Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 35A.63 RCW
PLANNING AND ZONING IN CODE CITIES
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35A.63.010Definitions.
35A.63.015"Solar energy system" defined.
35A.63.020Planning agencyCreationPowers and dutiesConflicts of interest.
35A.63.030Joint meetings and cooperative action.
35A.63.040Regional planning.
35A.63.050Receipt and expenditure of funds.
35A.63.060Comprehensive planGeneral.
35A.63.061Comprehensive planRequired elements.
35A.63.062Comprehensive planOptional elements.
35A.63.070Comprehensive planNotice and hearing.
35A.63.071Comprehensive planForwarding to legislative body.
35A.63.072Comprehensive planApproval by legislative body.
35A.63.073Comprehensive planAmendments and modifications.
35A.63.080Comprehensive planEffect.
35A.63.100Municipal authority.
35A.63.105Development regulationsConsistency with comprehensive plan.
35A.63.107Development regulationsJurisdictions specifiedElectric vehicle infrastructure.
35A.63.110Board of adjustmentCreationPowers and duties.
35A.63.120Administration and enforcement.
35A.63.130Provisions inconsistent with charters.
35A.63.140Duties and responsibilities imposed by other acts.
35A.63.145Prohibitions on manufactured homesReview required"Designated manufactured home" defined.
35A.63.146Manufactured housing communitiesProhibitions of code city due to community status as a nonconforming use.
35A.63.149Residential care facilitiesReview of need and demandAdoption of ordinances.
35A.63.150Public hearings.
35A.63.152Public noticeIdentification of affected property.
35A.63.160Construction1967 ex.s. c 119.
35A.63.170Hearing examiner systemAdoption authorizedAlternativeFunctionsProcedures.
35A.63.200Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.
35A.63.210Child care facilitiesReview of need and demandAdoption of ordinances.
35A.63.215Family day-care provider's home facilityCity may not prohibit in residential or commercial areaConditions.
35A.63.220Moratoria, interim zoning controlsPublic hearingLimitation on length.
35A.63.240Treatment of residential structures occupied by persons with handicaps.
35A.63.250Watershed restoration projectsPermit processingFish habitat enhancement project.
35A.63.260Planning regulationsCopies provided to county assessor.
35A.63.270General aviation airports.
35A.63.280Conditional and special use permit applications by parties licensed or certified by the department of social and health services or the department of correctionsMediation prior to appeal required.
35A.63.290Application for a permit to site an energy plant or alternative energy resourceWritten notice to United States department of defense.
35A.63.300Increased density bonus for affordable housing located on property owned by a religious organization.
35A.63.310Development regulations to implement comprehensive plansSiting of organic materials management facilities.
NOTES:
Acquisition of interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by cities: RCW 64.04.130.
Appearance of fairness doctrineApplication to local land use decisions: RCW 42.36.010.
Associations of municipal corporations or municipal officers to furnish information to legislature and governor: RCW 44.04.170.