STATUTORY REFERENCES

FOR

WASHINGTON CODE CITIES

     The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Washington code cities. They are up to date through July, 2006.

General Provisions

Optional Municipal Code

RCW Title 35A

Adoption of code city status

RCW Chs. 35A.07--35A.10

Adoption of noncharter code city status

RCW Chs. 35A.02--35A.06

Annexation by code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.14

Municipal elections in code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.29

Campaign finances and disclosure

RCW Ch. 42.17

Ordinances

RCW 35A.12.130 et seq.; 35A.21.010

Codification of ordinances

RCW 35A.21.130

Powers of code cities generally

RCW Chs. 35A.11 and 35A.21

Penalties for ordinance violations

RCW 35A.11.020, 35.21.163 and 35.21.165

Civil infractions

RCW Ch. 7.80

Publication and printing

RCW Ch. 35A.65

Administration and Personnel

Mayor-council plan of government

RCW Ch. 35A.12

Council-manager plan of government

RCW 35A.13

Municipal courts

RCW Chs. 3.46 and 3.50

Hearing examiner system

RCW 35A.63.170

Open Public Meeting Act

RCW Ch. 42.30

Public officers and agencies, meetings, duties and powers

RCW Ch. 35A.42

Local government whistleblower protection

RCW Ch. 42.41

Code of ethics for officers

RCW Ch. 42.23

Planning agency

RCW 35A.63.020 et seq.

Libraries, museums and historical activities

RCW Ch. 35A.27

Local emergency service organizations authorized

RCW 38.52.070

Intergovernmental relations

RCW Ch. 35A.35

Public documents and records

RCW Ch. 35A.39

Public employment, civil service and pensions

RCW Ch. 35A.41 and RCW Title 41

Labor and safety regulations

RCW Ch. 35A.49

Unemployment compensation for city employees

RCW 50.44.030

Revenue and Finance

Fiscal provisions applicable to code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.40

Budgets in code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.33

Biennial budgets

RCW Ch. 35A.34

Funds, special purpose

RCW Ch. 35A.37

Excise taxes generally

RCW Chs. 35A.82, 67.40 and RCW Title 82

Excise tax on lodging

RCW 67.28.180

Leasehold excise tax

RCW Ch. 82.29A

Excise tax or real estate sales

RCW Ch. 82.46

Transient occupancy tax

RCW 67.28.180

Gambling taxes

RCW 9.46.110

Excise tax on motor vehicles

RCW 35.58.273

Property taxes

RCW Ch. 35A.84

Sales or use tax

RCW 82.14.030 et seq.

Admissions tax

RCW 35.21.280

Utility taxes

RCW § 35.21.860 et seq.

Accident claims and funds

RCW Ch. 35A.31

Audit and allowance of demands against city

RCW 35A.12.170

Payment of claims for expenses, material and purchases

RCW Ch. 42.24

Business Licenses and Regulations

Authority to regulate and license businesses generally

RCW Ch. 35A.82

Municipal business and occupation tax

RCW Ch. 35.102

Liquor regulations by cities

RCW 66.08.120

Gambling

RCW Ch. 9.46

Businesses and professions

RCW Title 18

Cable television

RCW Ch. 35.99

Auctioneers

RCW 35.21.690

For-hire vehicles

RCW Chs. 46.72 and 81.72

Massage practitioners

RCW 35A.82.025

Telephone business fees or taxes

RCW 35A.82.055 et seq.

Animals

Animals

RCW Title 16

Dangerous dogs

RCW Ch. 16.08

Health and Safety

Generally

RCW Title 70

Local health departments, boards, officers

RCW Ch. 70.05

Food and drug regulations

RCW Ch. 35A.69

Labor and safety regulations

RCW Ch. 35A.49

Garbage collection

RCW 35.21.120 et seq.; 35A.21.060

Litter control

RCW Ch. 70.93

Hazardous waste

RCW Chs. 70.105--70.105D

Removal of overhanging or obstructing vegetation

RCW 35.21.310

State Fireworks Law

RCW Ch. 70.77

Explosives

RCW Ch. 70.74

Emergency management

RCW Ch. 38.52

Noise control

RCW Ch. 70.107

Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Police power

RCW 35A.11.020

Crimes and punishments

RCW Title 9

Washington Criminal Code

RCW Title 9A

Liquor

RCW Title 66

Uniform Controlled Substances Act

RCW Ch. 69.50

Discrimination

RCW Ch. 49.60

Curfew

RCW 35A.11.210

Vehicles and Traffic

Motor vehicles

RCW Title 46

Model traffic ordinance

RCW Ch. 46.90

Motor vehicle regulations in code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.46

Penalties for driving while intoxicated

RCW 35.21.165

Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places

Streets and sidewalks

RCW Ch. 35A.47

Local improvements in code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.43

Recreation and parks

RCW Ch. 35A.67

Public Services

Sewerage systems in code cities

RCW 35A.21.150

Public utilities in code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.80

Local service districts

RCW Ch. 35A.56

Miscellaneous provisions on utilities in code cities

RCW 35A.21.100; 35A.21.120; 35A.21.125

Solid waste collection

RCW 35A.21.152 et seq.

Water systems

RCW 35A.21.270

Buildings and Construction

Adoption of codes by reference

RCW 35A.12.140, 35A.13.180

State Building Code

RCW Ch. 19.27

Energy-related building standards

RCW Ch. 19.27A

Dangerous buildings

RCW Ch. 35.80

Electrical installations

RCW Ch. 19.28

Electrical construction

RCW Ch. 19.29

Development impact fees

RCW 82.02.050 et seq.

Subdivisions

Subdivisions generally

RCW Chs. 35A.58 and 58.17

Short subdivisions

RCW 58.17.060

Zoning

Planning and zoning in code cities

RCW Ch. 35A.63

Board of adjustment

RCW 35A.63.110

Growth management

RCW Ch. 36.70

Judicial review of land use decisions

RCW Ch. 36.70C

Environmental Protection

State Environmental Policy Act

RCW Ch. 43.21C

Shorelines Management Act

RCW Ch. 90.58

Water pollution control

RCW Ch. 90.48 and 35A.70.010