HomeMy WebLinkAbout4374RESOLUTION NO.4 3 7 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PIERCE COUNTY, AMENDING THE PIERCE
COUNTY COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1990, the Growth Management Act (the GMA) became
effective (Chapter 36.70A Revised Code of Washington); and
WHEREAS, under federal and state law, the Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC) has specific responsibilities for transportation and growth management
planning; and
WHEREAS, PSRC adopted VISION 2040 as the growth management,
environmental, economic, and transportation vision for the central Puget Sound region;
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WHEREAS, VISION 2040 provides a common framework for the region's
Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Regional Economic Strategy, as well as
countywide planning policies and local comprehensive plans; and
WHEREAS, PSRC allocates federal transportation funding to Puget Sound
counties, cities, and towns for projects that are consistent with VISION 2040, and
WHEREAS, PSRC has identified criteria for designating regional centers and
VISION 2040 identifies a set of regional growth and manufacturing/industrial centers
that are central to PSRC's distribution of federal transportation funding; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies address regional
centers and provide for a consistency review process between PSRC's regional center
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designation criteria VISION 2040, and the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
was conducted; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide
Planning Policies ensure consistency between PSRC's regional centers criteria, VISION
2040, and the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City participated in the amendment process and helped develop
the proposed Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies through participation in
Pierce County's Growth Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC); and
WHEREAS, the GMCC is a staff level committee that reviews amendments to
the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies and makes recommendations to the
Pierce County Regional Council; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Regional Council recommended adoption of the
proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
must be adopted through amendment of the original interlocal agreement or by a new
interlocal agreement ratified by 60 percent of member jurisdictions in Pierce County
representing 75 percent of the total population; and
WHEREAS, an interlocal agreement titled "Amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies" was developed for this purpose, and attached to the
recommended amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
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Section 1. The Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County and the Pierce County
cities, amending the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies, in substantial
conformity with the copy of the Interlocal Agreement which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, is hereby acknowledged, approved and accepted by
the City of Auburn, and the amendment of the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies in accordance with the requirements of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967,
Chapter 39.34 RCW is approved accordingly.
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution and signed interlocal agreement
authorizing approval shall be forwarded to Pierce County.
Section 3. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and signed this "l day of 2008.
CI BU
PET R B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
D ielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FO
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Sponsored bye Councilmember Calvin Goings File No. 443
Requested by; County Executive/Planning and Land Services
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A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Authorizing the Pierce County
Executive to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Cities
and Towns of Pierce County, Thereby Amending the Pierce
County Countywide Planning Policies as Recommended by
the Pierce County Regional Council.
Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created in 1992 by
interlocal agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County,
and charged with responsibilities, including: serving as a local link to the Puget Sound
Regional Council, promoting intergovernmental cooperation, facilitating compliance with
the coordination and consistency requirements of the Growth Management Act and the
Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and developing a
consensus among jurisdictions regarding the development and modification of the
Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies; and
Whereas, on January 31, 1995, the Pierce County Council passed Resolution
R95-17 affirming the commitment of the County to continue discussions with other local
jurisdictions to resolve implementation of the Growth Management Act; and
Whereas, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has specific
responsibilities under federal and state law for transportation and growth management
planning; and
Whereas, the PSRC is adopting VISION 2040, as the growth management,
environmental, economic, and transportation vision for the central Puget Sound region;
and
Whereas, VISION 2040 provides a common framework for the region's
Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Regional Economic Strategy, as well as
countywide planning policies and local comprehensive plans; and
Whereas, the PSRC allocates federal transportation funding to Puget Sound
counties, cities, and towns for projects that are consistent with the adopted regional
plan; and
Whereas, VISION 2040 identifies a set of regional growth and
manufacturing/industrial centers and the PSRC has identified criteria for designating
regional centers; and
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1 Whereas, the regional centers are central to the Policy Framework that guides
2 the distribution of federal transportation funding; and
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4 Whereas, the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies address regional
5 centers; and
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7 Whereas, a consistency review between the PSRC regional center criteria and
