Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70.940 (2026)

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Any county or counties presently operating under the provisions of chapter 35.63 RCW may elect to operate henceforth under the provisions of this chapter. Such election shall be effected by the adoption of an ordinance under the procedure prescribed by RCW 36.32.120(7), and by compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

[ 1963 c 4 s 36.70.940. Prior: 1959 c 201 s 94.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1968–1996 · leading case: Matson v. Clark Cnty. Bd. of Commissioners, 904 P.2d 317 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995).

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Matson v. Clark Cnty. Bd. of Commissioners, 904 P.2d 317 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995). “However, RCW 36.70.940 expressly permits counties the alternative of operating under the prior planning commissions act, RCW 35.”

Saldin Sec., Inc. v. Snohomish Cnty., 910 P.2d 513 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). “See RCW 36.70.940 (counties may elect to operate under the provisions of the Act).”

Beach v. Bd. of Adjustment of Snohomish Cty., 438 P.2d 617 (Wash. 1968). “930 provides that this chapter shall not repeal any other law providing for planning but is to be considered as an alternative method providing for such purpose, and RCW 36.70.940 provides that any county operating under RCW 35.”

Beach v. Bd. of Adjustment, 438 P.2d 617 (Wash. 1968). “930 provides that this chapter shall not repeal any other law providing for planning but is to be considered as an alternative method providing for such purpose, and RCW 36.70.940 provides that any county operating under RCW 35.”

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