HomeMy WebLinkAboutSet PH for KCC17.13KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 21T% 2026
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Set a Public Hearing for August 4t', 2026, at 2:00 pm for
the Board of County Commissioners to consider extending the
moratorium regarding Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.13 for one
(1) year.
BACKGROUND: Washington State Department of Commerce, in its May 22, 2026
comment letter on the County's 60-day notice of intent to amend
development regulations, strongly recommended that Kittitas
County amend or rescind its current TDR program because
implementation guidelines are ambiguous and misapplication may
have the opposite effect of the program's intent, which is
encouraging growth in rural areas rather than directing it toward
cities and Urban Growth Areas consistent with the Growth
Management Act.
The Board enacted an emergency moratorium for six (6) months on
any new Transfer of Development Rights applications by Resolution
2026-101, as authorized by RCW 36.70A.390 on June 81, 2026.
RCW 36.70A.390 also requires that a hearing be held within 60 days
whether or not the governing body receives a recommendation on
the matter from the planning commission or department. CDS staff
is requesting a public hearing for August 4a', 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for
the Board of County Commissioners to consider extending the
moratorium for one (1) year is necessary, reasonable, and narrowly
tailored to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
A staff report, resolution, and workplan will be provided prior to the
public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Set a Public Hearing for August 4th, 2026, at 2:00 pm to Consider
extending the moratorium for one (1) year and Resolution.
HANDLING: Return one Notice of Public Hearing to Community Development
Services.
ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Public Hearing
LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala, Director
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Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA
The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners will meet at 2:00 pm on August 4, 2026 at the Commissioners' Auditorium,
205 West 5th Avenue, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse, Ellensburg, WA to consider extending the moratorium
regarding Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.13 for one (1) year.
Clerk of the Board
Publish:
Daily Record: 07/23/2026;07/30/2026
North Kittitas County Tribune: 07/23/2026
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For more information, contact Community Development Services
Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be taken. Written
comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or prior to the hearing.
Kittitas County complies with all ADA requirements.
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