# WAC 330-01-020: WAC 330-01-020. Purpose of this chapter

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 330-01-020
- **Heading:** WAC 330-01-020. Purpose of this chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 330 / Chapter 330-01 / Section 330-01-020

## Text

The municipality of metropolitan Seattle is a municipal corporation as authorized by chapter 35.58 RCW and defined in RCW 35.58.020 (1). The municipality of metropolitan Seattle has established procedures for adopting its own resolutions, rules, and regulations, in accordance with RCW 35.58.130 . RCW 35.58.273 , however, requires the municipality to "adhere to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act," chapter 34.04 RCW, in adopting one particular rule. This chapter was created to fulfill that legal requirement.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 330-01-010 WAC 330-01-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_010.md)
- [WAC 330-01-020 WAC 330-01-020. Purpose of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_020.md)
- [WAC 330-01-030 WAC 330-01-030. Purpose of this rule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_030.md)
- [WAC 330-01-040 WAC 330-01-040. When this rule applies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_040.md)
- [WAC 330-01-050 WAC 330-01-050. Definitions for this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_050.md)
- [WAC 330-01-060 WAC 330-01-060. Opportunity for and timing of public hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_060.md)
- [WAC 330-01-070 WAC 330-01-070. Combination with other public participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_070.md)
- [WAC 330-01-080 WAC 330-01-080. Public hearings when there is an EIS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_080.md)
- [WAC 330-01-090 WAC 330-01-090. Public hearings when there is no EIS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_330_01_090.md)

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