Chapter 35A.21 RCW

PROVISIONS AFFECTING ALL CODE CITIES

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HTMLPDF 35A.21.010Validity of ordinances and resolutions—Deficiencies of form.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.020Conflict between charter and optional code.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.030Mandatory duties of code city officers.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.040Merit systems.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.050Pension and retirement systems.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.060Garbage ordinance—Lien—Foreclosure.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.070Office hours prescribed by ordinance.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.080Computation of time.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.090Jurisdiction over adjacent waters—Control of street over tidelands.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.100Lien for utility services.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.110Warrants—Interest rate—Payment.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.120Utilities—Facilities for generation of electricity.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.125Locally regulated utilities—Attachments to poles.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.130Codification of ordinances.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.140Change of name.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.150Sewerage and refuse collection and disposal systems.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.152Solid waste collection—Rate increase notice.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.153Solid waste collection curbside recycling—Reduced rate.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.155Collection and transportation of recyclable materials by recycling companies or nonprofit entities—Reuse or reclamation—Application of chapter.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.160General application of laws to code cities.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.161Regulation of activities and enforcement of penal laws.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.162Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.164Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.170Fiscal year.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.180Flags to be displayed.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.190Daylight saving time.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.195Actions by and against code cities.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.200Limitation of actions.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.210Revision of corporate boundary within street, road, or highway right-of-way by substituting right-of-way line—Not subject to review.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.220Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.230Designation of official newspaper.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.240Right-of-way donations—Credit against required improvements.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.245Facilities and rights-of-way—Requirements and restrictions—Application to code cities.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.250Building construction projects—Code city prohibited from requiring state agencies or local governments to provide bond or other security as a condition for issuance of permit.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.260Amateur radio antennas—Local regulation to conform with federal law.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.270Assumption of substandard water system—Limited immunity from liability.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.275Regulation of automatic number or location identification—Prohibited.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.280Statement of restrictions applicable to real property.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.290Fish enhancement project—Code city's liability.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.300Rail fixed guideway public transportation system—Safety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.305Permanent supportive housing—Code city may not prohibit where multifamily housing is permitted.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.310Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installing—Copies of permits—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.312Authority to regulate placement or use of homes—Regulation of manufactured homes—Issuance of permits—Restrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.314Code city may not limit number of unrelated persons occupying a household or dwelling unit—Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.320Abandoned or derelict vessels.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.322Transfer of ownership of a code city-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.324Transfer of ownership of a code city-owned vessel—Further requirements.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.330Regulation of financial transactions—Limitations.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.335Registration under or compliance with streamlined sales and use tax agreement—Prohibited requirement for businesses.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.340Contractors—Authority of city to verify registration and report violations.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.350Community athletics programs—Sex discrimination prohibited.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.355Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Prohibition on regulation as state agency.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.360Hosting the homeless by religious organizations—When authorized—Requirements—Prohibitions on local actions.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.370State and federal background checks of license applicants and licensees of occupations under local licensing authority.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.380Warrant officers—Training requirements—Authority.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.390Failing septic systems—Connection to public sewer systems—Appeals process.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.400Final determination on state highway project permits.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.405Nuisance abatement—Special assessment—Notice requirements.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.410Removal of restrictive covenants—Hearing, notice.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.415Voluntary change to electoral system.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.420Urban agriculture zone.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.425Community gardens.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.430Transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.440New housing in existing buildings—Prohibitions on local regulation.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.443Exterior building cladding materials.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.444Electric security alarm systems.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.445Minimum parking requirements.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.450Historic landmark designation—Limitations.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.460Child care centers—Zoning.
HTMLPDF 35A.21.470Volunteer law enforcement—Training—Certification—Limitations.

Notes:

Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act—Authority of cities to contract with federal government: RCW 35.21.660.
Disturbances at state penal facilities—Local participation and reimbursement: Chapter 72.02 RCW.
Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporation within county—Financial and other assistance by county authorized: RCW 36.32.470.
Limitation on penalty for act constituting a crime under state law: RCW 35.21.163.
Local adopt-a-highway programs: RCW 47.40.105.
Transfer of real property or contract for use for park and recreational purposes: RCW 39.33.060.