Approving the Countywide Planning Policies

Background

• First comprehensive update of the Countywide Planning Policies since originally adopted in 1992
• Incorporates VISION 2040, adopted in 2008
• Reflects changes in the State Growth Management Act and other state laws
• Updates references to new agencies and organizations
• Focuses on cross-jurisdictional and regional issues

Approved by the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC)

• Approved by the GMPC on September 21, 2011
• King County Executive will transmit to King County Council for review and adoption
• King County Council will send to all jurisdictions for ratification
• Ratification = 30% of jurisdictions representing 70% of the county population
• Certification by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)

Major Changes

• Promotes coordination and collaboration among jurisdictions within King County
• Establishes environmental sustainability as a foundational principle
• Promotes economic growth and job creation
• Integrates public health with land use and transportation
• Fosters social equity and environmental justice

2012-2013 Work Plan:  Priorities for 2012

• School siting Task Force
• Affordable housing targets
• Benchmark Program revision
• Greenhouse gas reduction target and measurement framework
• Regional Economic Strategies
• Health concepts in planning

Policies Set Aside

GMPC set aside:

• Four policies relating to the siting of schools and extension of sewers in the Rural Area
• One bullet point regarding the use of Transfer of Development Rights in the Rural Area

Documents approved on September 21, 2011:

• Motion 11-1 (GMPC Motion 11-1) 
• CPPs Motion 11-1 Attachment A
• Urban Growth Boundary Map (PDF 1.7MB)
• Potential Annexation Areas Map (PDF 3.3MB)
• Urban Separators Map: North Overview (PDF 2.6MB)
• Urban Separators Map: South Overview (PDF 767KB)
• Urban Separators Map: Kirkland/Willows (PDF 262KB)
• Housing Work Plan Motion 11-1 Attachment

•  Motion 11-2 (GMPC Motion 11-2 Creating Task Force)
• School Siting Task Force

• GMPC Staff Report 2012 Work Plan

• GMPC Amendment Packet