# WAC 420-12-085: WAC 420-12-085. Restoration projects — Conversion to other uses

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_085

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 420-12-085
- **Heading:** WAC 420-12-085. Restoration projects — Conversion to other uses
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 420 / Chapter 420-12 / Section 420-12-085

## Text

(1) Without prior approval of the board, a facility or project area restored with money granted by the board, shall not be converted to a use other than that for which funds were originally approved.
(2) The board shall only approve such a conversion under conditions which assure that:
(a) All practical alternatives to the conversion have been evaluated and rejected on a sound basis;
(b) A new restoration project or facility will be provided to serve as a replacement which:
(i) Is of reasonably equivalent habitat utility and location;
(ii) Will be administered under similar stewardship methods as the converted development;
(iii) Will satisfy need(s) identified in the project sponsor's watershed strategy or plan; and
(iv) Includes only elements eligible under the board's program from which funds were originally allocated.
(3) The board may condition any conversion approval as needed to protect the public habit investment.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 420-12-010 WAC 420-12-010. Scope of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_010.md)
- [WAC 420-12-020 WAC 420-12-020. Application requirements and the evaluation process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_020.md)
- [WAC 420-12-030 WAC 420-12-030. Grant program deadlines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_030.md)
- [WAC 420-12-040 WAC 420-12-040. Eligible matching resources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_040.md)
- [WAC 420-12-045 WAC 420-12-045. Final decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_045.md)
- [WAC 420-12-050 WAC 420-12-050. Project agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_050.md)
- [WAC 420-12-060 WAC 420-12-060. Disbursement of funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_060.md)
- [WAC 420-12-070 WAC 420-12-070. Retroactive, preagreement, and increased costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_070.md)
- [WAC 420-12-075 WAC 420-12-075. Nonconformance and repayment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_075.md)
- [WAC 420-12-080 WAC 420-12-080. Acquisition project long-term obligations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_080.md)
- [WAC 420-12-085 WAC 420-12-085. Restoration projects — Conversion to other uses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_085.md)
- [WAC 420-12-090 WAC 420-12-090. Condemnation not eligible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_420_12_090.md)

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