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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5780 RESOLUTION NO. 5780 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT, HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT, AND CLIMATE ACTION ELEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO DRAFT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT IMPLEMENT THESE ELEMENTS WHEREAS, Chapter 36.70A RCW requires that the City of Auburn adopt and implement a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.070 establishes a list of mandatory elements that are required to be included within a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, mandatory elements include Land Use, Housing, Capital Facilities, Utilities, Transportation, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Climate Action; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Element was heard before Planning Commission at a Public Meeting on April 2, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 16, 2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Land Use Element April 16, 2024, and provided a decision of"acceptance" on April 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element was heard before Planning Commission at a Public Meeting on April 2, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 16, 2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Housing Element April 16, 2024, and provided a decision of"acceptance" on April 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Element was heard before Planning Commission at a Public Meeting.on April 16, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 30, Resolution No. 5780 August 12,2024 Page 1 of 4 Rev.2020 2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Economic Development Element April 30, 2024, and provided a decision of"acceptance" on April 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Element was heard before Planning Commission at a Public Meeting on April 16, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on April 30, 2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Historic Preservation Element April 30, 2024, and provided a decision of"acceptance" on April 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Climate Element was heard before Planning Commission at a Public Meeting on April 30, 2024 and held a Public Hearing on May 7, 2024, and deliberated on a motion of "acceptance" of the Climate Element on May 7, 2024, and provided a decision of"acceptance" on May 7, 2024; and WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, Planning Commission provided a decision to recommend adoption of Comprehensive Plan Elements Package 1 consisting of the Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Element to City Council; and WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan, including the Elements contained in Package 1, was published on May 20, 2024 for 30-day comment period per WAC 197-11-455; and WHEREAS, an in-person DEIS public meeting was held in City Council Chambers on June 5, 2024 and a virtual DEIS meeting was held via Zoom on June 6, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Element were transmitted to the Department of Commerce and Puget Sound Regional Council for 60-day review on April Resolution No. 5780 August 12,2024 Page 2 of 4 Rev.2020 9, 2024 and King County Affordable Housing Committee for unspecified review timeline on April 9, 2024; and WHEREAS, Department of Commerce provided review comments on June 10, 2024, Puget Sound Regional Council provided review comments on May 21, 2024, and King County Affordable Housing Committee provided final review comments on July 23, 2024; and WHEREAS, Department of Commerce, Puget Sound Regional Council, King County Affordable Housing Committee, other public agency, and public comment will be addressed in final draft of Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Element for City Council consideration; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.040 requires that development regulations be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, drafting development regulations that implement the Comprehensive Plan is a significant undertaking; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is for City Council to provide support for the framework established within the Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Historic Preservation, and Climate Action Elements that allows City staff to initiate drafting of the implementing development regulations that carry out the concepts articulated within these policy documents. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows: Resolution No.5780 August 12,2024 Page 3 of 4 Rev.2020 Section 1. The Planning Commission's recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Housing Element, Economic Development Element, Historic Preservation Element, and Climate Action Element for the purpose of providing support to draft development regulations that implement these elements are hereby accepted. Section 2. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signatures. Dated and Signed: �VtOp SA- \'\ , 20 2-LA CITY OF AUBURN %e NANCY B A�. S, MAYOR ATTEST: APP' • Y D AS TO -• - L wash /' 2tromne- ---CILirnikla 411111W.A, --A 4 r, Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Resolution No. 5780 August 12,2024 Page 4 of 4 Rev.2020 ` . t ; Ot t ' 3r n n i 6 "DRAFT - PLANNING COMMISSION ACCEPTED VERSION _ _` ..r " :i-Ct. ofAubur n . _v _. . Land use . . . ,. 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'• *• ...."*, -'.- ' . .._ .., , • ..,, * ' ' . .: • ' „ " •..,...4 ir. ..-....,,,....„0".. ......: $1 - . -.. ,..-„,,, •.-...-,..;,,c,-.. ....-..:4, .. .,..„.,,.., , .: ....„ , .. .' . . —,--, !. ;- .. - . . ..• . . , , !..... .. , . . • Table of Contents Land Use Element 1 Introduction 1 Vision 1 Planning Framework 3 Land Use Patterns 3 Future Land Use 4 Future Land Use Housing and Employment Capacity 4 Residential and Employment Zoned Capacity 4 Housing Affordability by Average Median Income(AMI) 6 Goals, Policies, and Land Use Characteristics 9 Residential Land Use Designations 9 Residential Conservancy Designation 11 Neighborhood Residential One Designation 11 Neighborhood Residential Two Designation 12 Neighborhood Residential Three Designation 13 Mixed-Use Designation 14 Commercial Land Use Designation 15 Downtown Urban Center Designation 17 Industrial Land Use Designation 20 Public/Quasi-Public Designation 23 Open Space Designation 24 Overlays,Urban Growth Area,and Special Planning Land Use Designations 25 Maps and Figures Map 1.1 —2044 Population Estimates by Area 7 Map 1.2 —2044 Net New Housing Units by Area 8 Map 1.3-City of Auburn Comprehensive Land Use Map 38 Map 1.4-City of Auburn Comprehensive Growth Centers 39 Map 1.5-City of Auburn Districts Map 40 Map 1.6-City of Auburn Designated Areas 41 Map 1.7-City of Auburn Adopted Areas 42 Map 1.8-City of Auburn Impression Corridors 43 Map 1.9-City of Auburn Gateways 44 Tables Table 1. 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I I '' t�r.i la Ittl,ON • 1 i o' •�___r - r I-„^1��: :'^_�r•s iri'a_6-• , 4� �' :144- i -Pt,' l- 1. tt-.— '��".�,. • IMII /,....1•,� • - fx'M'Y .. 'l,• si '" `*—. �; .. ;. _' 1.1{, .`.�'' '! "...,,rfi yW a r• ;. rw'yi s.r.., _.. •-•.�•• 'may• . 2•'4. yam-` ' -•".n• ' C ,} y x. • �` �' , =,, t. I Land Element _ .. . Introduction ; vision All land within the City of Auburn is assigned a land use designation The Auburn community is and implementing zoning district,which builds from previously adopted both physically and socially Comprehensive Plan Maps,the existing land use pattern, adopted connected. We take pride subarea plans,topography, natural features, and targeted goals for shifting in the quality of our built the character of specified areas.This chapter provides a description for environment as well as each designation, general criteria for how to assign the designation,and a the beauty and function of series of goals and policies that govern land use within each designation. our natural environment. Land use patterns are The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map shows the location and supported by a complete boundaries for each designation.This map should be consulted together and efficient transportation with the written policies of this Plan when decisions about zoning and utility infrastructure designations, land use activities, and development of public infrastructure system. Neighborhoods, are considered. commercial centers, and The Land Use Element explains the reasoning and intention behind the . parks are attractive, land use designations.This should be useful in: interesting, accessible, and • Developing and implementing tools(such as zoning provisions) well maintained. Natural riverine and forested • Interpreting the Land Use Map as it applies to specific regulatory corridors are interspersed decisions or development proposals throughout the city, offering • Adjusting or amending the Land Use Map when changing conditions sanctuaries where fish or land use markets warrant and wildlife reside, and • Planning for public services and infrastructure ' providing opportunities for people to observe Finally,this Element sets forth special policies intended to address the ' and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of specific locations within Auburn. environment. Residents These specific policies supplement the general goals,objectives and have a strong association policies found in other Elements of the comprehensive plan. with their neighborhoods, are engaged and involved in the decisions that steer Auburn into the future. I Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-1 • Y S.aJI!f )' •Ytr n s, t ^i , , 5 3-,. ,,t"'} " 1.,.-4 . -,.a-` t .,r� Sr`a. -e? -a 4 c.Ir. „yy1 .�„h T 1 FT--'— r, T ti"" ;;4"ei ,V—y 1 y, I k `{ �� .�4=,r,y— ,p..4 -,--. ,_�. h r ;, L :1 r •t •`4 N. Y, 5 { `'may, l -'. s.. ,.. - - +�✓d"J�"-.+ 3.tYta+�ifSfiit- a. ,,.iI_ '1' T'., � IIn. 4` ,if v ''r-,i - t i `; ,.. I a_r+ -s II ,I -i - y .i ce % , ,. _ - I I�1 -'�_ �T, cif t F:; 1 �.r � Yf 'll 1.. 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This plan is a policy tribe,chooses to participate in the process. document only;the policies are required by GMA to be Land Use Patterns implemented through the use of such regulatory tools as zoning and subdivision ordinances, as well as other For the first 100 years of Auburn's existence,the land innovative techniques.The implementing regulations use pattern developed in a relatively logical manner. must be developed and maintained in accordance with Auburn was fully contained to the valley floor with the goals and policies of this Comprehensive Plan, a traditional downtown urban center,several north/ and as set forth in the Growth Management Act, as south heavy commercial and industrial corridors amended, and consistent with King and Pierce County, paralleling Highway 167, and a surrounding housing Countywide Planning Policies(CPP). stock that was built primarily between 1910 and 1960. In 1991,the State Legislature amended the GMA to In the last 30 years,the land use pattern of Auburn require that counties adopt CPP's in cooperation with has changed, primarily from incorporation of areas to their municipalities.The purpose of these policies is to the south, east, and west. Each newly incorporated establish a coordinated, countywide framework within area has its own identity and land use pattern. which to develop comprehensive plans.The CPP must Because a significant portion of today's Auburn guide the subsequent adoption of comprehensive was settled prior to incorporation,the basic land plans without overly constraining with excessive use patterns and infrastructure have already been detail.The Countywide Planning Policies shall, at a established. Furthermore, much of today's Auburn minimum, address the following: land use pattern was established in either Auburn,the 1. Policies to implement RCW 36.70A.110; Muckleshoot Reservation, or prior to incorporation 2. Policies for promotion of contiguous and in King County or Pierce County.Given the mix of orderly development and provision of urban jurisdictional oversight, myriad land use policies, services to such development; regulations, infrastructure standards, and investments have been applied in these areas.This has resulted 3. Policies for siting public capital facilities of in a relatively uncoordinated and random land use a countywide or statewide nature, including pattern. It also means that the various communities transportation facilities of statewide lack connectivity to each other, have a mix of significance as defined in RCW 47.06.140; identities, and are experiencing a change in their 4. Policies for countywide transportation facilities character from rural to more urban. and strategies; Auburn has a strong mix of housing and industry. 5. Policies that consider the need for affordable Auburn's residential land use pattern includes a housing, such as housing for all economic variety of densities, ages, and housing type.Auburn's segments of the population and parameters for nonresidential land use pattern includes a mix of its distribution; local and regional retail, entertainment,services, manufacturing,warehousing,and distribution 6. Policies for joint county and municipality centers.This mix of land use is a strength because it planning within urban growth areas; exemplifies social, economic, and cultural diversity. 7. Policies for countywide economic development Auburn's natural resources include the Green River and employment,which must include and its tributaries,the White River and its tributaries, consideration of the future development of a robust inventory of wetlands,floodplains,steep commercial and industrial facilities; and slopes,and mature open spaces.With a strong base 8. An analysis of the fiscal impact. to work from,the city and its partners can be strategic City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-3 about how to better connect and preserve natural • Duplexes,triplexes and townhomes(within an areas so that the overall system is enhanced for future urban growth area boundary generations to enjoy. The intent of this analysis is to assess the City of Auburn's current capacity to accommodate different Future Land Use housing income brackets and whether that capacity The City of Auburn conducted a process to determine is sufficient to meet Auburn's housing targets the preferred alternative for Auburn's future land established by King and Pierce counties. In addition, use.Alternatives are different options to achieve this analysis considers implementing a preferred land the project's purpose and needs, and they serve use alternative through zoning changes and provides as the basis for analyses related to environmental updated capacity calculations to ensure sufficient elements.The alternatives considered provide a capacity of suitable land to meet growth targets. range of capacities to accommodate growth for Full analysis of housing and employment capacities housing and employment, housing types, and citywide and future need is described in Appendix A-Housing infrastructure investments.The Preferred Alternative, Needs and Characteristics Assessment. which is adopted as the future Zoning and Land Use Preferred Alternative Implementation maps, incorporate feedback from the community regarding where household and growth should occur To address an anticipated deficit of zoned capacity as well as modelling to determine how growth may to accommodate future growth targets of 12,112 new affect local infrastructure such as transportation housing units and 19,520 new jobs based on current and utilities. The Land Use and Zoning maps and zoning,Auburn is consolidated zoning districts, assumptions described in the Land Use Element are developing dedicated Growth Centers, increasing assumed in each of the Comprehensive Plan Element densities, and permitting additional housing types. and related systems plans. Future land use and The changes in zoning are based on a preferred zoning decisions were based on modelling results and alternative completed as part of the land use calculations to demonstrate that there is adequate scenario process where select centers and nodes zoned capacity to accommodate the city's required were identified for increased density.This preferred future housing and employment targets. alternative is reflected in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Comprehensive Plan Zoning maps. Future Land Use Results of the zoning changes pertaining to housing unit and employment growth are summarized below. Housing and The full analysis is described in Appendix A-Housing Needs and Characteristics Assessment. Employment Capacity Residential and . A residential land capacity analysis evaluates whether jurisdictions have sufficient land capacity available to Employment Zoned allow for the types and amount of new housing needed Capacity to meet identified housing needs is required as part of HB 1220 requirements.The 2021 Housing Element Residential and employment capacity by zone is based updates amended RCW 36.70A.070(2)(c)of the Growth primarily on the assumptions outlined Buildable Lands Management Act to require the Housing Element to Report process in 2021, updates to reflect changes include explicit consideration of capacity for the following to zoning and density assumptions since that time. household needs and building types: Downtown Urban Center mixed-use development • Moderate,low,very low,and extremely low- assumes a distribution of 75%residential and 25% income households; commercial,whereas the R-NM Neighborhood Mixed Use assumes a 50-50%split for mixed uses both • Permanent supportive housing; vertically and horizontally.The residential capacity • Emergency housing and emergency shelters;and estimates accommodating 46,070 housing units at Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-4 max buildable capacity and 33,655 net new housing units, exceeding the 12,112 net new housing unit target.This increase is due largely to Middle Housing policies consistent with HB 1110 which allow for Middle Housing in all residentially zoned areas.The R2— Residential Low zone is found widely throughout the city. Table 1.Residential Capacity by Zone Residential&Mixed-Use . Zone category I Developable ; Net zoning Assumed Density- ;Residential Capacity Net New(Units) Zoning Districts I Acres L. changes(acres) ,l DU/Acres (units) King County Residential Conservancy Low Density 745 0 1 745 (RC) R-1 Residential Low Density 275 0 4 1,101 - R2—Residential Low Moderate 294 1158 25 35,799 28,441 Density R3—Residential Moderate Moderate 0 22 30 660 660 Density R4—Residential High High Density 79 -1 50 3,890 -50 Neighborhood Mixed-Use High Density 0 89 30 2,670 2,670 (R-NM) Mixed-Use Manufacture Home/ Low Density 27 0 10 273 Community(R-MHC) DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 5 100 125 500 Center-125 Mixed-Use DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 5 95 119 475 Center-75 Mixed-Use DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 4 90 90 360 Center-55 Mixed-Use Total 1,420 1,285 - 45,561 33,146 DUC Neighborhood High Density 0 3 30 90 90 Residential Mixed-Use Pierce County R2—Residential Low Moderate 20 20 25 509 509 Density Total 20 20 - 509 509 Total New(2044)Housing Capacity 46,070 33,655 Table 2.Adjusted Employment Development Capacity by Zone Non-Residential Districts Developable Acres Net zoning changes Assumed Density— Employment (acres) DU/Acres Capacity(units) Light Commercial(C-1) 32 -13 845,391 2,254 Heavy Commercial District(C-2) 8 -8 - - Auburn Gateway District(C-AG) 0 15 653,400 653 Light Industrial(M-1) 132 -41 3,945,338 3,945 Heavy Industrial(M-2) 81 -9 3,122,925 3,123 Airport Landing Field (AF) 5 0 233,038 233 Mixed-Use Districts Developable Acres Net zoning changes Assumed Density— Employment (acres) DU/Acres Capacity(units) DUC Downtown Urban Center-125 0 5 163,350 408 DUC Downtown Urban Center—75 0 5 163,350 408 City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-5 DUC Downtown Urban Center—55 0 4 130,680 327 DUC Neighborhood Residential 0 3 98,010 245 DUC Health and Wellness—125 0 2 87,120 218 DUC C-1 0 13 566,280 1,510 DUC C-2 0 12 522,720 1,394 DUC M-1 0 39 1,698,840 1,699 Neighborhood Mixed-Use(R-NM) 0 89 1,938,420 5,169 Total New(2044)Jobs Capacity 21,587 The employment capacity estimates accommodating 20,701 new jobs at max buildable capacity by 2044,exceeding the city's target of 19,520.Growth is located in the Downtown Urban Center(DUC)and in Growth Centers,whose core is primarily R-NM Neighborhood Mixed-Use.Additional growth in commercial space is anticipated,following a recent trend in industry job growth in Auburn. Housing Affordability by Average Median Income (AMI) Zone Categories Aggregated Housing Capacity prior to Capacity surplus or Income Level(%AMI) Servicing these Needs Needs Zoning Adjustment Post-Rezone Capacity deficit King County 0-30%PSH ADUs,High Density- 2,389 1,852 4,827 2,438 0-30%Other Mixed Use >30-50% High-Density 962 1,913 3,890 2,928 >50-80% >80-100% Moderate Density 2,458 1,514 36,968 34,600 >100-120% >120% Low-Density 6,303 2,225 1,846 (4,457) Pierce County >80-100% Moderate Density,ADU 112 100 509 397 Aggregated Total - 12,112 7,504 46,070 33,958 In addition to meeting the residential and employment capacity targets through zoning and policy decisions,the city meets the aggregate King and Pierce County housing needs for income level groups.The only exception is the>120%Average Median Income(AMI)category,which includes primarily low-density housing in the R-1 and RC zones.However,this AMI category is not required to be met under HB 1220 requirements as high-income earners are represented in this group and can also purchase moderate density housing options as well. In Pierce County,the City's primary residential zone is R-2 Residential Moderate which for purposes of this capacity analysis aligns with the 80-120%AMI range.This zone can adequately accommodate the total housing need of 112,however AMI below 80%is not accounted for in this analysis.As indicated earlier,the housing target for the Pierce County portion of Auburn is only 112 housing units and as a result the city does not intend to rezone small areas of land in order to satisfy AMI requirements since actual development is unpredictable.The R-2 Residential Moderate zone can accommodate middle housing,single unit detached housing,and ADUs that can realistically serve a range of incomes,and the city will continue to provide flexibility in the development types allowed in this part of the city to best accommodate the full range of AMI levels. An estimated 1,852 new Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs)are accounted for prior to rezoning,as these developments are currently allowed in various zones are expected to occur naturally over the next 20-years.In total,10%of new ADUs are planned for in the 50-80%AMI range,80%in the 80-120%AMI range,and 10%in the greater than 120%AMI range.The high- density and moderate-density land uses where ADUs are primarily expected are found in throughout the city. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-6 Map 1.1 below shows where future new population is anticipated based on new households. It is anticipated that Auburn will have a population of 100,000 by 2029 and approaching 130,000 by 2044. ° �! ` - __'' I - _.ICY +�.` (, .' - . . - - - • , f V ..I - ---, ' I , t ;.-' ' i yn f _ - i—_ _ s 11 • \ > `r. — - 1 .- ., ice`.. .... z �,j:, r j r'!�/ . . ; '' „ a i 'I . p Fv I „ ^ - �y F. „_1 { S ' 7 .i r .1 • �— • • /1/./1'./7" it ! .tof� • .�//.., - Legend _ . . 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I ' Net tlM Hewing Hitt j.._.--_ , �� f✓ I I!ae Mal 50-990 MI ICtO-250 ' p u Map 1.2—2044 Net New Housing Units by Area : Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-8 Goals Policies Sustainability:Natural resources,economic prosperity, and cultural vibrancy are balanced in a way that builds and Land Use and maintains a thriving and long-lasting community. Policies Characteristics LU-1. Regulations for new developments and infill should address the following elements: Residential Land Use A. Connectivity by multiple means to adjacent Designations subdivisions, nearby commercial hubs, and parks and recreation facilities. Character B. Relationship to nearby existing or future transit Residential uses will comprise a diverse arrangement service. of multiple densities and housing types.The pattern C. Usable community amenities and spaces. of one single density in a zone or neighborhood will D. Environmental protection and preservation of evolve into increased and mixed densities in exchange natural features. for amenities that enhance quality of life. There will be greater connectivity and stronger spatial relationships E. Preservation of areas that can support low- between neighborhoods through strategic locations impact development techniques. of roadway,trail, park, and neighborhood-serving F. Promote the use of energy and water businesses.These amenities will help create localized conservation measures identity while also linking one area to another.The design and build quality of the new construction and G. Efficient and effective delivery of utility service. infill will be held to a high standard.The city will H. Innovative design. encourage projects to be unique, innovative, and I. Crime prevention through environmental provide the residents of Auburn with true choice. design. Values J. Long-term maintenance considerations. Character:Residential neighborhoods will include LU-2 As denser development continues to occur; amenities,features,and layouts that promote interaction standards should be developed to maximize density amongst residents. while preserving open space and critical areas. Wellness:The design of residential neighborhoods will LU-3 Programs should continue to be implemented to emphasize safety and nonmotorized connectivity. improve the quality of low-income neighborhoods and encourage rehabilitation of deteriorating structures Service:Through outreach and engagement,individual and facilities. residents and homeowners'associations are connected LU-4 Public/Quasi-Public uses may be permitted as to and aware of municipal services,events,and activities. a conditional use if de signed in a manner that Economy:Neighborhoods have a physical and personal enhances the residential character of the area. Special connection to Auburn's commercial centers and care shall be given to ensuring appropriate levels of attractions.People want to move to Auburn because of parking, landscaping, and traffic circulation to avoid the commercial and recreational opportunities it has to conflict with residential uses. offer. LU-5 New residential development shall contribute to Celebration:Districts and neighborhoods are identified, the creation,enhancement, and improvement of the promoted,and celebrated. transportation system, health and human services, Environment:The built environment will fit into the emergency services,school system,and park system. natural landscape in a way that protects and respects This may be accomplished through the development ecosystem function and that preserves native vegetation of level-of-service standards, mitigation fees, impact and soils. fees, and/or construction contributions. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-9 '''''" . • s't*"`,7. ' 2& 'r #1 r ; flt13', '0 ', , ••-# :''''''' ,I ii) / ir . - ro,„„.,,, -----,,i #,,0 __Ii 0 0 --.'• `O. ;�y `y �ry� ri �i , 9' /` Y wyx -. r / v lt..3 Ira '1--.N` „ ,,,..," '''..: :A - 1 ; ,_.• 11 Lte,„:„.,-,,,, of -z.--"'t Wilco V I 4 Li � 11 �IN i,...--415 '4;1. �s- i0` ' + ^ � . ',n- ' 4f.C. - ! .� T i > . p • ill . tSe aa' �t 1. r-IIWI� � j ' -- , In "Y: _. _l. 4:4 �J_ .. ... . I .. 5 „";R.,=z.a ...Ned 7 7 s"*rt- Y ! .• '- • `1;.-- • a, art y -. '✓^'it ' t ., -�.. .'N'-. "S,qF Mm•` t ',. .o :� a`.r ' " vr^ i' J .y�.•�C,p� ..yid' 3 .,�,r _.t ' st ':M. `ri. .'.. ,,.' » ^ti. +, LU-6 Cluster development is the preferred form emissions elsewhere in the state. of residential development in all residential LU-9 Consider land use patterns and development designations with the goal of preserving natural regulations to promote development that addresses areas, critical areas, and areas that support low- potential environmental health disparities in impact development. Where clustering accomplishes coordination with the Climate Element. these objectives, it should not come at the expense of lost development potential.Variances to lot size, LU 10 Identify and implement strategies to mitigate lot dimensions, building height,and other bulk or the risk to lives and property posed by wildfires. Risk dimensional standards should be utilized in order to identification and strategies should be aligned with create incentives that promote preservation. Climate Element workplan through 2029. LU-7 Ensure that new development in Growth Centers LU-11 Coordinate land use choices with neighboring meets minimum development intensity thresholds to jurisdictions, agencies, and the Muckleshoot Indian ensure that employment and housing growth will help Tribe to encourage consistency,and predictability for achieve the desired levels of jobs and housing units. regional planning and environmental considerations. LU-8 Designated Growth Centers and Downtown LU-12 Encourage inclusive engagement on land use Urban Center shall promote physical activity and decisions to ensure decisions do not negatively impact reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled within the historically marginalized communities. jurisdiction, but without increasing greenhouse gas Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-10 Residential Conservancy and other allowed nonresidential activities may operate out of any type of permitted building, subject Designation to intensity and use limitations. LU-15 Until these areas are served by public utilities Description (water,sewer,storm services),existing and new This designation should consist primarily of low- development is not expected to be served by public density residential uses(one dwelling unit per four infrastructure, such as urban streets, curbs, gutters, acres is allowed)and accessory agricultural uses in sidewalks, street lighting, and landscaping. areas featuring environmental constraints or requiring LU-16 As the market and utility availability enable special protection such as the Coal Creek Springs denser development to occur,standards should be watershed area, low-lying areas along the Green River, developed to maximize density while preserving open and areas that are isolated from the full complement space and critical areas. of urban services.This designation will serve to both LU-17 Small-scale agricultural uses are allowed and protect environmental features and hold areas for encouraged. Commercial activities that are directly higher density development until such a time public related to and support agricultural uses may also facilities become available. Per HB 1110 requirements be allowed.The procedural standards may vary adopted in 2023, Middle Housing is permitted in this depending upon the type and scale of agricultural zone however adopted city development regulations. uses and supporting commercial activities.Small-scale still apply. agricultural uses are allowed and encouraged. Designation Criteria LU-18 Land use standards should adequately limit and control excessive accumulation of debris.Where 1. Areas with significant environmental a permitted activity does allow outdoor storage, constraints, intrinsic value, or that may pose it should be adequately screened from adjacent environmental hazards if developed,such as properties and roads,as well as ensuring adequate areas tributary to public water sources; soil and environmental protection. 