Implementing the Freeland Subarea Plan Zoning and Development Regulations Island County Planning & Community Development 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update

Implementing the Freeland Subarea PlanZoning and Development Regulations

Island County Planning & Community Development2016 Comprehensive Plan UpdateFreeland Subarea Development Regulations

Presentation Outline


• Background• Freeland Subarea Plan• Process for writing Development

Regulations• What does the Subarea Plan Say?


Why are we doing this? • Freeland is an “Urban Growth Area” (UGA)

• Urban Growth Areas are intended to accommodate a full range of commercial uses and housing types

• A subarea plan was developed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners. To implement it, two things are required:

(1)A plan to provide urban services (sewer and water) throughout the UGA

(2)Zoning regulations to permit the types of development identified in the Freeland Subarea Plan


What’s the plan for Freeland? • In 2010 the County adopted a “subarea plan” for Freeland

• The County has a plan for the whole County – the subarea plan is focused only on Freeland

• As a matter of planning practice and State law, plans establish the “big picture” and describe what we’re trying to achieve. Development regulations implement the plan and must be consistent with it

• The Freeland Subarea Plan envisions Freeland as a regional center with a variety of retail, dining, employment, and cultural opportunities and a small town atmosphere

• The Subarea Plan divides Freeland into six areas (land use designations), including; two residential designations, an area for a mix of uses, an industrial area, and two business areas


Population Projections

Source 2010 2020 2036

2011 Subarea Plan Projections 2,917 4,000

2010 US Census* 2,045

2012 Island County Population Projections 1,627 1,675** 1,768

Change from 2011 Subarea Plan Projections -1,290 -2,325

* US Census includes a larger area than the Freeland NMUGA** Approximated for comparison purposes


What is expected to change:

• NMUGA Boundaries (potentially)• Population Estimates • References to old Countywide Planning Policies• Capital improvement projects and funding (Sewer Planning)

Changes to the 2010 Plan

What is not expected to change:

• Vision• Goals, Principles and Policies• Existing Conditions


What is the process for writing Development Regulations?

Public Meeting 4: Island County Board of County Commissioners Hearing

Public Meeting 3: Planning Commission Hearing

Planning Staff:Make Revisions to Draft Regulations based on input

Public Meeting 2: Review Draft Regulations

Planning Staff: Based on input draft Development Regulations

Public Meeting 1:Kick-off Meeting

Current Freeland Zoning


Legend

Zone

Rural Center

Rural Forest

Rural Residential

Rural

UGA Boundaries

Areas

NMUGA

2011 Subarea Plan: Freeland Future Land Use Map



Land Use DesignationsLow Density Residential

Allowed Uses: • Low density residential uses• Home businesses • Accessory dwelling units

Building Types: • Single-family homes• Duplexes• Cottage development • Accessory structures

Code Considerations:• Subdivision standards• Street design and connections• Setbacks • Density requirements


Land Use DesignationsMedium Density Residential

Allowed Uses: • Medium density residential uses • Home businesses • Accessory dwelling units

Building Types: • Multi-family homes• Small lot single-family homes• Cottage development • Accessory structures

Code Considerations:• Subdivision standards• Street design and connections• Setbacks, height and bulk regulations• Landscaping • Density requirements


Land Use DesignationsBusiness Village

Allowed Uses: • Medium Density Residential• Lodging• Office• Retail• Civic

Building Types: • Office buildings• Multi-family residential • Mixed Use

Code Considerations:• Site Review• Street design and connections• Building Design, Height and bulk regulations • Landscaping • Sign code, parking regulations


Land Use DesignationsBusiness General

Allowed Uses: • Retail• Office• Lodging• Medium Density Residential• Civic

Building Types: • Multi-family homes• Commercial/retail buildings• Office buildings• Gas stations • Drive through services

Code Considerations:• Site Review, bulk and height regulations• Street design and connections• Landscaping • Sign code, parking regulations


Land Use DesignationsIndustrial

Allowed Uses: • Manufacturing• Office• Retail• General Services

Building Types: • Warehouses • Specialize building to serve industry• Commercial buildings• Drive through services

Code Considerations:• Site Review • Street design and connections• Setbacks, height and bulk regulations • Screening• Landscaping


Land Use DesignationsMixed Use

The Subarea Plan allows for most uses in this area.

Things to think about:• What uses are good

neighbors for Nichols Brothers?

• What would you like to see in this area?

Nichols Brothers

Mixed Use Zone

Next Steps


July

• Compile input from public meeting

August

• Public Meeting to discuss UGA Boundary (August 12)

Septemb

er

• Public Meeting to review Draft Development Regulations

Survey


Documents

Implementing the Freeland Subarea Plan Zoning and Development Regulations Island County Planning & Community Development 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update