Conflicting codes between state statute and city ordinance

[FredK]

I have discovered a conflict between our state code that requires public hearing for ALL subdivisions and the city code that does not require a public hearing for infill subdivisions. The city code was newly revised due to the states new "Growth Management Act". When researching the state code relative to the Growth Management Act, it gives the cities the authority to waive certain environmental impact requirements, but nothing can be found that enables the City to not require public hearings for infill subdivisions.

When there are conflicting codes like this, doesn't the state code override the City code?

My state is WA.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: When there are conflicting codes like this, doesn't the state code override the City code?

A: Yes. But the differences may be more apparent than real. Re-read both laws again very carefully to make sure they cover exactly the same thing.