Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70A.150 (2026)

Identification of lands useful for public purposes

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Each county and city that is required or chooses to prepare a comprehensive land use plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall identify lands useful for public purposes such as utility corridors, transportation corridors, landfills, sewage treatment facilities, stormwater management facilities, recreation, schools, and other public uses. The county shall work with the state and the cities within its borders to identify areas of shared need for public facilities. The jurisdictions within the county shall prepare a prioritized list of lands necessary for the identified public uses including an estimated date by which the acquisition will be needed.

The respective capital acquisition budgets for each jurisdiction shall reflect the jointly agreed upon priorities and time schedule.

[ 1991 c 322 s 23; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 s 15.]

Notes:

Findings—Intent—1991 c 322: See notes following RCW 86.12.200.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2000 · leading case: King Cnty. v. Cent. Puget Sound, 14 P.3d 133 (Wash. 2000).

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King Cnty. v. Cent. Puget Sound, 14 P.3d 133 (Wash. 2000). “RCW 36.70A.150. The County is to identify lands useful for public purposes such as recreation.”

King Cnty. v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt. Hearings Bd., 142 Wash. 2d 543 (Wash. 2000). “RCW 36.70A.150. The County is to identify lands useful for public purposes such as recreation.”

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