2. Affords greater protections to environmental LU-19 Public/Quasi-Public and resource extractive uses features than existing designation; that are low-intensity and preserve the environment 3. Level of service for property consistent with may be considered conditional uses. adjacent residential conservancy properties; or 4. Location,size of properties, and character is consistent with a residential conservancy use. Neighborhood Residential Implementation Zoning Designation One Designation' A. RC Residential Conservancy Description Policies Low density land use for detached single-unit LU-13 Densities and activities shall be of a very low detached housing with a density of one unit per acre. intensity and shall not compromise environmental and Neighborhood Residential One includes all properties watershed resources. zoned R1 -Residential 1 du/acre including areas LU-14 In addition to single-family homes,these larger within the Urban Separator Overlay, as designated properties can also be developed with garages, in King County Countywide Planning Policies. Per HB accessory dwelling units, barns, and other accessory 1110 requirements adopted in 2023, Middle Housing outbuildings. Home occupations,agricultural uses, is permitted in this zone however adopted city development regulations still apply. 1 This designation was previously called"Single Family"prior to the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.However,the implementing zones may have changed. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-11 Designation Criteria Neighborhood Residential 1. Low density residential areas located within the Urban Separator Overlay that are also Two Designation2 constrained by the presence of critical areas Description Implementing Zoning Designations Neighborhood Residential Two designated areas A. R1 -Residential Zone(One Dwelling Unit Per are planned to accommodate a variety of residential Acre):All properties located within the Urban dwelling types.Varying intensities may be permitted Separator Overlay are zoned R-1, as consistent to provide a transition between Neighborhood with King County Countywide Planning Residential One and other more intensive uses or Policies. activities (such as arterial streets) based on adjacent density, intensity, and/or character.Appropriate Policies densities in these areas range from 25-30 dwelling LU-20 Accessory dwelling units should play an integral units per acre,with between 4 and 6 Middle Housing part of promoting infill development and affordable units per lot permitted. Dwelling types generally housing and are therefore encouraged within this land range from single-unit detached dwellings to Middle use category. Housing,and moderately sized mixed-use and apartment buildings that fit the size and character of LU-21 Home occupations, bed-and-breakfasts, traditional single-family neighborhoods. Low-impact, day cares, and other appropriate uses should be neighborhood scale business such as small-scale encouraged as viable accessory uses. food stores, coffee shops, and cultural or recreational LU-22 Manufactured homes shall be permitted services in pre-existing structures, either separate on single-family lots provided they are sited and from or as part of a mixed-use building, are allowed in constructed in a manner that would blend with Neighborhood Residential Two. adjacent homes. LU-23 Encourage the development of a variety of Designation Criteria housing typologies to suit the needs of various 1. Previously developed Neighborhood potential residents. Residential Two areas; or LU-24 Density bonuses outside of the Urban Separator 2. Areas that provide a transition between Overlay should be approved based on innovations in Neighborhood Residential One and transportation,stormwater management, and public Neighborhood Residential Three, amenities proposed for the development or adjacent Neighborhood Residential One and neighborhoods associated with the request.The onus nonresidential, Neighborhood Residential is on the developer to justify density above baseline. Three and nonresidential zones or Examples of amenities and concepts that justify development that are adjacent and meet the density bonuses include park space, art, enhanced development parameters of the Neighborhood landscaping,trails that connect to adjacent properties, Residential Two designation. neighborhood commercial property set asides, use of low-impact development techniques beyond the Implementing Zoning Designations minimum code requirements, incorporation of Crime A. R2—Residential Low Prevention Through Environmental Design(CPTED) B. R3—Residential Moderate (Public Comment, LU 2) concepts, and variation of architecture and housing typology. Policies LU-25 Density bonuses and flexible development 2 This designation was previously called"Moderate Density Residential"prior to the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.However,the implementing zones may have changed. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-12 standards should be considered an incentive for Implementing Zoning Designations innovative neighborhood design. A. R4 Residential High LU-26 Carefully developed low-intensity commercial B. R-MHC Residential Manufactured/Mobile Home uses (such as day care centers,food and beverage Community establishments)can be compatible. LU-27 Middle Housing and accessory dwelling Policies (cont.) units should play an integral part of promoting LU-28 Development regulations should include density infill development and affordable housing and are therefore encouraged within this land use category. bonuses and flexible development standards that create incentives for innovative site and building design, incorporation of open space and public art, nonmotorized connectivity to parks and commercial Neighborhood Residential areas, proximity to transit services, supplemental natural resource protection,supplemental use of Three Designation3 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)(Public Comment, LU 2), and supplemental Description use of low-impact development techniques. Neighborhood Residential Three encourages a mix of LU-29 Home occupations and shared housing should Middle Housing residential, apartment buildings and be allowed in this designation; however, given mixed-use development at a greater density compared their high densities, it is appropriate to establish to Neighborhood Residential Two.These communities additional restriction's, procedures, and requirements are served by nearby high-capacity transit, have in order to ensure that they are compatible with nonmotorized connections to surrounding amenities their surroundings and do not adversely affect the (parks, libraries,community centers, etc.) and community. services, or have access to on-site amenities.Small, LU-30 Live—work units are encouraged in local commercial development is allowed consistent Neighborhood Residential Two and Neighborhood with Neighborhood Resident Two. Residential Three designations. Land use density standards are based on dwelling LU-31 Improve the quality of low-income units per lot for all Middle Housing types,while neighborhoods and implement programs that base density of units per acre continues to apply • encourage rehabilitation of deteriorating structures for detached single-unit housing.This use includes and facilities the downtown area, areas between Residential Manufactured Home communities, lower-density residential uses and more intense for which the City will be coordinating with the nonresidential activities, and areas with high levels of Department of Commerce for exception to compliance transit service and available high-quality services. with middle housing requirements. LU-32 Parking requirements for Middle Housing Designation Criteria types of development shall be reduced within'/2 mile walk of a major transit stop, consistent with state 1. Previously developed high-density residential requirements. or manufactured/mobile home parks; or LU-33 Middle Housing types are eligible for bonus 2. Properties that are connected to Neighborhood of two dwelling units depending on proximity to a Residential One and nonresidential major transit stop or when two dwelling units are designations by the Neighborhood Residential developed as affordable housing.Affordable housing Two designation or are connected to a Mixed- bonus dwelling units shall remain affordable for a 50- Use District. year period and recorded on the covenant, per RCW 36.70A.030. 3 This designation was previously called"Multiple-Family"prior to the 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.However,the implementing zones may have changed. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-13 II I `, IF' 1 �� F yM A': ~r ' '1y' 1.. i,. 4r� ir E'-••• lz---,11°1114;:-. :;":"'—':--%, , ..1--. :._ ''. :,.. .1'.'et iyr—r'`i. ' I �� ` Li'..itt 1_ I— — l ice. r .J/a— fiJww" L.y 1 4._—_A-.6 . „ /---- .y 2 �1 - 1,,5. +,s ;rl � • � •ice 14 4, 4. .4 . :::..„, r..., 1 ,'ref 7 «t,i * '•e xi y d t,..- . ... ' C .. :' .� r 'Is • I3 I f rF na Fn . •. :y -.r r`-C y '{t • { t C HY J `A . _+ 4 Y N j �" . i,.k;, _ t '',1:" . .,X- �F✓.. e•,.4.vs"`. .1br1. �. .r'r c,.... . 4.N ,S .C -..,�6.�t ,s'•... Mixed-Use Designation areas where it can be demonstrated that the Mixed-Use District provides local neighborhood benefits consistent with the description and Description intent of the Mixed-Use District and where The Mixed-Use Designation permits a complementary orientation to walkable communities is desired. mix of residential and commercial uses in a single 2. Residential and commercial uses are land use designation.This designation encourages encouraged to be integrated as a component vertical mixed-use, horizontal-mixed use, conversion in all development projects. of existing residential to commercial, middle housing, 3. A variety of housing options and development and pedestrian and non-motorized travel,while allowing flexibility for how uses are combined within types is encouraged within this designation. this area. Mixed-Use Districts align with areas where 4. Mixed-Use District is not intended for moderate and high-density development is served by automobile oriented or businesses that rely on transit, bicycle facilities and sidewalks, and amenities outdoor storage, or any other type of storage that create healthy and livable neighborhoods. facility. Such uses will be not permitted. Designation Criteria 5. Development within a Growth Center designation along major roadways between 1. Mixed-Use Districts are primarily located Mixed-Use zones should provide additional within designated Growth Centers or other building setback from the street right of way ' Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-14 and include areas for landscaping, open space, LU-43.The residential uses permitted must be and pedestrian activity. carefully regulated in regard to performance criteria to ensure alignment with the City's responsibility to Implementing Zoning Designations accommodate required share of regional growth. A. R-NM Neighborhood Mixed-Use B. RO Residential Office District Commercial Land Use C. Auburn Gateway District Designation LU-34.Apartment development should be subject to building and site design standards.These standards Character should address the appearance of buildings, Commercial uses will be wide ranging in terms of compatibility with nearby uses, exterior lighting, scale and type.A mix of businesses—local, regional, connectivity with surrounding properties and uses, and national—will be among the businesses in the the relationship of ground floor spaces and entryways various designations and will be carefully located to with the streetscape, and connectivity to nearby create balance and maintain appropriateness based nonresidential hubs(shopping centers and schools). on adjacent uses.These commercial areas will be Protected bicycle parking should be provided. economically vibrant, unique, and active outside of LU-35. Provide a variety of housing typologies to suit traditional work hours.They will be accessible by foot, the needs of various potential residents. bike, car, and public transport. LU-36. Establish intensity limitations such as floor Values area ratios, density, building height, coverage ratios, setbacks, and other standards. Character:Active gathering spaces,such as parks, LU-37.Access to nearby amenities and health and plazas, cafes, concert venues,festivals and markets, human services should be considered when reviewing will be distributed throughout the City;these spaces senior housing developments. will be engaging and filled with people interacting, irrespective of culture, age, or income level. LU-38. Encourage development of permanent supportive housing to address the homeless Wellness:A variety of healthy food options will be population and those with special needs. physically and economically accessible to all members of the Auburn community. LU-39. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties. Service:The City's resources and services are available and utilized by the business community. LU-40 Mixed-Use Districts should support cohesive, The business community finds the City approachable, diverse, neighborhood mixed-use centers that allow empathetic, and responsive.An open and vertical and horizontal mixed-use flexibility, as well collaborative dialogue exists to help identify problems as flexibility in uses,that provide for local housing, and find solutions. shopping, and employment options that also allows each center to foster it's own identity. (Public Economy:A wide complement of retail,service, Comment, LU 2), and dining options will cater to local needs, attract visitors, and encourage consistent patronage of local LU-41. Encourage sustainable transportation options businesses. by creating viable options for people to get to destinations by alternatives to personal vehicles in Celebration:Auburn will have a thriving and Mixed-Use Districts, Neighborhood Residential Three, expanding arts and culture community.There will be and Neighborhood Residential Two designations. events, amenities,and attractions that draw people to congregate and socialize. LU-42. Support development of small-scale, local neighborhood serving commercial such as food and Environment:Local businesses benefit from Auburn's drink establishments and local services in Residential collection of natural resources and amenities because Two and Three designations. residents and visitors are choosing Auburn as their home or destination. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-15 lt mt. I r.r,tQ.• C 0 Eli Mt i ,,./1 . , . ,_.__._.. ,......____; 1 . L..j 1_ .__- . -r1ri-"r-r---ae' I •- t ,+.• `i� .+:;�s•�.ia� "_..Q� \1� ��,w�Q:'''.'\� • J • •' w, a ,' — '--- ��— s� : _ y -- t•, ,i"`.`/ i Als hw k'fiu•✓ 44 rzJ, li b t -j I, - .' i_ -_ ,' 14:1, T Nk:"- a � •':e's:. Kcr j.t:;Y 'K • Jk w� ti• 't1y Sustainabiiity:Local businesses benefit from, and LU-47. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of contribute to, a sustainable economy because Auburn historic properties. is an easy location to start up, maintains opportunity LU-48. Promote the use of energy and water for growth, and has a business-friendly economic conservation measures climate. LU-49. Ensure that legally established existing uses Policies that may not conform with the underlying zone, but that are compatible with their surrounding uses, and LU-44.The commercial uses permitted must be are allowed to continue to evolve and operate without carefully regulated in regard to performance criteria being classified as "nonconforming" uses. and design to ensure alignment with the City's responsibility to accommodate required share of LU-50. Consider commercial displacement when regional growth. evaluating new development proposals and determine strategies to mitigate impacts when possible. LU-45. Permitted uses in Residential designations would consist of local-serving and community-serving Description retail trade, offices, personal services, and eating establishments. Commercial land use designations are predominantly a mix of retail,office,service, hospitality, LU-46. Encourage uses that provide health and human entertainment, and eating/drinking establishments. services to the adjacent community. Some districts have a greater non-motorized emphasis Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-16 where buildings and site features are scaled to The ambiance of the downtown should encourage a pedestrian level while other districts are more leisure shopping, provide amenities that attract auto-centric. Extra design emphasis is placed on regional visitors and shoppers, and provide housing architecture, lighting, landscaping, accessory uses, and services to local residents and area employees. landscaping, hours of operation,site layout, and transitions to adjacent uses. Designation Criteria 1. Located within the Urban Center boundaries Designation Criteria established by the King County Countywide 1. Previously developed light commercial areas planning policies or within the PSRC Regional buffered from more intense commercial or Growth Center boundaries. industrial designations by landscaping or environmental features; or Implementing Zoning Designations 2. Previously developed heavy commercial areas; DUC Subarea-Specific Zoning classifications consisting or of: 3. Located along arterial or collector streets; A. DUC Downtown Urban Center-125' District 4. Properties that are buffered from the single- B. DUC Downtown Urban Center-75' District family designation by landscaping, or C. DUC Downtown Urban Center—55' District environmental features,;and D. DUC Downtown Urban Center—Health and 5. Meets the development parameters of the Wellness District Light and Heavy Commercial designations. E. DUC Downtown Urban Center-C1 Light Implementing Zoning Designations Commercial District A. C-1 Light Commercial F. DUC Downtown Urban Center-C2 Heavy Commercial District B. C-2 Heavy Commercial G. DUC Downtown Urban Center- M1 Light Downtown Urban Center Industrial District H. DUC Downtown Urban Center-Flex-Residential Designation District I. DUC Downtown Urban Center-Neighborhood Description Residential District The Downtown Urban Center(DUC) land use designation should be applied exclusively in the Policies Downtown Auburn Subarea and Regional Growth LU-51.Vertical mixed-use should be encouraged; center as identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the location of retail sales and services should 2024 Auburn Downtown Plan.As a Regional Growth predominately be on the ground floor with residential Center,the DUC must maintain a planned target or more retail or services above. However,small density of 45 activity units per acre minimum, per freestanding commercial spaces may be established Puget Sound Regional Center Requirements.The Land as an accessory use to a larger vertical mixed-use Use Element assumes this target when considering development. future land use and zoning changes in the DUC. DUC zoning and land use in the Land Use Element LU-52. Deviations of height, density or intensity and map are consistent with those in the draft 2024 limitations should be allowed when supplemental Auburn Downtown Plan,which is under development amenities are incorporated into site and building with an anticipated 2025 adoption date.The DUC is design. Examples of amenities include use of low- implemented by zoning districts specific to Downtown impact development, use of sustainable site and Urban Center and the Downtown Design Guidelines. building techniques, public space and art,transit oriented development(TOD), landscaping and lighting, City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-17 --- --------------'H-- ....--- ------ir 'i ___,----"---- ----' _.,„.... nip-4..e.il___--------- '. 4- ., 1..39'4-5.,... y _pith +.t 1 3 . '. ��— ate :__ - . a \ .[. - :-' - -ll'/ . 11 - �1_`e ,, - v �___-_— _ i ii Iiii - \ Ta.. .:te: \-` k :' � -------, ..S,<-,i — S -► 10 i_ " v. _ .1 - ------ ,-, )....F. ,,,,, ,. \ ___. _ , _ �s ,A • . • and bike shelters as well as the inclusion of affordable LU-55. Drive-in windows shall not be permitted to housing. maintain the area's pedestrian environment. LU-53. Encourage a broad mix of uses within the LU-56. Parking standards within the downtown should downtown area.A wide range of consumer-oriented reflect the pedestrian orientation of the area, but also goods and services are compatible within this consider parking's impact for economic development. designation since creating an attractive shopping LU-57. Discourage uses that rely on direct access by environment is a primary emphasis. Permitted uses vehicles or involve heavy truck traffic(other than for include retail trade, offices, personal services,eating merchandise delivery). and drinking establishments, financial institutions, governmental offices, and similar uses. Legally LU-58. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities established existing uses that do not fit within the should be prohibited. range of desired new uses continue to be a valuable LU-59.The downtown should capitalize on part of the downtown economy and character and opportunities for multimodal transportation. should be allowed to evolve and operate in a manner LU-60. Encourage adaptive reuse of existing buildings, that resembles listed permitted uses. particularly of historic properties. LU-54. Encourage residential dwellings within the LU-61.As a designated VISION 20 50 Regional upper stories of buildings and provide flexibility with Growth Center that contains a transit station, land use how those spaces are organized and utilized. policies and regulations should encourage population Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-18 and employment growth. should be used to promote on site stormwater LU-62.The commercial uses permitted must be infiltration and shading of hard surfaces. Minimum and carefully regulated in regards to performance criteria maximum parking ratios must be established for each and design.Architectural style, building height and type of permitted use. size, lighting, and signage should be consistent with LU-71. Development incentives should be established the surrounding residential properties. that encourage the creation of electric car charging LU-63. Permitted uses would consist of community stations, use of sustainable building and/or and regional serving retail trade, offices, operational practices, development of nonmotorized personal services, and non-drive through eating infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public establishments. transit. LU-64. Special emphasis will be directed at those LU-72. Multiple family dwellings are only allowed as accessory activities that can alter the character of part of mixed-use developments where they do not these areas into heavier commercial areas. Examples interfere with the shopping character of the area, such include outdoor storage, location, and screening as within the upper stories of buildings. of trash receptacles, loading and unloading zones, LU-73. Drive in windows should only be allowed and parking lots. Regulations and permit conditions accessory to a permitted use, and only when carefully will employ techniques that mitigate light and noise sited under the administrative use process, in order to impacts associated with surrounding residential ensure that an area's pedestrian environment is not properties. compromised LU-65. Commercial uses will have an orientation that LU-74. Large-scale regional retail uses and uses that is directed toward adjacent public streets while also rely on direct access by vehicles or involve heavy providing pedestrian and bike-oriented access. truck traffic(other than for merchandise delivery) are LU-66. Upzone requests to the next zone will be not appropriate in this category. considered for approval based on the innovations LU-75. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities in transportation and stormwater management and should be prohibited. public amenities proposed for the development LU-76. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of associated with the request. historic properties. LU-67. Encourage occupancy of storefront and other LU-77. Upzone requests to the next zone should be ground floor public-facing spaces to create a active approved based on the innovations in transportation environment downtown. and stormwater management and public amenities LU-68. Explore opportunities to increase the amount proposed for the development associated with the of public green space in downtown that provide request. spaces for recreation and activation. LU-78.A wide variety of commercial-oriented LU-69.A wide range of consumer-oriented goods services are appropriate within this category.This and services are compatible within this designation includes but is not limited to regional-scale retail and since creating an attractive shopping environment entertainment uses, commercial uses with outdoor is a primary emphasis. Permitted uses would consist sales areas, drive-in restaurant or other drive-in of local-serving and community-serving retail trade, commercial businesses, and commercial services with offices, personal services, eating establishments, outdoor storage as an accessory use. financial institutions, governmehtal offices, and similar LU-79. Parking lots must be located and designed uses. in a manner that softens their appearance from LU-70. Parking lots must be located and designed adjacent public roads.This is accomplished through in a manner that softens their appearance from landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of adjacent public roads.This is accomplished through buildings on the property.Where practicable, low- landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of impact development techniques and landscaping buildings on the property.Where practicable, low- should be used to promote on site stormwater impact development techniques and landscaping infiltration and shading of hard surfaces. Minimum and City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-19 ,i,.,-t4pf.-..r.;:2 ,-,..,;;„.c.,- •. - 1(11 ,^{F -3 i r ^� .1 j C 1, �, �I.. ,,. '`'i;.�--i✓ -; ': " .D' r--41, ma ' I m . WiYy�y � — ,' a y [lilt 4 ' El] ,L • 1 ,( �f t, 4a. "-. — 'I�` G'(�f I'} �1$ ® sl^ I r ri R" ,..r, «�'.'. 1),.. -,As v `orrirr ....,A.-.. „°I. V • p • y _.....iiii..................... .-2" . --,'...- ".12.., ONO 6+1 11)1 41;1 77 .'" '1 I A_ i t'?� A 1, I . 1 �C4 Y.r F �' ~ �1 / 5 \\ % — • 41,1 iiiir::,4 ...... ..* ,'. :V;•-••V'';''.4{.440'4•WC''F J'i'l '- r.---.. ..,,,,,c. i , \). *ARE. -�_ -?' y N �,g, * rat +�.J f 1 `k.r- :„'- `!t` ><.