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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Hybrid-Virtual/In Person
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 6:00 PM
AGENDA
COMMISSION CHAIR | Laura Bustamante
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR | Shawn Schubring
COMMISSIONERS | Li-Tan Hsu, Evonne Lai, David Langworthy, Mark Nelson, Brian Pao
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR | Steve Wilcox
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR | Rebecca Bennett
Hybrid Meeting Participation
The Medina Planning Commission has moved to hybrid meetings, offering both in-person and
online meeting participation. In accordance with the direction from Governor Inslee, masking and
social distancing will be optional for those participating in person. Individuals who are participating
online and wish to speak live can register their request with the Development Services
Coordinator at 425.233.6414 or email rbennett@medina-wa.gov and leave a message before
2PM on the day of the December 12 Planning Commission meeting. Please reference Public
Comments for December 12 Planning Commission meeting on your correspondence. The
Development Services Coordinator will call on you by name or telephone number when it is your
turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comments and will be asked to stop when
you reach the 3 minute limit. The city will also accept written comments. Any written comments
must be submitted by 2 PM on the day of the December 12 Planning Commission meeting to the
Devleopment Services Coordinator at rbennett@medina-wa.gov.
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1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Planning Commissioners Bustamante, Hsu, Lai, Langworthy, Nelson, Pao and
Schubring
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Staff/Commissioners
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Individuals wishing to speak live during the Planning Commission meeting will need to
register their request with the Development Services Coordinator, Rebecca Bennett, via
email (rbennett@medina-wa.gov) or by leaving a message at 425.233.6414 before 2pm
the day of the Planning Commission meeting. Please reference Public Comments for the
December 12 Planning Commission meeting on your correspondence. The Development
Services Coordinator will call on you by name or telephone number when it is your turn to
speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment and will be asked to stop when
you reach the 3-minute limit.
6. DISCUSSION
6.1 Comprehensive Plan Update
Recommendation: Discussion.
Staff Contact: Laura Bustamante, Planning Commission Chair
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
6.2 Community Design Element
Recommendation: Discussion.
Staff Contact: Steven R. Wilcox, Director of Development Services
Time Estimate: 90 minutes
7. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular meeting Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning Commission meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 PM, unless
otherwise specified.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification
or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 233-6410 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday, December 26th – Regular Meeting Cancelled
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Hybrid-Virtual/In Person
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – 6:00 PM
MINUTES
COMMISSION CHAIR | Laura Bustamante
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR | Shawn Schubring
COMMISSIONERS | Li-Tan Hsu, Evonne Lai, David Langworthy, Mark Nelson, Brian Pao
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR | Steve Wilcox
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR | Rebecca Bennett
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
PRESENT
Chair Laura Bustamante
Vice Chair Shawn Schubring
Commission Li-Tan Hsu (joined at 6:06pm)
Commission Evonne Lai (joined at 6:03pm)
Commission David Langworthy
Commission Mark Nelson
Commission Brian Pao
STAFF
Bennett, Burns, Wilcox
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
By consensus, Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda as presented.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023
Recommendation: Approve Minutes.
Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes. (Approved 5-0)
Motion made by Commissioner Nelson, Seconded by Vice Chair Schubring.
Voting Yea: Chair Bustamante, Vice Chair Schubring, Commissioner Langworthy,
Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Pao
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Recent Medina staff change.
Wilcox announced that Stephanie Keyser, the City of Medina Planning Manager,
resigned Monday, October 16th 2023.
4.2 Staff recruiting plan.
Wilcox provided information to committee members regarding planning and zoning
staffing needs. This information included using planning consultants and temporary staff.
Burns discussed a recruiting plan for hiring a new Planning Manager.
5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There was no audience participation.
6. DISCUSSION
6.1 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update Status
Recommendation: Discussion item only.
Staff Contact: Steve Wilcox, Development Service Director
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
Commissioners discussed and asked questions on the status of the Comprehensive
Plan Update.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:28pm.
ACTION: Motion to adjourn. (Approved 7-0).
Motion made by Commissioner Langworthy, Seconded by Commissioner Nelson.
Voting Yea: Chair Bustamante, Vice Chair Schubring, Commissioner Hsu,
Commissioner Lai, Commissioner Langworthy, Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner
Pao
Meeting Minutes taken by:
Rebecca Bennett
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501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina WA 98039
425.233.6400 www.medina-wa.gov
December 12, 2023
To: Planning Commission
Fm: Steve Wilcox, Development Services Director
Re: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update; Community Design Element
The Community Design Element draft is in a track changes form. The various editing comes from staff,
Planning Commissioners, and Council. The key to the colors is as follows
• Black lettering is the original 2015 Comprehensive Plan.
• Red lettering are the edits by the Planning Commission and our Planning Manager Stephanie
Keyser.
• Red lettering with strike-through is the original 2015 Comprehensive Plan as edited by Stephanie
Keyser and the Planning Commission.
• Blue lettering are from comments from the November 27, 2023 Council meeting.
• Blue lettering with strike-through are from notes taken at, and after the November 27, 2023
Council meeting.
• Green is cut and paste.
During the November 27, 2023 Council meeting, the Community Design Element in draft amendment
form (track changes red-line) was discussed. Council reviewed the entire draft and then further added
their own edits shown in blue.
In addition to the Council edits of November 27th incorporated in the Community Design Element draft
you now have, there were several additional comments and questions not in the draft. Council asked
that Planning Commission consider these for possible inclusion into the Community Design Element
draft.
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The following is a list of the additional comments and questions from the November 27th Council
meeting.
Medina Landscape Plan
• Evaluate privacy between properties.
• What should the streetscape look like?
• Consider the overall goal of public right of way landscaping.
• Evaluate 520 trail and park n’ ride as entry points to consider although Medina does not control.
• Clarify where historical view corridors are defined.
• Why is view preservation restricted to view corridors?
• Consider deleting the City Landscape Plan and the Key.
• Consider editing the Landscape Plan and Key.
Street Corridors
• Is there an appropriate policy for mailbox design?
• Should CD-G3 remain?
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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
King County countywide planning policies (CPP) direct jurisdictions to encourage growth that
improves local neighborhoods and landscapes, and builds a strong sense of place. Thoughtful
community design can enhance the quality of life for residents, including by increasing privacy,
encouraging interaction in public spaces, and creating a cohesive sense of place. The Community
Design Element provides a framework for community development along with guidelines for
construction and street improvements to help ensure the protection of the City’s natural and built
features. The quality of Medina is primarily a residential community which is nearly fully built-
out. Medina's neighborhood development is distinct and enhanced by a combination of natural
and built features, including the proximity of the lake shore, views, narrow streets with extensive
mature landscaping, and large tracts of public and private open space which can be seen from
residential lots and City streets. Proximity to urban centers has reduced the pressure for to permit
higher intensity commercial activities in the Ccity, thereby allowing Medina to maintain its
small-town residential character.
Street Design and Treatment
The design and treatment of Medina’s streets is a major element in the City's appearance. The
character and quality of the landscaping of these streets is fundamental are extremely important in
maintaining the City's natural, informal character. Over-development of these streets could result
in the As Washington cities continue to face pressure to accommodate more growth, thoughtful
transportation planning will help ensure Medina’s streets can accommodate increased traffic
without significant loss of trees and other vegetation, without compromiseing pedestrian safety
and enjoyment, and without adding visual collector clutter to Medina's neighborhoods.
Vehicular Surfaces and Parking
All collector streets should be maintained as narrow, two-lane roadways except for 84th Avenue
NE (from NE 12th Street to the SR 520 bridge/interchange) and the corner of 84th Ave NE and
NE 24th Street , which requires additional lanes for turning at intersections. Along collectors,
parking is discouraged and the rights-of-way should not be improved for parking except in
designated areas. Street rights-of-way in neighborhood areas and private lanes have historically
been used to supplement on-site parking. Where practicable, these uses should be minimized and
new construction and major remodeling should make provisions for the on-site parking of cars.
All long term parking for recreational vehicles, commercial trucks, trailers, and boats should be
aesthetically screened from neighboring properties and the public right-of-way., and pParking in
front yard setbacks should be minimized and aesthetically screened. The number and width of
driveways and private lanes accessing arterial streets should be minimized to reduce potential
traffic conflicts and to retain the continuity of landscape, while still meeting emergency vehicle
minimumfire department requirements. Traffic calming should be implemented when possible.
