Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 36 Counties - Section 36.70A.170 Natural resource lands and critical areas -- Designations

§ 36.70A.170. Natural resource lands and critical areas -- Designations

(1) On or before September 1, 1991, each county, and each city, shall designate where appropriate:

(a) Agricultural lands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long-term significance for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products;

(b) Forest lands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long-term significance for the commercial production of timber;

(c) Mineral resource lands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long-term significance for the extraction of minerals; and

(d) Critical areas.

(2) In making the designations required by this section, counties and cities shall consider the guidelines established pursuant to RCW 36.70A.050.

[1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 17.]

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