RCW 47.14.010 Legislative finding, intent. The legislature finds that in numerous areas throughout the state, rapid expansion of residential, commercial, industrial, and business activities is producing increased traffic levels. The legislature further finds that many property owners have exhibited a willingness to donate real property or property rights for transportation improvements to accommodate such increases […]
RCW 47.14.020 Definitions. The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Right-of-way” means the area of land designated for transportation purposes. (2) “Airspace” means the space above and below the gradeline of all highways, roads, and streets, and the area alongside the traveled way and within approved right-of-way lines. [ 1987 […]
RCW 47.14.030 Credit against transportation benefit district assessment. The governing body of a transportation benefit district may give credit for all or any portion of any real property donation against an assessment, charge, or other required financial contribution for transportation improvements within a transportation benefit district established under RCW 36.73.020 or 35.21.225. The credit granted […]
RCW 47.14.040 Advertising signs on donated parcel. The department or the county, city, or town to which the right-of-way is donated shall, upon request, grant the donor an airspace lease or a permit for the purpose of erecting or maintaining, or both, one or more signs advertising a business of the donor that is conducted […]
RCW 47.14.050 Department’s duties. The department shall: (1) Give priority to the refinement and modification of right-of-way procedures and policies dealing with donation; (2) Reduce or simplify paperwork requirements resulting from right-of-way procurement; (3) Increase communication and education efforts as a means to solicit and encourage voluntary right-of-way donations; (4) Enhance communication and coordination with […]
RCW 47.14.900 Construction. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to contravene the requirements of chapter 8.26 RCW. [ 1987 c 267 § 6.]
