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Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.030 (2026)

Commission—Creation

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By ordinance a board may create a planning commission and provide for the appointment by the commission of a director of planning.
[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.030. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 3.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2024 · leading case: Post v. City of Tacoma, 217 P.3d 1179 (Wash. 2009).
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Post v. City of Tacoma, 217 P.3d 1179 (Wash. 2009). “¶ 32 Despite the circuitous reasoning engaged in by the majority, this case really presents a very straightforward application of the Land Use Petition Act (LUPA), chapter 36.70C RCW. LUPA governs review of final determinations of land use decisions.”
Whatcom Cnty. v. Brisbane, 884 P.2d 1326 (Wash. 1994). · cites it 2× “[34] RCW 36.70.030; 36.70.040; 36.70.320. [35] Ellensburg v.”
Save Our State Park v. Bd. of Clallam Cnty. Commissioners, 875 P.2d 673 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 3× “Both parties cite various provisions in the Act that ostensibly demonstrate to whom the Legislature delegated authority.”
Buchsieb/Danard, Inc. v. Skagit Cnty., 643 P.2d 460 (Wash. Ct. App. 1982). “Under this provision the Board has authority to reject the Commission's approval of a preliminary plat. State law is to the same effect.”
U.S. Sportsmen's All. Found. v. Smith, 557 P.3d 254 (Wash. 2024). “040; see also RCW 36.70.030. 4 Commissioner Smith and the governor raise several public policy arguments, including citing difficulties in recruiting individuals to serve on a board or commission.”
Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.030(1): 1 case
Post v. City of Tacoma, 217 P.3d 1179 (Wash. 2009). “¶ 32 Despite the circuitous reasoning engaged in by the majority, this case really presents a very straightforward application of the Land Use Petition Act (LUPA), chapter 36.70C RCW. LUPA governs review of final determinations of land use decisions.”
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