2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Chapter 8 RURAL AND RESOURCE LANDS KITTITAS COUNTY Page 111 Comprehensive Plan C. A de-designation request shall provide a legal description of the property subject to the request and map showing the forest land grades listed above for the property. The request shall specifically address each of the factors above deemed pertinent to the consideration of designation and de- designation. 4. Applications and Processing. A. Applications for the designation of Forest Lands of Long-Term Commercial Significance shall be docketed with the planning department for annual consideration by the Kittitas County Planning Commissioners and Board of County Commissioners as a change to the County comprehensive plan and map in accordance with Chapter 15.B of the Kittitas County Code. Applications for de- designations from Forest Lands of Long-Term Commercial Significance to another GMA designation may only be sought in conjunction with a specific development proposal. B. In determining a request to designate or de-designate Forest Land of Long-Term Commercial Significance, the County may consider the needs and nature of the timber industry (Lewis County v. Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Bd., 157 Wn.2d 488, 139 P.3d 1096 (2006)). C. In considering a request for de-designation, the County shall make the same considerations as in designating lands under the provisions of Section 2 above (City of Redmond v. Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board, 116 Wn. App. 48, 65 P.3d 337 (2003) (Benaroya II). D. In addition to such considerations as may be undertaken by the County under these provisions, the County shall address in writing: (1) all of the factors that warrant the designation or de-designation, and (2) how the action meets the objectives of Goal 8 of GMA (RCW 36.70A.020(8)) to maintain and enhance a productive timber industry, to encourage the conservation of productive forest lands and to discourage incompatible uses when making a decision on designation or de-designation of Forest Lands of Long-Term Commercial Significance.