RCW 36.01.260
Urban forestry ordinances.
(1) Any county may adopt urban forestry ordinances, as that term is defined in RCW 76.15.010, which the county must apply to new building or land development in the unincorporated portions of the county's urban growth areas, as that term is defined in RCW 36.70A.030, and may apply to other areas of the county as deemed appropriate by the county.
(2) As an alternative to subsection (1) of this section, a city or town may request that the county in which it is located apply to any new building or land development permit in the unincorporated portions of the urban growth areas, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030, the urban forestry ordinances standards adopted under RCW 76.15.090 by the city or town in the county located closest to the proposed building or development.
[ 2021 c 209 § 20; 2008 c 299 § 15.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 209: See note following RCW 76.15.005.
Short title—2008 c 299: See note following RCW 76.15.020.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.01 - General Provisions.
36.01.030 - Powers—How exercised.
36.01.040 - Conveyances for use of county.
36.01.050 - Venue of actions by or against counties.
36.01.060 - County liable for certain court costs.
36.01.070 - Probation and parole services.
36.01.080 - Parking facilities—Construction, operation and rental charges.
36.01.085 - Economic development programs.
36.01.090 - Tourist promotion.
36.01.095 - Emergency medical services—Authorized—Fees.
36.01.100 - Ambulance service authorized—Restriction.
36.01.104 - Levy for emergency medical care and services.
36.01.120 - Foreign trade zones—Legislative finding, intent.
36.01.130 - Controls on rent for residential structures—Prohibited—Exceptions.
36.01.150 - Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Scope of local government action.
36.01.160 - Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law—Limitation.
36.01.170 - Administration of trusts benefiting school districts.
36.01.180 - Zoo and aquarium advisory authority—Constitution—Terms.
36.01.190 - Initial meeting of zoo and aquarium advisory authority—Expenditure of funds—Powers.
36.01.230 - Cooperative watershed management.
36.01.240 - Regulation of financial transactions—Limitations.
36.01.250 - Environmental mitigation activities.
36.01.260 - Urban forestry ordinances.
36.01.270 - Contractors—Authority of county to verify registration and report violations.
36.01.280 - Community athletics programs—Sex discrimination prohibited.
36.01.310 - Accessible community advisory committees.
36.01.330 - Failing septic systems—Connection to public sewer systems—Appeals process.
36.01.340 - Final determination on state highway permit projects.
36.01.350 - Removal of restrictive covenants—Hearing, notice.
36.01.360 - Telecommunications services and facilities authorized—Requirements.