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City of Bainbridge Island
City Council Agenda Bill		 
PROCESS INFORMATION
Subject: 7:05 PM Critical Areas Ordinance – Aquifer Recharge Areas / Review All Topics, AB 17-135 - Planning (Pg. 3)Date: 9/19/2017
Agenda Item: UNFINISHED BUSINESSBill No.: 17-135
Proposed By: Planning and Community DevelopmentReferrals(s):  
BUDGET INFORMATION
Department: PlanningFund:
Expenditure Req: Budgeted? Budget Amend. Req?  

REFERRALS/REVIEW
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Recommendation:    
City Manager:  Legal:   YesFinance:  
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND

The Growth Management Act of Washington (GMA) requires cities to periodically review and evaluate comprehensive plans and development regulations (RCW 36.70A.130). Following adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the City’s development regulations need to be updated to support the goals and policies articulated in the plan. The City’s review of development regulations includes the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update pursuant to state law that requires cities to designate and adopt regulations for the protection of critical areas. The City’s CAO is codified in Bainbridge Island Municipal Code (BIMC) Chapter 16.20. Critical areas include:

 

  • Aquifer recharge areas

  • Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas

  • Frequently flooded areas

  • Geologically hazardous areas

  • Wetlands

 

The September 19, 2017, meeting will include a discussion on proposed regulations related to critical aquifer recharge areas, BIMC 16.20.100.

 

The entire draft critical areas ordinance is included in the background materials. The critical aquifer recharge section starts on page 18. Please also note the definition of native vegetation protection area (NVPA) in the definitions section on page 73.



RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION

Discussion and schedule a public hearing for October 3, 2017.

 

I move that the City Council set a public hearing on the draft Critical Areas Ordinance for October 3, 2017.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Draft Critical Areas OrdinanceBackup Material