-..r2Y� _..'1I.: r `tl- „, ,,_w A /' Li maximum parking ratios must be established for each that they are connected through paths,roads and by type of permitted use. public transportation.Locations that have access to rail LU-80. Development incentives should be established and highways that also encourage intelligent growth that encourage the creation of electric car charging patterns will be prioritized. Innovation will be a key stations, use of sustainable building and/or requirement of new and infill projects as the city looks to operational practices, development of nonmotorized mitigate impacts of production and limit damage to the infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public environment. transit. Values Industrial Land Use Character:Buildings,landscaping,and outdoor spaces will be attractive,interesting,well designed,and well Designation maintained. Wellness:Risk to life and property from all hazards will Character be minimized.Properties and businesses are connected Industrial uses will become a more integrated part of the to nonmotorized corridors that offers alternative means physical and social life of the city.Since so many people to commute. work in these areas and these companies contribute Service:The city works closely with individuals and so much to the financial life of the city,it is important organizations to fully understand the demands,needs, Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-20 and concerns of the industrial community so that the city 5. Properties identified as LF Airport Landing can sponsor initiatives that help aid in their success. Field on the zoning map in the Airport Master Economy:Cornerstone institutions will strategically Plan, and properties identified for future expand in regional prominence.As industry grows, land acquisition. use policy will support efforts to grow within Auburn. Implementing Zoning Designations Celebration:The Community will be made aware of and A. M-1 Light Industrial celebrate the accomplishments of our local,regional and international leaders in manufacturing,warehousing,and B. M-2 Heavy Industrial distribution. C. Airport Landing Field District Environment:The built environment will fit into the LU-81.A wide range of industrial uses may be natural landscape in a way that protects and respects permitted,subject to performance standards. ecosystem function.Natural resource protection will be LU 82. Outside storage shall be permitted subject supported and celebrated by City leadership and the community. to performance criteria addressing its quantity and location. Sustainability:Industrial uses are contributing to, and supportive of,efforts to build and maintain a LU-83. Development incentives should be established transportation system that ensures the people and goods that encourage the creation of electric car charging move safely throughout the city and beyond. stations, use of sustainable building and/or operational practices, development of nonmotorized Description infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public transit. Industrial lands allow for a mix of manufacturing, LU-84. Promote the use of energy and water logistics, and warehousing along with the space conservation measures. needed to store materials and vehicles. These areas have a heavy reliance upon the transportation of LU-85.A wide range of industrial uses may be goods by rail or truck which necessitates loading permitted,subject to performance standards. Heavy docks/bays,ample area for truck movement, commercial uses that serve the needs of workers and convenient access to robust rail and road in light industries are also appropriate.These uses infrastructure. These areas can also accommodate include indoor manufacturing, processing,and uses such as breweries and distilleries and their assembling of materials from previously prepared associated tasting rooms, restaurants and banquet or raw materials and ancillary and necessary halls,warehouse style retail outlets, and a modest warehousing and distribution of finished goods level of integrated housing. associated with manufacturing and industrial uses. LU-86. Parking lots must be located and designed Designation Criteria in a manner that softens their appearance from 1. Previously developed light or heavy industrial adjacent public roads.This is accomplished through areas;or landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of 2. Light Industrial provides buffering for heavy buildings on the property.Where practicable, low-im industrial areas or is buffered from the pact development techniques and landscaping should single-family designation by landscaping, be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration environmental features, and buffered from all and shading of hard surfaces. Minimum and maximum other Residential designations; parking ratios must be established for each type of permitted use. 3. Meets the development parameters of the Light and Heavy Industrial zoning districts. LU-87. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will be integral parts of site design if a development is 4. Heavy Industrial districts should not located located on an impression corridor or located within or along high-visibility corridors serving non- adjacent to an identified nonmotorized corridor. industrial uses; City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-21 LU-88. Outside storage shall be permitted subject adjacent to an identified nonmotorized corridor. to performance criteria addressing its quantity and LU-96. For the LF Airport Landing Field District,the location.This is to ensure compatibility with adjacent Airport Master Plan (AMP) establishes the vision, uses,so that such storage would not detract from the policies, and implementation strategies that govern potential use of the area for light industry. In all cases, uses, management principles,and future planning such storage shall be extensively screened. efforts.The AMP is incorporated by reference in the LU-89.Where an Industrial use is located adjacent to Auburn Comprehensive Plan as an appendix. a property with a less intense zoning designation,the LU-97.Auburn Municipal Airport is included in the light industrial use bears the burden of incorporating federal airport system the National Plan of Integrated techniques that mitigate the visual, noise, dust, and Airport Systems(NPIAS). Participation in the NPIAS is odor impacts. limited to public use airports that meet specific FAA LU-90. Uses involving substantial storage or criteria. NPIAS airports are eligible for federal funding processing of hazardous materials, as well as of improvements through FAA programs.To maintain substantial emissions,should not be permitted in eligibility for funding through FAA programs,the these areas. Airport Master Plan should be periodically updated as LU-91.A wide range of commercial activities may be conditions change. allowed to provide increased opportunities for sales LU-98. Uses, activities, and operations within the LF tax revenue. Airport Landing Field District must be coordinated and LU-92.The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad consistent with the Airport Master Plan. Auburn Yard located within the Railroad Special LU-99. Future expansions of the LF Airport Landing Plan Area is considered a compatible use at its Field District,for the purpose of airport uses, current level of usage. It is not bound by the policies activities, and operations,should be coordinated and concerning outside storage under the existing light consistent with the Airport Master Plan. industrial designation as it was an existing use prior LU-100.While the industrially designated area east of to the development of this policy.Should BNSF decide the Airport is highly suited for airport related activities, to reactivate its applications to upgrade the yard to an other industrial type uses are now located here. intermodal facility,the proposal will be subject to the Therefore,the City will encourage use in this area to essential public facility siting process as defined in the take advantage of its proximity to the Airport. Capital Facilities Element. LU-101. New commercial land uses in proximity to the LU-93. Upzone requests to the next zone should be airport should be air related and/or complementary to approved based on the innovations in transportation the airport. and stormwater management and public amenities proposed for the development associated with the LU-102.To protect the viability of the Auburn Municipal request. Airport the City shall create an airport overlay that is consistent with FAA regulations and WSDOT guidance. LU-94.While this zone should be reserved primarily for the heavier forms of industrial activities, a wide LU-103.The City's zoning ordinance and other range of industrial activities may be permitted.These appropriate regulatory measures shall enforce the heavier forms of industrial activities may include airport overlay and the FAR Part 77 surfaces. outdoor or semi-enclosed manufacturing, processing, LU-104.The airport overlay shall protect the or assembling activities, significant outdoor storage, operations of the Auburn Municipal Airport by and uses involving substantial storage or processing establishing controls on incompatible land uses and of hazardous materials. Heavy commercial uses that development. serve the needs of workers in heavy industries are LU-105.The airport overlay should be implemented also appropriate. to manage land uses and development around the LU-95. Landscaping,sidewalks, and bike paths will airport to ensure compatibility into the future and be integral parts of site design if a development is prevent incompatible future uses.The regulations located on an impression corridor or located within or applied to properties surrounding the airport should Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-22 encourage land uses that are related to, and benefit Wellness:Multiple recreation options, and nearby from, proximity to the airport but not restricted trails, parks, activities, and events will be readily exclusively to only these. accessible to the entire community. LU-106.The impact of development on air safety Service:Land use policy supports the provision shall be assessed through the City zoning ordinance, of community, health and human services to all FAA regulations,SEPA review, input from the Auburn residents. Municipal Airport, and relevant technical guidance. Economy:Residents and visitors seek Auburn as Appropriate mitigation measures shall be required by a residence or destination because of its natural the City. resources, community events,and community pride. LU-107. Uses in proximity to the airport that may create Celebration:We utilize our open spaces and public potential operational (e.g. height or noise)conflicts facilities to promote who we are, our diversity, and our shall be reviewed for their consistency to airport community pride. operations and conformance with the FAA regulations. Environment: Residents and visitors will enjoy open LU-108.The airport should be protected from spaces and environmentally sensitive areas,while nonconforming uses and structures that pose a safety encouraging the appreciation of their importance concern to airport operations. and beauty. Impacts of new development on natural LU-109.The City shall determine whether resources are considerate of their sensitivity and nonconforming uses and structures affect airport importance. operations and require their minimization or Sustainability:Public and private funds are used to elimination, at cost to owner, based on individualized make investments in land preservation, restoration study of proposals, City regulations, input from the and protection. Public investments in land and Auburn Municipal Airport, and relevant technical facilities are considered for their perpetual or guidance. generational value versus short-term motivations. Public/Quasi-Public Policies Designation LU-110.The primary purpose of this designation is to address public needs while taking advantage of Character synergies with the adjacent areas where they are sited. This category includes those areas that are reserved LU-111.Appropriate uses for this designation include for public or quasi-public uses. It is intended to facilities that serve the needs of the larger community include those of a significant extent,and not those smaller public uses that are consistent with and may such as public schools, active parks, city operated be included in another designation.These public uses municipal facilities, police stations,and fire stations. include public schools, developed parks, and uses LU-112. Innovative strategies to integrate the uses of quasi-public character such as large churches and and sites into the areas where they are sited is private schools. Public uses of an industrial character encouraged.These strategies should maximize use of are included in the industrial designation, and small- the site while minimizing fiscal impacts and impacts to scale religious institutions of a residential character adjacent areas. are included in the residential designation.Streets, LU-113. Increase visibility of resources through public utilities,and other separate uses are not intended to information campaigns. be mapped separately as Public/Quasi-Public. LU-114.Appropriate uses include low-intensity Values recreational uses, passive use open areas, protected environmental habitat,stormwater detention facilities, Character:Community facilities and programs bring and similar low-intensity uses. people together and connect residents and visitors to LU-115. Promote the use of energy and water our natural resources. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-23 ' 1. �5� its ``� q a s,ty. i I .., :.'. ,w i�.i �f-- •It yp.� i +�, .w t:„Ii� ♦ - ,r ' s' " �'iK:9f3-t ff.r��.°' cJ� 31^ % '. 1 rtom• - ..'y:� i `ki /. t a+ -� _h-; c,1 {�y,;IV t t ;,..LA t r< y .'r r• - •• q3C¢ ' —. ;y. // 4! cr•__ �. •, •rp ..f; r • , ii { jj I I -0 'r� t:.7,4dr1 a r , b 4 $• i -• ,s0, ,p•r i -- `,' v + k . 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Industrial and commercial uses that are LU-116.A responsible management entity and the affiliated with and managed by educational institutions purpose for Institutional districts should be identified for vocational educational purposes may be classified for each property interest within this designation. as a Publican Public/Quasi-Public use and permitted Management policies and plans are appropriate for all on a conditional basis. lands in this designation. Designation Criteria LU-117.This designation permits a wide array of uses 1. Previously developed institutional uses; or that tend to be located in the midst of other dissimilar uses. For this reason,special emphasis should be 2. Meets the development parameters of the directed at the following: Public/Quasi-Public designation. A. The appropriateness of new requests for this Implementing Zoning Designations designation and the impacts that it may have on the surrounding community. A. I Institutional B. Site-specific conditions that should be B. P-1 Public Use District attached to the granting of new requests for this designation that are designed to mitigate Open Space Designation impacts on the surrounding community. C. Site-specific conditions that should be attached Description to development proposals that are designed Open space lands are in public ownership or an to mitigate impacts on the surrounding otherwise permanently protected state that provide community. enhanced protection of floodplains,aquatic and/or LU-118. Coordination with other Institutional entities wildlife corridors,wetlands, hazardous slopes, or that is essential in the implementation of the Public/Quasi- protect groundwater supplies. Open Space lands may Public land use designation. be made available for public access and education which includes ancillary supportive uses such as Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-24 bathrooms,trails, boardwalks, interpretive signs, Overlays, Urban Growth parking, and picnic areas. Designation Criteria Area, and Special 1. Passive parks or undeveloped Parks Planning Land Use Department property; Designations 2. Any site containing a significant developmental hazard;or Character 3. Any site containing open space value These areas help control growth, protect the suitable for public protection without unduly environment,and prevent urban sprawl conditions in encroaching on private property rights. our City. For a variety of reasons,specific areas exist 4. Sites that are permanently protected as a within the City that require further specificity or focus result of the terms of acquisition or a recorded of land use planning, policy, regulation, or investment. instrument. Overlays, urban growth areas, and special planning areas may be designated that help further enumerate Implementing Zoning Designations a purpose.These areas are to be designated through A. OS Open Space the Comprehensive Plan and treated as a component of the Land Use Element of the Plan. Policies LU-120.Active parks that provide sports field, activity Values and community centers, cemeteries,and public Each area designated as an overlay, urban growth buildings should not be designated as open space. area,or special planning area shall reflect the values LU-121. Open space lands are primarily designated to identified in the Core Comprehensive Plan. provide wildlife and aquatic habitat,flood detention, General Policies vegetation and soil preservation, and view shed protection. Land designated as open space may be LU-127.These land use designations must be consistent used for public access to trails, interpretive centers, with the Growth Management Act, Puget Sound education opportunities, and other uses and facilities Regional Council,and countywide planning policies. that support the purpose of their designation. LU-128.Any proposed changes to these designations LU-122. Increase distribution of open space and must be pursued in coordination with applicable State, increase access to open space amenities throughout Regional and County agencies. Auburn. LU-123. Enhance restoration, preservation and Urban Separator Designation protection of natural resources and critical areas. Description LU-124. Seek out opportunities to develop recreation Urban separators are areas designated for low- and education opportunities on public lands or density uses in the King County Countywide planning through public—private partnerships. policies.They are intended to "protect Resource LU-125. Increase visibility of resources through public Lands,the Rural Area, and environmentally sensitive information campaigns.Continue to work with regional areas,and create open space and wildlife corridors partners to develop and maintain trail systems that within and between communities while also providing connect Auburn with regional destinations. public health, environmental,visual,and recreational LU-126. Build on partnerships with school districts to benefits."There are two primary areas of urban expand public use of school facilities for recreation separators, one on Lea Hill and one on West Hill. and exercise, and to improve public access to facilities for this purpose, as appropriate. Designation Criteria City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-25 „ ..j�, 4 hi 4 '.7, 41,. i �n x r i � 0 T; '4i . Ab ! 1if ' / ;, �/ ",- . , � ' P .;:fit�i x //"/1. • �:ry Ir\=.. • 4 �,� 4 �I11 ., i , , , i ._... lit : 1 _ Areas designated through the process of annexation. Urban Growth Area and Potential Implementing Zoning Designations Annexation Area Designation A. Lea Hill Overlay Description B. West Hill Overlay Urban growth areas and potential annexation areas C. Bridges Overlay are areas located outside of the municipal city limits of Auburn. They are areas that are anticipated to be D. Urban Separator Overlay incorporated into the City within 10 years of their Policies designation. LU-129.The City is obligated to maintain (and not Designation Criteria redesignate)the Urban Separator designation until at Potential annexation areas are jointly developed by least the year 2022, pursuant to countywide planning cities and the County in which they are located.They policies and an annexation agreement with King are based upon countywide growth projections that County.The City will coordinate with King County on are divided among all urban growth areas within each redesignation of Urban Separators in 2025. respective County. Urban growth areas and potential LU-130. Urban separators are deemed to be both a annexation areas are distinguished from each other regional as well as local concern and no modifications by whether they have been assigned to a city or not. to development regulations governing their use may Urban growth areas have been identified but have not be made without King County review and concurrence. been assigned to a city. Potential annexation areas Therefore,the areas designated as"urban separator” are urban growth areas that have been assigned to a on the Comprehensive Land Use map,will be zoned specific city. for densities not to exceed one dwelling unit per acre, with lot clustering being required if a subdivision of implementing Zoning Designations land is proposed. A. Urban Growth Area Potential Annexation Area f Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-26 Policies Designation Criteria LU-131. Work with King and Pierce County, as well as Designation of critical areas includes both criteria that nearby cities,to redesignate urban growth areas into should be applied to the specific type of critical area potential annexation areas. as well as buffers and/or setbacks that are necessary LU-132.Auburn's Potential Annexation Area is shown for the protection of the critical area and/or life and on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map(Map 1.1). property. Designation of critical areas is based on best Map 1.1 also depicts Growth Impact Areas.These available science as it applies to local conditions. Growth Impact Areas are generally adjacent to cities Implementing Zoning Designations or unincorporated County lands in which development that occurs potentially impacts the city of Auburn. A. Wetlands LU-133.The Auburn City Council may revise the B. Aquifer Recharge Areas boundaries of the Potential Annexation Area in the C. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas future, in response to: D. Frequently Flooded Areas A. Amendments to King and Pierce CountyUrban Growth Areas as specified in the King and E. Geologically Hazardous Area Pierce County countywide policies Policies B. Discussions between Auburn and adjacent LU-136. Best available science will be utilized for the jurisdictions regarding potential annexation specific designation criteria and the associated adopted area boundaries protection standards and development regulations. C. Discussions with Pierce County concerning LU-137. Reasonable use provisions will be included the designation of potential annexation area within the critical area regulations that ensure a boundaries property owner is not denied use of a preexisting D. Changed circumstances relating to population parcel, lot or tract. and employment growth and projections, LU-138. Exemptions to the critical areas ordinance urban service feasibility, or similar factors. should be provided for very limited and justified LU-134. Develop strategies and agreements for the circumstances such as maintenance of existing review of development and provision of utilities land uses,work within some types of human-made within potential annexation areas that have yet to be features, limited types of site investigation work, annexed. emergency activities, and certain types of invasive LU-135. Prior to annexation, develop strategies and vegetation control. agreements that address the orderly transition of LU-139. Critical area regulations will identify the areas into the city such as transfer of permit authority, process and standards for alteration of a critical area infrastructure financing,financing of fire and police and criteria related to mitigation, performance,and services, and interim development regulations. monitoring. Critical Area Overlay Land Use Special Planning Area Description Designation Under the Growth Management Act cities and counties Description are required to identify, designate and protect "Special Planning Areas" consist of Districts,subareas, critical areas. Critical areas include(a)wetlands, Impression Corridors,and Gateways within Auburn (b)aquifer recharge areas(including areas with a that warrant additional emphasis in planning, critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable investments, and policy development. Each may be water), (c)fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, recognized separately within the Comprehensive Plan, (d)frequently flooded areas, and (e)geologically as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan, or as an hazardous areas. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-27 subarea plan (discussed below).There are a variety of in itself, meet the expectations of the seven reasons for designating and distinguishing a special values that underscore the Comprehensive planning area, and once designated, a variety of Plan. Examples include the need for potential outcomes. Reasons for designating a special multimodal connections between West Hill and planning area include: Lea Hill to north and downtown Auburn. • Growth Centers are areas of the city identified Designation Criteria though the Comprehensive Planning process where a large share of growth is allocated. 1. Districts:The geographic limit of districts and These areas provide a combination of Mixed- areas that make up this category of Special use, higher density residential, and higher Planning Areas extends beyond an alignment density commercial uses which serve the with any particular street,trail, river,stream, local area.There will be a special focus on or other linear corridor. Districts may contain the performance of these Centers, including other smaller Special Planning Areas,such housing units and jobs created,to ensure as subareas.Additionally, districts are the City accommodates the required share of generally consistent with the geography of regional growth by 2044. Growth Centers are one of the eight"neighborhoods" identified shown in Map 1.4 and reflected in development in the 2014 City of Auburn Community Vision regulations found in city code. Report. Generally speaking, districts are • Areas of high visibility and traffic.These areas identified for the purpose of creating identity. create an impression or image of Auburn. It This means that the land use designations is therefore particularly important to ensure and overarching policies and implementing that they are attractive and well maintained. regulations are not going to change from Examples include Auburn Way South and one district to the next. Instead, Districts are associated major highway on-and off-ramps. important for event planning, establishing park and open space level-of-service • Land use activities that warrant joint planning standards,and promoting community identity between the city and owner/operator. In Districts(see Map 1.4) addition to developing approaches and • strategies for the land use activity,there West Hill may be additional emphasis on ensuring • North Auburn compatibility with surrounding land uses. • Lea Hill Examples include Green River College,the • Auburn Municipal Airport, and Emerald Downs Downtown Thoroughbred Horse Racetrack. • South Auburn • Neighborhoods in which a resident and • Plateau merchant live and conduct daily business • Lakeland and leisure. Neighborhoods may also be • distinguished by physical setting, physical Southeast Auburn separations, and similarity over an area. 2. Subareas:Subareas are smaller in geography Examples include downtown, Lea Hill, and than a district.Though relatively large, Lakeland. multiple subareas may be located within • Areas with a focused desire to create greater a single district.Subareas allow for the physical and economic cohesiveness.These refinement and recognition of existing unique may be large, planned developments or characteristics within a district. Subareas are clusters. Examples include the Auburn North intended to anticipate,support, and guide Business Area and Mt. Rainier Vista. long-term growth and redevelopment through planned development and a unique vision for • Areas with an existing built environment or an how that area should look and function in the existing regulatory framework that does not, future. It can also be used to provide flexibility Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-28 when there is uncertainty regarding how an 2b. Designated Areas: Designated Areas have been area may be most appropriately developed in designated on the Comprehensive Plan Map,which the future. defines the specific and detailed boundaries of the 3. Twenty-eight(28)subareas currently exist. area. Designation of an area on the Comprehensive These subareas are categorized into five Plan Map occurs by official action of the Auburn City different types of subareas: Council. It is intended that future development of these areas will be guided by individual Plan element • Identified Areas; or subarea plan of the Comprehensive Plan.The future • Designated Areas; subarea plan will either supplement existing goals, • Economic Development Strategy Areas (a policies, and implement strategies, or replace existing Designated Areas sub category); Comprehensive Plan designations and policies for the area within the specific and detailed boundary. • Areas of Concern (another Designated Areas sub category); and Designated Areas(see Map 1.6): • Adopted Areas. • Auburn Municipal Airport • Uses, intensities, and infrastructure development BNSF Rail Yard determined for each subarea or planned area • Stuck River Road through individual planning processes. Connectivity • Mount Rainier Vista throughout the planned area, and connections to multimodal transportation opportunities outside • Lakeview of the planned area are also emphasized through 2b(1). Designated Areas:Areas of Concern: Areas the individual planning process.The result of each of Concern are a specific type (or subcategory)of the individual planning process is the adoption of designated area.Areas of Concern are established Comprehensive Plan element or subarea plan for because they represent an area that features a lack the particular subarea by the City Council. Each Plan in the infrastructure and services(e.g. municipal element must be consistent with the general goals, water and sewer service, urban roads,traffic demand, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and storm water management) necessary to support and once adopted, subarea plans are intended to increase in density or other development.These areas guide the future development of each respectively require a close assessment of and an emphasis on adopted subarea. infrastructure development and planning to support 2a.Identified Areas: Identified areas are identified further development.While this Plan may not fully as a subarea within the Comprehensive Plan, but have represent the intensity of uses that could ultimately not been established on the Comprehensive Plan be supported in these areas(in part due to the current Map. Therefore,the specific and detailed boundaries weakness of the City's infrastructure to support of an identified subarea have not been defined. future growth). Development intensification within Identification of a subarea within the Comprehensive the Area of Concern needs to be coordinated with Plan occurs by official action of the City Council. the necessary infrastructure and services to support growth. Identified Areas Designated Areas-Areas of Concern (see Map 1.6): • Auburn Golf Course • AWS/Auburn Black Diamond Rd. • GSA/Boeing • Pike Street NE • Green River College • 8th Street NE • Mary Olsen Farm 2b(2).Designated Areas: Economic Development • Les Gove Campus Strategy Areas:The Economic Development • Emerald Downs Strategy Areas are a specific type(or subcategory) • Auburn High School of designated area. In 2005, City Council adopted • six Economic Development Strategy Areas under City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-29 - - - ---7-:4—- :I. ri j,, - A‘'i: � , l /1 ill , � f � E , � • * ' ri f1 .. �� I T'' ! i 1l � N "� .