# RCW 35.81.030: RCW 35.81.030: Encouragement of private enterprise

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 35.81.030
- **Heading:** RCW 35.81.030: Encouragement of private enterprise
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 81 / Section 030

## Text

A municipality, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the municipality as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the community renewal area by private enterprise. A municipality shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including the formulation of a workable program, the approval of community renewal plans (consistent with the comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the municipality), the exercise of its zoning powers, the enforcement of other laws, codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any property acquired, and the provision of necessary public improvements.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 35.81.005 RCW 35.81.005: Declaration of purpose and necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S005.md)
- [RCW 35.81.015 RCW 35.81.015: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S015.md)
- [RCW 35.81.030 RCW 35.81.030: Encouragement of private enterprise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S030.md)
- [RCW 35.81.040 RCW 35.81.040: Formulation of workable program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S040.md)
- [RCW 35.81.050 RCW 35.81.050: Findings by local governing body required—Exercise of community renewal agency powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S050.md)
- [RCW 35.81.060 RCW 35.81.060: Comprehensive plan—Preparation—Hearing—Approval—Modification—Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S060.md)
- [RCW 35.81.070 RCW 35.81.070: Powers of municipality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S070.md)
- [RCW 35.81.080 RCW 35.81.080: Eminent domain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S080.md)
- [RCW 35.81.090 RCW 35.81.090: Acquisition, disposal of real property in community renewal area.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S090.md)
- [RCW 35.81.095 RCW 35.81.095: Selection of person to undertake redevelopment or rehabilitation of real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S095.md)
- [RCW 35.81.100 RCW 35.81.100: Bonds—Issuance—Form, terms, payment, etc.—Fund for excess property tax, excise tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S100.md)
- [RCW 35.81.110 RCW 35.81.110: Bonds as legal investment, security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S110.md)
- [RCW 35.81.115 RCW 35.81.115: General obligation bonds authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S115.md)
- [RCW 35.81.120 RCW 35.81.120: Property of municipality exempt from process and taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S120.md)

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