Medina Landscape Plan
Trees and vegetation help reduce the impact of development, by providing significant aesthetic
and environmental benefits. Trees and other forms of landscaping improve air quality, water
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quality, and soil stability. They provide limited wildlife habitat and reduce stress associated with
urban life by providing visual and noise barriers between the City's streets and private property
and between neighboring properties. They also have great aesthetic value and significant
landscaping, including mature trees, is always associated with well-designed communities.
It is important that citizens be sensitive to the impact that altering or placing trees may have on
neighboring properties. Trees can disrupt existing and potential views and access to sun.
Residents are urged required to consult with the City and urged to consult with their neighbors on
both removal and replacement of trees and tree groupings. This will help to protect views and to
prevent potential problems (e.g., removal of an important tree or planting a living fence). Clear
cutting isshould not be permitted on a property unless approved through a City issued tree
removal permit.prior to development.
The Medina Landscape Plan lists provides planting options landscaping alternatives to
perpetuate the informal, natural appearance of Medina's street rights-of-way, public areas, and
the adjacent portions of private property. The Landscape Plan provides the overall framework for
the improvement goals in these areas and should be reviewed periodically and updated where
appropriate. This plan should be used to create landscaping arrangements, which meet the
following The goals include:
• provide a diversity of plant species;
• screen development projects from City streets and from neighboring properties;
• respect the privacy of the neighborhood by encouraging vegetation and landscaping that
provides screening;
• respect the scale and nature of plantings in the immediate vicinity;
• recognize restrictions imposed by overhead wires, sidewalks, and street intersections;
• recognize “historical” view corridors; and
• maintain the City's informal, natural appearance.
The Medina Landscape Plan consists of three items:
1. A map diagramming the Landscape Plan for streets and neighborhoods.
2. A chart, “Key to Medina Landscape Plan,” which relates the street and neighborhood
designations to appropriate trees, shrubs, and groundcover.
3. A Preferred Landscaping List of Suitable Tree Species List (separate document).
That portion of the City' s highly visible street (formally designated as arterials) right-of-way not
utilized for the paved roadway, driveways, and sidewalks is to be landscaped as specified in the
Medina Landscape Plan, using species from the Preferred Landscaping List of Suitable Tree
Species List. This list has been developed to provide a selection of landscape alternatives options
applicable to the various City streets and neighborhoods, as indicated on the Landscape Plan.
Property owners are encouraged to use the list when selecting landscaping for other areas of their
properties.
The City's design objective is to maintain the City's natural, low-density, and informal
appearance. The City's arterial street rights-of-way should be heavily landscaped with predomi-
nantly native trees and shrubs arranged in an informal manner. Where feasible,fFences along
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the right-of-way should be screened with vegetation so they are not generally visible from the
street. The historic
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landscaping along the perimeter of the golf course should be retained and/or replaced with
suitable trees, approved by the City. Arborist.
In addition, special design and landscaping consideration should be given to the vehicularfive
entry points to the City. Standards recommended by the Parks Board should be considered. The
vehicularfive entry points are:
• SR 520 off-ramp at 84th Avenue NE,
• NE 24th Street at 84th Avenue NE,
• NE 12th Street at 84th Avenue NE,
• NE 10th Street at Lake Washington Boulevard, and
• Overlake Drive East at the City limits.
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Street Landscaping
Planting strips between a sidewalk and the street should be planted with trees and shrubs from
the City's Preferred Landscaping List of Suitable Tree Species List. Grass within street rights-of-
way should be limited to those areas noted on the Medina Landscape Plan. Rocks and other
barriers shall not be placed within the planting strip without consulting the Public Works
Department and obtaining a permit . In historical view corridors, view preservation should be
maintained by the selection of appropriate species, and periodic trimming and limb removal of
such species. Views which are framed by vegetation or interrupted periodically by trees located
along property lines are preferable and more consistent with the City's character than views
maintained by clear cutting or topping. If the desire is to preserve or augment views, limb
removal and pruning should be employed rather than topping. Consideration should also be
given to the removal of taller trees and replacement with shorter species (see Preferred
Landscaping Species List) rather than repeated topping.
A number of existing streets have drainage ditches adjacent to the roadway. As adjacent
properties are developed, or redeveloped, and/or as street improvements are made, the City may
require these drainage ways to be placed in pipes and filled, or otherwise improved, and
landscaped to City standards. Any resulting area should be landscaped to screen properties from
the street. Where natural drainage courses exist, provision should be made to preserve adjacent
natural vegetation. The impact of SR 520 on adjacent public and residential properties should also
be minimized by landscaping the highway corridor, including the Park & Ride lot, in a manner
consistent with the Medina Landscape Plan. Additionally, such landscaping that may impair the
visibility of pedestrians, cyclists, and/or vehicles should be discouraged. Property owners are
required to maintain the rights-of-way landscaping adjacent to their property including mowing,
weeding, removing leaves from storm drains, snow removal and preserving safe site sight lines
and access.
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•The Landscape Plan
isn’t codified.
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CommunityPublic Spaces
The City's parks, natural spaces and green spaces, its small town businesses, schools, church,
and other amenities,large open spaces, Fairweather Nature Preserve, Medina Park, and the
Overlake Golf & Country Club, are defining elements of Medina's community character. Medina
Beach Park, the two schools, and St. Thomas Church and School also contribute to the City's
neighborhood character.
• This isn’t codified.
• The lists aren’t reflected in
the current list of suitable
trees.
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The distinctive landscaping along the perimeter of the golf course at Overlake Golf and
Country Club is an important visual feature long identified with Medina. In particular, the long
stand of poplars Bowhall Maples trees along 84th Avenue NE has become a historic visual
landmark and is the first thing one sees when entering the City. It is the intent of the City to
preserve maintain this landmark. As the existing poplars Bowhall Maples reach the end of their
useful life they will need to be replaced with a species that is visually similar, since poplars
Bowhall Maples are not on the Preferred Landscaping List of Suitable Tree Species List. The
City is working with the Country Club to secure a landscaping plan that maintains the integrity
of this historic visual feature.
Many of Medina’s parks Fairweather Nature Preserve and Medina Park both have a significant
area that has been left in a natural state. Fairweather Park and Nature Preserve has a dense stand
of trees and understory, and Medina Park has a large wetland. Non-native landscaping has been
minimized in both parks, with the exception of a landscaped portion of Medina Park at the corner
of NE 12th Street and 82nd Avenue NE. The natural areas and wildlife of these parks should be left
undisturbed. If some maintenance activity is required due to severe winds or other destructive
forces, these areas should be restored with native species. Landscaping in other areas of these
parks should be consistent with the overall natural setting found in the parks.
City Hall and Medina Beach Park are located on the site of the former ferry terminal that
connected Medina with Seattle. Landscaping in the park has been primarily hedges along the
parking area and north property line and maintenance of a number of shade trees. These grounds
are used extensively by City residents during the summer months, so landscaping must leave
much of the park open. A long-term landscaping, and maintenance, and clearing plan should be
developed to maintain this historic site in a manner that is consistent with and enhances public
use.
City character is enhanced by several unopened rights of way, creating pathways that allow for community
interaction.
GOALS
CD-G1 To Rretain Medina’s distinctive and informal neighborhood development pattern.
CD-G2 To Mmaintain the informal, natural appearance and safety of the Medina’s street
rights-of-way and public areas.
CD-G3 The historic landscaping along the perimeter of the golf course is a distinctiven
iconic part of Medina's character and should be retained and/or replaced in the future with an
appropriate selection of trees. Equally as important with this perimeter area is maintaining view
corridors into the golf course which contributes a sense of added open space in the heart of the
community.
POLICIES
Citywide Character
CD-P1 Preserve and enhance trees as a component of Medina’s distinctive sylvan
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character.
CD-P2 Foster and value the preservation of open space and trails as integral elements to the
City.
CD-P3 Create a safe, attractive, and connected pedestrian environment for all ages and
abilities throughout the city.
CD-P4 Support the efforts of individual neighborhoods to maintain and enhance their
character and appearance.
CD-P5 Establish and maintain iconic gateways at the entry points into the city.
CD-P5 Preserve unopened rights of way as integral elements to the City
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CD-P56 Encourage infill and redevelopment in a manner that is compatible with the existing
neighborhood scale.
Street Corridors
CD-P71 The City shall Mmaintain and implement the Street Design Standards and the
Landscaping Plan, including landscaping of arterial street rights-of-way.
