Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.860 (2026)

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In exercising the powers granted by RCW 36.70.810 and 36.70.820, the board of adjustment may, in conformity with this chapter, reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination as should be made and, to that end, shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken, insofar as the decision on the particular issue is concerned.

[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.860. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 86.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1978–1991 · leading case: Chaussee v. Snohomish Cnty. Council, 689 P.2d 1084 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984).

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Chaussee v. Snohomish Cnty. Council, 689 P.2d 1084 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984). “, RCW 36.70.860. Finally, although not dispositive, the Council's determination that it was without jurisdiction to consider equitable estoppel is entitled to great weight with the court.”

Messer v. Snohomish Cnty. Bd. of Adjustment, 578 P.2d 50 (Wash. Ct. App. 1978). “RCW 36.70.860. County ordinances can also grant boards of adjustment additional appellate authority.”

Pease Hill Cmty. Grp. v. Cnty. of Spokane, 816 P.2d 37 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). “3 The authority of the Board on appeal is designated in RCW 36.70.860 and SCZO 4.25.080. Both provide that the Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and may make such order, requirement,…”

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