WAC 365-195-040   General method.  (1) This chapter identifies the act's mandatory provisions for creating comprehensive plans and development regulations. These statutory mandates are listed under headings labeled "requirements." Courses of action the department recommends in order to comply with the act's mandates are set forth under headings labeled "recommendations for meeting requirements."

     (2) Definitions and interpretations made in this chapter by the department, but not expressly set forth in the act, are identified as such. The department's purpose is to provide assistance in interpreting the act, not to add provisions and meanings beyond those intended by the legislature.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-040, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]