TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Beverly Mesa-Zendt
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Caroline Chapman
Senior Planner
TITLE:
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Updates to the King County Countywide Planning Policies, including Growth Targets
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The purpose of this briefing is to provide information on proposed amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs), including the growth targets which are included in the CPPs. A Staff Report will be provided to Council on April 6, 2021 and a Study Session is scheduled for April 13, 2021 when representatives from King County will be providing more detailed information on proposed CPP amendments.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan and all implementing functional and strategic plans, Redmond Zoning Code, Transportation Master Plan
* Required:
RCW 36.70A.115 Growth Management Act, Vision 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Policies; King County Countywide Planning Policies
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
CPPs. The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties and cities to collaboratively and periodically review and update the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). The Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) is a formal body of elected officials from jurisdictions throughout the county charged with overseeing the preparation of the CPPs. In King County, the CPPs address growth management within the county and integrate regional and legislative policy changes including those provided through Vision 2050, GMA amendments, and Sound Transit and other regional transit investments. Policies are pr...
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