Archive: Public review draft for
2008 King County Comprehensive Plan Update
Dated information for historical reference only
- Public review draft
- New recommendations
- Lake Desire
- Transfer of Development Rights Program
- Preston Mill
- Snoqualmie SR-18 / I-90 - 2008 update process and timeline
The 2008 update will be the next significant revision to the King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP), the guiding land use document for unincorporated King County.
Several changes to policies in the KCCP are being considered. Please refer to a flyer about possible land use changes in your area (PDF, 395KB) for a summary.
The public review draft of the proposed 2008 amendments is available for viewing below, listed by section. For alternate formats, call 206-296-6600.
King County welcomes your comments. Comments will be accepted until February 8, 2008.
Public Review Draft
Cover
PDF* (73KB) or MS Word* (85KB)
Table of Contents
PDF* (34KB) or MS Word* (27KB)
Introduction
PDF* (49KB) or MS Word* (90KB)
Chapter One - Regional Planning
PDF* (82KB) or MS Word* (136KB)
Chapter Two - Urban Communities
PDF* (188KB) or MS Word* (549KB)
Chapter Three - Rural Legacy and Natural Resource Lands
PDF* (247KB) or MS Word* (338KB)
Chapter Four - Environment
PDF* (225KB) or MS Word* (395KB)
Chapter Five - Shoreline Master Program
PDF* (393KB) or MS Word* (593KB)
>> Visit the Shoreline Master Program Web site to learn more
Chapter Six - Parks, Open Space and Cultural Resources
PDF* (343KB) or MS Word* (470KB)
Regional Trail Needs Report Summary
PDF* (20KB) or MS Excel* (25KB)
Chapter Seven - Transportation
PDF* (230KB) or MS Word* (293KB)
Chapter Eight - Services, Facilities and Utilities
PDF* (137KB) or MS Word* (217KB)
Chapter Nine - Economic Development
PDF* (156KB) or MS Word* (121KB)
Chapter Ten - Community Plans
PDF* (29KB) or MS Word* (62KB)
Chapter Eleven - Implementation
PDF* (66KB) or MS Word* (74KB)
Glossary
PDF* (93KB) or MS Word* (197KB)
Area Zoning Studies
PDF* (5.6MB) or MS Word* (8.1MB)
Summary of Code Changes
PDF* (33KB) or MS Word* (74KB)
Code Amendments
- Title 13 - Water and Sewer Systems
PDF* (46KB) or MS Word* (71KB) - Title 14 - Roads and Bridges
PDF* (46KB) or MS Word* (69KB) - Title 16 - Building and Construction Standards
PDF* (91KB) or MS Word* (299KB) - Title 19A - Subdivisions and Short Subdivisions
PDF* (19KB) or MS Word* (47KB) - Title 20 - Planning
PDF* (79KB) or MS Word* (122KB) - Title 21A - Zoning
PDF* (267KB) or MS Word* (764KB) - Title 21A.24 - Critical Areas
PDF* (144KB) or MS Word* (432KB) - Title 21A.XX - Shoreline Management
PDF* (168KB) or MS Word* (311KB)
Transportation Needs Report Summary
PDF* (11.5MB)
Technical Appendix C: Proposed Arterial Classification Changes - List
PDF* (9KB) or MS Excel* (19KB)
Technical Appendix C: Proposed Arterial Classification Changes - Map
PDF* (1.8MB)
New recommendations
The following new recommendations and policy proposals for this year's Comprehensive Plan update were discussed at public meetings held in January:
- Lake Desire
- Transfer of Development Rights Program
- Preston Mill
- Snoqualmie SR-18 / I-90
2008 update process and timeline
- January - February 2007: Public Outreach. Gather input on issues to be addressed in the 2008 Update by making presentations to Unincorporated Area Councils (UAC) and Agriculture and Forestry Commissions.
Create a Web page for 2008 KCCP Update-related materials.
- March 1, 2007: Transmit the scope of work motion to the King County Council.
- April 2007: The King County Council reviewed the scope of work motion and approved a list of topical areas (PDF, 86KB) to be covered in the 2008 King County Comprehensive Update.
- May - August 2007: Manage the interdepartmental effort to develop Executive-recommended amendments to the King County Comprehensive Plan.
Commence State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) review for 2008 KCCP Update.
- September 2007: Publish the Public Review Draft of the 2008 KCCP Update.
- October 2007: Public Outreach. Conduct public meetings to discuss the Public Review Draft for the 2008 KCCP Update.
- December 2007: Transmit the 2007 KCCP Docket Report to the King County Council. comments on the draft update accepted until December 28, 2007.
- January - February 2008: Public Outreach. Make presentations to the Unincorporated Area Councils (UAC), and the Agriculture and Forestry Commissions about the Public Review Draft for the 2008 KCCP Update.
- March 1, 2008: Transmit the Executive-recommended 2008 KCCP Update to the King County Council.
- March 2008: King County Council review begins with adoption expected in late 2008.
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