Title 90, Title 90 WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
31 chapters · 660 sections in this title.
RCW 90.58.570 Consultation before responding to federal coastal zone management certificates.
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The department of ecology shall consult with affected state agencies, local governments, Indian tribes, and the public prior to responding to federal coastal zone management consistency certifications for uses and activities occurring on the federal outer continental shelf.[ 1989…
RCW 90.58.580 Shoreline restoration projects—Relief from shoreline master program development standards and use regulations.
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(1) The local government may grant relief from shoreline master program development standards and use regulations within urban growth areas when the following apply: (a) A shoreline restoration project causes or would cause a landward shift in the ordinary high water mark, result…
RCW 90.58.590 Local governments authorized to adopt moratoria—Requirements—Public hearing.
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(1) Local governments may adopt moratoria or other interim official controls as necessary and appropriate to implement this chapter.(2)(a) A local government adopting a moratorium or control under this section must:(i) Hold a public hearing on the moratorium or control;(ii) Adopt…
RCW 90.58.600 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 local government or the department of ecology pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to and in conformity with …
RCW 90.58.610 Relationship between shoreline master programs and development regulations under growth management act governed by RCW 36.70A.480.
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RCW 36.70A.480 governs the relationship between shoreline master programs and development regulations to protect critical areas that are adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW.[ 2010 c 107 s 4.]Notes:Intent—Retroactive application—Effective date—2010 c 107: See notes following RCW 36.7…
RCW 90.58.620 New or amended master programs—Authorized provisions.
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(1) New or amended master programs approved by the department on or after September 1, 2011, may include provisions authorizing:(a) Residential structures and appurtenant structures that were legally established and are used for a conforming use, but that do not meet standards fo…
RCW 90.58.630 Shoreline master programs—Impact of sea level rise and storm severity.
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The department shall update its shoreline master program guidelines to require shoreline master programs to address the impact of sea level rise and increased storm severity on people, property, and shoreline natural resources and the environment.[ 2023 c 228 s 11.]
RCW 90.58.900 Liberal construction—1971 ex.s. c 286.
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This chapter is exempted from the rule of strict construction, and it shall be liberally construed to give full effect to the objectives and purposes for which it was enacted.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 s 37.]
RCW 90.58.920 Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 286.
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This chapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government, and its existing institutions. This 1971 act shall take effect on June 1, 1971. The director of ecology is authorized to immediately take such ste…