�ii r L '_�_. , 1P ' ft �! -� -* • ii- . 4 _ kl 1 I ' I .' ; 'h t:Q— I C r... ., ,. _ . _._ . ,,,, , .,1 : .1.,N,10,,, _ -_ _.. - --....... _....------,- ,;,---,....._„., , _ . .... . -.. ,. t-\\' "A • „. 4.,..„, ', -,.: , . 104k 111, _.„----,_,„--:::,......„....----:-__ ,..,._:.,, -,,,,,?-!,--,-. --4,._. 1 - : ,. .,,.-..4,,.,.. ..:.!..„..„ ,,- ., ...., : .x.4 14 ,-..- :..,,_ ,,,,,.... -:-....i7: z,1,,„.4.7,„:,,.,,,,,,,-_,,-;;.:,-.4-.„.: ....,4., "- ; 4 ,:.-:- .:_.1. — - — ,\:___.. :,.--. --;,,,,',----",--t----:r----";-`,77,,...:',, :',-.,,',1--'':',44',.„'s,;,'7:7:4'--- ' .-4' ' , „:94 ,1 k t , .,.._ _ ,...,..,./.- . .._..;._- ,,,,4:, 44„,,,,: ..-4,,....r.a. :....,.._ . _ - _ ". Tom: - .---%,. ,-... -,ei•51 n .. ,.... \. Resolution No. 3944.These areas, initially identified quality and similar uses.Through Ordinance No. by a focus group of diverse business and community 6660 City Council rezoned the AEP/Green Zone from interests, are targeted for population and employment EP, Environmental Park Zone to M-1, Light Industrial, growth within the planning horizon of the City's hereby effectively removing the need to designate the 20-year growth target(204431). By 2012,the City AEP/Green Zone as a specific economic development Council added three additional economic development strategy area. strategy areas, bringing the total to nine(9)strategy The current economic development strategy areas areas. are included below.The boundaries of the economic During the City's 2015 update of the Comprehensive development strategy areas are incorporated as Plan the list of economic development strategy areas designated sub-areas "Designated Areas—Special reflects current conditions and status of these areas. Planning Areas" map of the Land Use Element. As such,two of the original six economic development Designated Areas-Economic Development Strategy strategy areas were removed from the list.The Urban Areas(see Map 1.6) Center, one of the original six development strategy areas,was removed as it is no longer a designated ▪ A St SE (corridor) area.The Urban Center, also known as "Downtown • Auburn Way South (AWS) Corridor Auburn" or the"Downtown Urban Center" is an • Auburn Way North (AWN) Corridor adopted area (since 2001)and features its own subarea plan. The Auburn Environmental Park(AEP)/ ▪ M St SE(between AWN and AWS) Green Zone has also been removed as an economic • SE 312th/124th Ave development strategy area.The AEP/Green Zone • NW Manufacturing Village economic development strategy area was previously zoned EP, Environmental Park Zone.The intent of this • 15th St SW/West Valley Hwy N zone was to encourage economic development in the 2c.Adopted Areas:Adopted Areas include an form of medical, biotech and "green"technologies Adopted Subarea Plan incorporated into the including energy conservation, engineering,water Comprehensive Plan that establishes the purpose Imagine Auburn I comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-30 of its designation, goals and policies, and • Auburn Way South implementation strategies.Adoption of a subarea • Auburn Black Diamond Road plan occurs by official action of the City Council.As an adopted document of the Comprehensive Plan, ▪ A Street SE/Auburn Avenue the subarea Plans are subject to a review,and if • C Street SW necessary, revision to address changes in conditions, • Division Street issues, or even characteristics of the planned areas. The review and revision of the Subarea Plan will • M Street/Harvey Road also include the review and, if necessary,a revision • Main Street of zoning regulations and architectural design • 8th Street NE standards. • 15th Street SW Adopted Areas (see Map 1.7) • West Valley Highway • Downtown (Ordinance No. 5549) • 15th Street NW/NE • Auburn Adventist Academy(Resolution No. 2254) • 132nd Ave SE • Auburn North Business Area (Resolution No. • SE 320th Street 2283) • SE 312th Street • Lakeland Hills (Resolution No.1851) • SE 304th Street • Lake Hills South (County H.E. Case Z15/UP70) • R Street • Northeast Auburn (Ordinance N. 6183) • Lake Tapps Pkwy SE 3. Impression Corridors: Impression corridors are • Green River Road aligned with a particular street,trail, river,stream, . 37th Street NW or specific linear corridor. Some corridors may be part of a subarea, in which case the Impression • S 277th Street Corridor policies are additive to a subarea plan. • Interurban Trail Impression corridors enhance the areas in which • Green River residents, businesses, and visitors move throughout the city.The benefit of an impression corridor is • White River two-fold: residents know that the city is invested in • Mill Creek the aesthetic of main thoroughfares and businesses 4.Gateways: Gateways are specific places, can build off of the design and aesthetic provided intersections, or blocks within the city.These essential by the impression corridor. Improvements or locations are established because they constitute modification to impression corridors consist of the first impression into of Auburn. Gateways are aesthetic signage, landscaping,and monument intended to create a "welcome" into distinct areas features, and the rehabilitation or removal of of the city or into the city itself.They are therefore existing buildings and property. Impression Corridor highly important to plan, construct, maintain, and boundaries and policies are formally designated enhance their appearance and function. Gateway by adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Priority locations and policies are formally designated by is given to the impression corridors that are a part adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Priority is given of a subarea. Priority impression corridors are the to those gateways that are along a priority impression thoroughfares in which residents, businesses,visitors corridor. Priority gateways function as an entrance move throughout a specific subarea.The priority to an impression corridor. The priority gateways are impression corridors are italicized below. italicized below. Impression Corridors (see Map 1.8) Gateways(see Map 1.9) • Auburn Way North • Auburn Way North and Auburn Avenue(where City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-31 the roads converge) area and other adjacent land comprising a total of • East Main Street and M Street NE/SE (at the approximately 664 acres has been designated as intersection) a long-term resource area (mineral resource area), so development of the Special Area Plan for this • Auburn Way South and 4th Street SE area should be a low priority as mining is expected • Auburn Way S and 6th Street SE to continue on this site for as long as 30 years.The • West Main Street between C Street NW and B land uses for the Stuck River Road Special Planning Street NW Area will be determined through the subarea planning process and the City Council's adoption • All roads with an entry into the city of the subarea plan. Potential land uses applied • Hwy 167 Off Ramps through the subarea planning process could include SR 18 Off Ramps single-family residential, multi-family residential, • commercial, institutional, and recreational. Some light Implementing Zoning Designations industrial uses may be appropriate for consideration and designation through the subarea planning A. Planned Unit Development(PUD) Master Plans process if the uses are "industrial or business park" in character, conducted entirely within an enclosed Special Plan Area Policies building,and exhibit a high degree of performance standards and are non-nuisance in nature and if District Policies. appropriately limited in extent and location.A mix of LU-140.Through regulation, capital investment, and housing types ranging from single family residential community planning, identify, promote and market to multi-family residential is appropriate for this district identity. planning area.The subarea plan should be adopted taking into consideration the period during which Subarea Policies. mining is expected and the intent of the ultimate LU-141. Each subarea will contain its own vision, goals, development of the area.An active permit has been policies and strategies. processed by the city with respect to the mining LU-142. BNSF Rail Yard -This approximately 150-acre activity on a portion (approximately 664 acres) of the mineral extraction operation.The permit process Special Planning Area is located in the south-central should continue, however, any permit for mining in the portion of the city and surrounded by SR-18 to the mineral resource area should be granted for the life North, Ellingson Road to the South, C Street SW to the of the resource,with reviews conducted periodically west and A Street SE to the East.The Special Planning (every five years)to determine whether changes in Area should consider both sides of C Street and A the originally proposed mineral extraction operation Street. Consideration should be given to: have arisen and give rise to the need for additional or • The needs of Burlington Northern. revised permit conditions to address the new impacts • Providing pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular (if any)of any such changes.Any permit applications access across the site to connect the southeast for additional acreage within the mineral resource and southwest sides of the city. area shall be processed by the City. • Providing a more visually appealing "entry Development of this area should not occur until corridor" into the city from the south along A adequate public facilities are available to support the and C Streets. development consistent with City concurrency policy. • Allowing for a mix of uses including single and The City recognizes the potential for expanding the multifamily development and commercial and Stuck River Road Special Planning Area to include industrial uses where appropriate. additional land east of Kersey Way and north of the Covington-Chehalis power line easement and will LU-143. Stuck River Road -A portion of the Stuck consider a proposal by all affected property owners. River Road Special Planning Area is currently the site If the area is expanded,the number of non-multiple • of a large sand and gravel mining operation.This Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-32 family, non-manufactured home park dwellings units 1. Primary consideration in the use and may be increased proportionate to the increase development of the property shall be given to in acreage.Any such proposal shall specifically protection of Coal Creek Springs'water quality. apportion the types and quantities of development to Development types, patterns and standards occur within each separate ownership. determined to pose a substantial risk to the LU-144. Lakeview-The Lakeview subarea is currently public water source shall not be allowed. the site of two independent sand and gravel mining 2. The maximum number of dwelling units will operations.While mining activity continues in the be determined as part of any sub-area plan eastern operation, indications in 1995 are that the process. Dwelling units shall be located within western operation has ceased.Activity in the western portions of the property where development portion is now limited to a concrete batch plant and poses the least risk of contamination for future site reclamation. Following reclamation,the Coal Creek Springs. Lands upon which any area should be developed as a primarily single-family level of development would have a high risk residential neighborhood of low to moderate urban for contaminating the water supply shall density.A planned development would be particularly not be developed, but would be retained as appropriate for this approximately 235-acre site. The open space.The development pattern shall permitted development density of the site will depend provide for a logical transition between areas heavily upon the ability of the transportation system designated for rural uses and those designated near the site to handle the new uses. Consideration for single family residential use.All dwelling shall be given to the environmental, recreational units shall be served by municipal water and and amenity value of White Lake,the historical and sanitary sewer service, and urban roads. If cultural significance, as well as tribal ownership 53rd Street S.E. is the major access to serve and jurisdiction of the Muckleshoot Tribe in the the Special Planning Area,the developer will development of the Lakeview Plan element. Permit be responsible for developing the street to applications have been accepted and are currently urban standards,from the property owners' being processed by the city with respect to the mining eastern property line that abuts 53rd Street, activity in the eastern portion of the area.The permit west to the intersection of 53rd and Kersey process should continue, however, any permit for Way. continued mining in this portion of the area should 3. Percolation type storm sewer disposal systems be limited to 10 years to encourage completion shall not be permitted.All surface water of the mining, and subsequent reclamation by the drainage shall be conveyed consistent with property owner in preparation for development.The the City's current storm drainage standards. Lakeview Plan element should be adopted prior to the Treatment of stormwater shall occur prior City's acceptance or processing of any other permit to its discharge to any surface water body, applications for the mining operation in the Lakeview consistent with standard public works or other Special Planning Area.The environmental information requirements in general effect at the time of and analysis included in the Final Environmental development. Impact Statement for Lakeview(November 1980),shall be considered in the development of the Lakeview 4. The site shall be zoned temporarily, at one Plan element.While heavy commercial or industrial unit per four acres, until the sub area plan is uses would not be appropriate as permanent uses of completed, and the long-term urban zoning this area, conversion of the area now zoned for heavy determined. industry to office commercial(or similar) uses would 5. The Mt. Rainier Vista special planning area be appropriate. boundary may be modified through the LU-145. Mt. Rainier Vista -This 145-acre subarea development of the subarea plan. is located south of Coal Creek Springs Watershed. 6. The Mt. Rainier Vista and Stuck River Road Overall development of the Mt. Rainier Vista subarea Special Planning Areas shall be coordinated plan shall be consistent with the following conditions: subarea plans. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-33 Designated Areas -Areas of Concern intensities, and infrastructure development necessary Policies to support the types of business and activities that are most consistent with community aspirations. Each LU-146.AWS/Auburn Black Diamond Rd—The area subarea plan should address and include policies between Auburn-Black Diamond Road and the regarding the expected level of housing density(or Burlington Northern Railroad currently lacks urban residential growth targets)and employment growth facilities necessary to support urban development. targets. Major development proposals shall be carefully • Auburn Way South Corridor assessed under SEPA to ensure that the development can be supported by the available facilities. Once • Auburn Way North Corridor property owners are able to demonstrate to the City • NW Auburn Manufacturing Village that they can provide urban services(municipal water • 15th St. SW/C St. SW/W Valley Hwy. N and sewer service, urban roads and storm water management) necessary to support the intensity of • A St. SE development proposed within the entire area,the • SE 312th St./124th Ave SE Plan designation and zoning for this area should • M St. SE between Auburn Way N and Auburn be changed to an urban residential or commercial Way S classification. The appropriate classification(s)shall be determined after a review of the development Adopted Areas Policies proposal and the pertinent Comprehensive Plan policies. LU-150.Adoption or revision of a subarea plan will LU-147. Pike Street NE—The area located north of be treated as a comprehensive plan amendment 8th NE, east of Harvey Road, and south of 22nd NE and will comply with the Growth Management Act, is inadequately served by residential arterials. No Countywide planning policies,Vision 20, 50, and the increase in density or other development which Core Comprehensive Plan. would increase traffic demand in this area should be LU-151.Adventist Academy-Adopted under Resolution approved. No. 2254 on November 14,1991. The Auburn Adventist LU-148. 8th Street NE—The areas paralleling 8th Academy is Special Planning Area (Adopted Area) Street NE located between Auburn Way and M Street is a multi-use campus operated by the Western are designated for multiple family residential while 8th Washington Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists. Street NE is designated as a minor arterial. However, The Campus plays a large role in the Western the road is not currently constructed to this standard Washington Conference of Seventh- Day Adventists' and is not able to support current traffic demand private elementary and secondary education system adequately.The Plan designation would greatly in Washington and hosts many community events increase traffic volumes. Implementation of the Plan as well as an annual regional camp meeting for designations should not occur until 8th Street NE is Adventists from Washington and around the world. constructed to the adequate arterial standard and The Campus previously housed Harris Pine Mill, a water service is upgraded. Up zones should not be furniture manufacturer,for many years. The Mill granted from current zoning until these stems are provided financial benefit to the Academy's budget upgraded or guaranteed. and provided employment opportunities, learning experiences, and vocational education for Academy students.The Academy continues to include in its Designated Areas - Economic plan industrial uses that support the mission of the Development Strategy Areas Policies school financially. The reuse of existing mill buildings LU-149.The City should adopt a formal subarea and redevelopment of buildings lost to a fire in plan for each of the seven economic development 1989 are the focal points of the current industrial strategy areas(listed below) as an element of the development. In addition to institutional and industrial Comprehensive Plan. Each economic development uses,the Academy also operates a landing strip and strategy area subarea plan should identify the uses, associated aircraft hangars for student aviation and a Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-34 • flight training.A single-family subdivision is located Hills South lies south of the Lakeland Hills special to the south of the airstrip. In addition to these uses, plan area and is the most southwestern part of the the Academy wishes to allow development of uses city.The area is predominately residential, allowing such a multi-family and senior housing and assisted for a range of housing types,with commercial uses, living and memory care which will generate perpetual including Lakeland Town Center, in the center. revenue through a long-term land lease on a portion Nonresidential uses, including civic, religious, and of the Campus lying generally north of Auburn Way municipal services are allowed throughout the area South and south of 32nd Street S.E. that will directly through an Administrative Use Permit. Unlike Lakeland aid its mission.The financial benefit from these uses Hills, Lakeland Hills South was accepted into Auburn will allow funding an endowment,subsidize student was a Planned Unit Development(PUD).The Lakeland tuition, provide financial aid for students needing Hills PUD, originally the Lakeland Hills South Planned tuition assistance,for new educational programs,for Development District(PDD),was approved under additional faculty,facility maintenance and upgrades, Pierce County Hearing Examiner Case no Z15-UP70 and other needs.The plan focuses on provides in 1990. Lakeland Hills South PUD is intended to predictability to planning,zoning, subdivision,and provide enhanced flexibility to develop a site through development decisions within the Special Planning innovative and alternative development standards.As Area (Adopted Area) made by the city. a PUD, specific development and design standards are LU-152.Auburn North Business Area-Adopted prescribed. under Resolution No. 2283 on March 2,1992.The LU-155.Auburn Downtown Plan (Downtown Urban Auburn North Business Area Special Planning Area Center)—Adopted under Ordinance No. 5549 on Plan was the result of a comprehensive planning May 21, 2001. Downtown Auburn is the business, study due to increased development pressure north governmental, and cultural hub of Auburn, its physical of the Central Business District. Since the Central and cultural heart. Many stores, restaurants,service Business District,which contains Downtown,the providers, and small offices are well-represented core of Auburn, is adjacent to these areas,future throughout this district. Downtown hosts many development in this area is crucial.A comprehensive community events and activities,such as the weekly and cohesive direction was also needed based Auburn International Farmers Market in the summer, on increased development proposals and rezone Soundbites! Concert Series(in the City Hall Plaza) requests. In addition to development concerns, many and the Veterans Day Parade. Downtown features of the considerable undeveloped parcels contain public art that includes temporary installations such as wetlands.All of these factors made development Pianos on Parade and a permanent outdoor Downtown controls beyond zoning and development regulations Sculpture Gallery with rotating pieces.This dynamism advisable. is possible because the district is a collection of uses LU-153. Lakeland Hills-Adopted under Resolution that coexist in close proximity to one another. Due to No.1851 on April 18,1988. Lakeland Hills area lies the value, importance, and complexity of this district, between the Stuck River and the southern City The Auburn Downtown Plan identified four general limits of Auburn in the most southwestern part of needs to be addressed by the plan: the city.The area consists of planned residential • Update of the existing plan in order to continue and commercial subdivisions, and is predominately Downtown revitalization residential in nature,offering a range of housing . Concern over the reopening of Stampede Pass types, including single family and multi-family dwellings.The Lakeland Hills Plan was intended Multiple large projects proposed for Downtown to provide long-term predictability to both the city • Scarce private investment and potential developers.As a planned community, In conjunction with project-based items, a regulatory development and design must be consistent with the element that emerged from the goals of the Auburn policy guidance of the Lakeland Hills Plan. Downtown Plan was the Downtown Urban Center LU-154. Lakeland Hills South-Approved under Pierce (DUC)zoning district,which was established in 2007. County Hearing Examiner Case Z15/UP7O.Lakeland While the DUC zoning district is intended specifically City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-35 to address the needs of downtown,though the construction, and maintenance with other implementation of policies identified by the Downtown agencies, such as BNSF,the Muckleshoot Indian Auburn Plan, many challenges related to public and Reservation, and the Washington State Department private investment,development, and strategic of Transportation.Where one agency may more planning have yet to be addressed as downtown has effectively manage the corridor, management or evolved. ownership consolidation is appropriate. The Auburn Downtown Plan is in the process of LU-159. Promote the elimination or renovation of being updated and is expected to be considered for existing derelict or unmaintained structures, signs, adoption in 2025, after this Periodic Comprehensive fences, and properties along impression corridors Plan update is adopted in 2024.The DUC zoning through regulatory or enforcement mechanisms. districts and DUC boundaries found in the LU-160.Work with private and public property owners Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, related Zoning to educate, create incentives, and enforce regulations Map, and Implementing Zones is consistent with that are intended to improve the overall appearance direction in the updated Auburn Downtown Plan. of identified corridors. LU-156. Northeast Auburn Special Plan Area —Adopted LU-161. Emphasize the design, orientation, under Ordinance No. 6183 on June 5, 2008.The Plan construction materials, landscaping, and site layout for was prepared in fulfillment of the policies included development proposals of new and existing buildings in the Comprehensive Plan for the area between along impression corridors. New construction and Auburn Way North and the Green River, south of 277th the renovation of existing buildings create important Street(52nd Street NE) and north of approximately opportunities for enhancing the appearance of 37th Street NE in the City of Auburn (Map No.14.2). impression corridors. The planning area was narrowed to an area covering approximately 120 acres, north of 45th Street NW LU-162. Establish regulations that ensure coordinated, and between Auburn Way North and the existing attractive commercial signage is of an appropriate I Street NE right-of-way.The Northeast Auburn/ size and quantity. Signage regulations along these Robertson Properties Special Area Plan focuses on corridors may be different than those in other areas. proposed develop of the Auburn Gateway project LU-163.Take advantage of opportunities to provide area, a 60-acre group of properties owned or under informational signs,wayfinding signs, and traffic consideration for purchase by Robertson Properties control signs that are attractive, useful, and integrated Group, owners of the Valley 6 Drive-In Theater.The into a larger citywide signage plan or policy. plan calls for a mix of office, retail, and multifamily LU-164. Outdoor storage of materials, inventory, and development under a new zoning designation (C- other goods and off-street surface parking should be AG Auburn Gateway)for the central portion of this located at the rear of the property. If outdoor storage planning area,created to accommodate mixed use cannot be located in the rear of the property,then it development.The plan calls for phased development should be screened from view from adjacent rights-of- in coordination with the provision of new roads, way stormwater and other utilities,and flood management measures. LU-165. Design, construct, and enhance impression corridors to accommodate multimodal uses. Impression Corridor Policies LU-166. Design and construct vehicular access points LU-157. Create specific plans for each identified in a manner that consolidates access points serving corridor, outlining development policies and multiple uses. regulations, necessary capital improvements, and LU-167.Signage, landscaping, and monument features implementation strategies. In the absence of any should be used to establish prominent access points. specific corridor plans,this section contains general LU-168. Discourage aerial utilities. policies that are to be applied within designated impression corridors. LU-169. Invest in impression corridors by acquiring rights-of-way, constructing and widening sidewalks, LU-158. Coordinate corridor planning, design, Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element I LUE-36 "Y,). "' 4.` t i .�, i�'s�Ai,(F.. i . ,f t t d •`` 14 t tr1 1 r U ,� ':f •r i• 4 .0,7:,l `it t. + T • 3c* r"- '4 \ , { I _ x ' • i IV ' 4."� , --t . `. 5 * A ' --- .. Y ma N f � fir. x installing landscaping, building center medians, constructing parklets, providing street furniture,and constructing other improvements. Gateway Policies LU-170. Prioritize by ranking all gateways and develop potential opportunities and designs for each location. LU-171. Develop land use regulations that incorporate gateway priorities and concepts into private development proposals that are located at identified gateways. LU-172. Coordinate with the Washington State Department of Transportation to understand options and implement actions at gateway location. Many of the gateway locations are within the WSDOT right-of- way. LU-173. Develop design layouts for gateway locations. Designs will identify key areas that greet residents and visitors as they enter the city or downtown center, opportunities for signage and monument features,and landscaping. LU-174. Maintain established gateways. City of Auburn Land Use Element I LUE-37 Map 1.3-City of Auburn Comprehensive Land Use Map City of Auburn Comprehensive Land Use ii _ jD4 {;fit ; , . wi. r.�,+,.,.�.v...� 44711.-H."' -'--4 551- ''-'? — 4-1 ' "'L.-Li r ':ci-Lr ,i `.' ii -4 +. `1 .' r 4 Il t f9'1-77 1 �• .7.. r -�• it IITI\--..' /IL.,- ,:: ' L! :' ,,;',/,'-c--•t"-Ilr riittr r i _ II1 V �1 • • If�! Jii 1 ,�a fs /` —' hi i 'S4,'t' • •3 r a,7-_L a 1 l ♦.,- ;• I:ril.CC- --11:1- - :/ :Si(' 4 ' -1, ,r\ii , -i-E ., !„., .,„. „.,__, ,,,, \,\S _ is u� f f" 1 1 12 -- 1--;. 