Section 36.70A.170. Natural resource lands and critical areas—Designations.  


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  • (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) Forestlands 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.