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Policy2.2: Policy 2.3: Policy 2.4 Policy 2.5 : Policy 2.6 : years as required by the Growth Management Act. Policies may consider potential growth anticipated for the subsequent fifty (50) years. The designation ofUGAs beyond the existing limits of incorporation will be based on demonstration of necessity to meet population projections and a demonstration by the cities that municipal utilities and public services either already exist, or are planned for and can be effectively and economically provided by either public or private sources. UGAs will be determined by projections of population growth in both rural and urban areas of the County. These projections shall be reached through negotiation at the KCCOG, taking into account current growth rates and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) anticipated population projections. The subdivision, rezone, capital improvements, and governmental service decisions of all County governmental jurisdictions should be directed by their projected share of growth and should be in proportion to that projected share of growth. These projections will be reviewed on an annual basis as needed at a regularly scheduled KCCOG meeting. Proposals for development, subdivisions, and public projects within the unincorporated UGAs shall be subject to joint review by the County and the affected incorporated jurisdictions according to the development standards and comprehensive plans. The County shall enforce these standards as agreed upon in the joint permit review process or interlocal agreements. Subdivisions and development within the UGAs shall be orderly and coordinated between County and city governments and utility service purveyors. Policy 2.7 Within UGAs, the forming of unincorporated areas of suburban density shall be planned and coordinated. Policy 2.8: The County should consider the use of joint SEPA lead agency status with any incorporated area for projects within a UGA to ensure coordination of mitigation for potential environmental impacts. Policy 2.9: Final development approval will continue to reside with the County for areas outside of City limits. Policy 2.10: Consistent development regulations and development standards including but not limited to: street alignment and grade, public road access, right-of-way, street improvements, sanitary sewer, storm water improvements, power, communications, utilities, park and recreation facilities, and school facilities should be adopted for areas within the identified twenty (20) year UGA boundaries for each jurisdiction within Kittitas County. June 22, 2016 4