StffRrpt_Resolution_ Exhibit A_08042026 (2)

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draft development regulations, and completed all required SEPA procedural and notification requirements; and WHEREAS, updated Future Land Use and Zoning maps were not included in the June 16, 2026, adoption package because several municipalities within Kittitas County had not provided complete and current annexation data for multiple years. Inclusion of outdated maps would have resulted in intentional adoption of inaccurate official maps. The County has determined that accurate, current maps will be prepared and adopted during the 2027 annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle once complete annexation information is received and verified from all municipalities; and WHEREAS, the existing Zoning and Future Land Use Map, adopted on June 18, 2019, through Ordinance 2019-010 (Exhibit A), shall remain the Official Kittitas County Zoning and Future Land Use Map until accurate maps can be adopted through the 2027 annual docket cycle. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that Kittitas County has substantially completed all requirements of the 2026 Periodic Update under RCW 36.70A.130, subject to the commitment to adopt updated Future Land Use and Zoning maps during the 2027 annual docket cycle as described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington, as follows: Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners hereby fords and declares that Kittitas County has completed the review and update requirements of the Growth Management Act for the 2026 Periodic Update cycle, including review of the comprehensive plan, natural resource lands designations, critical areas regulations, and development regulations, as documented in Ordinance Nos. 2026-003 and 2026-004 adopted on June 16, 2026. Section 2. The Board specifically finds that designated natural resource lands were reviewed as part of the Land Capacity Analysis and related Periodic Update work. No changes to natural resource land designations or implementation regulations were determined to be necessary. Section 3. The Board acknowledges that updated Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map exhibits were intentionally deferred from the June 16, 2026 adoption package solely because complete and current municipal annexation data was not available from all cities and towns within the County. The Board directs staff to prepare and present accurate Future Land Use and Zoning maps for adoption during the 2027 annual comprehensive plan amendment (docket) cycle, once verified annexation information has been received from all municipalities. Section 4. The Zoning and Future Land Use map adopted through Ordinance 2019-010 will remain the Official Kittitas County map until updated through the 2027 annual docket cycle. Section 5. This Resolution shall be transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce as documentation of the County's completion of the 2026 Periodic Update requirements, together with the previously submitted ordinances and supporting materials.