# RCW 36.70A.165: RCW 36.70A.165: Property designated as greenbelt or open space—Not subject to adverse possession

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S165

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 36.70A.165
- **Heading:** RCW 36.70A.165: Property designated as greenbelt or open space—Not subject to adverse possession
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 36 / Chapter 70A / Section 165

## Text

The legislature recognizes that the preservation of urban greenbelts is an integral part of comprehensive growth management in Washington. The legislature further recognizes that certain greenbelts are subject to adverse possession action which, if carried out, threaten the comprehensive nature of this chapter. Therefore, a party shall not acquire by adverse possession property that is designated as a plat greenbelt or open space area or that is dedicated as open space to a public agency or to a bona fide homeowner's association.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 36.70A.010 RCW 36.70A.010: Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S010.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.011 RCW 36.70A.011: Findings—Rural lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S011.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.020 RCW 36.70A.020: Planning goals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S020.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.030 RCW 36.70A.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S030.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.035 RCW 36.70A.035: Public participation—Notice provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S035.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.040 RCW 36.70A.040: Who must plan—Summary of requirements—Resolution for partial planning—Development regulations must implement comprehensive plans—Tribal participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S040.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.045 RCW 36.70A.045: Phasing of comprehensive plan submittal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S045.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.050 RCW 36.70A.050: Guidelines to classify agriculture, forest, and mineral lands and critical areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S050.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.060 RCW 36.70A.060: Natural resource lands and critical areas—Development regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S060.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.067 RCW 36.70A.067: Effective date—Certain actions under RCW 36.70A.070, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.350, and 36.70A.360.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S067.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.070 RCW 36.70A.070: Comprehensive plans—Mandatory elements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S070.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.080 RCW 36.70A.080: Comprehensive plans—Optional elements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S080.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.085 RCW 36.70A.085: Comprehensive plans—Port elements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S085.md)
- [RCW 36.70A.090 RCW 36.70A.090: Comprehensive plans—Innovative techniques.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T36_C70A_S090.md)

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