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Chapter 365-195 WAC
Last Update: 1/19/10

GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT—BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE
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PART NINE
BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE
365-195-900Background and purpose.
365-195-905Criteria for determining which information is the "best available science."
365-195-910Criteria for obtaining the best available science.
365-195-915Criteria for including the best available science in developing policies and development regulations.
365-195-920Criteria for addressing inadequate scientific information.
365-195-925Criteria for demonstrating "special consideration" has been given to conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
365-195-010Background. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-010, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-020Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-020, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-030Applicability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-030, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-040General method. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-040, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-050Presumption of validity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-050, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-060Regional and local variations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-060, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-070Interpretations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-070, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-200Statutory definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-200, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-210Definitions of terms as used in this chapter. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-210, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-210, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-220Additional definitions to be adopted locally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-220, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-220, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-300Mandatory elements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-300, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-305Land use element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-305, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-310Housing element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-310, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-315Capital facilities element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-315, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-320Utilities element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-320, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-325Transportation element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-325, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-330Rural element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-330, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-335Urban growth areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-335, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-340Siting essential public facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-340, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-345Optional elements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-345, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-400Natural resource lands. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-400, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-410Critical areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-410, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-420Identification of open space corridors. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-420, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-430Identification of lands useful for public purposes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-430, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-500Internal consistency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-500, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-510Concurrency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-510, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-520Interjurisdictional consistency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-520, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-530Coordination with other plans. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-530, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-540Analysis of cumulative effects. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-540, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-600Public participation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-600, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-610State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-610, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-620Submissions to state. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-620, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-620, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-630Amendment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-630, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-640Record of process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-640, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-700Background. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-700, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-700, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-705Basic assumptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-705, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-710Identification of other laws. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-710, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-710, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-715Integrating external considerations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-715, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-720Sources of law. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-720, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-720, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-725Constitutional provisions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-725, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-730Federal authorities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-730, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-735State and regional authorities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-735, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-740Regional perspective. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-740, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-745Special siting statutes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-745, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-750Explicit statutory directions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-750, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-755Voluntary interjurisdictional planning efforts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-755, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-760Integration of SEPA process with creation and adoption of comprehensive plans and development regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-760, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-765State agency compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-765, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-770Compliance by regional agencies and special districts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-770, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-800Relationship to comprehensive plans. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-800, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-800, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-805Implementation strategy. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-805, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-810Timing of initial adoption. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-810, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-810, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-815Review for compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-815, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-820Submissions to state. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-820, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-820, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-825Regulations specifically required by the act. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-825, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-830Optional authorizations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-830, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-830, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-835Concurrency regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-835, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-840Essential public facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-840, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; WSR 92-23-065, § 365-195-840, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-845Permit process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-845, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-850Impact fees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-850, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-855Protection of private property. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-855, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-860Housing for persons with handicaps. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-860, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.
365-195-865Supplementing, amending and monitoring. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). WSR 93-17-040, § 365-195-865, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.