CD-P82 The City should Rrefine and update the Street Design Standards and Landscaping
Plan as needed based on community input.
CD-P93 The City's design objective is to maintain the City's natural, lower-density, and
informal appearance. Medina’s highly visible streets as identified in the
Landscaping Plan should be heavily landscaped with native trees and shrubs
arranged in an informal manner. Fences should be screened with vegetation so they
are not generally visible from the street. The historic landscaping along the
perimeter of the golf course is an iconic part of Medina's character and should be
retained and/or replaced in the future with an appropriate selection of trees. Equally
as important with this perimeter area is maintaining view corridors into the golf
course which contributes a sense of added open space in the heart of the
community.
CD-P104 Special design and landscaping consideration should be given to the entry points to
the City.
CD-P11 Consider alternative street and sidewalk designs that enhance walkability, and
minimize environmental impacts, including permeable surfaces where feasible and
appropriate.
CD-P12 Consider opportunities for adding street lighting in areas that are supported by the
surrounding neighborhood which where feasible should be Dark Sky-compliant
and shielded from shining into nearby residential windows..
CD-P13 Maintain and implement street designs that enable effective traffic calming
throughout the city.
Open Space
CD-P14 Preserve, encourage, and enhance open space as a key element of the community’s
character through parks, trails, and other significant properties that provide public
benefit.
CD-P15 Utilize landscape buffers between different uses to provide natural transition, noise
reduction, and delineation of space.
CD-P16 Encourage artwork, arts, and community activities in public places, such as parks
and public buildings. Support public art installations where appropriate.
CD-P17 Where appropriate and feasible, provide landscaping, seating, Dark Sky compliant
lighting, and other amenities for sidewalks, walkways, and trails.
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Vegetation and Landscaping
CD-P185 Residents shall are urged to consult with the City and with their neighbors on both
removal and replacement of trees and tree groupings to help to protect views and to
prevent potential problems (e.g., removal of an important tree or planting a living
fence).
CD-P196 Clear cutting is should not be permitted unless approved through a
City issued tree removal permit. on property prior to, or during,
development.
CD-P20 Preserve vegetation with special consideration given to the protection of groups of
trees and associated undergrowth, specimen trees, and evergreen trees.
CD-P21 Promote water conservation in landscape and irrigation system designs.
CD-P22 Use Low Impact Development techniques, unless determined to be unfeasible,
within the rights-of-way.
CD-P23 Minimize the removal of existing vegetation when improving streets or developing
property unless hazardous or arborist recommended.
CD-P24 Encourage and protect systems of green infrastructure, such as urban forests,
native bio-diversity, parks, green roofs, and natural drainage systems, in order to
reduce climate-altering pollution and increase resilience to climate change impacts.
CD-P25 Encourage concentrated seasonal planting in highly visible, public, and semi-public
areas.
CD-P26 Encourage landscaping that screens the view of houses from the street.Encourage
vegetation and landscaping that screens the view and sight-lines of houses from adjoining
residential properties, with an emphasis on preserving privacy of adjoining residential properties
and reducing visual and sound impacts.
CD-P27 Consider creating a voluntary program to inventory the City’scities trees in
order to measure existing tree canopy and track canopy loss or growth. to
access tree canopy loss.
CD-P28 Eradicate invasive species such as English Ivy to prevent trees from being
girdled.
Historic Preservation
CD-P28 Consider creating a voluntary program to inventory the city’s historic resources
prior to redevelopment.
CD-P29 Consider the designation of historic and iconic landmark sites and structures to
recognize their part in Medina’s history.
CD-30 Preserve the commercial district of the Post Office and Green Store.
part in Medina’s history.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION
GROWTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Periodic Update Checklist for Fully-Planning Cities
Overview: This checklist is intended to help cities that are fully planning under the Growth
Management Act (GMA) conduct the “periodic review and update” of comprehensive plans and
development regulations required by RCW 36.70A.130 (4). This checklist identifies components of
comprehensive plans and development regulations that may need updating to reflect the latest
local conditions or to comply with GMA changes since the last periodic update cycle (2015-2018).
Statutory changes adopted since 2015 are emphasized in highlighted text to help identify new GMA
requirements that may not have been addressed during the last update or through other amendments outside of the required periodic update
process.
What’s new: For the 2024-2027 update cycle, Commerce has updated and streamlined periodic update resources including checklists, guidebooks
and a webpage to serve you better. A checklist and guidebook for partially-planning jurisdictions will be available prior to their 2026-2027 updates. A
separate checklist is available for counties.
2021-2022 Legislative Session:
HB 1220 substantially amends housing-related provisions of the GMA, RCW 36.70A.070(2). Please refer to the following Commerce housing
webpages for further information about the new requirements: Updating GMA Housing Elements and Planning for Housing.
HB 1241 changes the periodic update cycle described in RCW 36.70A.130. Jurisdictions required to complete their update in 2024 now have until
December 31, 2024 to finalize their review and submit to Commerce. Jurisdictions required to complete their updates in 2025 -2027 are still required
to submit prior to June 30th of their respective year. Additionally, jurisdictions that meet the new criteria will be required to submit an
implementation progress report five years after the review and revision of their comprehensive plan.
HB 1717 adds new requirements in RCW 36.70A.040 and RCW 36.70A.190 regarding tribal participation in planning efforts with local and regional
jurisdictions.
SB 5593 adds new elements to RCW 36.70A.130(3) regarding changes to planning and/or modifying urban growth areas.
SB 5818 promotes housing construction in cities through amendments to and limiting appeals under the state environmental policy act (SEPA) and
the GMA, amending RCW 36.70A.070(2).
Local governments should review local comprehensive plan policies, countywide planning policies and multicounty planning policies (where
applicable) to be consistent with the new requirements.
Medina, WA
City
Stephanie Keyser, AICP, Planning Manager
(425) 233-6416, skeyser@medina-wa.gov
Staff contact, phone + email
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PERIODIC UPDATE CHECKLIST FOR FULLY PLANNING CITIES – REVISED OCTOBER 2022 2
Checklist Instructions
With the most recent versions of your comprehensive plan and development regulations in hand, fill out each item in the checklist, answering the
following questions:
Is this item addressed in your current plan or development regulations? If YES, fill in the form with citation(s) to where in the plan or regulation the
item is addressed. Where possible, we recommend citing policy or goal numbers by element rather than page numbers, since these can change. If
you have questions about the requirement, follow the hyperlinks to the relevant statutory provision or rules. If you still have questions, visit the
Commerce Periodic Update webpage or contact the Commerce planner assigned to your region.
Is amendment needed to meet current statute? Check YES to indicate a change to your plan will be
needed. Check NO to indicate that the GMA requirement has already been met. Local updates may not be
needed if the statute hasn’t changed since your previous update, if your jurisdiction has kept current with
required inventories, or if there haven’t been many changes in local circumstances.
Use the “Notes” column to add additional information to note where your city may elect to work on or
amend sections of your plan or development regulations, to call out sections that are not strictly required
by the GMA, or to indicate if the item is not applicable to your jurisdiction.
Submit your checklist! This will be the first deliverable under your periodic update grant.
PlanView system and instructions: Completed checklists can be submitted through Commerce’s
PlanView portal. The PlanView system allows cities and counties to submit and track amendments to
comprehensive plans or development regulations online, with or without a user account. You can also
submit via email: reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov Fill out and attach a cover sheet, a copy of your
submittal and this checklist. Please be advised that Commerce is no longer accepting paper submittals.
For further information about the submittal process please visit Commerce’s Requirements and
procedures for providing notice to the state webpage.
Need help?
Please visit Commerce’s periodic
update webpage for additional
resources
or contact:
Suzanne Austin, AICP
Senior Planner
Growth Management Services
WA Department of Commerce
509.407.7955
suzanne.austin@commerce.wa.gov
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Section II:
Development Regulations
CRITICAL AREAS
ZONING CODE
SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
RESOURCE LANDS
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES
SUBDIVISION CODE
STORMWATER
IMPACT FEES
CONCURRENCY & TDM
TRIBAL PARTICIPATION
OPTIONAL REGULATIONS
PROJECT REVIEW PROCEDURES
PLAN & REGULATION AMENDMENTS
Section I:
Comprehensive Plan
LAND USE
HOUSING
CAPITAL FACILITIES
UTILITIES
TRANSPORTATION
SHORELINE
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES
TRIBAL PLANNING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARKS & RECREATION
OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
CONSISTENCY
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Checklist Navigation
(Ctrl + Click each element)
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Section I: Comprehensive Plan Elements
Land Use Element
Consistent with countywide planning policies (CWPPs) and RCW 36.70A.070(1)
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
New 2021-2022 legislation ESSB 5593: changes to
RCW 36.70A.130 regarding UGA size, patterns of
development, suitability and infrastructure.
