Statutory References
for Washington Counties
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Washington counties. They are current through all 2013 legislation.
General Provisions
Classification of counties. Chapter 36.13 RCW
Removal of county seats. Chapter 36.12 RCW
Legislative powers. RCW 36.32.120
Penalties for ordinance violations. RCW 36.32.120(7)
Joint governmental activities. Chapter 36.64 RCW
Administration and Personnel
County organization. Wash. Const. Art. XI
County commissioners. Chapter 36.32 RCW
County officers generally. Chapter 36.16 RCW
Campaign finances and disclosure. Chapter 42.17A RCW
Open Public Meeting Act of 1971. Chapter 42.30 RCW
Local government whistleblower protection. Chapter 42.41 RCW
Code of ethics for officers. Chapter 42.23 RCW
County assessor. Chapter 36.21 RCW
County auditor. Chapter 36.22 RCW
County clerk. Chapter 36.23 RCW
County coroner. Chapter 36.24 RCW
Public defender. Chapter 36.26 RCW
Prosecuting attorney. Chapter 36.27 RCW
County sheriff. Chapter 36.28 RCW
County treasurer. Chapter 36.29 RCW
Boundary review boards. Chapter 36.93 RCW
Salaries of county officers. Chapter 36.17 RCW
Fees of county officers. Chapter 36.18 RCW
County property. Chapter 36.34 RCW
Coordination of administrative programs. Chapter 36.47 RCW
Legislative powers. RCW 36.32.120
County central services department. Chapter 36.92 RCW
Civil service for sheriff's office. Chapter 41.14 RCW
Public employees' retirement system. Chapter 41.40 RCW
Social security for public employees. Chapter 41.48 RCW
Revenue and Finance
County funds. Chapter 36.33 RCW
Equipment rental and revolving fund. Chapter 36.33A RCW
Purchasing. RCW 36.32.235 et seq.
Tax title lands. Chapter 36.35 RCW
Admissions tax. Chapter 36.38 RCW
Public assistance and relief. Chapter 36.39 RCW and RCW Title 74
Budget. Chapter 36.40 RCW
Retail sales and use taxes. Chapter 82.14 RCW
Claims against counties. Chapter 36.45 RCW
Depositories. Chapter 36.48 RCW
Limitation of indebtedness. Chapter 36.67 RCW
Public contracts and indebtedness. RCW Title 39
Warrants. Chapter 39.56 RCW
Property taxes. RCW Title 84
Business Licenses and Regulations
Liquor regulation and enforcement. RCW 66.08.120 and 66.44.010
Massage practitioners. RCW 36.32.122
Peddlers and hawkers. Chapter 36.71 RCW
Animals
Health and Safety
Solid waste disposal. Chapter 36.58 RCW
Solid waste collection districts. Chapter 36.58A RCW
Hospitals. Chapter 36.62 RCW
Emergency medical services. RCW 36.01.095
Cemeteries and morgues. RCW Title 68
Fireworks. Chapter 70.77 RCW
Flood control. Chapter 86.12 RCW
Nuisances. RCW 36.32.120(10)
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Crimes and punishments. RCW Title 9
Washington Criminal Code. RCW Title 9A
Probation and parole services. RCW 36.01.070
Drunkenness and alcoholism. RCW 70.96A.190
Discrimination. Chapter 49.60 RCW
Juvenile curfew. RCW 36.32.425
Injunctions—Obscene materials. Chapter 7.42 RCW
Vehicles and Traffic
Motor vehicles. RCW Title 46
Model Traffic Ordinance. Chapter 46.90 RCW
Accident reports. Chapter 46.52 RCW
Drunk driving penalties. RCW 36.32.127
Roads, Bridges and Public Places
Road improvement districts. Chapter 36.88 RCW
Parks, recreation, open spaces. Chapter 36.89 RCW
Parks and recreation facilities. Chapter 36.68 RCW
Park and recreation districts. Chapter 36.69 RCW
Public Services
Sewerage, water and drainage systems. Chapter 36.94 RCW
Solid waste disposal. Chapter 36.58 RCW
Ferries—County owned. Chapter 36.54 RCW
Television reception improvement districts. Chapter 36.95 RCW
Franchises. Chapter 36.55 RCW
Buildings and Construction
State building code. Chapter 19.27 RCW
Energy-related building standards. Chapter 19.27A RCW
Adoption of building codes and fire regulations. Chapter 36.43 RCW
Electricians and electrical installations. Chapter 19.28 RCW
Electrical construction. Chapter 19.29 RCW
Development impact fees. RCW 82.02.050 et seq.
Subdivisions
Boundaries and plats generally. RCW Title 58
Subdivisions. Chapter 58.17 RCW
Hearing examiner system for plat approval. RCW 58.17.330
Planning and Zoning
Planning Enabling Act. Chapter 36.70 RCW
Planning commissions. RCW 36.70.070 et seq.
Board of adjustment. RCW 36.70.200 et seq. and 36.70.810 et seq.
Comprehensive plans. RCW 36.70.320 et seq.
Growth management. Chapter 36.70A RCW
Judicial review of land use decisions. Chapter 36.70C RCW
Local project review. Chapter 36.70B RCW