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Wash. Rev. Code § 35A.14.140

Direct petition method—Ordinance providing for annexation

Washington · Revised Code of Washington Chapter 35A.14 — Annexation by Code Cities · Status: effective

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Wash. Rev. Code § 35A.14.140, Direct petition method—Ordinance providing for annexation, Washington, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1506573
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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 35.02.170, 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.