8 the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies has been conducted; and
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10 Whereas, the proposed amendments ensure consistency between the PSRC
11 regional center criteria and the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies; and
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13 Whereas, the proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
14 Policies are not subject to SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11-800(20),
1,5 procedural actions; and
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17 Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council conducted negotiations in open
18 public meetings during 2007 and 2008 to address substantive policy changes necessary
19 to respond to current issues related to the coordination and consistency with the Growth
20 Management Act; and
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22 Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council subsequently recommended
23 adoption of the proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
24 Policies on February 21, 2008, which address policy updates; and
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26 Whereas, amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies must
27 be adopted through amendment of the original interlocal agreement or by a new
28 interlocal agreement ratified by 60 percent of member jurisdictions in Pierce County
29 representing 75 percent of the total population; and
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31 Whereas, an Interlocal Agreement entitled "Amendments to the Pierce County
32 Countywide Planning Policies" was developed for this purpose, and included the
33 recommended amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies as an
34 attachment; and
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36 Whereas, these revised and additional countywide planning policies should be
37 incorporated into the next amendment of the Pierce County Countywide Planning
38 Policies by Ordinance of the County Council; and
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40 Whereas, the Pierce County Planning Commission, at its March 25, 2008,
41 regular public hearing, reviewed the proposed amendments to the Pierce County
42 Countywide Planning Policies and recommended approval; and
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44 Whereas, after a properly noticed public hearing, the Community Development
45 Committee of the County Council considered oral and written testimony and forwarded
46 a do pass recommendation to the full Council; and
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Whereas, the County Council held a public hearing on May 27, 2008, where oral
and written testimony was considered; and
Whereas, the County Council finds that it is in the public interest to authorize the
Pierce County Executive to execute the interlocal agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit
A;. Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Pierce County:
Section 1, The Pierce County Executive is hereby authorized to execute the
Interlocal Agreement that is the same or substantially similar to attached Exhibit A
hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, thereby ratifying the attached
amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies as recommended by
the Pierce County Regional Council.
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ADOPTED this ? day of , 2008.
ATTEST.
PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL
Pierce County, VWington
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Denise . Jo nson Terry Lee
Clerk of the Council Council air.
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Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2008
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns and special purpose district(s)
of Pierce County and Pierce County. This agreement is made pursuant to provisions of the
Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.34 RCW. This agreement has been authorized
by the legislative body of each jurisdiction pursuant to formal action and evidenced by execution
of the signature page of this agreement.
1. NAME:
The name of the organization will be the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC).
II. MISSION:
The Pierce County Regional Council is created to promote intergovernmental cooperation
on issues of broad concern, and to assure coordination, consistency, and compliance in
the implementation of State law covering growth management, comprehensive planning,
and transportation planning by county government and the cities and towns within Pierce
County. It is the successor agency to the Growth Management Steering Committee and
serves as the formal, multi-government link to the Puget Sound Regional Council.
III. CREATION:
This agreement shall become effective when sixty percent (60%) of the cities, towns and
county government representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population within
Pierce County become signatories to the agreement. The agreement may be terminated
by vote of two or more legislative bodies collectively representing sixty percent (60%) of
the population within Pierce County.
IV. MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION:
A. Membership is available to all cities and towns within Pierce County, the Port of
Tacoma, and Pierce County.
B. Associate membership is available to such nonmunicipal governments as transit
agencies, tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, school districts, and other special
purpose districts as may be interested. Associate members are non-voting.
C. The General Assembly of the PCRC shall be comprised of all elected officials
from the legislative authorities and the chief elected executive official of the
member cities, towns, and county government. Associate members and staff from
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the various jurisdictions shall be encouraged to participate in General Assembly
meetings, but without a vote.
D. The PCRC Council shall be comprised of representatives from member
jurisdictions as follows: four (4) representatives from Pierce County including
the County Executive and three members of the County Council; three (3)
representatives from the City of Tacoma; two (2) representatives from the City of
Lakewood, City of Puyallup, and City of University Place; and one (1)
representative from each of the remaining jurisdictions. Each representative shall
have one vote.