Coordinate these efforts with your county
No No Medina is a landlocked city and does not have any UGA to annex.
a. The element integrates relevant county-wide
planning policies into the local planning process,
and ensures local goals and policies are
consistent. For jurisdictions in the central Puget
Sound region, the plan is consistent with
applicable multicounty planning policies.
RCW 36.70A.210 WAC 365-196-305
Coordinate these efforts with your county
Yes; Introduction;
Transportation &
Circulation; Capital
Facilities Plan (CF-
P5)
Yes
While a number of policies in the KCCP are reflected in the 2015
plan, there are policies that can be better integrated during this
update. These include Equity, Environmental Sustainability,
Restoration and Pollution, Climate Change, Urban Design and
Historic Preservation.
b. A future land use map showing city limits and
UGA boundaries. RCW 36.70A.070(1) and
RCW 36.70A.110(6) WAC 365-196-400(2)(d),
WAC 365-196-405(2)(i)(ii)
Yes; Figure 3 Land
Use Map Yes
Although the future land use map will remain as primarily
residential, the term single family will be removed which will
reflect the new population projections and density requirements.
c. Consideration of urban planning approaches that
increase physical activity. RCW 36.70A.070(1) and
WAC 365-196-405(2)(j).
Additional resources: Transportation Efficient
Communities, The Washington State Plan for
Healthy Communities, Active Community
Environment Toolkit
Yes; SMP Goals 12
& 13 Yes Additional goals and policies are anticipated in the Transportation
and Parks & Rec Elements.
d. A consistent population projection throughout the
plan which should be consistent with the county’s
sub-county allocation of that forecast and housing
needs. RCW 36.70A.115, RCW 43.62.035 and
WAC 365-196-405(f)
Yes; Land Use
Element; Housing
Element;
Transportation
Element
Yes The population projection will be updated to reflect King County’s
Countywide Planning Policies allocation for Medina.
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Section I: Comprehensive Plan Elements
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
e. Estimates of population densities and building
intensities based on future land uses and housing
needs. RCW 36.70A.070(1), WAC 365-196-
405(2)(i)
• For cities required to plan under the Buildable
Lands Program, RCW 36.70A.215 amended in
2017, some jurisdictions may need to identify
reasonable measures to reconcile
inconsistencies. See Commerce’s Buildable
Lands Program page.
Yes; Land Use
Element Yes.
Density requirements under HB 1110 and 1337 will be reflected
but there will be no major changes to the primarily land use in
Medina, which is residential.
f. Provisions for protection of the quality and
quantity of groundwater used for public water
supplies. RCW 36.70A.070(1); WAC 365-196-
405(1)(c); WAC 365-196-485(1)(d)
Yes; Natural
Environment
Element (NE-P3);
SMP
Yes. Groundwater protection to be included in more elements including
Land Use and Critical Areas.
g. Identification of lands useful for public purposes
such as utility corridors, transportation corridors,
landfills, sewage treatment facilities, storm water
management facilities, recreation, schools, and
other public uses. RCW 36.70A.150 and WAC 365-
196-340
Yes; Figure 3 Land
Use Map No. Due to lack of available land, no future facilities are anticipated.
h. Identification of open space corridors within and
between urban growth areas, including lands
useful for recreation, wildlife habitat, trails, and
connection of critical areas. RCW 36.70A.160 and
WAC 365-196-335
Yes; Parks and
Open Space;
Natural Element
(NE-P7, NE-P8)
No. Due to lack of available land, no future open spaces are
anticipated.
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
i. If there is an airport within or adjacent to the city:
policies, land use designations (and zoning) to
discourage the siting of incompatible uses
adjacent to general aviation airports.
RCW 36.70A.510, RCW 36.70.547
Note: The plan (and associated regulations) must be
filed with the Aviation Division of WSDOT.
WAC 365-196-455
No No N/A
j. Where applicable, a review of drainage, flooding,
and stormwater run-off in the area and nearby
jurisdictions and provide guidance for corrective
actions to mitigate or cleanse those discharges
that pollute waters of the state.
RCW 36.70A.070(1) and WAC 365-196-405(2)(e)
Note: RCW 90.56.010(27) defines waters of the
state.
Additional resources: Protect Puget Sound
Watersheds, Building Cities in the Rain, Ecology
Stormwater Manuals, Puget Sound Partnership
Action Agenda
Yes; Natural
Environment
Element (NE-G2);
SMP (SM-P19.1-4);
Transportation (T-
P3); Capital
Facilities Element
(CF-P4, CF-P5, CF-
P6)
No. Will be reviewed for consistency, however no major changes
anticipated..
k. Policies to designate and protect critical areas
including wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat
protection areas, frequently flooded areas, critical
aquifer recharge areas, and geologically
hazardous areas. In developing these policies, the
city must have included the best available science
(BAS) to protect the functions and values of
critical areas, and give “special consideration” to
conservation or protection measures necessary to
preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries.
RCW 36.70A.030(6), RCW 36.70A.172, WAC 365-
190-080
Best Available Science: see WAC 365-195-900
through -925
Yes; Natural
Environment
Element (NE-P1,
NE-P2); SMP (SM-
G18, SM-P18.1-3)
No Review and update as necessary to incorporate changes since the
last SMP and COA Updates
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
l. If forest or agricultural lands of long-term
commercial significance are designated inside
city: a program authorizing Transfer (or Purchase)
of Development Rights. RCW 36.70A.060(4), RCW
36.70A.170
No No N/A
m. If there is a Military Base within or adjacent to the
jurisdiction employing 100 or more personnel:
policies, land use designations, (and consistent
zoning) to discourage the siting of incompatible
uses adjacent to military bases.
RCW 36.70A.530(3), WAC 365-196-475
No No N/A
Housing Element
In the 2021 legislative session, HB 1220 substantially amended the housing -related provisions of the Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW
36.70A.070 (2). Local governments should review local comprehensive plan policies and countywide planning policies to be consistent with the
updated requirements. Please refer to Commerce’s housing webpages for further information about the new requirements:
Updating GMA Housing Elements and Planning for Housing
a. Goals, policies, and objectives for the
preservation, improvement, and development of
housing. RCW 36.70A.070(2)(b) and WAC 365-
196-410(2)(a)
Yes; Land Use
Element (LU-G4,
LU-P4); Housing
Element (H-G1)
Yes Additional goals for preserving existing housing stock and
encouraging more affordable housing will be incorporated.
b. Within an urban growth area boundary,
consideration of duplexes, triplexes, and
townhomes. RCW 36.70A.070(2)(c) amended in
2021, WAC 365-196-300
No Yes Duplexes and townhomes will be included.
c. Consideration of housing locations in relation to
employment locations and the role of ADUs.
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(d) amended in 2021
No Yes
While ADUs are not specifically called out in the 2015
Comprehensive Plan, they are allowed per Medina’s Municipal
Code 16.34.020 and will be more prominently discussed.
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
d. An inventory and analysis of existing and
projected housing needs over the planning period,
by income band, consistent with the jurisdiction’s
share of housing need, as provided by Commerce.
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(a) amended in 2021,
WAC 365-196-410(2)(b) and (c)
No Yes This will be incorporated from the Housing Action Plan
e. Identification of capacity of land for housing
including, but not limited to, government-assisted
housing, housing for moderate, low, very low, and
extremely low-income households, manufactured
housing, multifamily housing, group homes, foster
care facilities, emergency housing, emergency
shelters, permanent supportive housing.
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(c) amended in 2021, WAC
365-196-410(e) and (f)
No Yes This will be incorporated from the Housing Action Plan
f. Adequate provisions for existing and projected
housing needs for all economic segments of the
community. RCW 36.70A.070(2)(d) amended in
2021, WAC 365-196-010(g)(ii), WAC 365-196-
300(f), WAC 365-196-410 and see Commerce’s
Housing Action Plan (HAP) guidance: Guidance
for Developing a Housing Action Plan
No Yes This will be incorporated from the Housing Action Plan
g. Identify local policies and regulations that result
in racially disparate impacts, displacement, and
exclusion in housing, including:
• Zoning that may have a discriminatory effect;
• Disinvestment; and
• Infrastructure availability
RCW 36.70A.070(e) new in 2021
No Yes Policies will be identified
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
h. Establish policies and regulations to address and
begin to undo racially disparate impacts,
displacement, and exclusion in housing caused by
local policies, plans, and actions.
