of RCW 77.55.181 and has been permitted by the department of fish and wildlife.[ 2014 c 120 s 13; 2003 c 39 s 19; 1998 c 249 s 8.]Notes:Findings—Purpose—Report—Effective d…
RCW 36.70.990 Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.
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No county may enact or maintain an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation or official control, policy, or administrative practice which treats a residential structure occupied by persons with handicaps differently than a similar residential structure occupied by a f…
RCW 36.70.992 Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing—Fish habitat enhancement project.
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(1) A permit required under this chapter for a watershed restoration project as defined in RCW 89.08.460 shall be processed in compliance with RCW 89.08.450 through 89.08.510.(2) A fish habitat enhancement project meeting the criteria of RCW 77.55.181 shall be reviewed and approv…
RCW 36.70.994 Pollinator habitats—Beehives—Definitions.
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(1) A county may encourage an applicant of a project permit or commercial building permit to include pollinator friendly plants in any landscaped area to the extent practicable by:(a) Providing the list of native forage plants as developed by the department of agriculture in comp…