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PER RCW 3 6.70A. 13 0
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington is an optional municipal code City, located in
Snohomish County, Washington, duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of
Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act GMA of 1990 establishes statew
goals, guidelines and procedural requirements to guide the development, coordinatio)
and implementation of long range plans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Snohomish County and other jurisdictions within I
Snohomish County adopted Countywide Planning Policies to provide a general framework ATI
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the implementation of the GMA in Snohomish County; and 0
WHEREAS, in order to implement the requirements and goals of the GMA the City of
Arlington adopted a Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Code in 1995 with appropriate
[�ublic notice, involvement, and environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code and associated
:ievelopment regulations have been amended regularly since adoption with public
notice, involvement, and environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act requires Arlington to
review and, if needed, revise the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations by
June 30, 2015 to ensure they comply with the requirements of the Growth
Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code and other
develoyment regulations are rc-,dew-e-d—?m-d-?-aa
based on GMA compliance per RCW 36 70A 130; and
WHEREAS, a public participation program has been developed to provide the
public with an opportunity to comment on the review and suggest needed revisions to
the Comprehensive Plan and regulations;
(27-624 SJP/ms)
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Public Participation Program for the 2015 City of Arlington
Comprehensive Plan Update, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved
as the basis for involving the public in amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the
City's development regulations.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this lkdapy of
November, 2014.
F., mm-M-1ma L'MOEM
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lristi -anfield, City Clerk
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(27-624 SJP/ms)
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1, Kristin Banfield, City Clerk of the City of Arlington, Washington (the "City"),
•• hereby certify that the attached is a full, true and • copy City • Arlington
Resolution No. 2014-022, passed • the Arlington City Council at their regular meeting
• November 17, 2014.
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Kristiii 'infield, City Cler�
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Prepared by
Department of Community & Economic Development
And Shockey Planning Group
PART l-INTRODUCTION .................................................................. ---~-------.......... ----]
What isoPublic Participation Program? -------------------........ .......
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Who can participate /nthe City/s Comprehensive Plan Updote/.—.—_---------
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How can / participate /nthe (Jty/s Comprehensive Plan update E
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What is Comprehensive Plan? ........ --...... .... —......... ---------------......
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How/is the Comprehensive Plan implemented? ........................................................................................
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What topics does the Comprehensive Plan address? ................................ ---........ ........
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Where can /findthe Dty'scurrent Comprehensive Plan? ----------- .... ....... ---
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Why do Comprehensive Plans have tobeupdoted?......................................................... ......
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How often do Comprehensive Plans Have toheupdated? .......................................... ........
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When is thc[ity's Comprehensive Plan update due? .................................................. ....
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PART U—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE APPROACH .................................................... —
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KNhotis the Chty'splonfbrupdobngits Comprehensive Plan? .................................... ---
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What items /nthe Comprehensive Plan will the Dty/ocuson in the update process7--
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PART III — OUTREACH AND PUBLIC PARTOPATION--... —... ....... ...... --------------.—'6
How will the City provide public notices regarding the update process? ............. .—.......
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How can //b8nwthe update process? ... .... ...... .... .... ...... ---- ... ......... —........
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Can / review documents /nperson? ..................................................................... --.--.—......
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What role does the Planning Commission play /nthe update process? .............. -----......
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Who do/contact /f/have oquestion orwant toprovide comment? ................. ------------7
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PART K/—PROJECT STEPS & TIMELINE ................................................................... ------.-----9
What steps are involved in the update process and what is the timeline for completion?
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PART T - INTRODUCTION
This Public Participation Program (PPP) has been put together to help you
understand comprehensive planning and know how you can participate in
the update of Arlington's Comprehensive Plan. This PPP describes what a
comprehensive plan is, the state requirements for comprehensive plan
lates, th .;� / its comp e Ci ' ariproach to u9datin rehensive r,,Ian_and,-, -most
importantly, how you can follow and participate in the City's
Comprehensive Plan update process (see
ct-in participale in the Citjl's rnprehensive Plan I ',�Aate?
the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Specific participants include:
The General Public: Arlington residents, property owners, and
businesses.
v" Elected & Appointed Officials & City Staff: City Councilmembers,
Planning Comn-dssioners, Park Board Members, and City Departments.