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(f) new in 2021
No Yes Policies will be established to undo racially disparate and
exclusionary impacts
i. Identification of areas that may be at higher risk
of displacement from market forces that occur
with changes to zoning development regulations
and capital investments.1
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(g) new in 2021
Establish anti-displacement policies, with
consideration given to the preservation of
historical and cultural communities as well as
investments in low, very low, extremely low, and
moderate-income housing; equitable development
initiatives; inclusionary zoning; community
planning requirements; tenant protections; land
disposition policies; and consideration of land that
may be used for affordable housing.
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(h) new in 2021
No Yes New policies will be established
1 This work should identify areas where anti-displacement tools may be applied, but may not need to be in the comprehensive plan. See Commerce’s housing guidance:
Updating GMA Housing Elements - Washington State Department of Commerce
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2 Infrastructure investments should consider equity and plan for any potential displacement impacts.
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) Element
To serve as a check on the practicality of achieving other elements of the plan, covering all capital facilities planned, prov ided, and paid for by public
entities including local government and special districts, etc. including water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm water facilities, schools, parks
and recreational facilities, police and fire protection facilities. Capital expenditures from park and recreation elements, if separate, should be
included in the CFP Element. The CFP Element must be consistent with CWPPs, and RCW 36.70A.070(3), and include:
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. Policies or procedures to ensure capital budget
decisions are in conformity with the
comprehensive plan. RCW 36.70A.120
Yes; Capital
Facilities Element
(CF-P1, CF-P2)
No No changes needed
b. An inventory of existing capital facilities owned by
public entities. RCW 36.70A.070(3)(a) and WAC
365-196-415(1)(a)
Yes; Capital
Facilities Element
Figure 9
No A new map will be made but no new facilities anticipated
c. A forecast of needed capital facilities. RCW
36.70A.070(3)(b) and WAC 365-196-415(1)(b)
Note: The forecast of future need should be based
on projected population and adopted levels of
service (LOS) over the planning period.
Yes; Capital
Facilities Element
and Utilities
Element
No No updates anticipated; Medina’s population has increased
and the project for 2044 is slight
d. Proposed locations and capacities of expanded or
new capital facilities. RCW 36.70A.070(3)(c) and
WAC 365-196-415 (1)(c) and (3)(c)2
No No N/A – Medina is landlocked and fully developed. It is not
anticipated there will be expansion or new facilities.
e. A six-year plan (at least) that will finance such
capital facilities within projected funding
capacities and identify sources of public money to
finance planned capital facilities.
RCW 36.70A.070(3)(d), RCW 36.70A.120, WAC
365-196-415(1)(d)
Yes No CIP updated annually
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
f. A policy or procedure to reassess the Land Use
Element if probable funding falls short of meeting
existing needs. RCW 36.70A.070(3)(e) WAC 365-
196-415(2)(d)
Note: park and recreation facilities shall be included
in the capital facilities plan element
No Yes Will add as required
g. If impact fees are collected: identification of public
facilities on which money is to be spent.
RCW 82.02.050(5) and WAC 365-196-850(3)
No No N/A
Utilities Element
Consistent with relevant CWPPs and RCW 36.70A.070(4). Utilities include, but are not limited to: sanitary sewer systems, water lines, fire
suppression, electrical lines, telecommunication lines, and natural gas lines.
The general location, proposed location and
capacity of all existing and proposed utilities.
RCW 36.70A.070(4) and WAC 365-196-420
No No
Although not in the 2015 Comp Plan, the City does have GIS
maps of the existing utilities. Proposed expansion of utilities is
unlikely.
Transportation Element
Consistent with relevant CWPPs and RCW 36.70A.070(6)
a. An inventory of air, water, and ground
transportation facilities and services, including
transit alignments, state-owned transportation
facilities, and general aviation airports.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(A) and WAC 365-196-
430(2)(c).
Yes;
Transportation and
Circulation
Element
No No updates anticipated
b. Adopted levels of service (LOS) standards for all
arterials, transit routes and highways.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(B) and (C), WAC 365-
196-430
Yes;
Transportation and
Circulation
Element
Yes Will ensure LOS are up-to-date
c. Identification of specific actions to bring locally-
owned transportation facilities and services to
established LOS. RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(D),
WAC 365-196-430
No No N/A
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
d. A forecast of traffic for at least 10 years including
land use assumptions used in estimating travel.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(i), RCW 36.70A.070
(6)(a)(iii)(E), WAC 365-196-430(2)(f)
Yes;
Transportation &
Circulation
Element
No No major updates anticipated
e. A projection of state and local system needs to
meet current and future demand.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(F) and WAC 365-196-
430(1)(c)(vi)
No No N/A
f. A pedestrian and bicycle component to include
collaborative efforts to identify and designate
planned improvements for pedestrian and bicycle
facilities and corridors that address and encourage
enhanced community access and promote healthy
lifestyles. RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(vii), WAC 365-
196-430(2)(j)
Yes;
Transportation &
Circulation
Element
Yes Will be updated to reflect completed bike and sidewalk
projects
g. A description of any existing and planned
transportation demand management (TDM)
strategies, such as HOV lanes or subsidy
programs, parking policies, etc.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(vi) and WAC 365-196-
430(2)(i)(i)
No No N/A
h. An analysis of future funding capability to judge
needs against probable funding resources.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iv)(A), WAC 365.196-
430(2)(k)(iv)
Yes;
Transportation &
Circulation
Element
Yes Will be updated to reflect current/future numbers
i. A multi-year financing plan based on needs
identified in the comprehensive plan, the
appropriate parts of which serve as the basis for
the 6-year street, road or transit program.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iv)(B) and RCW 35.77.010,
WAC 365-196-430(2)(k)(ii)
Yes;
Transportation &
Circulation
Element
Yes Will be updated to reflect current/future numbers
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
j. If probable funding falls short of meeting
identified needs: a discussion of how additional
funds will be raised, or how land use assumptions
will be reassessed to ensure that LOS standards
will be met. RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iv)(C), WAC
365-196-430(2)(l)(iii)
No Yes Will be included
k. A description of intergovernmental coordination
efforts, including an assessment of the impacts of
the transportation plan and land use assumptions
on the transportation systems of adjacent
jurisdictions and how it is consistent with the
regional transportation plan. RCW 36.70A.070(6)
(a)(v); WAC 365-196-430(1)(e) and 430(2)(a)(iii)
Yes;
Transportation &
Circulation
Element
Yes Will updated as needed
Shoreline
For shorelines of the state, the goals and policies of the shoreline management act as set forth in RCW 90.58.020 are added as one of the goals of
the Growth Management Act (GMA) as set forth in RCW 36.70A.480. The goals and policies of a shoreline master program for a county or city
approved under RCW 90.58 shall be considered an element of the county or city's comprehensive plan.
a. The policies, goals, and provisions of RCW 90.58
and applicable guidelines shall be the sole basis
for determining compliance of a shoreline master
program with this chapter except as the shoreline
master program is required to comply with the
internal consistency provisions of RCW
36.70A.070, 36.70A.040(4), 35.63.125,
35A.63.105, 36.70A.480
Yes; Shoreline
Management Sub-
Element
No No major updates are anticipated as Medina adopted its most
recent SMP in 2019
b. Shoreline master programs shall provide a level of
protection to critical areas located within
shorelines of the state that assures no net loss of
shoreline ecological functions necessary to
sustain shoreline natural resources as defined by
department of ecology guidelines adopted
pursuant to RCW 90.58.060.
Yes; Shoreline
Management Sub-
Element
No No major updates are anticipated as Medina adopted its most
recent SMP in 2019
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In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
c. Shorelines of the state shall not be considered
critical areas under this chapter except to the
extent that specific areas located within
shorelines of the state qualify for critical area
designation based on the definition of critical
areas provided by RCW 36.70A.030(5) and have
been designated as such by a local government
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.060(2)
Yes; Shoreline
Management Sub-
Element
No No major updates are anticipated as Medina adopted its most
recent SMP in 2019
d. If a local jurisdiction's master program does not
include land necessary for buffers for critical
areas that occur within shorelines of the state, as
authorized by RCW 90.58.030(2)(f), then the local
jurisdiction shall continue to regulate those
critical areas and their required buffers pursuant
to RCW 36.70A.060(2).
