Title
Acceptance of the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to accept the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to accept the Natural Environment Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
Kym Foley, Environmental Habitat Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360. 570.3957
Presenter(s):
Kym Foley, Environmental Habitat Planner
Background and Analysis:
Every 10 years, the City is required by State law to review and update its Comprehensive Plan and development regulations to implement the plan. This update looks out to the year 2045 to show how the City will accommodate new population and employment growth. It is also an opportunity to make sure the plan and development regulations meet current State requirements that have changed since the last major update of the plan, and to ensure that it reflects our community values and vision.
Each chapter is being updated separately, although staff is working diligently to ensure chapters are supportive of each other and consistent. Because chapters are being reviewed on different timelines, staff is requesting that the City Council "accept" each chapter but to refrain from adopting until all chapters are complete and any final adjustments can be made. For example, there will likely be modifications or additions to some goals and policies in this chapter as a result of the proposed Climate Action and Resilience Chapter, which has not yet gone through the public hearing process or been reviewed by Council. Staff intends to bring all "accepted" chapters back to City Council in one full document for review and final action. The deadline to complete this periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan is December 31, 2025.
Summary of Public Process
Stakeholder engagement and general public participation occur...
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