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KING COUNTY CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE Harry Reinert King County Department of Development and Environmental Services

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KING COUNTY CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE. Harry Reinert King County Department of Development and Environmental Services. Urban growth. Reduce sprawl. Transportation. Housing. Economic development. Property rights. Permits. Natural resource industries. . Open space and recreation. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: KING COUNTY CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE

KING COUNTY CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE

Harry ReinertKing County Department of Development

and Environmental Services

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Growth Management Act:Planning Goals Urban growth. Reduce sprawl. Transportation. Housing. Economic development. Property rights. Permits. Natural resource

industries.

Open space and recreation.

Environment. Citizen participation and

coordination. Public facilities and

services. Historic preservation. *Shoreline Management.

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Growth Management Act:Comprehensive Plans Mandatory Elements

• Land use • Housing • Capital facilities• Utilities • Rural • Transportation• Economic development • Parks and recreation

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Growth Management Act:Required actions Designate and protect natural resource

lands Designate critical areas Establish urban growth boundaries Protect the functions and values of

critical areas

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Growth Management Act:Best Available Science

In designating and protecting critical areas … counties and cities shall include the best available science in developing policies and development regulations to protect the functions and values of critical areas. In addition, counties and cities shall give special consideration to conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries. (RCW 36.70A.172)

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Growth Management Act:Periodic review and update December 1, 2004

• Who – King County and 8 other counties and all of their cities

• What - review and update comprehensive plans and development regulations to comply with GMA

King County• Comprehensive Plan adopted September 27, 2004• Critical areas ordinance adopted October 25, 2004

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King County Ordinance Three related ordinances

• Zoning and critical areas regulations• Stormwater management• Clearing and Grading

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Objectives Comply with GMA deadlines Incorporate best available science Allow for urban growth Protect rural quality of life and rural

lifestyle Encourage agriculture and forestry Recognize good stewardship

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