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Introduction Cie Elum's development pattern is the result of its unique geography, nestled linearly in the Yakima River Corridor.and the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. The Yakima River defines a rich and envirummentally sensitive river valley. The historic development activities of the Railroad, Coal Mines end Timber Harvesting, and the built environment including the interstate 90 interchanges and the Suncadia Master Planned Resort, are the predominant influences molding the City's present and future development. The evolving character of Cie Slum will depend in large part upon the type of community the citizens will support through its land use policies. The future land use pattern of Cie Munn will strive to reflect the small town qualities, rich cultural history and natural beauty that current residents expect and desire to preserve. This Land Use Plan Element of the Comprehensive Pian examines the character and quality of existing development in both the City limits and the un-inoorporated areas of the Urban Growth Area (UGA). It identifies trends and projects potential growth within recognized "opportudty areas" Then Lend Use Plan Element outlines the proposed general distribution and location of various uses of land within the planning area, which consists of the City of Cie Elum and the Potential Annexation Area, which is the area within Kittitas County that is Cie Elum's designated annexation area.. This element consists of two major components: (1) a map that illustrates the general location of land use deaigoations, and (2) goals and policies that guide future development In addition there are reviews of existing land use trends, including future development potential and a review of policy decisions, which together have laid the foundation for the goals and policies in this elemant. More important than the components of the element, however, is the purpose that the element serves. The Land Use Element will guide all decisions about where development takes place. It will also guide when 4kvelopment takes place, berm w land use policies detennine the scheduling of capital improvement expenditures. In addition, it will guide the character of the development patterns in Cie Elum. This Land Use Element is not only a critical part of this Comprehensive Plan, but it is a required component of the plats under the Growth Management Act. Growth Management Act Requirements When the State Legislature adopted the Growth Management Act (GMA), they found that "...a lack of common goals expressing the public's interest in the conservation and the wise use of our lands pose a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development, and the health, safety and high quality of life enjoyed by residents of this City of Cie Elum -- Land Use Plan 2