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Home My WebLink AboutStffRrpt_Resolution_ Exhibit A_08042026 (2)KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT AGENDA DATE: August 4', 2026 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution acknowledging the following: # 1. The updated Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map exhibits were intentionally deferred from 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. #2. Confirming 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. BACKGROUND: Kittitas County conducted extensive public engagement and governmental consultations throughout the 2026 Periodic Update process, consistent with RCW 36.70A.140, including community surveys, newsletters, stakeholder meetings, open houses, Planning Commission work sessions and public hearings, and Board of County Commissioners study sessions and public hearings, as indicated in the findings adopted through Ordinance 2026-003 (Comprehensive Plan) & 2026-004 (Development Regulations). It was discussed with the WA State Department of Commerce during the Periodic update process that Kittitas County will update the maps once we receive correct information from cities. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution HANDLING: Return one copy to Community Development Services. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution & Exhibit A LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala, Director BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2026- ACKNOWLEDGING KITTITAS COUNTY COMPLETION OF THE 2026-2046 PERIODIC UPDATE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE WASHINGTON STATE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT WHEREAS, Kittitas County opted into the Growth Management Act (GMA), Chapter 36.70A RCW, voluntarily on December 27, 1990, through Resolution 90-13 8; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 requires counties and cities fully planning under the GMA to review and, if needed, revise their comprehensive plans and development regulations every ten years to ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW; and WHEREAS, Kittitas County conducted extensive public engagement and governmental consultations throughout the 2026 Periodic Update process, consistent with RCW 36.70A.140, including community surveys, newsletters, stakeholder meetings, open houses, Planning Commission work sessions and public hearings, and Board of County Commissioners study sessions and public hearings, as indicated in the findings adopted through Ordinance 2026-003; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners signed Ordinance No. 2026-003 adopting the 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update including the Climate and Resiliency Element and Easton Subarea Plan, thereby completing the required review and revision of the County's comprehensive plan pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 and RCW 36.70A.070; and WHEREAS, as part of the 2026 Periodic Update, Kittitas County completed a thorough review of designated natural resource lands (agricultural, forest, and mineral lands of long-term commercial significance) through staff review and Land Capacity Analysis. This review evaluated existing designations, current uses, and consistency with GMA goals and RCW 36.70A.170. The Board found that no amendments to natural resource land designations or related regulations were necessary or recommended as a result of this review; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2026-004 updating the Critical Areas Ordinance (KCC Title 17A) and associated development regulations to incorporate best available science and ensure consistency with the updated Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.060, RCW 36.70A.172, and RCW 36.70A.130; and WHEREAS, Kittitas County submitted the required 60-day Notice of Intent to Adopt to the Washington State Department of Commerce, including the draft Comprehensive Plan, draft Critical Areas Ordinance, and 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. Section 6. If any provision of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Resolution or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. ADOPTED this 4th_ day of August, 2026. Attest: ❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik ❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner 3 TE J a _ � w 7 O Ln iZ I E LU v �e � v C ry 1 m_ I gam"= ,.�• a a Sa �s�o / P f _ 2.31 NQ a�sa e IA a ( a • 0 E 4j ru w � 6 A