Yes; Shoreline
Management Sub-
Element
No No major updates are anticipated as Medina adopted its most
recent SMP in 2019
Provisions for siting essential public facilities (EPFs)
Consistent with CWPPs and RCW 36.70A.200, amended 2021. This section can be included in the Capital Facilities Element, Land Use Element or in
its own element. Sometimes the identification and siting process for EPFs is part of the CWPPs.
a. A process or criteria for identifying and siting
essential public facilities (EPFs). RCW 36.70A.200
and WAC 365-196-550(1)
Notes: RCW 36.70A.200, amended 2021 regarding
reentry and rehabilitation facilities. EPFs are
defined in RCW 36.70A.200.
Regional transit authority facilities are included in
the list of essential public facilities.
Yes; Land Use
Element (Essential
Public Facilities)
No No new facilities anticipated
b. Policies or procedures that ensure the
comprehensive plan does not preclude the siting
of EPFs. RCW 36.70A.200(5)
Note: If the EPF siting process is in the CWPPs, this
policy may be contained in the comprehensive
plan as well. WAC 365-196-550(3)
Yes; Land Use
Element (Essential
Public Facilities)
No No new facilities anticipated
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Tribal Participation in Planning new in 2022 (see HB 1717)
A federally recognized Indian tribe may voluntarily choose to participate in the local and regional planning processes.
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. Mutually agreeable memorandum of agreement
between local governments and tribes in regard to
collaboration and participation in the planning
process unless otherwise agreed at the end of a
mediation period. RCW 36.70A.040(8)(a) new in
2022, RCW 36.70A.190 new in 2022
Yes; Natural
Element (NE-P3),
Shoreline
Management Sub-
Element (SM-
P20.2)
No No changes anticipated
b. Port elements, if adopted, are developed
collaboratively between the city, the applicable
port and the applicable tribe(s), which shall
comply with RCW 36.70A.040(8). RCW
36.70A.085 amended in 2022
No No N/A
c. Urban Growth Areas: counties and cities
coordinate planning efforts for any areas planned
for urban growth with applicable tribe(s).
RCW 36.70A.110(1) amended 2022, RCW
36.70A.040(8)
No No N/A
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Future required elements: pending state funding
As of 2022, these elements have not received state funding to aid local jurisdictions in implementation. Therefore, these elements are not required to
be added to comprehensive plans at this time. Commerce encourages jurisdictions to begin planning for these elements, pending the future
mandate.
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Notes
Economic Development
Although included in RCW 36.70A.070 “mandatory
elements” an economic development element is not
currently required because funding was not
provided to assist in developing local elements
when this element was added to the GMA. However,
provisions for economic growth, vitality, and a high
quality of life are important, and supporting
strategies should be integrated with the land use,
housing, utilities, and transportation elements.
RCW 36.70A.070(7) amended 2017
No N/A
Parks and Recreation
Although included in RCW 36.70A.070 “mandatory
elements” a parks and recreation element is not
required because the state did not provide funding
to assist in developing local elements when this
provision was added to the GMA. However, park,
recreation, and open space planning are GMA goals,
and it is important to plan for and fund these
facilities. RCW 36.70A.070(8)
Yes Will be updated as needed
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Optional Elements
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.080, a comprehensive plan may include additional elements, items, or studies dealing with other subjects relating to the
physical development within its jurisdiction, including, but not limited to:
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Notes
Climate Change Mitigation & Resilience
As of 2022, this optional element has not yet
received state funding to aid local jurisdictions in
implementation. Please visit Commerce’s Climate
Program page for resources and assistance if
interested in developing climate mitigation and
resilience plans for your jurisdiction.
No N/A
Sub-Area Plans N/A N/A
Other N/A N/A
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Consistency is required by the GMA
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. All plan elements must be consistent with
relevant county-wide planning policies (CWPPs)
and, where applicable, multi-county planning
policies (MPPs), and the GMA. RCW 36.70A.100
and 210, WAC 365-196-305; 400(2)(c); 510 and
520
Yes; Introduction,
Natural Element,
Community
Design, Housing
Element, Parks &
Open Space
Yes Will updated to include new policies as needed
b. All plan elements must be consistent with each
other. RCW 36.70A.070 (preamble) and WAC 365-
197-040
Yes; Throughout Yes Will ensure consistency throughout with this update
c. The plan must be coordinated with the plans of
adjacent jurisdictions. RCW 36.70A.100 and WAC
365-196-520
Yes; Natural
Environment
element (NE-P3)
Yes Will ensure coordination
Public Participation
a. Plan ensures public participation in the
comprehensive planning process.
RCW 36.70A.020(11), .035, and .140, WAC 365-
196-600(3) provide possible public participation
choices.
Yes; Land Use
Element (LU-P8) No Will ensure public participation
b. If the process for making amendments is
included in the comprehensive plan:
• The plan provides that amendments are to
be considered no more often than once a
year, not including the exceptions described
in RCW 36.70A.130(2), WAC365-196-640
• The plan sets out a procedure for adopting
emergency amendments and defines
emergency. RCW 36.70A.130(2)(b) and RCW
36.70A.390, WAC 365-196-650(4)
Yes; Preface No No changes anticipated to existing language
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Consistency is required by the GMA
In Current Plan?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
c. Plan or program for monitoring how well
comprehensive plan policies, development
regulations, and other implementation techniques
are achieving the comp plan’s goals and the goals
of the GMA. WAC 365-196-660 discusses a
potential review of growth management
implementation on a systematic basis.
New 2021-2022 legislation HB 1241 provides that
those jurisdictions with a periodic update due in
2024 have until December 31, 2024 to submit. The
legislation also changed the update cycle to every
ten years after the 2024-2027 cycle. Jurisdictions
that meet the new criteria described in RCW
36.70A.130(9) will be required to submit an
implementation progress report five years after
the review and revision of their comprehensive
plan.
No Yes Monitoring program will be included
d. Considerations for preserving property rights.
Local governments must evaluate proposed
regulatory or administrative actions to assure that
such actions do not result in an unconstitutional
taking of private property. RCW 36.70A.370. For
further guidance see the 2018 Advisory Memo on
the Unconstitutional Taking of Private Property
Yes; Introduction No No changes anticipated
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Section II: Development Regulations
Must be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan. RCW 36.70A.040, WAC 365-196-800 and 810
Critical Areas
Regulations protecting critical areas are required by RCW 36.70A.060(2), RCW 36.70A.172(1), WAC 365-190-080 and WAC 365-195-900 through
925.
Please visit Commerce’s Critical Areas webpage for resources and to complete the Critical Areas Checklist. Critical areas regulations must be reviewed and
updated, as necessary, to incorporate legislative changes and best available science. Jurisdictions using periodic update grant funds to update critical areas
regulations must submit the critical areas checklist as a first deliverable, in addition to this periodic update checklist.
Zoning Code
In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. Zoning designations are consistent and
implement land use designations that
accommodate future housing needs by income
bracket as allocated through the countywide
planning process (RCW 36.70A.070(2)(c) -
Amended in 2021 with HB 1220)
No
Yes Zoning will be amended to remove single family
designation.
b. Permanent supportive housing or transitional
housing must be allowed where residences and
hotels are allowed. RCW 36.70A.390 New in
2021, (HB 1220 sections 3-5)
“permanent supportive housing” is defined in
RCW 36.70A.030; “transitional housing” is
defined in RCW 84.36.043(2)(c)
Yes; MMC
16.31.60
No No amendments anticipated at this time
c. Indoor emergency shelters and indoor
emergency housing shall be allowed in any
zones in which hotels are allowed, except in
cities that have adopted an ordinance
authorizing indoor emergency shelters and
indoor emergency housing in a majority of
zones within one-mile of transit. Indoor
emergency housing must be allowed in areas
with hotels. RCW 35A.21.430 amended in 2021,
RCW 35.21.683, amended in 2021, (HB 1220
sections 3-5)
“emergency housing” is defined in RCW
84.36.043(2)(b)
N/A N/A Medina has and will show capacity for emergency
shelter at the St. Thomas Church.
