Transcript SEPA-GMA Integration

SEPA-GMA Integration
Law Seminars International
January 17, 2007
Karin Berkholtz
Local Government Division
Growth Management Services
The Basics
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State Environmental Policy Act of 1971
RCW 43.21C
 WAC Chapter 197-11
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Growth Management Act of 1990
RCW 36.70A
 WAC 365
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Regulatory Reform Act of 1995
RCW 36.70.B
 WAC Chapter 365-197-030
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City of Kirkland – 2004 Update
City of Kirkland 2004 Update
Steps to update comprehensive plan and
development regulations
Selfassessment
—Review
and evaluate
Proposed
action—
SEPA
Process &
public
participation
EIS—SEPA
Checklist &
Determination
of
Significance
Final
EIS
Review,
Approvals
& Taking
Action
City of Kirkland– Comprehensive Plan
Implementation
Investments
to improve
transportation
systems and
levels of
service
Neighborhood
and Downtown
Plans
Zoning to
Promote
Innovative
Housing
Analysis
of zoning
for
industrial
uses
City of Vancouver –Subarea Plan
City of Vancouver – Subarea Plan
Lewis County – Major Industrial
Development (RCW 36.70A.365)
Lewis County – Major Industrial
Development (RCW 36.70A.365)
Benefits of SEPA/GMA Integration
 There is value in early planning
 Early planning increases certainty
 Certainty builds readiness
 Readiness increases competitiveness
For further information consult:
 www.cted.wa.gov
 www.mrsc.org
 www.ecy.wa.gov
Growth Management Services (360) 725-3000