Washington § 35A.14.440 Alternative direct petition method—Ordinance providing for annexation.

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§ 35A.14.440 — Alternative direct petition method—Ordinance providing for annexation.

Washington § 35A.14.440

Title 35AOPTIONAL MUNICIPAL CODE

Ch. 35A.14ANNEXATION BY CODE CITIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 35A.14.440 (2026).

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Following the hearing, if the legislative body determines to effect the annexation, they shall do so by ordinance. Subject to RCW 35A.14.410 , the ordinance may annex all or any portion of the proposed area but may not include in the annexation any property not described in the petition. Upon passage of the annexation ordinance, a certified copy shall be filed with the board of county commissioners of the county in which the annexed property is located.

Intent — Severability — Effective date — 2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410 .

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Following the hearing, if the legislative body determines to effect the annexation, they shall do so by ordinance. Subject to RCW 35A.14.410 , the ordinance may annex all or any portion of the proposed area but may not include in the annexation any property not described in the petition. Upon passage of the annexation ordinance, a certified copy shall be filed with the board of county commissioners of the county in which the annexed property is located.

Intent — Severability — Effective date — 2003 c 331: See notes following RCW 35.13.410 .