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
d. The number of unrelated persons that occupy a
household or dwelling unit except as provided in
state law, for short term rentals, or occupant
load per square foot shall not be regulated or
limited by cities. (HB 5235), RCW 35.21.682 new
in 2021, RCW 35A.21.314 new in 2022,
RCW 36.01.227 new in 2021
No Yes Need to amend Single-Family Dwelling definition as it limits
the number of people that can occupy a dwelling
e. Limitations on the amount of parking local
governments can require for low-income, senior,
disabled and market-rate housing units located
near high-quality transit service.
RCW 36.70A.620 amended in 2020 and
RCW 36.70A.600 amended in 2019
N/A N/A Medina doesn’t have low-income, senior, disabled, or
market-rate housing
f. Family day care providers are allowed in all
residential dwellings located in areas zoned for
residential or commercial RCW 36.70A.450.
Review RCW 43.216.010 for definition of family
day care provider and WAC 365-196-865 for
more information.
Yes; MMC
16.31.020 No No changes anticipated
g. Manufactured housing is regulated the same as
site built housing. RCW 35.21.684 amended in
2019, RCW 35.63.160, RCW 35A.21.312
amended in 2019 and RCW 36.01.225 amended
in 2019. A local government may require that
manufactured homes: (1) are new, (2) are set on
a permanent foundation, and (3) comply with
local design standards applicable to other
homes in the neighborhood, but may not
discriminate against consumer choice in
housing.
See: National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974
Yes; MMC
16.31.020 No No changes anticipated
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
h. Accessory dwelling units: cities (and counties)
must adopt or amend by ordinance, and
incorporate into their development regulations,
zoning regulations and other official controls
the requirements of RCW 36.70A.698 amended
in 2021. Review RCW 36.70A.696 amended in
2021 through 699 and RCW 43.63A.215(3)
Watch for new guidance from Commerce on the
Planning for Housing webpage.
Yes; MMC
16.34.020 No Will review for compliance with most updated guidance
i. Residential structures occupied by persons with
handicaps, and group care for children that
meets the definition of “familial status” are
regulated the same as a similar residential
structure occupied by a family or other
unrelated individuals. No city or county planning
under the GMA may enact or maintain
ordinances, development regulations, or
administrative practices which treat a
residential structure occupied by persons with
handicaps differently than a similar residential
structure occupied by a family or other
unrelated individuals.
RCW 36.70A.410, RCW 70.128.140 and 150,
RCW 49.60.222-225 and WAC 365-196-860
Yes; MMC
16.31.020 No No changes anticipated
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
j. Affordable housing programs enacted or
expanded under RCW 36.70A.540 amended in
2022 comply with the requirements of this
section. Examples of such programs may
include: density bonuses within urban growth
areas, height and bulk bonuses, fee waivers or
exemptions, parking reductions, expedited
permitting conditioned on provision of low-
income housing units, or mixed-use projects.
WAC 365-196-300
See also RCW 36.70A.545 and WAC 365-196-
410(2)(e)(i)
“affordable housing” is defined in RCW
84.14.010
Review RCW 36.70A.620 amended in 2020 for
minimum residential parking requirements
No No Programs such as fee waivers will be discussed during
update
k. Limitations on regulating: outdoor
encampments, safe parking efforts, indoor
overnight shelters and temporary small houses
on property owned or controlled by a religious
organization. RCW 36.01.290 amended in 2020
No No
No city regulations preventing a religious organization from
allowing encampments, safe parking, shelters or temporary
houses
l. Regulations discourage incompatible uses
around general aviation airports. RCW 36.70.547
and WAC 365-196-455. Incompatible uses
include: high population intensity uses such as
schools, community centers, tall structures, and
hazardous wildlife attractants such as solid
waste disposal sites, wastewater or stormwater
treatment facilities, or stockyards. For more
guidance, see WSDOT’s Aviation Land Use
Compatibility Program.
N/A N/A No airports in Medina
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
m. If a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) military
base employing 100 or more personnel is within
or adjacent to the jurisdiction, zoning should
discourage the siting of incompatible uses
adjacent to military base. RCW 36.70A.530(3)
and WAC 365-196-475. Visit Military One Source
to locate any bases in your area and help make
determination of applicability. If applicable,
inform the commander of the base regarding
amendments to the comprehensive plan and
development regulations on lands adjacent to
the base.
N/A N/A N/A
n. Electric vehicle infrastructure (jurisdiction
specified: adjacent to Interstates 5, 90, 405 or
state route 520 and other criteria) must be
allowed as a use in all areas except those zoned
for residential, resource use or critical areas.
RCW 36.70A.695
N/A N/A There’s nothing specific in the code that would prohibit an
EV station from going in the
Shoreline Master Program
Consistent with RCW 90.58 Shoreline Management Act of 1971
a. Zoning designations are consistent with
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) environmental
designations. RCW 36.70A.480
Yes; MMC 16.61 No No changes anticipated
b. If updated to meet RCW 36.70A.480 (2010),
SMP regulations provide protection to critical
areas in shorelines that is at least equal to the
protection provided to critical areas by the
critical areas ordinance. RCW 36.70A.480(4)
and RCW 90.58.090(4)
See Ecology’s shoreline planners’ toolbox for the
SMP Checklist and other resources and
Ecology’s Shoreline Master Programs Handbook
webpage
Yes; MMC 16.67
No
No changes anticipated
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Resource Lands
Defined in RCW 36.70A.030(3), (12) and (17) and consistent with RCW 36.70A.060 and RCW 36.70A.170
In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. Zoning is consistent with natural resource lands
designations in the comprehensive plan and
conserves natural resource lands. RCW
36.70A.060(3), WAC 365-196-815 and WAC 365-
190-020(6). Consider innovative zoning
techniques to conserve agricultural lands of
long-term significance RCW 36.70A.177(2). See
also WAC 365-196-815(3) for examples of
innovative zoning techniques.
N/A N/A N/A – no AG Zoning in Medina
b. Regulations to assure that use of lands
adjacent to natural resource lands does not
interfere with natural resource production. RCW
36.70A.060(1)(a) and WAC 365-190-040
Regulations require notice on all development
permits and plats within 500 feet of designated
natural resource lands that the property is within
or near a designated natural resource land on
which a variety of commercial activities may
occur that are regulations to implement
comprehensive plan
N/A N/A N/A
c. For designated agricultural land, regulations
encourage nonagricultural uses to be limited to
lands with poor soils or otherwise not suitable
for agricultural purposes. Accessory uses
should be located, designed and operated to
support the continuation of agricultural uses.
RCW 36.70A.177(3)(b)
N/A N/A N/A
d. Designate mineral lands and associated
regulations as required by RCW 36.70A.131and
WAC 365-190-040(5). For more information
review the WA State Dept. of Natural Resources
(DNR)’s Geology Division site
N/A N/A N/A
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Siting Essential Public Facilities
Regulations for siting essential public facilities should be consistent with RCW 36.70A.200 and consider WAC 365-196-550. Essential public
facilities include those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities, state or regional transportation
facilities, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and in-patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental
health facilities, group homes, and secure community transition facilities. Regulations may be specific to a local jurisdicti on, but may be part of
county-wide planning policies (CWPPs).
In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
Regulations or CWPPs include a process for siting
EPFs and ensure EPFs are not precluded. RCW
36.70A.200(2), (3), (5). WAC 365-196-550(6) lists
process for siting EPFs. WAC 365-196-550(3)
details preclusions. EPFs should be located
outside of known hazardous areas.
Visit Commerce’s Behavioral Health Facilities
Program page for information on establishing or
expanding new capacity for behavioral health
EPFs.
Yes; MMC
16.80.020
No
No changes anticipated
Subdivision Code
a. Subdivision regulations are consistent with and
implement comprehensive plan policies. RCW
36.70A.030(5) and 36.70A.040(4).
Yes; MMC 16.73 No No changes anticipated
b. Written findings to approve subdivisions
establish adequacy of public facilities.
RCW 58.17.110 amended in 2018
• Streets or roads, sidewalks, alleys, other
public ways, transit stops, and other
features that assure safe walking
conditions for students.
• Potable water supplies, sanitary wastes,
and drainage ways. RCW 36.70A.590
amended 2018
• Open spaces, parks and recreation, and
playgrounds
• Schools and school grounds
Other items related to the public health, safety and
general welfare WAC 365-196-820(1).
Yes; MMC
16.73.090,
16.73.110
No No changes anticipated
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
c. Preliminary subdivision approvals under RCW
58.17.140 and RCW 58.17.170 are valid for a
period of five or seven years (previously five
years).
