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KITTITAS COUNTY NEWSLETTER
2037 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Issue II – Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and Planning for Growth
May 2016
Where are we in the Comprehensive Plan update process?
Inside the Issue
In February 2016, the County kicked off the public participation component of the comprehensive plan update process with six community visioning workshops and an online visioning survey. The result is a draft vision statement. In June the draft vision statement will be presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners for review and input. The public and Comprehensive Plan advisory groups will also have opportunity
Where are we in
to provide input on the draft vision statement and the statement will be revised if necessary for inclusion in the draft Comprehensive Plan. The vision statement will be available on the County’s website and will be used throughout the comprehensive planning process to guide the development of the Plan, including updated goals and policies and implementing development regulations.
Draft Vision Statement—Kittitas County in 2037
the update process?
Draft Vision
Statement
How to get involved Regional planning
Fun Fact . . . At 2,297 square miles, Kittitas County is the eight largest County in the State !
Kittitas County is a region with a distinct sense of place based on the quality and diversity of our natural and built environment, valued recreational opportunities, and commitment to high quality of life. Kittitas County addresses challenges of future growth in a direct manner. Coordinated planning and suitable density patterns ensure that rural areas, natural areas, and working lands are sustained for the benefit of current and future generations. An important factor in the County’s growth fostering a diverse economy with a variety of employment opportunities achieved through a balance of commercial, industrial and manufacturing areas located and sized to ensure opportunities for rural-based employment. The diverse housing needs of current and future residents is met by providing a range of housing types to ensure adequate and affordable housing options. Kittitas County enhances its regional character by preserving the diversity of existing resource tourism and promoting future opportunities. The County protects, conserves, and responsibly manages natural resources through education, coordination, facilitation, and long term planning.
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The cornerstone of the County’s approach to planning is conducting activities in a manner that encourages citizen involvement, enhances public trust, and promotes mutual understanding.
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Kittitas County 2037 Comprehensive Plan Update Get involved in planning for Kittitas County’s future Comprehensive Plan Ideas
Volunteer for an advisory group
Submit your idea for the Comp Plan update by May 31, 2016. Find the form at: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/uploads/ documents/cds/twenty-year-comp-plan/ Comp-Plan-Citizen-Amendment-RequestsForm.pdf
Potential advisory groups include: land use, recreation and natural environment, economic development, resource lands, housing, and transportation. For more information contact
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Attend events and meetings Review and provide feedback Attend Planning Commission and Board Review draft reports, documents, and of County Commissioner meetings amendments at the County’s Comp Plan Update webpage: https:// Participate in future comprehensive plan www.co.kittitas.wa.us/cds/twenty-year-compworkshops and events plan.aspx Stay informed Submit comments
Send comments specific to the Comprehensive Plan Update to:
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To Learn More . . . Visit the County’s Comp Plan Update webpage at: https:// www.co.kittitas.wa.us/ cds/twenty-year-compplan.aspx -or-
Contact Angela San Filippo at: angela.sanfilippo @co.kittitas.wa.us (509) 962-7506
What Elements are in the Current Comprehensive Plan?
Planning for Regional Population Growth The County and the Kittitas County Conference of Governments (COG) are reviewing county-wide population growth projections developed by the State Office of Financial Management (OFM). Once a population projection scenario is selected, the growth will be allocated to the Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), including all local jurisdictions, and the remaining rural county lands.
by reviewing (and sometimes revising) their Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations so that the jurisdiction has the capacity for the allocated population growth in the 20 year planning timeframe. Planning for population growth is a regional effort requiring coordination amongst all jurisdictions in Kittitas County.
Coordination is accomplished through the joint effort of developing population The allocated population will provide an allocations and updating County-wide important basis for changes to each Planning Policies. The policies are scheduled jurisdiction’s Comprehensive Plan in the 20 for public hearing with the Board of County year timeframe. Each jurisdiction is required Commissioners on June 7, 2016. to accommodate their allocated population
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Land Use Housing Transportation Capital Facilities Utilities Rural and Resource Lands Economic Development Recreation and Parks Two Subarea Plan Elements: Snoqualmie Pass and Mountainstar Resort
To view the current Comprehensive Plan, visit the County website at: https:// www.co.kittitas.wa.us/ uploads/documents/cds/ comp-plan/2014/2014december-comp-plan.pdf