• Special Districts: Snohomish County PUD, Arlington School District,
Lakewood School District, Stillaguarnish Flood Control District, etc.
• Other Organizations: Arlington/ Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce,
Downtown Arlington Business Association, Master Builders of
Snohomish County, Snohomish Conservation District, etc.
V State, Regional, and Local Governments/Organizations: Washington
State Departments of Archeology and Historical Preservation; Commerce,
Ecology, Fish & Wildlife, Natural Resources, Transportation; Puget
Sound Regional Council; Snohomish County; Snohomish County
Tomorrow; Planning Advisory Committee; and Stillaguarnish Tribe of
Indians.
How ccin I parlicipote in the City'. Comprehensive Plon update?
You can participate in the comprehensive plan update by reviewing draft
documents and providing the City with your feedback, attending public
meetings and hearings, and providing the City with oral or written
comments. More details regarding the participation process are discussed in
PART III (see page 6) of this document. If you have questions regarding
participation or the update process in general, please contact the City's
Department of Community & Economic Development at 360.403.3551. The
City of Arlington thanks you for your interest in the update process and we
look forward to your participation.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
�vhat is a Compi-eliensive Plaii?
A comprehensive plan is a policy document that provides the City with a
framework for managing forecasted growth over the next twenty year
1�eriod (from the date of adoption). The plan outlines how this growth will
be accommodated within the City and what that growth will look like, It
also gives members of the community an opportunity to have a say in the
City's future in terms of its physical development.
While the Comprehensive Plan is ultimately adopted by the City Council,
it's the Citk�� �ing Commission that has stewardshi3 over the 31an and
its content.
Local jurisdictions are required by law to have Comprehensive Plans
How is the ( omprehensive Plan implenten ted?
The Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation for all development
regulations found in Arlington's Municipal Code (the AMC). All of the
City's development regulations are required to be in conformance with the
policies set forth in the Plan (see 1'(A\ Additionally, all City
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(seeR( �V �670,\.120. When the City reviews both public and private
development proposals through its permitting process, proposals are
reviewed for compliance with both the development regulations and the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
s I ! f at topics does the ("omprehensive Plan a,,, � !r .\,s?
Knowing what topics are addressed in the City's Comprehensive Plan can
help you identify the subjects that are of most interest to you as you
participate in the update.
As required by State law (see ' I at "lo, I ' ' i 1) ., the City's Comprehensive
Plan contains the following elements:
V Land Use. This element covers topics such as geographic land use
designations, urban growth boundaries, residential density, land
capacity analyses, natural resources, projected population, and future
needs.
✓Housing. This element discusses housing inventory, affordability,
special housing, and future needs.
✓ Capital Facilities. This element addresses existing public facilities, their
conditions, and anticipated needs and improvements.
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✓Utilities. This element discusses existing utility infrastructure and
needed improvements to meet future demands.
✓ Transportation. This element addresses the City's road network,
transportation facilities, and needed improvements.
V Economic Development. This element covers such topics as
employment, household income, tax revenue, industry and projected
needs.
V Parks & Recreation. This element addresses existing park and
recreational opportunities and projected needs and improvements to the
!'. I.,er-e can Ifind the Citys current, , �nzprehensive Plan?
To assist you in participating in the update process, we invite you to review
and become familiar the City's current Comprehensive Plan adopted in
2005, It is accessible from the City's website
�"i, do omprehensive Plans have to be updated,7
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of the community they're written for.
review and revise its comprehensive plan and implement development
regulations periodically (RCW 36.70A.130(l)),
How �,I?ten do Coinpi-ehensive Mans Have, to be updated.?
Comprehensive Plans must be periodically updated once every eight years
(see R( W 3()L°='t),'1J.�Oj Since Comprehensive Plans are living
documents, amendments to Comprehensive Plans can also be made once
annually in-between periodic updates. These annual amendments can be
initiated by both the City and members of the public (see ;,\.\I( t.Iiapwi
20,96).
vbeii is the City's, (.omprehensive Plan update due?