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Auburn is a place that those in our diverse community The Housing Element can serve as a useful management tool to meet are proud to call home changing community needs for housing and address land use, economic for a lifetime.Auburn development,transportation, environmental, and other concerns. provides opportunities for • A variety of housing choices can meet the needs of Auburn's current attainable housing in a and future residents across all ages and affordability levels, help variety of styles to meet the residents maintain and retain their homes,and promote services and needs of all ages, abilities, amenities that improve neighborhood livability. cultures, and incomes. Our neighborhoods are • Well-planned housing can support Auburn's economic goals by safe and attractive, offer making it attractive and possible for residents to live near their jobs ' gathering places to meet and by serving as a source of customers to support commercial friends and family, are districts. connected by trails,streets, • Housing in proximity to transit or mixed-use projects can help reduce , and transit, and are well the need for costly infrastructure such as roads and sewers, and kept. Our households are reduce environmental impacts related to transportation. In addition, aware of the opportunities housing in proximity to a variety of transportation modes can and services offered by increase a household's disposable income and savings by reducing governmental, educational, household transportation costs. employment,health, and service providers that can - Well-designed and located housing can reduce energy and water enhance their quality of life. consumption, and it can promote healthy lifestyles. Volunteerism to improve For these reasons, as well as others discussed or referenced in this Housing our parks,schools,streets, Element, an emphasis on encouraging Middle Housing, Mixed-Use,Transit- and homes makes our Oriented Development is core to planning for housing both in the near-term neighborhoods and families and by 2044. stronger. Our quality housing and neighborhoods support our local economy. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-1 Conditions and Household Size Trends Trends in household size indicate that Auburn will need to ensure the availability of a variety of housing This section summarizes key findings of the Housing types to match the needs of both small and large Needs and Characteristic Assessment(HNCA), households.Auburn has both a larger household which was updated in 2023.The HNCA provides size(2.7)and a larger share of family households a comprehensive picture of Auburn's housing compared to King and Pierce Counties overall. Data on conditions, needs, and regional context. household composition indicates however,that 38% • of the City's households are made up of single-person Analysis and data to support required analysis, policy and two-person households without children,and choices, and to help illustrate the housing picture Auburn also has a higher-than-average percentage in Auburn was collected from a variety of sources. (7%) of single-parent households compared to King In 2021,the City of Auburn prepared and adopted a and Pierce County(4%and 6%, respectively). Overall, Housing Action Plan (HAP),funded by a state grant 24%of Auburn households are married with children, (authorized by HB 1923)for the purpose of identifying compared to 21% in King and Pierce Counties.The city strategies and recommendations to increase types of homes needed for smaller households may residential capacity. Findings in the HAP may vary be different than those needed for larger households, slightly from those completed for the HNCA due putting an emphasis on planning for a variety of to differences in horizon years. Both of these data housing types and sizes in the future. sources, as well as others from the Washington State Department of Commerce, Puget Sound Regional Housing Stock Council, King and Pierce Counties, as well as other sources are referenced in the HNCA and this Housing Auburn's housing stock is older than average, and Element.The Housing Needs and Characteristics much of its rental housing stock is in fair or poor Assessment can be found in Appendix X of the condition.Though housing is affordable in Auburn, Comprehensive Plan. the City could lose some of its most affordable rental The conditions and trends inform Housing Element housing as structures approach the end of their goals and policies to address projected housing need useful lives.About half of Auburn's housing stock is in Auburn. 2-3-bedroom units,accounting for 56.7%of housing units. Affordability The cost of housing in Auburn has substantially increased from 2010 to 2020. Between 2010 and 2020,the average monthly rent in Auburn increased by 49 percent($459 per month). In this same period, the median sales price for a home increased by 88 percent($195,550) based on 2017-2021 American Community Survey Data. Of the approximate 15,507 renter households in Auburn, more than half(53 percent)are cost- burdened, and more than one-quarter(27 percent) are severely cost-burdened.About a quarter of households are considered unaffordable for renters and homeowners in Auburn according to state and federal affordability thresholds.While Auburn is more affordable than other cities in King County, housing is unaffordable for most households. 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Auburn's diverse communities may have different housing, neighborhood amenities, and service needs. For example, outreach conducted with the Hispanic community has shown that most would recommend Auburn as a place to live for family and friends, and though residents wanted their children to grow up and remain in Auburn, they desired improved security and traffic calming. Outreach participants were interested in helping to improve their neighborhood and in volunteering. Figure 2.Race and Ethnicity in Auburn(2021) Hispanic or Latino ' 17% • Two or more races , • 8% \/, Some other race • 0.3% • White • Native Hawaiian 51% Pacific Islander 3% Asian 12% • • • American Indian/ Alaska Native 2% Black/African American 7% Source:2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table DP05 Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-4 Trends Racially Disparate Overall,Auburn's housing market is characterized by I rrl pacts strong growth in both the homeownership and multifamily rental markets.These trends are important to consider as The Housing Element and Housing Needs and the City works to encourage development to reach the Characteristics Assessment(Appendix A) identifies 10,429 units needed by 2040.Key findings include the data and strategies to undo local policies and following: regulations that result in racially disparate impacts. • Multifamily rents in Auburn increased 47 percent As described in Appendix A-Housing Needs and from$1.14 per square foot in 2010 to$1.68 in 2020 Characteristics Assessment and earlier in this Q3.Auburn did not see a dip in rents in 2011-2013 Element, Racially Disparate Impacts were identified like many of its peer cities. In addition,thus far in Auburn such as potential for displacement due to through 2020,multifamily rents are continuing to the percentage of residents,especially renters,who grow in Auburn,approaching levels in Kent and are cost burdened and at high risk of displacement if Tukwila which have started to level off. market forces shift. Considerations for displacement • Auburn's rental vacancy rates are low,indicating are also addressed in the Land Use Element when continued demand for housing. Multifamily developing future land use goals.Where appropriate, vacancy rates in Auburn increased by 2.7 goals, policies, actions, and overall strategies have percentage points from 8.3 percent in 2008 to been created or revised to address these issues as a 11.0 percent in 2020 03,spurred by the recent first step towards undoing racially disparate impacts. Copper Gate affordable apartment complex, This includes refinements to goals and policies to which added 500 units to Auburn's housing preserve existing housing stock,•create opportunities market in late 2020.Although this increase for increased capacity for the development of multi- in vacancy is reflected by an influx of new family, mixed-use, and middle housing throughout the multifamily units that have yet to be rented,the city to accommodate a range of affordability levels, mostly positive net absorption in the City from and regional coordination to address housing issues. 2008 to 2019 indicates demand for multifamily housing is strong. Displacement Risk • About 60 percent of the new units developed The highest displacement risk in Auburn is the few in Auburn between 2010 and 2018 are for housing units located in southwest Auburn where homeownership,while only about 40 percent mostly industrial and commercial is located.In are intended as rentals.These ownership trends, particular,a mobile home park located in this block coupled with strong price growth,indicate group is particularly vulnerable to displacement. strength in the market. Downtown Auburn is also susceptible to moderate to • Auburn has not been producing enough housing high displacement risk. The downtown area currently to meet its demand from household formation(net contains 426 subsidized affordable units in several in-migration and people forming new households, developments,slightly more than a quarter of the such as moving out of a family home).Over the housing units in the area.A full analysis is located in the 2010-2019 time period,only 7.8 housing units(of Housing Needs and Characteristics Assessment. all types and sizes)were constructed for every 10 As part of an evaluation of racially disparate impacts, new households that formed.This translates into the city identifies housing costs and cost-burdened housing underproduction and is a contributor to households as especially vulnerable to displacement. Auburn's rent and price increases. In Auburn,42 percent of the community identifying as • An additional 12,112 housing units are needed Hispanic or Latino(of any race)is either cost-burdened in Auburn citywide by 2044 to accommodate or severely cost-burdened(<50%AMI)and persons of growth. color are 37 percent cost-burdened or severely cost- burdened,compared to 31 percent identifying as white. City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-5 I ' ' ri • i ' ' r , 40, 'i'k„.,' _.1,-_," :' 1 '. , . 1:! •,, ' , - . -, : .,..-'2,:,-...4 „. •, , . . _ 5.-..• , .11 : ...1.- _ -- : -,,-L..rg,__E — .•iv<i".h,,,,'" ' f. L I. .... 1 ---p-u,:mr fl E k* 7. I--— — —• L.--X , 'AllifiS ?1 - /....r....:: acz. 1 po '9/7 1 -'II" !I a.,.., ..•••• , plib°...4_.' _,__..,.._.- ...ligi.i.hilEt01 Iiii y . — w ,,, i .., . ... : : 1.09...d $ 0 Ili • •. iii • ir —I — — - l:17 r I 1 't IUMEI MR T-14g9' /II tec+tret U ' ill?' , 6 Mm, vi. -- III'i2,..,„,.. sr. ... ,.i 1",.„:..._ • A h 0...,,,,,744,4...,.1 14.t.f,n4.42., ; f I... i0 ir ' 4\ . I :r". 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Pettais 01 ao; IMI 4F-- tI111111=111111.13:1 I VI e 13% : ,..,..1113%t 1:•7•7 69% 3 IIIII D • [11..1 51"4"C.25* Cint.S.Cieretd iitt Qat. a,.6 4,1 Nil Cadaittall 110,NI% airdtrGrei O'r#A0 1 Scarce:uSHL,D,20#5-2019 Comprets,m've leven Art rdeclit.4,Strateg(CAS)(rams. 91•Wasx,lurcin Cep/IA/ear cif CeriiMeme.2023 al ,p.liala or Laliala fraf any ram) 49% 51% Have a hddr.cif cola 1111MIIIIII 49% While ,64% 36% c t n 20% 30% 40% 50% GM 70% ta)% 00% 100% •Cwilet "Reftter , ,fhil et Aft 4,,I Set 4V US HO.2015-'20P 7;07.C11.17.0 hkyasii79 Ath-sztzbOly Sr.7,!pIT,(CAS,' The 11) I Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-6 Auburn 6LnHeH 30% 21% 17% .- 32% Mam Rental Urr1 Afford ant? 1U'6 , 45% 3'7% 6% King County Rooter HH 23% 16% 14% ( 48% p74lntai Unit 10% 23% 31% 39% ■ ® • - 8 tt'"4yF4s Very4e. Laa h77,e 6.1/4:20"h*t&V Imam 411:1'.S (SY50t..k%3 14-1 $^,yrCes'er4}fi�lJ,?d93„,0 r9 Clexiv01111.1Nty Y.{+u—,h:,J,:.!f .15n5'd Sn'D<C6`J rCH4+14 9'J"a84'�37 These communities are about 50 percent renters and 50 percent homeowners,while those identifying as white are 64 percent homeowners in Auburn.The gap in homeownership is addressed through thoughtful and effective policy including increasing affordable ownership opportunities by encouraging diverse housing stock. Overall,the Auburn community spends a greater amount of income on rental housing costs compared to King County, with 51 percent of renters in the very low or extremely low-income bands(<50%AMI)in Auburn and 39 percent in King County.While Auburn has a naturally occurring affordable housing stock of 55 percent serving very-low and extremely- low incomes,this means there is only 11 percent additional capacity available to serve extremely-low and very low- incomes. If housing cost trends in King County continue,and Auburn housing prices in Auburn continue to rise,the amount of naturally affordable housing is expected to decrease.Again, preservation strategies and housing policies supporting a range of development types is key while encouraging housing growth. Planning Approach Auburn's preferred Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map sufficiently addresses housing needs for all economic segments of the Auburn community.The Comprehensive Land Use map considers adequate capacity for housing and employment targets and housing needs by income level through a Centers approach. Centers in Auburn are high-intensity and density cores characterized as primarily as mixed-use areas served by Middle Housing and commercial development. Most new housing is planned to be built in the neighborhood centers and downtown. More information on the Comprehensive Land Use Map and future land uses can be found in the Land Use Element, Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan. Housing Choices for All Central to planning for future housing is providing a range of housing types to choose from which facilitates home ownership across a wide range of households and affordability levels. Consideration "Middle Housing" is key to increasing housing types in Auburn. Middle Housing,typically attached to one-another, provide options to increase residential density in existing residential neighborhoods and are designed at the scale and overall aesthetic of these areas. In 2023,the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1110 which requires jurisdictions to incorporate Middle Housing into Comprehensive Plans and related development regulations.This Housing Element, and updated city code,fully complies with HB 1110 requirements by allowing for townhomes, duplexes,triplexes, fourplexes,fiveplexes,sixplexes,stacked flats,cottage housing, courtyard housing in residential zones throughout the city. In addition,the City also acknowledges Accessory Dwelling Units(or ADUs)as an important piece of Middle Housing ,complying with HB 1337 legislation allowing ADUs in residential zones throughout the City. Middle City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-7 Housing, in combination with Mixed-Use Development, are critical development types that enable the City to meet future housing needs and provide a variety of housing options for current and future residents. Housing and Employment Targets Based on legislative changes, communities must plan for housing and employment targets allocated by Countywide Planning Policies(CPP).These growth targets are consistent with PSRC Vision 2025 requirements and originate at the state level. King County CPP, and the related 2021 King County Urban Growth Capacity Report, identifies targets of 12,000 net new residential units and 19,520 net new jobs between 2019-2044. Pierce County CPP identifies 112 net new residential units and 0 net new jobs targets by 2044.The Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning Maps and policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan demonstrate adequate capacity and strategies in order to accommodate these housing and employment targets. 101111 ����,� t x ,t w 'ice- . _ 4 �'` ` - .yi: T .,ice ,'ti „^ 11,..., „4.. �, �I _ Lt .4f - _ _741e Middle Housing:Example of a Duplex from Auburn Housing Action Plan Implementation project,2023 Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-8 Housing Need by Income Level The Housing Needs and Characteristics Assessment projects housing need by income level using Area Median Income(AMI) bands.This assessment, as required by the Department of Commerce in coordination with counties, identifies the number of units necessary to serve varying AMI levels and for Emergency Housing.These figures were provided by both King and Pierce Counties using their own methodologies.The full methodology for the projections is provided in the assessment.As shown in Table 1,Auburn has a need for housing primarily at the 80% or greater AMI and for less than 30%AMI. Policies in this Element describe how Auburn plans to address these housing needs. Table 1.Housing Need by County 0-30% Net New County Total Non >300°%to >50% >10to >100%to >120% Emergency PSH 100% 120% PSH Housing Needs Supply(2019) 28,049 1,076 237 8,029 8,075 4,427 3,302 2,903 58 King Net New Need(2044) 12,000 1,543 812 309 616 1,146 1,299 6,275 2,293 Supply(2019) 3,963 0 33 134 493 1,141 680 1,482 8 Pierce Net New Need(2044) 112 14 20 21 16 7 6 27 7 Total Net New Need(2044) 12,112 1,557 892 330 632 1,153 1,235 6,302 2,300 Source:King County Ordinance 19660,Countywide Planning Policies;Pierce County Ordinance 2023-22s, Countywide Planning PoliciesThe overall housing need by 2044 in Auburn is 9,722 additional permanent units between 30%and greater than 125%AMI range,and 2.300 additional temporary/emergency housing beds totaling 12,112 new housing units. Barriers that limit the development of affordable housing, including emergency housing,such as allowing appropriate housing types to serve various income levels, permitting a range of development serving all income levels in various zones, and development-related bonsues related to inclusion of affordable housing are included in this Element and in Auburn City Code. The Housing Needs by Average Median Income(AMI) analysis discussed in the next section describes how the city is ensuring adequate zoned capacity and development types to accommodate a range of affordable housing. Supportive and Emergency Housing Supportive housing is defined by Washington State in RCW 35.70A.30 as either Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) or Non-Permanent Supportive Housing(non-PSH). Households earning below 30%of the AMI are considered extremely low income and severely cost-burdened. In Auburn by 2044 the city needs an additional 2,389 supportive housing units for households earning below 30%AMI. Permanent supportive housing includes supportive services such as health care and housing assistance.Auburn needs 812 additional permanent supportive housing units by 2044 in King County(King County CPPs)and another 20 in Pierce County(Pierce County CPPs). Non-permanent supportive housing is to provide temporary or transitional shelter and supportive services to those struggling to stay housed.Auburn needs 1,543 additional non-permanent supportive housing units by 2044 in King County(King County CPPs)and 14 in Pierce County(Pierce County CPPs).Auburn also has a severe shortage of emergency housing beds compared to the projected need in 2044.As of 2020,there are 66 emergency/temporary housing beds citywide and 2,300 are needed by 2044(King and Pierce CPPs).An additional 115 beds a year will need to be built between 2024-2044. City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-9 Housing Needs by AMI Capacity Analysis Table 2.Housing Capacity by Income Level Zone Categories Capacity prior to Capacity surplus or Income Level(%AMI) Servicing these Needs Housing Needs Zoning Adjustment Post-Rezone Capacity deficit King County 0-30%PSH High Density-Mixed Use 2,389 566 3,004 615 0-30%Other >30-50% High-Density,ADU 962 1,532 4,823 3,861 >50-80% >80-100% Moderate Density,ADU 2,458 5,058 35,889 33,431 >100-120% >120% Low-Density 6,303 348 1,846 (4,457) Pierce County >80-100% Moderate Density,ADU 112 100 509 397 Aggregated Total - 12,112 7,504 46,070 33,958 In addition to meeting the residential and employment capacity targets through zoning and policy decisions,the city meets the aggregate King and Pierce County housing needs for income level groups.The only exception is the >120%Average Median Income(AMI)category,which includes primarily low-density housing. However,this AMI category is not required to be met under HB 1220 requirements as high-income earners are represented in this group and can also purchase moderate density housing options as well. In Pierce County,the City's primary residential zone is R-2 Residential Low which for purposes of this capacity analysis aligns with the 80-120%AMI range.This zone can adequately accommodate the total housing need of 112, however AMI below 80%is not accounted for in this analysis.As indicated earlier,the housing target for the Pierce County portion of Auburn is only 112 housing units and as a result the city does not intend to rezone small areas of land in order to satisfy AMI requirements since actual development is unpredictable.The R-2 Residential Low zone can accommodate middle housing,single unit detached housing, and ADUs that can realistically serve a range of incomes, and the city will continue to provide flexibility in the development types allowed in this part of the city to best accommodate the full range of AMI levels. An estimated 1,852 new Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs) are accounted for prior to rezoning, as these developments are currently allowed in various zones are expected to occur naturally over the next 20-years. In total,10%of new ADUs are planned for in the 50-80%AMI range, 80%in the 80-120%AMI range, and 10%in the greater than 120%AMI range.The high-density and moderate-density land uses where ADUs are primarily expected are found in throughout the city. Housing Capacity in Future Land Use Total Housing Capacity Residential capacity by zone is based primarily on the assumptions outlined Buildable Lands Report process in 2021, updates to reflect changes to zoning and density assumptions since that time. Downtown Urban Center mixed-use development assumes a distribution of 75%residential and 25%commercial,whereas the R-NM Neighborhood Mixed Use assumes a 50-50%split for mixed uses both vertically and horizontally.The residential capacity estimates accommodating 46,070 housing units at max buildable capacity and 33,655 net new housing units,exceeding the 12,112 net new housing unit target.This increase is due largely to Middle Housing policies consistent with HB 1110 which allow for Middle Housing in all residentially zoned areas.The R2—Residential Low zone is found widely throughout the city. 1 Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-10 Table 3.Residential Capacity by Zone Residential&Mixed=Use, II Zone i Developable I Net zoning Assumed Density- Cl Residential I Net New(Units) _�Zoning Districts - L category 1 Acres changes(acres) DU/Acres ,L Capacity(units) ' King County Residential Conservancy(RC) Low Density 745 0 1 745 - R-1 Residential Low Density 275 0 4 1,101 - R2-Residential Low Moderate 294 1158 25 35,799 28,441 Density R3-Residential Moderate Moderate 0 22 30 660 660 Density R4-Residential High High Density 79 -1 50 3,890 -50 Neighborhood Mixed-Use High Density 0 89 30 2,670 2,670 (R-NM) Mixed-Use Manufacture Home/ Low Density 27 0 10 273 Community(R-MHC) DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 5 100 125 500 Center-125 Mixed-Use DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 5 95 119 475 Center-75 Mixed-Use DUC Downtown Urban High Density 0 4 90 90 360 Center-55 Mixed-Use Total 1,420 1,285 - 45,561 33,146 DUC Neighborhood High Density 0 3 30 90 Residential Mixed-Use Pierce County R2-Residential Low Moderate 20 20 25 509 509 Density Total 20 20 - 509 509 Total New(2044)Housing-Capacity 46,070 33,655 € rl • • ,' 1\ , < ,e:t y i 1.: ''-- - E 4 ' • ';x44'�. �' p-- '``"� -^ Ili ' I rl it. ��Zri . , � E'er '3 R _ ..,, _ � t xf- • -tip...... ,: .may .nro ,R l 1 ar nr'l�_ �xf � n wf ^K"�c+s...�'a ...•rf�n�r" srri w�. .. p:, y ' ,s ',�" < s§c -wits. - , s: -o t., -ram' �' City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-11 Goals a n d Policies H-9.As neighborhoods change,work to eliminate the displacement of those who are under-served or under- represented. Goal 1: Healthy Homes H-10. Promote housing stability for the most and Neighborhoods vulnerable residents. H-1. Recognize the important role of public How can Auburn plan for Active Living and improvements,facilities, and programs in providing a Healthy Eating? healthy home environment within the community. • Provide for a complete community with a H-2.Through integrated planning for land use, parks variety of work, shopping, recreation, health and recreation, transportation, housing, and jobs, and education, and home environments. support active living and healthy eating opportunities. . Implement a connected nonmotorized trail H-3. Promote safe and connected neighborhoods. and park system with neighborhood gathering A. Continue to implement crime prevention spaces.Work with transit providers to connect programs such as neighborhood block neighborhoods to commercial and social watches. services. B. Through the land use and building permit • Facilitate access to regional transportation and process, implement principles of crime job centers in and near Auburn. prevention through environmental design. • Support art projects and cultural events to C. Promote community volunteerism to increase provide opportunities to build a sense of the well-being and safety of residents. community investment, improve aesthetics, bring people together cross-culturally, D. Invest in transportation improvements that will and involve neighborhood youth.Support create safe neighborhoods for walking, biking, community gardens to improve access and connecting to transit. to healthy food and to build community H-4. Promote housing that meets the needs of relationships. Auburn's workforce, is located near and designed to take advantage of affordable multimodal Goal 2: Support Housing transportation options and contributes to a regional jobs—housing balance. Growth H-5. Improve streetscapes in developed H-11. Provide a land use plan and zoning that offers neighborhoods. Continue to repair and/or replace opportunities to achieve a variety of housing styles deteriorated sidewalks and remove barriers to and densities for private and nonprofit housing pedestrian traffic. providers. H-6.Seek and provide assistance for the reduction H-12. Support development of a variety of housing of lead-based paint hazards and measures to remove choices by allowing Middle Housing types in mold, improve energy conservation and provide for residential zones including townhomes, duplexes, healthy indoor air quality. triplexes,fourplexes,fiveplexes, sixplexes, cottage H-7. Promote the City's neighborhood program. housing,courtyard apartments, and accessory Connect residents to volunteer activities. dwelling units. H-8.When evaluating proposed developments,apply H-13. Provide dense housing choices downtown and site and building design standards, require quality other areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan streetscape, landscape, on-site recreational and open where infrastructure is more available or can be space, and low-impact development measures that improved with regional and local funds. will improve community character and environmental H-14. Encourage residential development downtown, quality. particularly housing that is integrated with commercial Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-12 development. and owners in the creation and preservation of safe H-15.Allow accessory dwelling units as an affordable neighborhoods. housing strategy and Middle Housing option. A. Offer an owner—landlord training program H-16. Promote greater opportunities for home to better market, manage and maintain ownership for all incomes and ethnicities in the residential rental property. community through development of middle housing B. Encourage retention of professional options and fee-simple development. management assistance. H-17. Implement incentives for developing C. Recognize and publicize well-maintained underutilized parcels into new uses that allow apartment properties,such as by awarding a them to function as pedestrian-oriented mixed-use "multifamily property of the year." neighborhoods. Existing uses that are complementary, D. Advise landlords with problem buildings economical,and physically viable shall integrate into about the benefits of donating their property the form and function of the neighborhood. or selling it below market cost to a specially H-18. Use innovative zoning provisions to encourage designated nonprofit organization. infill development of underutilized parcels in zones H-26. Promote housing improvements by property that have been identified in the Comprehensive Plan owners and building managers.Seek available as areas where infill residential development should assistance for housing rehabilitation.Assistance will be encouraged. Certain development requirements include the development of residential infrastructure for infill development may be relaxed,while requiring and the rehabilitation of individual properties. adherence to specific design requirements to ensure compatibility with the character of nearby existing A. Find public and private sources of capital and residential structures. offer low-interest loans for rehabilitation. H-19.Allow appropriately designed manufactured B. Continue to participate in the Emergency Home housing within Neighborhood Residential areas, Repair Program and consider partnering with consistent with state law. nongovernmental organizations to maximize funds. H-20.Allow manufactured housing parks,transitional housing, supportive housing, and multiplex housing in C. Encourage green lending for improved energy appropriately zoned areas. conservation, indoor air quality, and other measures. H-21.Adopt incentives,strategies, actions and regulations to create and sustain neighborhoods that D. Help identify professional volunteers at provide equitable access to parks and open space, educational or professional associations to safe pedestrian and bicycle networks, clean air, soil plan redesign or architectural upgrades of the and water, healthy foods, high-quality education, properties. affordable and high-quality transit options and jobs. E. Support additional healthy housing and H-22. Prioritize affordable housing when surplusing preservation strategies,such as property tax publicly owned land or property to provide exemptions to preserve affordable housing opportunities for increased affordable housing. opportunities and utilizing community health workers to offer property owners and residents Goal 3: Maintenance and t eintai edu education and resources needed to Preservation H-27. Evaluate and update codes applicable to H-23. Conserve Auburn's existing housing