Updated 11/04
Washington Annexation Statutes
- Ch. 35.13 RCW - Annexation of Unincorporated Areas - These annexation procedures apply to cities of the first and second class, and towns.
- Ch. 35A.14 RCW - Annexation by Code Cities - These annexation procedures apply to all code cities.
- Ch. 35.10 RCW - Consolidation and Annexation of Cities and Towns - These annexation procedures apply to annexation of one portion of a code or non-code city or of a town to another or to consolidation of two or more cities or towns.
State Regulations Relating to Annexations
- WAC 173-26-150 - "Local government annexation -- Shoreline environment predesignation in planning jurisdictions."
- WAC 173-26-160 - "Local government annexation" involving shorelines; requirement of amending or developing shoreline master program.
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