The City of Arlington is required to complete, and adopt, an updated
comprehensive plan by June 30, 2015 (see 14AV _Io.70,\ , I
I,JintistheCit 'splan fbruptings 6 o'oits Plan?
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Updating a comprehensive plan is a huge undertaking that involves a lot of
time, resources, and technical expertise. The City has contracted with
Shockey Planning Group to assist in the periodic update of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The City has also formed an internal committee to oversee the update
process. This committee includes city staff from different departments, a
member of the City Council, a member of the Planning Commission, and
Reid Shockey of Shockey Planning Group.
Since City resources are limited, the City's first priority is to ensure the
comprehensive plan complies with Washington State Department of
Commerce requirements.
Also, individual memoranda will be produced for each item in the
Comprehensive Plan that needs attention or revision. This will create a
record of how each item was addressed and will allow the Staff,
Commission, Council, Commerce and the public to discuss them as they
evolve. Once the checklist items are completed and the City is comfortable
that it is compliant with Commerce guidelines, the changes will be
incorporated into an updated Comprehensive Plan.
If time and resources permit, the City may also address other items in need
of updating in the Comprehensive Plan.
`iat, items in the Corner ehensive Plari will the Cit°yrl6r•us on in file
update pt-ocess?
The Washington State Department of Commerce has put together a checklist
of mandatory items that must be updated order to be compliant with State
requirements (see Appendix D "Periodic Update Checklist for Cities" o
the <„rota to [ )Iop,_ttt�tpct,iI ,71 C`t�flmi ra,t=we age). The City will focus o these
items.
How will the f°it:ir pr•e'0dr la0lic notfce,5 rf,,:ording the iipdate
pr°oces:.sJ
v' The City Website
City Facebook Profile
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V The Arlingtonr Smokey PointOffices
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✓ City Hall
✓ The Arlington Library
V The Daily Herald and Arlington Times (via legal notices)
✓ Email (by signing up for automatic updates)
✓ City of Arlington E-Newsletter
How can 1 follow (lie update process?
For your convenience, the City will utilize its website as the focal point for
disseminating information regarding the 2015 update
(see t%1'1Yy.%-,,,a-i This will provide you with direct access to the
current comprehensive plan; draft documents for your review; a link to
time, and location, as they are scheduled; staff reports; status updates; and
other relevant project information.
Can I review (Ocmnents in pei�son
our regular office hours. We are open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through
Friday. Our office is located at 18204 59th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223
(Arlington Municipal Airport Office).
`iat role rJoes the Plannin g ion pt in the updateprocess?
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of t e community appointed by the Mayor and City Council) is the stewar
of the Comprehensive Plan, In this role they provide advice and
recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and City staff on planning goals,
policies and future plans. Throughout the update process, the Planning
Commission will provide City staff with input regarding:
V Public participation
v' Proposed changes tothe Comprehensive Plan
V Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (before release for
public comment)
v/ Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement (before release for
public comment)
V Preliminary Draft Plan (before release for public comment)
V Preliminary Final Plan (before presentation to City Council)
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City staff is available to answer any questions your may have and provide
you with any information regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update,
Associate Planner Troy Davis is the City's point of contact and he may be
reached at or at 360.403.3436,
.'.at if I m a meeting?
The City records all public meetings and hearings. Audio recording of any
written minutes of all public meetings and these documents are also
available •i .•
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
PART IV - PROJECT STEPS & TIMELINE
y1, hal (r,ps un, involved in the updote process and what is the tinieline li)r
completion.",
The comprehensive plan update process will include eight major steps. The following table
outlines the process and gives a general timeline:
1014 2015
42 I Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 —F Q3--J Q4
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Adopt Public
Participation 11/3/14
Plan
Complete Draft
Comprehensive 12/31/14
Plan
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Planning
Commission 1/6/15
Review i
Environmental
3
Impact /2/15
�4 Statement
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Final
Environmental
5/1/15
Impact
Statement i
Commerce/PSRC
3/1/15
Review
City Council
3/23/15
Workshop
Final Public
6/1/15
Hearing
2015
Comprehensive i 6/1/15
Plan Adoption
Please note that the dates listed in the table above are subject to change and will be noted on
the city's website.
Thanks again for your interest in the City's update of its Comprehensive Plan.
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