Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 86.16 RCW
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
PDF of Chapter Digest
PDF of Complete Chapter
Sections
86.16.010Statement of policyState control assumed.
86.16.020Floodplain management regulation.
86.16.025Authority of department.
86.16.031Duties of the department of ecology.
86.16.035Department of ecologyControl of dams and obstructions.
86.16.041Floodplain management ordinances and amendmentsFiling with the department of ecologyDisapproval by the departmentAdoption of rules for repair or replacement of existing residential structures.
86.16.045Adoption of ordinances or requirements that exceed minimum federal requirements.
86.16.051Basis for state and local floodplain management.
86.16.061Adoption of rules.
86.16.071Chapter not to create liability for damages against the state.
86.16.081Enforcement of chapterCivil penaltyReview by pollution control hearings board or local legislative authority.
86.16.110Appeals.
86.16.120Flood damages defined.
86.16.160Local programs not prevented.
86.16.180Processing of permits and authorizations for emergency water withdrawal and facilities to be expedited.
86.16.190Livestock flood sanctuary areas.
86.16.900Chapter liberally construed.