86.16.020 – Floodplain management regulation.
RCW 86.16.020 Floodplain management regulation. Statewide floodplain management regulation shall be exercised through: (1) Local governments’ administration of the national flood insurance program regulation requirements, (2) the establishment of minimum state requirements for floodplain management that equal the minimum federal requirements for the national flood insurance program, and (3) the issuance of regulatory orders. This […]
86.16.025 – Authority of department.
RCW 86.16.025 Authority of department. Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, with respect to such features as may affect flood conditions, the department shall have authority to examine, approve or reject designs and plans for any structure or works, public or private, to be erected or built or to be reconstructed or modified upon the banks or […]
86.16.031 – Duties of the department of ecology.
RCW 86.16.031 Duties of the department of ecology. The department of ecology shall: (1) Review and approve county, city, or town floodplain management ordinances pursuant to RCW 86.16.041; (2) When requested, provide guidance and assistance to local governments in development and amendment of their floodplain management ordinances; (3) Provide technical assistance to local governments in […]
86.16.035 – Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.
RCW 86.16.035 Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions. Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, the department of ecology shall have supervision and control over all dams and obstructions in streams, and may make reasonable regulations with respect thereto concerning the flow of water which he or she deems necessary for the protection to life and property […]
86.16.041 – Floodplain management ordinances and amendments—Filing with the department of ecology—Disapproval by the department—Adoption of rules for repair or replacement of existing residential structures.
RCW 86.16.041 Floodplain management ordinances and amendments—Filing with the department of ecology—Disapproval by the department—Adoption of rules for repair or replacement of existing residential structures. (1) Beginning July 26, 1987, every county and incorporated city and town shall submit to the department of ecology any new floodplain management ordinance or amendment to any existing floodplain […]
86.15.180 – Protection of public property.
RCW 86.15.180 Protection of public property. Any agency or department of the state of Washington, or any political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state may contribute funds to the county or any zone or zones to assist the county, zone or zones in carrying out the purposes of this chapter when such agency, department, […]
86.15.190 – Abatement of nuisances.
RCW 86.15.190 Abatement of nuisances. The supervisors may order, on behalf of the zone or participating zones, that an action be brought in the superior court of the county to require the removal of publicly or privately owned structures, improvements, facilities, or accumulations of debris or materials that materially contribute to the dangers of loss […]
86.15.200 – Flood control zones—Consolidation, abolishment.
RCW 86.15.200 Flood control zones—Consolidation, abolishment. The board may consolidate any two or more zones or abolish any zone pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board providing for such action. Before adopting such a resolution, the board shall conduct a public hearing notice of which shall be given as provided by RCW 36.32.120(7). Any […]
86.15.210 – Transfer of property.
RCW 86.15.210 Transfer of property. A diking, drainage, or sewerage improvement district, flood control district, diking district, drainage district, intercounty diking and drainage district, or zone may convey title to any property improvements or assets of the districts or zone to the county or a zone for flood control purposes. If the property improvements or […]
86.15.220 – Planning of improvements.
RCW 86.15.220 Planning of improvements. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the right of counties under the provisions of chapters 86.12 and 86.13 RCW to undertake the planning or engineering studies necessary for flood control improvements or financing the same from any funds available for such purposes. [ 1961 c 153 § […]