Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.560 (2026)
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Official controls may include:
(1) Maps showing the exact boundaries of zones within each of which separate controls over the type and degree of permissible land uses are defined;
(2) Maps for streets showing the exact alignment, gradients, dimensions and other pertinent features, and including specific controls with reference to protecting such accurately defined future rights-of-way against encroachment by buildings, other physical structures or facilities;
(3) Maps for other public facilities, such as parks, playgrounds, civic centers, etc., showing exact location, size, boundaries and other related features, including appropriate regulations protecting such future sites against encroachment by buildings and other physical structures or facilities;
(4) Specific regulations and controls pertaining to other subjects incorporated in the comprehensive plan or establishing standards and procedures to be employed in land development including, but not limited to, subdividing of land and the approval of land plats and the preservation of streets and lands for other public purposes requiring future dedication or acquisition and general design of physical improvements, and the encouragement and protection of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
Notes:
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 170: See note following RCW 64.04.140.
"Solar energy system" defined: RCW 36.70.025.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8
cases, 1971–2017 · leading case: Leavitt v. Jefferson Cnty., 875 P.2d 681 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994).
Leavitt v. Jefferson Cnty., 875 P.2d 681 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994). “RCW 36.70.560. Jefferson County did not violate the Planning Enabling Act when it failed to include a map with the Code.”
Toandos Peninsula Ass'n v. Jefferson Cnty., 648 P.2d 448 (Wash. Ct. App. 1982). “Certain official controls referenced in RCW 36.70.560 must be adopted by ordinance.”
Barrie v. Kitsap Cnty., 527 P.2d 1377 (Wash. 1975). “550 and RCW 36.70.560 for definitive explanation of official control.”
Jablinske v. Snohomish Cnty., 626 P.2d 543 (Wash. Ct. App. 1981). “350 define comprehensive plans and RCW 36.70.560 defines official controls. 2 Analysis of the planning enabling act also supports this view.”
Jefferson Cnty. v. Lakeside Indus., 23 P.3d 542 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “at 684 (quoting RCW 36.70.560). Thus, even if the County had adopted its proposed map, which was not parcel-specific, that map would have been inadequate.”
Donwood, Inc. v. Spokane Cnty., 957 P.2d 775 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). “The 1977 rezone allowed for development of an automobile and truck service station, a repair facility, restaurant-convenience store, motel and similar facilities—valid B-3 uses.”
Bersos v. Cape George Colony Club, 484 P.2d 485 (Wash. Ct. App. 1971). “RCW 36.70.560. 4 It is stipulated here that building permits were granted to each of the plaintiffs.”
Peyote Canyon, LLC v. Cnty. of Benton (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “" RCW 36.70.560(1). Other regulations and controls are described as pertaining to "other subjects.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.560(1) — 2 cases
Donwood, Inc. v. Spokane Cnty., 957 P.2d 775 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). “The 1977 rezone allowed for development of an automobile and truck service station, a repair facility, restaurant-convenience store, motel and similar facilities—valid B-3 uses.”
Peyote Canyon, LLC v. Cnty. of Benton (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “" RCW 36.70.560(1). Other regulations and controls are described as pertaining to "other subjects.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.560(4) — 1 case
Peyote Canyon, LLC v. Cnty. of Benton (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “" RCW 36.70.560(1). Other regulations and controls are described as pertaining to "other subjects.”
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