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

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.]