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Workplan Table <br />Purpose: Provide a structured process to evaluate the existing TDR program (KCC Ch. 17.13), <br />address deficiencies identified by staff and the WA Dept. of Commerce (letters dated March 27 <br />& May 22, 2026), ensure GMA compliance, and determine whether to comprehensively revise <br />the regulations or repeal the program. The work plan satisfies RCW 36.70A.390 requirements for <br />extending the moratorium beyond six months. <br />Duration: August 4, 2026 — August 4, 2027 (one year). Quarterly progress reports to the Board <br />of County Commissioners. <br />• Inventory existing TDR activity (certificates, <br />Task 1: LOIs, transfers, agreements) • Gap analysis of <br />4 —Oct 14, KCC 17.13 vs. Commerce comments & GMA Stafftechnical memo to BOCC & Planning Commission <br />Research, August <br />Analysis &Legal 4 • Research best practices from other WA summarizing findings and preliminary options (by Oct 14, 2026) <br />counties • Legal review (vested rights, <br />Review takings, transition issues) • Assess program <br />effectiveness & Comp Plan interaction <br />Task 2: Option <br />Development & Oct 15 —Jan 13, <br />Stakeholder 2027 <br />Engagement <br />i <br />• Develop two detailed options: A. <br />Comprehensive revision of KCC 17.13 (fix <br />definitions, receiving sites, exchange rates, <br />add infrastructure requirements) B. Repeal <br />with transition provisions • Prepare <br />comparative white paper (pros/cons, <br />legal/fiscal implications, GMA alignment) <br />Stakeholder workshops (cities, landowners, <br />developers, ag/forest interests) • Public open <br />house & direct notice to existing LOI holders <br />• Options white paper + engagement summary to Board (Dec 2026) <br />• Board direction on preferred path (revise vs. repeal) by Jan 13, <br />2027 <br />i• Prepare full draft ordinance(s) based on <br />Board direction • Initiate SEPA review • Draft <br />any companion Comp Plan amendments (e.g., <br />Task 3: Drafting Jan 14 — April 14, consolidated TDR section in Rural Element) • Complete draft ordinance package and staff report ready for <br />& Technical 2027 Legal sufficiency review by Prosecuting Planning Commission review (by April 14, 2027) <br />Review Attorney • Internal consistency check with <br />zoning, PUD, LAMIRD, and other dev regs <br />Complete SEPA documentation & staff report <br />• Planning Commission public hearing, <br />deliberation & recommendation (Apr —May) <br />Task 4 Public <br />BOCC public hearing(s), deliberation & <br />Review, <br />Apr 15 — July 14, <br />adoption of ordinance(s) (May —June) • Post - <br />Recommendation <br />2027 adoption implementation: update forms, <br />& Adoption <br />tracking systems, staff training, public info <br />materials <br />Final ordinance adopted by July 14, 2027 (prior to moratorium <br />expiration) with clear effective date and transition rules <br />