stock housing and provide effective and appropriate because it is the most affordable form of housing. enforcement. H-24. Inventory and map dilapidated properties. A. Enforce city ordinances regarding abandoned properties. H-25.Organize, educate and assist property managers B. Consider a multifamily inspection program. City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-13 C. Consider public identification of landlords who B. Address the King County need for housing are found to be out of compliance for extended affordable to households at less than 30%AMI time periods and unwilling to take steps to (extremely low income)and for moderate and ameliorate substandard conditions. market rate income(greater than 80%AMI) D. Consider a landlord compliance program in Auburn,through all jurisdictions working where code enforcement penalties can individually and collectively. be reduced if attending landlord training C. The Pierce County need for housing, programs. countywide, by percentage of area median E. Work with park owners, managers,and park income is less than 1%for all AMI groups tenants to develop policies and regulations to because the target is 112. preserve manufactured home parks and the D. Focus Auburn's efforts toward the countywide affordable housing they offer. and community need for low-and moderate- F. Consider an Auburn Housing Authority. income housing on preserving existing affordable housing with robust maintenance H-28. Ensure that rental housing units comply with life and repair programs, minimizing displacement and fire safety standards and provide a safe place for impacts, and ensuring long-term affordability tenants to live, including renters with disabilities. of existing housing. H-29. Promote the maintenance, energy efficiency, E. Act as a County leader in the exploration and and weatherization of existing affordable housing implementation of new funding mechanisms stock. and strategies to develop housing affordable at 30%AMI and below across King County and Goal 4: Housing throughout South King County. Attainability and H-33. Encourage and assist in the renovation of surplus public and commercial buildings and land into Affordability affordable housing.Additionally, explore opportunities H-30. Promote affordable housing that meets to dedicate revenues from sales of publicly owned properties, including tax title sales,to affordable changing demographic needs. housing projects. H-31. Promote housing stability for the most H-34. Seek, encourage, and assist nonprofit vulnerable residents. organizations in acquiring depreciated apartment H-32.Work in partnership with King and Pierce units for the purpose of maintaining and ensuring their Counties and other cities to address countywide long-term affordability. needs for affordable housing to households with H-35. Review and streamline development standards moderate, low,very low,and extremely low incomes, and regulations to advance their public benefit, including those with special needs and our veterans. provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to A. The King County need for housing, countywide, housing. by percentage of area median income is: H-36. Promote compliance with federal and state fair i. 80%-120%of AMI (moderate)—26%of total housing laws. Support fair housing opportunities for housing need all regardless race, color, national origin, religion,sex, ii. 50%-80%of AMI (low)—14%of total familial status, or disability. housing need H-37. Explore the use of density bonuses, parking iii. 30%-50%of AMI(very low)—11%of total reductions, multifamily tax exemptions(MFTE),fee housing need waivers and exemptions, and permit expediting to encourage the development of housing affordable at iv. 30%and below AMI (extremely low)—13% below-market rate. of total housing need H-38.Where practical,ensure that housing created I Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Housing Element I HE-14 • or preserved using local public resources or by available to support youth,veterans, and social regulation benefits low-income households and services in Auburn. retains its affordability over time. H-48. Support seniors who wish to age in place in their H-39. Partner with Affordable Housing Providers homes, such as with home rehabilitation services, —partner with local affordable housing providers adult day health and Senior Center activities. and services who have additional knowledge and H-49. Provide opportunities for transitional housing resources that are not available to the city. assisted living and retirement communities. H-40.Support existing programs that provide H-50. Promote universal design principles to emergency rental assistance for families facing ensure housing is designed to be compatible with homelessness due to temporary economic hardship. surrounding neighborhoods. H-41. Engage with communities disproportionately H-51. usable by all people regardless of age or impacted by housing challenges in developing, abilities. implementing and monitoring policies that reduce and undo harm to these communities. Prioritize the needs H-52. Provide empowering training for residents who and solutions expressed by these disproportionately want to participate in civic activities and who would impacted communities for implementation. like to improve their knowledge and skills around community leadership. H-42. Support the long-term preservation of income-restricted affordable housing with expiring H 53. Provide information in multiple languages to affordability covenants through acquisition by acting Auburn's diverse communities regarding services as a facilitator between affordable housing groups offered by local and regional governmental, interested in purchasing the property and property educational, employment, health, and other providers owners. to improve residents' quality of life and to promote resident engagement and household economic H-43. Explore opportunities to implement a independence. Community Preference policy or a first right to return policy that prioritizes members of the community in H-54. Offer financial and homebuyer education new affordable housing developments. to encourage household saving and budgeting to consider home ownership. Goal 5: Supportive H-55. Provide information and resources that educate and guide low-income persons toward affordable Services housing opportunities. Develop materials in multiple H-44. Encourage and support human and health languages. service organizations that offer programs and facilities H-56. Review proposals to site facilities providing for people with special needs. Support programs new or expanded human services within the City to in particular that help people to remain within determine their potential impacts and whether they the community, including those that are veterans, meet the needs of the Auburn community. Important disabled, seniors,single-parent households, and the caveats in the City's consideration will include the homeless. following: H-45.Assist low-income people,who are displaced A. While Auburn will willingly accept its as a result of redevelopment,find affordable housing regional share of facilities that provide in accordance with state and federal laws and residential services, or influence residential regulations. location decisions,Auburn will expect other H-46. Develop strategies that seek to preserve communities to accept their share as well. naturally occurring affordable housing at-risk of B. The funding of human service centers sited in redevelopment and/or in deteriorating physical Auburn that serve an area larger than Auburn condition. would rely on an equitable regional source of H-47. Continue to ensure that funding becomes funding. City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-15 C. The siting of all facilities shall be based on programs and private options for financing affordable sound land use planning principles and should housing, removing or reducing risk factors, and establish working relationships with affected preserving safe neighborhoods. neighborhoods. H-62. Work in partnership with public and private housing providers, businesses, and other agencies Goal 6: Implementation in the provision of housing assistance to Auburn residents and business employees. and Monitoring H-63.Support nonprofit organizations during all H-57. Partner with South King County jurisdictions stages of siting and project planning and when in ongoing efforts to coordinate the human, applying for county,state, and federal funding. educational,and housing needs of our diverse cultural H-64.Through the building permit process, inventory communities,such as through the Road Map Project, and track affordable housing opportunities within interjurisdictional housing and human services forums, Auburn. Distribute affordable housing information to and other efforts. nonprofit agencies serving the homeless and low- H-58. Pursue partnerships with non-profits, housing income people. authorities, SKHHP, and other organizations to H-65. Monitor housing supply, affordability, and preserve existing unregulated and naturally occurring affordable housing including through acquisition. diversity in Auburn and its contribution to the countywide and regional housing need. H-59.Work with other jurisdictions and health H-66. Explore options to identify and monitor and social service organizations to implement a unregulated affordable housing for the purpose of coordinated, regional approach to homelessness. long-term preservation particularly in urban centers, H-60.Support national,state and especially regional near transit, and/or where most redevelopment efforts to address the housing and human service pressure is anticipated. needs of the region and the City. H-67. Review and amend, a minimum every 5 years, H-61. Explore all available federal,state and local local housing policies and strategies. .,_--.-..:.-----40-e I „,,,k•-' , , •-: \ A " '- . --.' ' ., . .. lit ,. l (fui/3i 4 �1Li .. ,, .„,�p .„. ©l i N` 4 f , . ., \--':•''', ,. . . ' .' - '''j iri-4' 11 ' IiiEl 1 .4 11 ' 1, ' r- �' it` ' i i , I 11. CAI I' " � t Y �, • 1 f �11 �'�� s 1 6 r I • ..v••3, I` , f y+� di it F a �Isgt 4` — i, ..,,... : , . , . MI 1... !kr' — —•tz 1-4 .1 A�-s�i i i 1 ,...�:„ " :. •;-- ;.. .!""" 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Housing Objectives and Tools Outcomes Indicators Example Tools • Housing rehabilitation and repair loans • Loans for energy conservation and healthy indoor air quality Improve housing quality Increased quality of rental housing • City-sponsored and nonprofit property manager programs • Housing inspection program Code enforcement • Community volunteer program • Land use plan and zoning Meet demand for new housing units Land capacity to meet or exceed housing target • Variety of housing options • Accessory dwelling units • Middle Housing Promote housing ownership Maintain or increase homeownership rates • Unit-Lot Subdivision Increased numbers of middle housing units and • Middle Housing on small and infill lots Allow for a variety of housing types to apartment units with • Accessory dwelling units meet size,age,and cultural trends neighborhood recreation and service amenities . Mixed-use zoning Retention of housing stock with larger units • Incentivize infill development • Accessory dwelling units Downtown and Growth Increased numbers of ownership dwellings available to Center incentives for apartment and mixed-use Increase opportunities for housing moderate incomes • Infill incentives to extremely-low,very-low,low-,and Increased mixed-use development for all incomes • Permit and impact fee waivers moderate-income households Increased preservation and improvement of rental • See also"improve housing quality"above housing with long-term affordability commitments • Expansion of MFTE program outside of Downtown Greater match of housing to special needs including • Community services programs Improved opportunities for special housingfor all agesand abilities as well as the needs housing and services • Partnerships with nonprofit housing providers homeless and nongovernmental organizations Monitor housing supply,affordability, • Monitor in conjunction with regular and and diversity Address achievement of indicators above annual Comprehensive Plan updates and new countywide planning policy housing targets City of Auburn Housing Element I HE-17 1• ., •','''- i. ,I --^-1=-...1- '.';','.-.'-4,,....`i•-.--: "--..... , , ‘,\ --:C-,. -- , l' , - - ^- , : , "-4.,-..---`".? ,% :- -7, ii - r- ,:.'' \ '--.1' ,t."`"--''74."(' ',..bt.:' ,, % • 3, •i ,A i , \ '..** *- i ''' i. 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I fiiVivir 0 — -- t 1k319`'t4 • r-- x tstV Pik- 0414s1\1 ? •1-___. cota?Ck Table of Contents Economic Development Element 1 Introduction 1 Vision 1 Planning Framework 2 Vision for 2044 2 Conditions and Trends 2 Auburn Profile 2 Household and Income Characteristics 2 Resident Labor Force and Employment Characteristics 3 Daily Inflow and Outflow 5 Growth Projections 6 Planning Approach 6 Values 6 Goals and Policies 6 Goal#1—Retention of Existing Businesses 6 Goal#2—Attract New Businesses 7 Goal#3—Missing or Underrepresented Industries 8 Goal#4—Supporting Industry Clusters 8 Goal#5—Downtown Auburn 8 Goal#6—High Standards 9 Goal#7—Incentives 9 Goal#8—Partnership 10 Goal#9—Tourism 10 Goal#10—Diversity 10 Goal#11—Displacement 11 Maps and Figures Figure 1-Inflation-Adjusted Median Household Income in Auburn with Regional Comparison (2020) 3 Figure 2-Auburn Workforce Top Industry Sectors(2019) 3 Figure 3-Top Ten Employers in Auburn (2022) 4 Figure 4-Top Industry Sectors in Auburn (2002-2019) 4 Figure 5-Auburn Daily Commuting Patterns(2019) 5 Economic Development Element Introduction Vision Economic development is a crucial aspect of the City of Auburn's overall well- The City of Auburn is a being and quality of life. A strong and diverse economy provides opportunities diverse and inclusive for residents through job creation,business growth and a robust tax base that economy that promotes funds essential services such as police,streets,and parks. prosperity for all members of the community. New The Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan serves as business and industry a guide to attract,retain and grow businesses in the city,expand economic desire to locate in Auburn opportunity for everyone,ensure that economic expansion is carried out in and existing businesses are a sustainable fashion,and drive regional economic growth. It recognizes able to grow and prosper. that economic development is not a standalone endeavor but is closely The economic landscape linked to other key elements of the plan,including land use,infrastructure, is welcoming to large and transportation,housing,and sustainable resource management. small businesses as well The Economic Development Element is designed to establish policies and as an array of different strategies that promotes the implementation of Auburn's vision for a strong, industry sectors. Economic inclusive,and diverse local and regional economy. The Economic Development growth is carried out in a Element therefore provides a comprehensive overview of Auburn's economy, climate friendly manner sets policy direction for economic growth,and identifies strategies,programs, that effectively weathers and projects to improve the local and regional economy. economic volatility. A pathway to success exists for all residents and business owners regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element I EDE-1 • Figure 1-Inflation-Adjusted Median Household Income in Auburn with Regional Comparison(2020) ■2010 ®2020 $120,000 $100,000 ---- ______._a_...___._._ _ _, _ _____._-_.._____ _-___-__-____.__. S60,000 ---- - -__- _._ ,_..._..-___ii: 'ii± _ Auburn King County Pierce County Washington Source:2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table S2503,CPI Inflation Index Auburn's median household income was$76,410 in 2020,an increase of 19%from$64,443 in 2010 (adjusted for inflation).As shown in Figure 1,Auburn's incomes are on par with statewide and Pierce County averages but lag behind the higher incomes of King County households primarily as a result of Seattle and Eastside residents. Rental households in Auburn earn significantly less than ownership households-the average renter household earns$54,396 compared with $98,153 for ownership households.Auburn's BIPOC households are more likely to.be renters.Around 46%of renters are non-white residents, compared to 33%of homeowners.These types of intersections of income, race, access to housing and wealth-building are important considerations when planning to accommodate the needs of all Auburn residents. Resident Labor Force and Employment Characteristics Figure 2-Auburn Workforce Top Industry Sectors(2019) 5,000 _._--------_.___----------._____. --__-_.._.___-- ----_--_- 4,500 �_-_-__._ ._ _ ._ _.. _ ._ .__..-.__.__._-_�____..-_.__- .---_�._...__ 4,000 -- - - -- — — -- -- - - 3,500 --- ____ ____ ____.______________ __._.._.._ __-- 3,000 ---; 2. _._.._. -- ______ _-_- ---_..-_____.. ___ ___._ _� w__-__-- 2,500 2,000 - - - - ! ! '!' ' • � ec o � c. r Ca �`a e•° a°a ` ' 4 • da cr � J k .a � y 6 s5 e � 0 a 4 b �4 e0 � ea o �o ,e °�a �,a �rgo *° 'ta a y ske Source:US Census On The Map . City of Auburn Economic Development Element I EDE-3 As of 2019,there were about 46,383 jobs located in Auburn.The top sectors are shown in Figure 4 along with their change over the past two decades. Despite decreases in the manufacturing industry from 1990 and 2000 noted in Auburn's previous (2014) comprehensive plan,the sector has seen rapid increases since the 2008 financial crisis and now accounts for over 20%of jobs in the City. Other notable shifts include a rapid increase in construction jobs over the past several years as well as a decrease in retail which corresponds to an increase in wholesale trade, perhaps reflecting increasing patterns of online rather than in-store shopping. Daily Inflow and Outflow As of 2019, 5,288 Auburn residents, or 15%of the population both lived and worked in the City.The remaining 85% of those who worked in Auburn commuted from outside the City.As shown in Figure 5,there are more people who work in Auburn and live elsewhere than those who live in Auburn and work elsewhere.This results in an increased pool of residents and employees who engage with City services and businesses.Although this data predates the COVID-19 pandemic,the relatively large share of in-person manufacturing and retail jobs in the City suggests that the commuting patterns may have been less affected by the pandemic in Auburn compared with other areas which have a higher share of office jobs. Figure 5-Auburn Daily Commuting Patterns(2019) i Lakeland Norm • , . L Syr ' :- • uburn' ~' .' '4�44o , 30,155 r e - F Lakeland South �'�Aigona `a ' 41" "ity 11671 a.5.28$ • . 4 ', • ,7' � �r" - ,,,,_ •'ram .„ .. ,Paceric_ • ,w Source:US Census On The Mop City of Auburn Economic Development Element I EDE-5 landscaping as well as strengthening communication and regional markets. Conduct periodic research amongst the business community and the City in and collaboration with local education centers, order to create a secure environment that encourages research institutions and industry experts in order to businesses to succeed. stay updated on emerging needs and opportunities. ED-3. Nurture/foster a collaborative environment Emphasize efforts and prioritize opportunities that by conducting regular gatherings and forums for attract businesses that are positively contributing to a businesses, community leaders and local government more sustainable and climate-friendly operation. This representatives to share their ideas, needs, strategies, can be in the form of businesses that are designing, and concerns. creating,selling and distributing climate-friendly products and approaches or businesses that are ED-4. Develop and implement a support system for seeking to incorporate sustainable development or existing businesses within the city by assisting them in building management practices. optimizing their operations and addressing challenges they may encounter during expansion or relocation ED-8. Clearly define the types of businesses that align within the city. Provide comprehensive information on with the city's economic development strategies, available commercial properties, zoning regulations, considering local strengths and market demands. and necessary permits. Offer proactive assistance Engage with local business associations and to navigate local government procedures, ensuring community stakeholders to gather input on desired a seamless transition for businesses committed to business types. Develop industry profiles to guide staying and growing in Auburn. prospective businesses in understanding the local market. ED-5. Promote diversity and inclusion within the local business community by supporting initiatives ED-9. Implement targeted marketing campaigns to that encourage greater participation and inclusion showcase the city's advantages and attract businesses of minority owned businesses. Create resources that fit the defined criteria.This includes developing and programs that provide equitable opportunity for a comprehensive marketing strategy highlighting businesses owned by underrepresented groups to be Auburn's infrastructure,workforce, incentives, and fully engaged in the local business community and the quality of life. Leverage digital platforms, industry full array of resources and partnerships that exist. conferences, and targeted events to reach potential businesses and investors. ED-6. Establish a dedicated business retention program that proactively engages with local ED-10. Establish incentive programs to encourage businesses to understand their needs, challenges, desired businesses and industries to choose Auburn and opportunities. Identify and provide resources as their location. Collaborate with local and state and support to address issues before they become governments to create tax incentives, grants, significant barriers to continued operation and/or and other financial support mechanisms. Develop expansion. customized incentive packages based on the specific needs of target businesses. Build out a set of incentives that are specifically targeted towards Goal # 2 — Attract New attracting climate-friendly businesses to locate and Businesses grow in Auburn. ED-11. Foster collaboration between the public and Attract new, high performing businesses by private sectors to create a supportive environment for identifying market gaps, precisely defining the types attracting high-performing businesses.This includes of businesses Auburn seeks,strategically marketing establishing a platform for ongoing dialogue and Auburn's advantages, and optimizing available land collaboration between local government and business and space. leaders and encouraging private sector participation Policies in infrastructure development,workforce training, and other initiatives. ED-7. Perform regular market analyses to identify emerging trends,gaps, and opportunities in the local City of Auburn Economic Development Element I EDE-7 cultural events, and collaborating with local artists and to the security and quality of commercial areas.This performers. involves strategically placed lighting fixtures,street ED-22. Foster an active downtown community by lighting, and architectural lighting to enhance visibility organizing regular events,festivals,and markets and create a secure and attractive environment during in downtown Auburn.This involves collaborating both day and night. with local businesses, community groups, and event ED-29. Invest in infrastructure,such as improved organizers to create a diverse calendar of activities multimodal transportation systems, electric vehicle that attract residents and visitors. charging stations, rideshare features, parks and open ED-23. Offer incentives for mixed use developments space, and enhanced security measures,to ensure the in the downtown area, encouraging the combination well-being of pedestrians and cyclists in commercial of residential, commercial, and entertainment spaces. and mixed used zones. This policy aims to create a vibrant and dynamic urban ED-30. Establish design standards and procedures environment that supports both daytime and evening within commercial and mixed-use areas.This ensures activities. that development plans align with the preferences and ED-24. Develop comprehensive parking and needs of the local community. transportation plans to ensure convenient access to ED-31. Establish a mechanism for regular design downtown.This involves strategically placing parking reviews to assess ongoing and proposed facilities, promoting public transportation options, and developments in commercial and mixed-use areas. encouraging alternative modes of transportation to This process ensures that projects align with make the area both drivable and accessible. established design standards and contribute positively ED-25. Enhance security measures, including to the overall urban beauty. increased police presence, improved lighting and surveillance systems,to ensure a secure environment Goal #7 - Incentives for residents and visitors, especially during evening Develop and implement a comprehensive incentive activities. Collaborate with local law enforcement program designed to attract and support business agencies to address security concerns proactively. recruitment and retention. Incentives will include ED-26. Improve and expand the existing facade financial benefits,ease of access, community improvement program to support local businesses acceptance,strong connections to local goals, and in upgrading their storefronts,signage, and exterior maintaining support beyond initial opening. aesthetics.This not only contributes to the overall visual appeal of downtown but also encourages Policies economic growth. ED-32. Routinely provide workforce development, ED-27. Develop a mix of incentives and penalties that business assistance, and business development seek to eliminate ongoing vacancy of ground floor programs. commercial spaces. ED-33. Implement a streamlined permitting Goal # 6 High- and approval process for businesses, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring a swift and efficient Standards process.This policy aims to enhance ease of access for both new and existing businesses. Promote high quality architectural design, pedestrian ED-34. Develop incentives that encourage local and circulation, landscaping,lighting,public amenities, regional businesses to actively engage with the local security investments,and signage that are customized to community.This includes supporting community the various commercial and mixed-use areas of the city. events, participating in local initiatives,and fostering Policies a positive relationship with residents to enhance community acceptance. ED-28. Implement lighting standards that contribute ED-35. Establish economic incentives that are City of Auburn Economic Development Element I EDE-9 t - r • .l , (( _ b. ` _+ _ — ] STOP .I=',,I''Ii ,#. •' - ff' i L1.. =_.- .ig_-_•....;,_.\...7 caeca,,. k �JJ� sd., r .r ll2 !'"— __ J r r F :r . - • Ir - am }•~f, ✓ 6• r F YI 5 � :y 4't< engagement and listening from underserved be considered higher priority in the event that there are communities within the city in the development of conflicts. plans,strategies and decision making. ED-51. Establish zoning district boundaries that avoid a ED-49. Identify and eliminate barriers that have result where residential communities are designated as a traditionally made it difficult to start or grow a business non-conforming use. due to language. This includes providing translation ED-52. Avoid issuance of conditional use permits, and interpretation for non-English speaking people and variances,and other special land use approvals that accommodating individuals where a physical disability convert existing residential uses into new commercial is eliminating adequate access to services. uses. This does not include the allowance of home based businesses. Goal #11 - Displacement ED-53. Establish development standards that mitigate In support of a stronger and more diverse economy the impacts of noise, light,odor,and building massing the city will plan, protect, preserve and produce generated on commercial sites that are adjacent to housing options that are intended to be attainable existing residential communities. to all members of the community where the primary ED-54. Embrace housing policies that support the goal is to ensure that residents' choices about when, creation of more housing across the full spectrum of whether and under what circumstances to remain in affordability ranges in order to stabilize housing prices their home or move^ and avoid rapid volatility in the housing market. A strong and stable housing market in all sectors of affordability Policies is an important element of a strong,local,and diverse ED-50. While the Economic Development Element places workforce. a heavy emphasis on the attraction of new businesses it is not the intent of this Plan to displace people, communities,populations,or affordable housing. 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Historic •reserva ion Element Introduction and Background Through the recognition and preservation of its past, down in population to 82,657 in 2024...The growth Auburn can ensure its uniqueness and strengthen applied substantial development pressure onto its identity as it moves into the future.The City the city and enabled new businesses and services recognizes the importance of maintaining this to prosper, but without the proper management of connection with its past by including policies which growth and development,these forces have potential address the enhancement and maintenance of historic to negatively impact the historic sites and cultural resources within this Comprehensive Plan.This practices that exist in Auburn, and which contribute importance is also recognized by both the State and to the reason why residents and visitors are drawn to the County by the inclusion of historic preservation as Auburn in the first place. • one of the goals of the Growth Management Act(GMA) Proper identification and stewardship of historic and and in the King County Countywide policies. cultural assets is critical as the city works to balance Planning Approach to maintain, preserve, and competing demands on space, housing,services, enhance the City's historic, cultural and archaeological and resources, because said assets help to create resources to provide a sense of local identity and an identifiable identity for Auburn and often enable history to the visitors and residents of the community. residents to better connect with their community. In 2010 the United States Census Bureau identified These assets may be historically significant structures, Auburn's population as being 70,180 residents. landmarks,and places and practices of tribal Auburn grew in population to 84,858 residents in importance. 