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.
RCW 36.70A.165
Property designated as greenbelt or open space—Not subject to adverse possession.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 167 Wash. App. 42 - Nickell v. SOUTHVIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS'N (2012)
Most recently applied in 167 Wash. App. 42 - Nickell v. SOUTHVIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS'N (March 2012)
1997 c 429 s 41.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.