Title
Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Associated Development Regulation Updates
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Move to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an Ordinance adopting Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and associated development regulation updates.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an Ordinance adopting Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and associated development regulation updates.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an Ordinance adopting Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan and associated development regulation updates.
Staff Contact:
Susan McLaughlin, Director, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.753.8206
Tim Smith, Deputy Director, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.570.3915
Joyce Phillips, Planning Manager, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.570.3722
Presenter(s):
Joyce Phillips, Planning Manager
Background and Analysis:
Every 10 years, the City is required by State law to review and update its Comprehensive Plan and the development regulations used to implement the Plan. This update looks out to year 2045 to show, among other things, 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 the plan reflects our community values.
Each chapter was updated separately, although staff worked diligently to ensure chapters are supportive of each other and consistent. Because chapters are being reviewed on different timelines, staff requested that the City Council "accept" each chapter but to refrain from adopting until all chapters are complete and any final adjustments can be made. The deadline to complete this periodic update of the Compr...
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