2022, a 20%increase in 12 years but has since gone Vision Unlike many cities within the Puget Sound Region,Auburn has a long and established history.Auburn has been a vibrant and freestanding community for over 100 years.As a result,Auburn developed its own downtown as the focus of business and community life. The downtown in particular, and the community as a whole, were linked to the railroads, which were the major mode of transportation throughout the region for decades.In the past several decades, the region has experienced significant population growth. Due to the nature of this growth, the differences between one community and another have blurred, and communities are becoming more and more alike. If Auburn is to retain its identity as a unique community,it must seek to emphasize its differences and celebrate them.Auburn's history is a part of its identity that is unique to Auburn. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Historic Preservation Element I HPE-1 Values Sustainability Growth and business activity in Auburn does not Auburn's history is identifiable and unique, damage local historic sites and culturally important contributing to an evident community identity. By practices continue to be emphasized and supported. preserving where this community has already been, we better inform where it's going. Under pressure to grow its economy while simultaneously meeting the Conditions and emerging needs of its residents,Auburn's municipal policies aimed at preserving the city's historic and Trends cultural assets will be shaped by our shared values. These values are: Character Main Street In 2017 the Heritage Building, a structure which Historic structures and culturally significant sites are housed apartments and local storefronts since 1924, protected, ensuring that Auburn's community identity tragically burned down, creating a gap in Auburn's is grounded in its historic legacy. otherwise well-defined and preserved Main Street. Wellness Four years later, in 2021,the Max House Apartments, another mature Main Street-defining structure also Efforts to support the livability of historic caught fire,eventually spreading to the historic neighborhoods and structures are supported through and beloved Auburn Avenue Theater, rendering city programs, projects, and collaboration with both buildings unsalvageable.Today,the city and communities. stakeholders continue work to reimagine the sites of the three lost Main Street structures,and though their Service absence serve as an opportunity to imagine a new The ongoing function and operations of historic direction,their loss nonetheless remains an important structures and places are supported through the reminder of the importance of historic preservation, investment into, and maintenance of,the utilities that because many culturally and historic assets cannot be serve them. replaced so easily once gone. Economy Historic Registry One-of-a-kind historic structures and places There are currently six properties in the city of Auburn are revitalized, enhancing property values,and listed on either the King County Landmarks List or the encouraging consumers to remain in place and National Register of Historic Places.When a property purchase goods. is added to either of these lists it means that their historic status is secured and they are now subject Celebration to a number of legal protections to prevent their Auburn's history and local culture is actively promoted removal, destruction, or alteration. to residents and visitors in collaboration with city- supported organizations and official programs. Environment Investment, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings and places are prioritized,disincentivizing urban sprawl into natural and open spaces. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Historic Preservation Element I HPE-2 The six properties are: Auburn Masonic Temple Designated 2002 • In the late 1800s, settlers in Auburn formed - - _ King Solomon Lodge No. 60, becoming the --- - _ - _= town's second fraternal order.They built the —_fir.. �== Auburn Masonic Temple in 1924, a historic Italian _ �, " `== " I,. p �" ' ..i - - ' Renaissance Revival-style building listed on the -�' King County Landmarks List in 2002 and National =,' . — 3. , t o , Register of Historic Places in 2015. It is located at ;;•1 --- — ,., 10 Auburn Way S. _ ! fi .r- _ Auburn Pioneer Cemetery s , >5, :A ,� �t t',� ,:- n'C , '� c , rw Designated 2016 '- �q�/t rI F. ,�x�-� >• i..>� 11,-.. t _ • Auburn Pioneer Cemetery, established in the .E�4-, y : err_ `1 `� �g,-,r�_ 1860s, is the city's oldest cemetery. It underwent , r :�'. ;.� �, 4yt `� --�-,�s+s„ e various name changes and was designated ` ''�•'' '` •3ti -' T' ��' L"`=-',a a landmark in 2016. In 2019,the restored ' r� �• `'I I041% • ." cemetery was officially dedicated,featuring new `,�,;o ' �',r, `�' F�` :oar, `;t4`., walkways, signage, and the Tora Kato monument's `u: ,"' `�.y..A •c1 f� ...`;_. c restoration. It is located at 850 Auburn Way N. ;`'... --- .\ ',. ;� ` ,., Auburn Post Office ______- -. , Designated 2000 '' . • Built in 1937,the Auburn Post Office transitioned to King County's use in the 1960s. In 2016,the City of Auburn acquired the building to create the --�__,+ __ Auburn Postmark Center for the Arts&Culture I *t- .T ' _ Center preserving its character for diverse _} --' - it community arts activities. It is located at 20 - � f ' nii Auburn Ave. `i ► 1 Auburn Public Library - ^_n,, _ _ 17 T ,:.-:P ' Designated 1995 0 , • In 1914,Auburn celebrated the opening of its -- - Carnegie Library,located at 3rd Street NE and 4"^tea = -II.2 . Auburn Avenue. Designed by architect David J. I .0 L' , Myers and funded by a$9,000 grant from the a' r o Y.,; Carnegie Corporation,the 5,000 square-foot �,LAM brick building featured a central librarian's desk,a children's section,and an adult section,serving the city for 50 years. It is located at 306 Auburn Ave. City of Auburn Historic Preservation Element I HPE-3 Mary Olson Farm 1.,„ .i.. ,,ti r' :_ }f'. �, ,,,�,., Designated 2000 )4;',�'`' e'` t: +a�"" " 4't'{" • Mary Olson Farm, a partnership between the - " i s ' .x White River Valley Museum and City of Auburn, is .} fr -' ,; SS -' e1 _ .f... a fully restored 1880s subsistence farm, known . A,- � y 0..i =—. /4 - s I for its preservation and conservation awards. v,,, ;--r'', «;' '" [li -.A At`*,-' N v This historic 67-acre site includes seven wooden <.. �x . �` � ,-� buildings,an orchard, and meadows,offering a . ,,V 4t.:'' "4'I ,,� i f glimpse into early 1900s farm life. It is located at 28728 Green River Road. ~ �; .. - . - • K' '... Oscar Blomeen House { Designated 1991 • Built by owner Oscar Blomeen in 1914,the Oscar . Blomeen House features a corner turret and a rich history. It served as Auburn's first hospital � i,„,,,,_.:...._ , �f ..... ‘ . ,, during the 1917-1919 influenza epidemic,a - w=_< maternity hospital, and a surgical center. It's also , an example of post-Victorian architecture with 4'1 a 1 1 Craftsman influences. It is located at 324 B St NE. "f .J; t#� ,-. - __ « i L • Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Historic Preservation Element I HPE-4 r Goals and Policies should be sensitive to the character of surrounding buildings and the historical context of the area. HP-12. Retain existing buildings with historic Goal 1. To enhance and characteristics and research the potential for placing maintain the quality of additional buildings on the historic register. HP-13. Modifications of existing buildings shall historical resources in the consider the appropriate treatment or restoration of historic architectural features. region. HP-14. Make restoration of historic buildings known HP-1. Encourage the protection, preservation, recovery to the public through publication of projects to foster and rehabilitation of significant archaeological pride in downtown Auburn. resources and historic sites in Auburn HP-15.The White River Valley Historical Museum HP-2. Educate City staff to recognize significant is recognized as the primary repository of historic resources and structures or provide City staff with artifacts which relate to the City's historic and cultural access to professionals who specialize in historic heritage. preservation. HP-16. Promote activities that create awareness and HP-3.Seek grant opportunities to conduct historic support cultivating the heritage of Auburn by offering building inventories of neighborhoods. walking or biking tours,festivals, and other means. HP-4. Develop an Historic Preservation Plan to identify HP-17. Recognize Auburn's past prior to the arrival and protect Auburn's historic resources. of settlers by promoting Native American sites and artifacts. HP-5. Update the historic site and building inventory as part of this plan to include additional buildings, HP-18. Market the economic benefits to business signage, corridors, and public spaces of historical owners and community groups when promoting significance. cultural and historical events to gain a variety of involvement from various sectors in the City. HP-6.Amend existing historic preservation codes and incentives as needed to implement the Historic Preservation Plan. HP-7.The City should consider the impacts of new development on existing historic buildings and resources as a part of its environmental review process and encourage alternatives to demolition. HP-8. Propose adaptive reuse ideas to encourage the rehabilitation of sites and buildings with unique or significant historic characteristics. HP-9.Archival quality historical documentation should be required when a historical building cannot be preserved. Buildings eligible for landmark status shall require the most detailed level of archival documentation and/or measured drawings. HP-10. Require appropriate mitigation measures if demolition is imminent,such as establishing a mitigation fund that could be used to further preservation elsewhere in the City. HP-11. Future development in the Downtown area City of Auburn Historic Preservation Element I HPE-5 11 /'' ... 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Of 11" 101 14% I. ;14. ... - Climate Elemen Introduction Vision The Climate Element of the City of Auburn's comprehensive plan is a Nestled in the heart of the strategic document to guide policy implementation in Auburn as it pertains Green River Valley with Mt. to addressing anticipated climate-related changes to the city's and region's Rainer as a backdrop,Auburn local environment.The city is undertaking planning for climate change as is a historic and welcoming a response to House Bill 1181, passed by the Washington State Legislature community with an innovative in July 2023,and which requires that the city adopt climate planning goals, industrial-based economy policies,and actions into its comprehensive plan by 2029. and a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities at its The City of Auburn is choosing to proactively engage in planning for climate doorstep. Yet the vitality, change now,as opposed to by 2029.This is in part due to the immediate livelihoods, and surrounding importance of preparing for climate change,and in anticipation of the ' environment that make up the expected long-term timelines of a number of climate response strategies. fabric of Auburn's community are threatened by human- driven climate change as What does the Climate Element do? concentrations of carbon • Identify priority climate-driven natural hazards anticipated to , dioxide and other greenhouse impact Auburn gases in the atmosphere • Determine community vulnerability, resilience, and risk continue rising to levels not measured for millions of • Provide policy guidance for ensuing 20 years of planning for years. By taking action to climate change mitigate the worst impacts of climate change,Auburn is living out its commitment to The Climate Element is organized by two overarching principles: its core community values of Resilience and Mitigation.The resilience sub-element will lay out sustainability, environmental policies and strategies devised to improve the health of Auburn's natural stewardship, and economic environment and citizens,while protecting local services and assets from vibrancy and ensuring that it negative impacts associated with climate change. remains a livable,sustainable, The mitigation sub-element will lay out policies and strategies directed and safe place to live, work, at reducing city and community emissions contributions to global ' and visit. greenhouse gas levels and work to discourage other environmentally - - - harmful actions. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element ICE-1 Values Sustainability Activity in Auburn does not deteriorate the local Auburn is a dynamic community with much to offer natural environment and its emission contributions both residents and visitors. Here, people understand continue to decline. the value of protecting cherished community assets, both urban and natural.With severe climate-driven Conditions and changes expected to come to Auburn over the coming decades,Auburn's shared community values will Trends stand as clear directions which will shape and guide municipal climate policy.These values are: Character Greenhouse Gas Auburn's surrounding natural environment is restored Emissions and investments in Auburn's resilience enhance the In 2007 the City of Auburn joined the U.S. Mayors' aesthetic and social qualities of the built environment. Climate Protection Agreement, committing to Wellness reducing the city's greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions and subsequently conducted its first GHG emissions Resilience and emissions mitigation investments are inventory, marking 2008 as the baseline year to grounded in environmental justice and target front-line compare future emissions against.That year, it communities who are most at risk of suffering adverse was revealed that community activities in Auburn — health impacts as a result of climate-related hazards. transportation, residential and commercial building energy use, and waste—were responsible for 848,324 Service metric tons of Carbon Dioxide, CO2 (mtCO2e)emitted. The city ensures the long-term maintenance and Municipal emissions—emissions directly caused by protection of vital infrastructure and services in order City of Auburn activity—were revealed to contribute for residents to continue to rely on them in the face of 10,373 mtCO2e that year.' extreme weather events. In 2018 the City commissioned its second greenhouse Economy gas inventory and determined that community and Auburn is a leader in providingmunicipal emissions had each declined since 2008 green job opportunities despite Auburn's population having grown during this and training and ensures that it remains a vibrant and same time period. Community emissions declined by supportive community in which to conduct business. 16%and municipal emissions declined by 19%. Celebration Auburn was able to achieve these reductions through Places and assets of communal value are protected significant cuts to electricity demand on municipal from degradation under extreme weather events and buildings, lower diesel and gasoline community worsening climatic conditions. demand due to commute trip reduction plans, and the implementation of waste diversion programs.2 Environment Nonetheless,the City's State and County partners The natural environment is protected and restored and have adopted ambitious emissions reductions the built environment appropriately safeguards natural timelines, and though Auburn has found success in lands. its approach to emissions reduction,the City will have to take on a more aggressive stance of curbing its emissions sources in order to meet its legally mandated reduction targets on time. 1 Cascadia Consulting Group,Inc.Climate Action Plan of the City of Auburn,2018 2 Cascadia Consulting Group inc.Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Auburn,Washington,2018 Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-2 Figure 1-Municipal Emissions Inventory by Figure 2-Community Emissions Inventory by Sector(MTCO29)2015.Source:Climate Action Sector(MTCO2e)2015.Source:Climate Action Plan of the City of Auburn Plan of the City of Auburn Process&Fugitive Solid Waste Emissions r Facilities 78 l I 640 Solid Waste 1% t` I 8% Buildings& 2% Facilities . Residential P yee 21% Energy Use Emlo ;Commute& ` / ` 2 Travel —- Transportation( .."-- 1,281 33% 15% Street Lights& ,, III_ Traffic Signals 1 862 Commercial 'vehicle Fleet 10% ; 4,0 Energy Use 1,788 ` 23% 21% JO Water Industrial 1,706 EnergyUse Wastewater 20% Treatment Facilities 22% 291 4% Table 1—Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Target 2030 2040 2050 Statewide* -45% -70% -95% PSRC** -50% - -80% King County** -50% - -80% Pierce County* -45% -70% -95% *Pierce county and statewide targets based on 1990 GHG emissions levels. .*PSRC and King County targets based on 2007 levels. Figure 1-Auburn Community Emissions Forecast and Reduction Goals. Source:Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Auburn, Washington(2018) 1,000,000 800,000 _- - -- ,.. -- __ _U 600,000 -sb tion by 2030 in c. for. • c 400,000 - - -- 0 ' 70% -�er, Ion by 2040 ,E 200,000 ^-- _ _,.o tarp: _ . 95%r ;Ia., ion by2050 ILl o ..�� - -tip-?- 1 2 3 A 5 Yea r City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-3 Identified Priority Climate Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat In the Pacific Northwest,average annual temperatures Hazards rose 1.5°F over the last century,resulting in a reduction Climate change related hazards are not expected of snowpack across the Cascade Mountains,more to impact communities and regions uniformly,some frequent droughts,and more extreme heat events. Left communities may get wetter, others drier,some unaddressed,the impacts of rising temperatures will may be impacted by significant sea-level rise while have tangible effects on public health and quality of life others will not. Some communities are also going in Auburn.Warmer temperatures and extreme heat can to be more vulnerable to particular climate change- increase heat stress and worsen air quality,heighten related hazards than others due to the presence or allergy symptoms,and exacerbate respiratory illness. absence of particular infrastructure, its state of repair, Greater average annual temperatures are also expected and exposure to risk.A community's demographic to coincide with an increase in the number of very hot characteristics may also contribute to its vulnerability; days—days over 90°F—which may result in greater for example, a community with a notable degree of health risks to those who work outdoors or vulnerable respiratory illness may find it valuable to prioritize populations such as the elderly. preparing for worsening air quality. Each of these Rising temperatures also carry the potential to affect are things to keep in mind when identifying priority our region's bodies of water and negatively impact the climate hazards of which are most important to quality of Auburn's natural environment.Warmer streams prepare for. and lakes can harm fish stocks and produce harmful The process of identifying priority climate hazards algal blooms;in 2012 for example,over 80 percent projected to afflict Auburn relied on the University of surveyed streams in King County exceeded state of Washington's Climate Mapping for a Resilient standards for salmon habitat protection.Meanwhile Washington tool, a climate analysis tool developed higher temperatures can intensify droughts by reducing to help jurisdictions across Washington understand snowpack and water storage,leading to a drier and visualize various climate change impacts and landscape in and around Auburn.4 vulnerabilities across the next century and determine the specific affects. Severe Storms and Flooding Priority Climate Hazards Anticipated to Im- Climate change is expected to cause precipitation patterns to shift into the extremes,with far less rainfall pact Auburn Most occurring in the summer months resulting in drought-like • Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat conditions for portions of the year,while heavier-than- • Severe Storms and Flooding normal rains are expected to increase the likelihood and frequency of flooding events the rest of the year.' • Drought and Wildfires In Auburn this means greater likelihood for floods in low-lying areas surrounding the Green and White Rivers Given the regional context,the characteristics of the during severe storms,more potential for landslides along city's infrastructure, and the economic and public sloped areas of the city as a result of erosion and soil health vulnerabilities of Auburn at large,the climate- displacement caused by heavy rains,and water quality change related hazards which are expected to present concerns in the event that runoff exceeds the capacity of the greatest concern for the Auburn community are existing stormwater management facilities and infiltrates rising temperatures and exposure to extreme heat, polluted lands.Each of these potential impacts also carry increasingly severe storms and flooding, and more additional concerns for public health,economic activity, frequent droughts and wildfires.' the quality of Auburn's natural environment,and produce direct financial costs to Auburn residents. 3 Cascadia Consulting Group,Inc.Climate Element Comprehensive Plan Framework,2023 4 University of Washington Climate Impacts Group.Climate Mapping for a Resilient Washington,2022 5 University of Washington Climate Impacts Group Tj Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-4 Figure 2—Projected Change in Days with Maximum Humidex Above 90°in Washington by 2050-2079. Source:University of Washington Climate Impacts Group(2023) .r--7 , . •- '—Change in —I ',7,... • ' 1- Days with i Maximum Humidox l•, . , .. Above 90'T •-•••, ..' (' •• - ,'"';: ', Ir, :i '-' ,...41 .T. • i -,,- f'-1, .r-1- i, f lir, 1 L"'D 30,0 , . J 1 10.0 . „ ''''''' `'. .rierl.. ."--• ,,,', r o..o 1 \ ' -- -- _,ts,?';Fit* • _.:.— - `.:, i ,,-,•„ - . ,., , si.:, .. _ i• ,, , • ':,.. .1 1 '' ' .' ir i', . - . ..„ . ii, —if' 1. , ( .,•ra,-, „, 5..., ,, •• . , ,,,...._ 11 — ---- 1 ' ''• - , . ....-p .. witi-, - . 1 . - . . ........- . .. - '. i , ./......,....,....... , . - , . - .....1 . . : ,. Figure 3—Projected Percent Change in Magnitude of 25-year Storm inking County by 2020-2049. Source:University of Washington Climate Impacts Group(2023) — , ,,, i,,,,z,,.., ,.,., ,d' d Percent Change in the L J--, : , - . ,--,•,'; - : . . Magnitude of • , , . . 25-year Storm 3.-;-3',, :, . • L.'' : • ' . - ' '' '`'''. ,--.71 10 , p, ' ',. , fl — '1 •ri ,,..3-10 i; .' 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'�" Sfk.� Wildfire risk is expected to grow significantly in :D oC6Sv1} % many neighboring counties, including King County, aum ,,,3i ., _ ' , aena increasing the intensity and frequency of days with — OITt'A 7„',-- \ unhealthy levels of air quality in Auburn due to smoke. _ ,.,.!.z, ci ,L ''` NAB .- i S•Y,M /, This will exacerbate respiratory illness, limit outdoor ,\ ,a-0 activities, and harm the natural environment.6 \ ° ` =' �, lQ If current emissions trends continue, greater —�— r `'`'T' ,' conservation of water during drought years will be ' `°°"°°' A mil-- �, ' necessary and increased demand on emergency =-- wl. 1.1.11111111116 services in response to reduced access to potable _- � -Z- `" water will become more likely. Figure 4—Risk Index for Auburn and Lg na - South King County. Mtredec Risk Index "� Source:Federal Emergency Management R[#:,r-1 HST Agency(2023J ® 't t,i These identified priority climate hazards are expected ■,r�,,,,,,tn to interact with Auburn's prevailing resiliency and ■ =.,,,^,,. rj vulnerability characteristics in such a way that FEMA ''°'rv° ®,,_:.`rL'rtvr has determined that much of Auburn is at relatively high or very high risk of negative impacts from climate I,Parte,^,,,,l,,, •change, underscoring the necessity to plan for climate .Carr"`'""'""' �ur:ry R„;i..o. change? ltithindas easel,.; 6 Federal Emergency Management Agency.National Risk Index,2023 7 Federal Emergency Management Agency.National Risk Index,2023 i Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-6 The Resilience Sub-Element will: • Take Stock of Assets • Identify Vulnerabilities • Assess Risks • Recommend Protections a Greenhouse Gas f: Emissions Mitigation -Sub-Element The Emissions Mitigation sub- element will identify significant sources of emissions, establish Climate Policy methods of measuring municipal and community emissions, and set at a Glance emissions reduction targets to work toward.This is an important aspect The state legislature requires that Auburn's Climate of planning for climate change as Element include several components in order to greenhouse gas emissions are largely be in compliance with the Growth Management contributing to the projected change Act. Likewise,the Climate Element will reflect the in global climate. requirements set by the Puget Sound Regional Council and Auburn's King and Pierce County partners. The Emissions Mitigation Sub Element will: • Identify Community and Municipal Emissions Sub-Elements • Establish Reduction Targets The Climate Element will feature goals, policies, • Recommend Mitigation Efforts objectives, and implementation strategies which will be organized into two sub-elements, one which Resilience addresses resilience and one which addresses greenhouse gas emissions mitigation. Sub-Element The Washington State Department of Commerce Resilience Sub-Element defines resilience as, "...the ongoing process of The first of two sub-elements,the Resilience sub- anticipating, preparing for, and adapting to changes in element will layout methods to address climate climate and minimizing negative impacts to our natural resilience, environmental justice, and equity.This systems, infrastructure, and communities."Auburn can section of the Climate element will also identify improve its resilience by introducing mitigation efforts natural hazards which will be exacerbated by climate against natural hazards, adapting to unpreventable change, and the potential approaches to assess impacts, protecting and restoring natural areas, and community vulnerability.The sub-element will also developing recovery responses.The goals, policies, address conservation of natural areas and the and implementation strategies of the Resilience sub- introduction of green infrastructure investments, element are organized into six key themes: which will allow Auburn to overcome future hazards. 