# RCW 35.81.050: RCW 35.81.050: Findings by local governing body required—Exercise of community renewal agency powers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 35.81.050
- **Heading:** RCW 35.81.050: Findings by local governing body required—Exercise of community renewal agency powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 81 / Section 050

## Text

(1) No municipality shall exercise any of the powers hereafter conferred upon municipalities by this chapter until after its local governing body shall have adopted an ordinance or resolution finding that: (a) One or more blighted areas exist in such municipality; and (b) the rehabilitation, redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of such municipality. (2) After adoption of the ordinance or resolution making the findings described in subsection (1) of this section, the local governing body of the municipality may elect to have the powers of a community renewal agency under this chapter exercised in one of the following ways: (a) By appointing a board or commission composed of not less than five members, which board or commission shall include municipal officials and elected officials, selected by the mayor, with approval of the local governing body of the municipality; or (b) By the local governing body of the municipality directly; or (c) By the board of a public corporation, commission, or authority under chapter 35.21 RCW, or a public facilities district created under chapter 35.57 or 36.100 RCW, or a public port district created under chapter 53.04 RCW, or a housing authority created under chapter 35.82 RCW, that is authorized to conduct activities as a community renewal agency under this chapter.

## 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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