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City of Bainbridge Island
City Council Agenda Bill		 
PROCESS INFORMATION
Subject: 7:05 PM Ordinance No. 2017-17 Relating to Critical Areas, Repealing Chapter 16.20, and Adopting an Updated Chapter 16.20, AB 17-135 - Planning (Pg. 3)Date: 10/3/2017
Agenda Item: PUBLIC HEARING(S)Bill 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:  YesLegal:   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 October 3, 2017, Council meeting will include a public hearing and provide the opportunity for the Council to discuss outstanding items from previous meetings.

 

The entire draft critical areas ordinance is included in the background materials.



RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION

Public hearing and discussion. Continuation of public hearing to October 24, 2017.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
20171003 CAO CC Public Hearing Draft Backup Material
Ordinance 2017-17Backup Material