1. Public Health and Community Resilience 2. Infrastructure and Emergency Preparedness 3. Cultural Resources and Practices City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-7 4. Water Conservation and Stormwater of the community's hazard characteristics—including Management identifying demographic groups/community members 5. Natural Habitats and Urban Green Space most vulnerable to climate impacts. Use assessment findings to evaluate changes to comprehensive plan 6. Economic Development goals and policies and enhance resilience. * Policy developed for concurrency with King County's Strategic Climate Action Plan Goal 2. Minimize disproportionate ** Policy developed for concurrency with Washington impacts of climate change on Department of Commerce Climate Planning guidance vulnerable and frontline communities *** Policy developed for concurrencywith Puget Sound and focus/maximize associated Regional Council's Vision 2050 benefits Goals, Policies, and C-4* Improve access to services throughout the community by investing in partnerships with frontline Actions communities to co-identify and remove systemic and physical barriers to services that increase climate Theme 1. Public Health and resilience such as green living environments and adequate public facilities. Community Resilience C-5* Identify those communities disproportionately Policies related to identifying climate vulnerable impacted by extreme heat events and prioritize communities, investing in programs and services equitable access to emergency preparedness that reduce vulnerability in vulnerable and frontline resources for vulnerable populations and areas. communities, and prioritizing green affordable Develop and distribute tools and resources for the housing should be considered. community to stay safe during extreme heat events. Goal 1. Conduct, and periodically Goal 3. Prioritize green, affordable housing to meet update, a climate vulnerability and risk projected growth and needs of the community assessment C-6 Support projects that bring renewable energy and/ or higher standard of energy efficiency to communities C-1* Integrate a climate impacts risk assessment and of color, low-income populations, and members of policies into the local hazard mitigation plan. limited-English speaking communities, based on evaluation and assessment of barriers and challenges. C-2**Support enhanced data collection for hazard events of all magnitudes to provide a C-7*** Uphold the Growth Management Act to fuller understanding of the community's hazard prioritize dense, mixed use,transit oriented characteristics—including those affected by climate development(TOD) and affordable housing by change. encouraging integrated site planning and green building,with a focus on early consideration of these C-3***Promote the use of health impact assessments in the site development process. Encourage the and other tools to address the potential impacts of location of new green, affordable housing units near health,equity, and climate change on vulnerable community amenities and services,such as transit and communities. green space. Goal 1 Actions C-8*Give consideration to and promote a local Action 1.1 ***Conduct, and periodically update, a community response to homelessness with affordable, climate vulnerability and risk assessment that includes green housing and those which include supportive a focus on the built environment, community, and services. natural systems.Support enhanced data collection for hazard events to provide a fuller understanding , Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-8 Theme 2. Infrastructure and Goal 5. Protect the community from Emergency Preparedness extreme heat impacts and wildfire Policies related to and offering equitable access smoke to adaptation resources(i.e., resilience hubs), C-13**Prioritize at-risk community members for developing strategies to aid community members actions that mitigate wildfire smoke, including ability to respond to extreme weather events(i.e., providing filter fans or incentivizing infrastructure extreme heat, wildfire smoke events),and ensuring updates that protect against wildfire smoke(e.g., critical and non-critical infrastructure is resilient in the HVAC updates and MERV 13 filters for air intake)for face of climate change should be considered. facilities that serve high-risk populations. C 14*Review and update land use and development Goal 4. Equitably protect public health codes to encourage the use of passive cooling and safety by identifying and planning approaches to reduce urban heat island effects. for risks associated with climate Utilizing energy efficient cooling technologies, change. reflective and/or vegetated roofs,and the integration of trees where appropriate, landscaping,and green C-9*** Ensure that people, including the community's space should be implemented to help reduce most vulnerable groups, are resilient to climate and the health effects of extreme heat on frontline weather-related hazards by better understanding communities and vulnerable populations. hazard type and impact and equipping people and the C-15* Encourage the use of methods that contribute community to prepare for and respond to emergency to improved indoor air quality during wildfire smoke situations. events. C-10***Develop community-serving facilities C-16**Develop and implement notification alerts augmented to support residents and that coordinate within the community to reduce the risk of exposure to resource distribution and services before, during, and wildfire smoke and particulate matter. after a hazard event. C-17**Promote equitable access to green space C-11 ***Work toward a distribution of growth that within a half-mile of all community members. promotes equitable access for frontline communities C-18**Support programs to distribute cooling units and reduces the potential for displacement through program services such as municipal emergency and install heat pumps, prioritizing households with preparedness with consideration of climate impacts residents(e.g., low-income seniors) most vulnerable such as extreme heat,flooding,wildfire smoke, and to extreme temperature events. drought. Goal 5 Actions C-12***Factor climate impacts into the planning Action 5.1*Develop and implement an urban heat of operations and coordination of preparedness, resilience plan or strategy that includes heat mitigation response, and recovery activities among first and management actions to prepare for and respond responders and partners, including public health, law to chronic and acute heat risk in the community.The enforcement,fire,school, and emergency medical strategy should be informed by urban heat island services (EMS) personnel. mapping and may include coordinated efforts such as Goal 4Actions cooling centers, early warning systems,development/ land use codes, and energy grid resilience. Utilize the Action 4.1 **Create evacuation plans and outreach King County Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy to align materials to help residents plan and practice actions with county planning efforts. that make evacuation quicker and safer. Action 5.2*Develop community wildfire preparedness, response,and recovery plans as part of local hazard mitigation plans. City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-9 • Action 5.3*Provide community education and Goal 6Actions outreach on flood mitigation best management Action 6.1**Develop and improve transportation practices and expand household-level wildfire network with consideration of infrastructure within mitigation assistance. floodplains and other critical areas to provide for Action 5.4*Provide community education and alternate routes and network resiliency. outreach on wildfire smoke mitigation best Action 6.2 **Analyze how the municipal water system management practices. Ensure outreach is accessible maintains adequate pressure during major drought and prioritize frontline communities. events as well as under reasonably forecasted Action 5.5 **Develop and implement a wildfire smoke drought conditions. resilience strategy in partnership with local residents, emergency management officials, regional clean air Goal 7. Provide all residents an agency officials, and other stakeholders. equitable opportunity to learn about Action 5.6** Develop and implement an urban heat climate impacts, influence policy resilience strategy that includes land use, urban design, urban greening, and waste heat reduction decisions, and take action to enhance actions. community resilience through Goal 6. Ensure that infrastructure community engagement efforts. (critical and noncritical) and utilities C-25**Create and implement culturally contextualized outreach and education initiatives and materials are resilient to climate change that will inform the community about near-term and impacts (e.g., precipitation events and longer-term climate change threats and ways that the stormwater flooding) community can prepare and build resilience to these changes. C-19*Integrate local climate impacts risk assessment C-26**Build and support partnerships with into hazard mitigation planning. community organizations with the capacity and C-20*** Factor climate impacts into the planning relationships to convene diverse coalitions of of operations and coordination of preparedness, residents and to educate and empower them to response, and recovery activities. implement climate resilience actions. C-21*Encourage coordination and support public C-27**Cultivate relationships with climate justice education by utility providers that raises awareness coalitions that can help facilitate frontline community of the need for water and energy conservation and learning and engagement that links local issues with empowers individuals across diverse audience regional and statewide issues. segments to take action. C-22***Account for climate change impacts in Theme 3. Cultural Resources and planning, designing,and operating stormwater Practices management approaches, including stormwater infrastructure and stormwater best management Additional policies related to assessing climate practices. vulnerability of the city's historic resources and establishing and maintaining government-to- C-23* Identify areas prone to flooding and encourage government relations with tribes related to preserving the reduction of flooding through improvements sites should be considered. to drainage systems, particularly in traditionally underserved areas. C-24** Incorporate post-wildfire debris flow and flooding hazard information into critical area delineation in fire-prone communities. I Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-10 Goal 8. Protect and preserve cultural Goal 9Actions resources and practices to build Action 9.1*Review and update development codes resilient communities and ecosystems and design standards for requirements for stormwater facility sizing, low-impact development, adopt in the face of climate change nature-based solutions, and minimize impervious C-28** Promote or work with partners to establish a surface areas in private development and city capital native plant nursery and seed bank to support long- improvements to be consistent with the requirements term restoration and carbon sequestration efforts. of the City's NPDES Phase 2 Permit. C-29** Maintain government-to-government relations Theme 5. Natural Habitats and with Native American tribes for the preservation of Urban Green Space archaeological sites and traditional cultural properties that are vulnerable to climate impacts. Additional policies that speak to tree management and link the protection of healthy habitats to climate Theme 4. Water Conservation resiliency should be considered. and Stormwater Management Goal 10. Support preservation and Policies that link climate change with water access to green and open spaces conservation efforts and stormwater management should be considered. C-33 *Ensure equitable access to parks, green space, and recreational services for all residents consistent Goal 9. Protect and preserve water with the Land Use Element. quantity and quality from drought, extreme heat, and other hazards Goal 11. Protect and enhance the exacerbated by climate change climate resilience of urban forests by consistent with the Utilities element implementing climate-smart forest management C-30**Utilize water conservation methods and technologies in development of irrigation C-34**Encourage participation in Washington's infrastructure within parks and recreation areas to small forest landowner assistance cost-share and foster climate resilience. stewardship programs. C-31 *** Promote water conservation through Goal 11 Actions management of water resources, including efficient irrigation, preventative maintenance, efficient plant Action 11.1*Review, update, and implement tree selection, and landscape management. Goal 10. protection codes to increase tree retention. Encourage Account for climate change impacts in planning, the protection, maintenance, and expansion of designing, and operating stormwater management tree canopy throughout the community, prioritizing approaches consistent with the Comprehensive Storm residential and mixed-use areas with the least current Drainage Plan tree canopy to equitably distribute benefits. C-32*** Identify opportunities to retrofit undersized Action 11.2**Adopt an urban forest master plan and stormwater infrastructure and areas with uncontrolled implementing ordinances to maintain and expand tree runoff to improve flow control and water quality,with canopy cover, improve tree and watershed health, a priority on locations providing the most benefit, prioritize carbon sequestration, and build climate are identified to be most vulnerable to extreme resilience. precipitation climate impacts, and are communities that have been historically under-resourced. City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-11 Goal 12. Ensure the protection and C-40**Ensure that the Comprehensive Emergency recovery of ecosystems to provide Management Plan responds to the impacts of climate change and identifies roles and responsibilities to healthy habitat in a changing climate support a sustainable economic recovery after a C-35** Ensure no net loss of ecosystem composition, disaster. structure,and functions,especially in Critical Areas, C-41**Support local businesses' efforts to generate and strive for net ecological gain to enhance climate and store renewable electricity on-site,which can resilience in accordance with the Land Use Element provide back-up power during emergencies and help and as may be feasible. ensure continuity of operations. C-36** Identify opportunities to expand habitat C-42*** Promote local industrial development to protection and improve habitat quality and support a circular economy that increases demand for connectivity to foster climate resilience using recycled materials and reduces demand for new raw conservation area designations, buffers, and open materials and their inherent carbon emissions. space corridors. Goal 13 Actions C-37**Commensurate with resources provided the city should implement actions identified in restoration Action 13.1 *Develop a green jobs strategy in and salmon recovery plans to improve climate partnership with community groups, community resilience of streams and watersheds. resources such as Green River College,frontline communities, and businesses that: C-38**Commensurate with resources provided the city should protect and restore riparian vegetation 1. supports sustainable practices,green skills to reduce erosion, provide shade,and support other development, and the low carbon transition of functions that improve the resilience of streams to the city's impacted industries. climate change. 2. develop pathways for youth and impacted workers to transition into green jobs. Theme 6. Economic 3. ensures opportunities(e.g., local hiring Development requirements)for these jobs. Policies related to developing a green job strategy, equitable access to green job training (including education and workforce training), and a just transition should be considered. Goal 13. Increase access of green jobs, with special consideration to increasing access for frontline communities. C-39*** Develop a green workforce that is representative of the diversity of the city's communities and reflects the diverse skill sets, knowledge systems, and experiences of communities through targeted hiring,workforce development, community agreements, and creating intentional pathways for frontline communities across sectors and seniority levels.A Green Workforce refers to jobs that help advance toward a more sustainable society and help to transition from over-dependence on oil industries and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. �I Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-12 Emissions Mitigation Goal 14. Reduce GHG emissions by prioritizing accessible multi-modal and Sub-Element low-carbon transportation options Global climate change and its localized effects are C-43*** Prioritize investments that expand and an immediate consequence of overabundant levels implement active transportation options, including of greenhouse gases permeating Earth's atmosphere bicycling and walking,that improve access to transit. and causing heat to be retained on our planet rather C-44*Encourage the prevention of displacement than radiate outward.This is why it is critical to eliminate the emission of greenhouse gases as part of of households and businesses from transit-oriented widespread human activity. Actions taken to reduce or locations,with a focus on low-income households and eliminate the emission of greenhouse gases constitute small businesses, as appropriate. emissions mitigation.To mitigate its emissions,Auburn Goal 14Actions must update its municipal and community emissions inventories, identify reduction targets, and target Action 14.1 * Encourage increased density near transit- policies and investments to meet them,considerate oriented locations to allow for a variety of housing of available resources.The goals, policies, and types that support local business and residents.This implementation strategies of the Emissions Mitigation can be accomplished through zoning regulations. sub-element are organized into four key themes: Goal 15. Increase the percentage of EV 1. Transportation and Planned Development and other low-emission transportation 2. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency modes operating within the city 3. Waste Management and Circular Economy 4. Natural Habitats and Urban Green Space C-45*Work with utility providers and other partners (e.g. developers and EV companies)to encourage * Policy developed for concurrency with the King increased access to EV charging where it is needed County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the and expand EV charging readiness for buildings by City of Auburn annex administering and enforcing the Washington State **Policy developed for concurrency with King County's Building Code.Achievement will be commensurate Strategic Climate Action 11PIan with financial resources and availability of the vehicles, and associated infrastructure,where ***Policy developed for concurrency with Washington Department of Commerce 111climate planning appropriate. Expansion of access and opportunity guidance for EV charging will be achieved in part through enforcement of Washington State Building Code ****Policy developed for concurrency with Puget requirements. These requirements include: Sound Regional Council's Vision 11112050 • Installation of a dedicated circuit for EV Goals, Policies, and charging at the time of construction of all new dwelling units Actions • Installation of EV Charging Stations, EV- Ready Parking Spaces, and EV-Capable Theme 7. Transportation and Parking Spaces as a proportional quantity of Planned Development total parking required for new commercial p development projects Additional policies related to electric vehicles(EVs)and • Installation of EV Charging Stations, EV-Ready EV infrastructure,reducing vehicle miles traveled,and Parking Spaces, and EV-Capable Parking supporting increased density in transit-oriented areas. Spaces as a greater proportional quantity of total parking required for new developments that include multiple residential or sleeping City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-13 units such as apartments, hotels, and Energy Codes,both commercial and residential.This will congregate living facilities also ensure new development accounts for future solar C-46***Support state and regional requirements for systems and include solar readiness zones,structural electric delivery vehicles and Transportation Network integrity,and electrical service capacity in the design and Corporations(TNC's). planning of new commercial buildings. C-51**Retrofit publicly owned buildings with solar Goal 16. Reduce greenhouse gas panels and electric heat pumps,as structural stability and emissions by promoting densification resources allow. and efficient land uses in mixed-use C-52***Support and expand building energy efficiency urban villages near transit corridors retrofit programs to reduce building energy use and improve energy resilience,including a focus on C-47*** Prioritize dense, mixed use,transit-oriented affordable housing. development, and affordable housing in Auburn and C-53*Explore and promote low interest loan options and the downtown regional growth center. incentive programs to finance energy efficiency upgrades for commercial and residential buildings,while seeking Goal 16Actions other finance mechanisms to fill in potential funding Action 16.1 *Adopt"missing middle" housing policies gaps. Investments and programs should be prioritized in and codes to allow for broader housing types in single historically underserved areas. family zones, particularly near transit,to promote C-54*Develop energy efficiency outreach programs for affordability for current and future residents. residents and businesses by partnering with Puget Sound Energy(PSE)and other local jurisdictions with the goals Theme 8. Renewable Energy and to identify and select appropriate and cost-effective Energy Efficiency energy improvements.This could involve supporting local schools in integrating climate and sustainability Policies aimed at transitioning to renewable energy education into curriculum. sources, promoting energy conservation and efficiency measures, building grid resilience, and educating C-55*Building on proposed WA state policy,strengthen homeowners about energy efficiency upgrades should energy efficiency codes to reflect best practices and be considered. meet established energy targets(e.g.,require energy use disclosure and benchmarking for buildings,starting Goal 17. Reduce greenhouse gas with commercial and multifamily buildings over a size threshold). emissions by transitioning to renewable C-56***Expand local onsite renewable energy energy sources, decarbonizing production,such as through installation at municipal buildings, and increasing energy facilities,support of incentive programs,and coordination efficiency of community-based partnership projects and programs. C-57**Encourage additional net-zero greenhouse gas C-48**Retrofit municipal buildings for energy efficiency, emission features in all new residential and commercial as resources allow. structures. C-49**Promote improved energy efficiency in existing C-58*Incentivize electric heat pumps and restrict natural commercial and residential buildings by offering gas in new commercial and residential construction expedited permitting process,limiting administrative through administration and enforcement of the barriers,and reducing costs for residential solar projects. Washington State Energy Code. C-50***Maximize renewable energy sources for the C-59**Phase out natural gas use in existing publicly supply of electricity and heat to new and existing owned facilities by 2040 and retrofit with electric heat residential and commercial building construction through pumps as resources allow. administration and enforcement of the Washington State C-60**Encourage all new publicly owned buildings to be Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-14 powered 100%by renewable energy as availability and Goal 19. Reduce greenhouse gas resources allow,and evaluate opportunities to retrofit emissions from materials and organic municipal buildings for energy efficiency as resources allow. waste by minimizing waste generation C-61**Develop low-energy-use requirements and C-66*Encourage local food production, processing, building code compliance for residential buildings as and distribution through the support of home and incorporated in state building codes. community gardens(i.e., P-Patches),farmers' markets, C-62***Educate community members about incentives community kitchens,and other collaborative initiatives for emerging alternative energy technology,such as which provide healthy foods and promote food tax exemptions for solar installations,and increase security. community awareness of existing solar arrays and water C-67* Promote prevention and redistribution of food heating systems in the city. waste,such as through expanding and encouraging community and school gardens, urban agriculture, and Goal 18. Promote a diverse, clean, farmers markets and working with local grocery stores efficient grid that increases the grids to support a food donation program to send surplus reliability as demand increases food. C-68*Support extended producer responsibility(EPR) C-63*Work with and encourage Puget Sound Energy related policies and actions that require companies (PSE)to plan,site,build and maintain an electrical system that make consumer products fund the residential that meets the needs of existing and future development, recycling system and that ensure that packaging and and provides highly reliable service for City customers paper products actually get recycled. and coordinate with non-city utility providers to ensure planning for system growth consistent with the city's Goal 19 Actions Comprehensive Plan and growth forecasts. Action 19.1 *Update municipal solid waste contract C-64*Advocate for increased grid reliability through policies and programs to encourage waste prevention state and utility regulatory rulemaking and legislation and take-back programs, maximize diversion, ensure that supports demand response and environmentally efficient collection routes, and promote hybrid and responsible storage technologies that reduce peak load electric vehicles to transport and collect waste. and provide grid flexibility. C-65*Advocate for energy utilities to adopt efficient Goal 20. Reduce greenhouse gas practices and explore alternative energy resources,in emissions from materials and organic order to help meet long-term energy needs and reduce waste by maximizing waste diversion environmental impacts associated with traditional energy supplies. C-69**Encourage recycling of construction and demolition debris. Theme 9. Waste Management C-70**Use recycled materials in the construction of and Circular Economy transportation and other infrastructure facilities, as resources allow and to the extent feasible. Policies aimed at supporting a circular economy, supporting urban agriculture and local food production, Goal 20 Actions encouraging composting,enforcing sustainable Action 20.1*Expand commercial recycling and organics construction and demolition(C&D)practices,and environmentally friendly purchasing policies should be collection and service,including making recycling and considered. organics disposal as convenient as garbage service and adequate to serve the number of tenants.Implement compost requirements for food businesses in accordance with HB 1799.Consider the implications of implementing an organics disposal bans and/or requiring services. 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C-74*** Manage natural lands(forests, grasslands, Action 20.4**Support a program that will enable wetlands)to maintain and/or increase their carbon recycling of all construction and demolition debris. concentrations.Avoid the conversion of carbon- Action 20.5*Support development,implementation, rich ecosystems. Prioritize increasing tree canopy and enforcement of construction and demolition(C&D) cover and open space in overburdened frontline recycling and deconstruction ordinances. communities. C-75* Increase resilience to flooding, protect, and Theme 10. Natural Habitats and where possible, enhance, and restore existing flood Urban Green Space storage, conveyance,and ecological functions and values of floodplains,wetlands, and riparian corridors Protect and enhance carbon sinks like forests and as resources allow. urban green spaces, establish green belt of parks with connections to housing, schools,and businesses. Goal 21. Protect and enhance land carbon sinks (e.g., trees, urban green space) to mitigate GHG emissions C-71**Require open space set-asides (such as parks) for new development when appropriate. I Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-16 Glossary of Terms Algal bloom Exposure A rapid growth of microscopic algae or cyanobacteria The presence of people, assets, and ecosystems in in water.Algal blooms can often be harmful to the places where they could be adversely affected by surrounding environment and human health. hazards. Adaptation Extreme heat The process of adjusting to new(climate) conditions in Summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/ order to reduce risks to valued assets. or humid than average. Assets Extreme weather event People, resources, ecosystems, infrastructure, and A time and place in which weather, climate, or the services they provide.Assets are the tangible and environmental conditions—such as temperature, intangible things people or communities value. precipitation, drought, or flooding—rank above a Climate change threshold value near the upper or lower ends of the range of historical measurements. A change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the Frontline community global atmosphere. People who experience the first and worst *RCW 28B.30.640(3) consequences of climate change. Such residents' health and livelihoods are often highly vulnerable Drought to climate-exacerbated hazards and economic In Washington,the legal definition of drought is based disruptions, and their communities often lack basic on water availability.A drought emergency is declared support infrastructure and suffer disproportionately when water supply conditions are expected to fall from the compounding impacts of pollution, below 75 percent of average, and there is potential for discrimination, racism, and poverty. undue hardships due to low water supply. Greenhouse gas Ecosystem Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, A biological environment consisting of all the living and certain synthetic chemicals which trap some of organisms or biotic component in a particular area, the Earth's outgoing energy, retaining heat in the and the nonliving, or abiotic component,with which atmosphere. the organisms interact such as air,soil,water, and Hazard sunlight. An event or condition that may cause injury, illness, or Environmental justice death to people or damage to assets. The fair treatment and meaningful involvement Mitigation of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the emissions implementation,and enforcement of environmental of greenhouse gases(present and future)in order to laws, regulations, and policies. reduce the rate and extent of climate change damage. Erosion Resilience The wearing away of rock or soil and the movement of The ongoing process of anticipating, preparing the resulting particles by wind,water, ice, or gravity, for, an adapting to changes in climate and usually excluding mass movements. minimizing negative impacts to our natural systems, infrastructure, and communities. City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-17 Risk The potential for negative consequences where something of value is at stake. In the context of climate change,this term is often used to refer to the potential for adverse consequences of a climate- related hazard. Risk can be assessed by multiplying the probability of a hazard by the magnitude of the negative consequences or loss. Severe storm A storm is classified as 'severe'when it produces hail one inch in size or greater,winds in excess of 57.5 miles per hour, or a tornado. Stormwater runoff • Water originating from rainfall and other precipitation becomes surface flow or interflow. Vulnerability The propensity of predisposition of assets to be adversely affected by hazards.Vulnerability encompasses exposure,sensitivity, potential impacts, and adaptive capacity. Imagine Auburn I Comprehensive Plan Climate Element I CE-18 Acronyms, CO2 Carbon Dioxide C&D Construction and Demolition FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GHG Greenhouse Gas HVAC Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning EMS Emergency Medical Services EPR Extended Producer Responsibility EV Electric Vehicle MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value mtCO2e Metric Ton CO2 Emission TNC Transportation Network Corporation TOD Transportation Oriented Development City of Auburn Climate Element I CE-19