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Department of Commerce: Submittal ID 2026-S-11466 <br />Adequate state notifications <br />We recommend including procedural guidance within development regulations to help ensure the <br />county's timely submittal of required notifications, including notice to state agencies, per RCW <br />36.70A.106 20 Failure to provide required notice and review opportunities may constitute a <br />procedural violation which can invalidate legislative actions. As a general reminder: <br />• Provide the state with at least 60 days notice before amending comprehensive plans or <br />development regulations, as required by RCW 36.70A.106. Submit copies of adopted plans <br />and regulations to Commerce within 10 days after final adoption, pursuant to RCW <br />36.70A.106(2). <br />• Per RCW 36.70A.067, the effective date for decisions to: create or expand a LAMIRD, <br />UGA, or master planned resort; establish a new fully contained community; or remove <br />designated resource lands, must not go into effect until 60 days after notice of the decision <br />has been published, or in cases where a petition has been filed with the Growth <br />Management Hearings Board, once the case is resolved. Commerce interprets RCW <br />36.70A.067 as publication in the newspaper. Please see RCW 65.15.160 (Publication of <br />Ordinances) for more information. <br />Thank you for providing this opportunity to comment and we hope this input will be useful in the <br />County's efforts. If you have questions or seek technical assistance, please contact me at <br />deanah.watson commerce.wa. ov or (509) 290-4754. <br />Sincerely, <br />Deanah Watson, Senior Planner <br />Growth Management Services <br />Enclosures: <br />1. Kittitas Co —Commerce Comment Letter 2026-05-22 Enclosure 1-ADU Housing Checklist <br />2. Kittitas Co —Commerce Comment Letter-2026-05-22 Enclosure 2-Co-Living Housing Checklist <br />cc: Jamey Ayling, Planning Manager, Kittitas County Community Development Services <br />Jeremy Johnston, Long Range Planner, Kittitas County Community Development Services <br />David Andersen, AICP, Managing Director, Growth Management Services <br />Valerie Smith, AICP, Deputy Managing Director, Growth Management Services <br />Ben Serr, AICP, Eastern Regional Manager, Growth Management Services <br />Carol Holman, MUP, Western Regional Manager, Growth Management Services <br />Anne Fritzel, AICP, Housing Section Manager, Growth Management Services <br />Lilith Vespier, Infill Housing Manager, Growth Management Services <br />Laura Hodgson, Housing Planning and Data Manager, Growth Management Services <br />Noelle Madera, Climate Operations Manager, Growth Management Services <br />20 RCW 36.70A.106; refer to procedural details provided by WAC 365-196-630 <br />