Note: preliminary plat approval is valid for: seven
years if the date of preliminary plat approval is
on or before December 31, 2014; five years if the
preliminary plat approval is issued on or after
January 1, 2015; and ten years if the project is
located within city limits, not subject to the
shoreline management act, and the preliminary
plat is approved on or before December 31,
2007.
Yes; MMC
16.73.080
No No changes anticipated
Stormwater
a. Regulations protect water quality and
implement actions to mitigate or cleanse
drainage, flooding, and storm water run-off that
pollute waters of the state, including Puget
Sound or waters entering Puget Sound. RCW
36.70A.070(1) Regulations may include:
adoption of a stormwater manual consistent
with Ecology’s latest manual for Eastern or
Western Washington, adoption of a clearing and
grading ordinance –See Commerce’s 2005
Technical Guidance Document for Clearing and
Grading in Western Washington.
Adoption of a low impact development ordinance.
See Puget Sound Partnership’s 2012 Low
Impact Development guidance and Ecology’s
2013 Eastern Washington Low Impact
Development guidance.
Additional Resources: Federal Grants to Protect
Puget Sound Watersheds , Building Cities in the
Rain, Ecology Stormwater Manuals, Puget
Sound Partnership Action Agenda
Yes; MMC 13.06 No No changes anticipated
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
b. Provisions for corrective action for failing septic
systems that pollute waters of the state.
RCW 36.70A.070(1). See also: DOH Wastewater
Management, Ecology On-Site Sewage System
Projects & Funding
No No N/A
Impact Fees
May impose impact fees on development activity as part of the financing for public facilities, provided that the financing fo r system improvements
to serve new development must provide for a balance between impact fees and other sources of public funds; cannot rely solely on impact fees.
a. If adopted, impact fees are applied consistent
with RCW 82.02.050 amended in2016, .060
amended in 2021, .070, .080, .090 amended in
2018 and .100. WAC 365-196-850 provides
guidance on how impact fees should be
implemented and spent.
N/A N/A N/A
b. Jurisdictions collecting impact fees must adopt
and maintain a system for the deferred
collection of impact fees for single-family
detached and attached residential construction,
consistent with RCW 82.02.050(3) amended in
2016
N/A N/A N/A
c. If adopted, limitations on impact fees for early
learning facilities RCW 82.02.060 amended in
2021
N/A N/A N/A
d. If adopted, exemption of impact fees for low-
income and emergency housing development
RCW 82.02.060 amended in 2021. See also
definition change in RCW 82.02.090(1)(b)
amended in 2018
N/A N/A N/A
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Concurrency and Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Ensures consistency in land use approval and the development of adequate public facilities as plans are implemented, maximizes the efficiency of
existing transportation systems, limits the impacts of traffic and reduces pollution.
In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. The transportation concurrency requirement
includes specific language that prohibits
development when level of service standards for
transportation facilities cannot be met.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(b), WAC 365-196-840.
Note: Concurrency is required for transportation,
but may also be applied to park facilities, etc.
N/A N/A N/A
b. Measures exist to bring into compliance locally
owned transportation facilities or services that
are below the levels of service established in the
comprehensive plan.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(B) and (D). Levels of
service can be established for automobiles,
pedestrians and bicycles. See WAC 365-196-
840(3) on establishing an appropriate level of
service.
N/A N/A N/A
c. Highways of statewide significance (HSS) are
exempt from the concurrency ordinance.
RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(C)
N/A N/A N/A
d. Traffic demand management (TDM)
requirements are consistent with the
comprehensive plan. RCW 36.70A.070(6)(a)(vi)
Examples may include requiring new
development to be oriented towards transit
streets, pedestrian-oriented site and building
design, and requiring bicycle and pedestrian
connections to street and trail networks. WAC
365-196-840(4) recommends adopting
methodologies that analyze the transportation
system from a comprehensive, multimodal
perspective.
N/A N/A N/A
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
e. If required by RCW 82.70, a commute trip
reduction (CTR) ordinance to achieve reductions
in the proportion of single-occupant vehicle
commute trips has been adopted. The
ordinance should be consistent with
comprehensive plan policies for CTR and
Department of Transportation rules.
N/A N/A N/A
Tribal Participation in Planning new in 2022 (see HB 1717)
A federally recognized Indian tribe may voluntarily choose to participate in the county or regional planning process.
a. Mutually agreeable memorandum of agreement
between local governments and tribes in regard
to collaboration and participation in the planning
process unless otherwise agreed at the end of a
mediation period RCW 36.70A.040(8)(a) new in
2022
No No N/A
b. Policies consistent with countywide planning
policies that address the protection of tribal
cultural resources in collaboration with federally
recognized Indian tribes that are invited,
provided that a tribe, or more than one tribe,
chooses to participate in the process.
RCW 36.70A.210(3)(i) new in 2022
Yes; MMC
16.83.110,
16.66.080,
16.50.100,
16.67.080
No No changes anticipated
Regulations to Implement Optional Elements
a. New fully contained communities are
consistent with comprehensive plan policies,
RCW 36.70A.350 and WAC 365-196-345
N/A N/A N/A
b. If applicable, master planned resorts are
consistent with comprehensive plan policies,
RCW 36.70A.360, RCW 36.70A.362 and WAC
365-196-460
N/A N/A N/A
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In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
c. If applicable, major industrial developments and
master planned locations outside of UGAs are
consistent with comprehensive plan policies,
RCW 36.70A.365, RCW 36.70A.367 and WAC
365-196-465
N/A N/A N/A
d. Regulations include procedures to identify,
preserve, and/or monitor historical or
archaeological resources. RCW 36.70A.020(13),
WAC 365-196-450
Yes; MMC
16.66.080
No No changes anticipated
e. Other development regulations needed to
implement comprehensive plan policies such as
energy, sustainability or design are adopted.
WAC 365-196-445
No Yes Will integrate sustainability into this update
f. Design guidelines for new development are
clear and easy to understand; administration
procedures are clear and defensible.
N/A N/A No design guidelines
Project Review Procedures
Project review processes integrate permit and
environmental review. RCW 36.70A.470, RCW
36.70B and RCW 43.21C.
Also: WAC 365-196-845, WAC 197-11(SEPA
Rules), WAC 365-197 (Project Consistency Rule,
Commerce, 2001) and Ecology SEPA Handbook.
Integrated permit and environmental review
procedures for:
• Notice of application
• Notice of complete application
• One open-record public hearing
• Combining public hearings & decisions
for multiple permits
• Notice of decision
• One closed-record appeal
Yes; MMC 14.04,
MMC 16.80.150
No No changes anticipated
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Plan & Regulation Amendments
If procedures governing comprehensive plan amendments are part of the code, then assure the following are true:
In Current Regs?
Yes/No
If yes, cite section
Changes needed to
meet current statute?
Yes/No
Notes
a. Regulations limit amendments to the
comprehensive plan to once a year (with
statutory exceptions). RCW 36.70A.130(2) and
WAC 365-196-640(3)
Yes; MMC 16.83 No No changes anticipated
b. Regulations define emergency for an emergency
plan amendment. RCW 36.70A.130(2)(b) and
WAC 365-196-640(4)
Yes; MMC
16.66.130
No No changes anticipated
c. Regulations include a docketing process for
requesting and considering plan amendments.
RCW 36.70A.130(2), RCW 36.70A.470, and WAC
365-196-640(6)
Yes; MMC 16.83 No No changes anticipated
d. A process has been established for early and
continuous public notification and participation
in the planning process. RCW 36.70A.020(11),
RCW 36.70A.035 and RCW 36.70A.140. See
WAC 365-196-600 regarding public participation
and WAC 365-196-610(2) listing
recommendations for meeting requirements.
Yes; MMC
16.81.060
No No changes anticipated
e. A process exists to assure that proposed
regulatory or administrative actions do not
result in an unconstitutional taking of private
property RCW 36.70A.370. See the 2018
Advisory Memo on the Unconstitutional
Taking of Private Property
Yes; MMC
16.60.020
No No changes anticipated
f. Provisions ensure adequate enforcement of
regulations, such as zoning and critical area
ordinances (civil or criminal penalties). See
implementation strategy in WAC 365-196-
650(1).
Yes; MMC
16.43.080,
16.75.100,
12.10.120,
8.06.600,
16.16.020
No Minor enforcement amendments to help clarify sections
are possible
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