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:
The November 14, 2017, Council meeting will include a continued public hearing on Ordinance 2017-17. Written comments are accepted through Monday, November 20, 2017, by 4:00 pm.
Two summary sheets are included in the background information, one covering the draft CAO in general and the other specifically related to the proposed Native Vegetation Protection Area (NVPA).
The entire draft critical areas ordinance (revised public hearing draft) is included in the background materials, as updated through the October 24, 2017, City Council meeting.