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Land Use <br />GPO 2.9 The process and formula for population projection and allocation in Kittitas County is <br />outlined in the County-wide Planning Policies. To achieve and maintain rural character and <br />resource based industries, the allocation of population growth to rural and resource lands should <br />be minimized and should not represent a significant portion of the County's residential growth <br />capacity. <br />GPO 2.10 When adopting development regulations, Kittitas County shall notify property owners <br />that zoning and land use may change, and will consider requests for amendments made to <br />individual properties. <br />GPO 2.1 OA Kittitas County recognizes the importance of Natural Area Preserves and Natural <br />Resource Conservation Areas administered by the Washington State Department of Natural <br />Resources wider RCW 79.70 and 79.71. The County will seek to be included in the identification <br />and development of management plans for these sites located within the County. <br />GPO 2.1 OB The County may develop study areas, either Countywide or specific geographic <br />locations, for analysis and implementation of a variety of planning techniques and tools, <br />including but not limited to: subarea plans, zoning designations, design standards and <br />development requirements. <br />GPO 2.1 OC Study areas shall be considered for the following issues and areas. <br />• Teanaway Drainage Basin <br />• Freeway Interchanges <br />• Yakima River Watershed Planning <br />Snoqualmie Pass sub-area, including Gold Creek <br />Easton <br />Ronald <br />Thorp <br />Vantage <br />GPO 2.11 Kittitas County recognizes the need to provide adequate and efficient fire services to <br />all are8!'I of the County. The following strategies should be utiliz.ed: <br />• Adopt and implement the most current version of the International Fire Code including <br />the Urban -Wildland Interface Code (UWIC) <br />• Participate in the Community Fire Wise Programs <br />• Develop Community Fire Wise Plans <br />• Encourage coordination with and between Fire Districts <br />• Encourage coordination with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources <br />GPO 2.12A Kittitas County shaU work with cities in collaborative efforts that result in transfer of <br />development rights, to encourage and promote the protection of Rural Lands, Natural Resource <br />Lands, Forest Lands and Agriculture Lands. This may be accomplished through development of <br />interlocal agreements. <br />Kittitas County <br />Comprehensive Plan 2-5 <br />December 2016