E. One representative from the Puyallup Tribal Council, one representative from
Pierce Transit, and one representative of WSDOT District 3 will be ex officio,
non-voting members of the Council. At its discretion, the Council may create
additional ex officio, non-voting positions from among other associate members.
V. GENERAL ORGANIZATION:
A. Structure
1. Organization: The PCRC shall be organized into a General Assembly; a
Council; an Executive Committee; and other such task forces and
committees as established by the Council.
2. Members: Pierce County, the Port of Tacoma and each city or town in
Pierce County shall be a member upon adoption of the Interlocal
Agreement, provided however, a city or town partially located in Pierce
County and partially in any other county must have a population of at least
500 persons or 500 employees in Pierce County before obtaining full
voting privileges.
3. Ex Officio Associate Members: The Puyallup Tribal Council, Pierce
Transit, and WSDOT District 3 shall be ex officio associate members. Ex
officio associate members may each provide a representative to serve as a
non-voting member of the Council.
4. Other Associate Members: Other non-municipal governments such as
federal agencies, other state agencies, other tribes, school districts and
other special purpose districts may become associate members upon
approval of the Council. Associate members are non-voting.
5. The organization will utilize a calendar year for purposes of terms of
office of members of the Executive Committee, Council, and the work
program.
B. Council
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1. The Council shall carry out all powers and responsibilities of the
organization between meetings of the General Assembly. The Council
may take action when a quorum is present. One-third of the voting
members shall constitute a quorum. Except as specified in the By-laws,
actions voted upon shall be approved by simple majority vote of the
quorum. The By-laws shall provide for special voting processes and the
circumstances when such processes are to be used.
2. A Chair and Vice Chair shall be selected by the Council from among its
voting members. The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for one-year terms
and shall constitute the Executive Committee.
3. The Executive Committee shall establish a regular meeting time and place
for Council meetings. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
4. Committees or task forces shall be established as required and may utilize
citizens, elected officials and staff from the member jurisdictions in order
to enhance coordination and to provide advice and recommendations to
the Council on matters of common interest including, but not limited to,
planning, transportation, and infrastructure.
C. General Assembly
1. The General Assembly shall meet at least annually and may hold
additional meetings as needed. The General Assembly may take action
when a quorum is present. Thirty percent (30%) of the voting members
representing a majority of the various jurisdictions shall constitute a
quorum. Except as specified in the By-laws, actions voted upon shall be
approved by a simple majority vote of the quorum. The By-laws shall
provide for special voting processes and the circumstances when such
processes are to be used.
2. The Executive Committee shall serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the
General Assembly.
3. The General Assembly shall adopt an annual work program.
4. The General Assembly meetings shall be conducted in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
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VI. FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITY:
A. The Pierce County Regional Council will:
1. Promote intergovernmental coordination within Pierce County.
2. Facilitate compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements
of the state growth management laws.
3. Provide a forum to promote cooperation among and/or between
jurisdictions with respect to urban growth boundaries, comprehensive plan
consistency, development regulations, siting of facilities, highway, rail, air
and water transportation systems, solid waste issues and other area of
mutual concern.
4. Develop consensus among jurisdictions regarding review and modification
of Countywide Planning Policies.
5. Serve as the formal, multigovernment link to the Puget Sound Regional
Council.
6. Develop recommendations, as required, for distribution of certain federal,
state, and regional funds.
7. Provide educational forums on regional issues.
8. Make recommendations to federal, state, and regional agencies on plans,
legislation, and other related matters.
9. Serve as the successor organization to the Growth Management Steering
Committee which developed the Countywide Planning Policies, and
complete such tasks as may have been begun by the Steering Committee,
including the following responsibilities:
a. develop model implementation methodologies;
b. assist in the resolution of jurisdictional disputes;
C. provide input to joint planning issues in Urban Growth Areas;
d. provide input in respect to countywide facilities;
e. advise and consult on policies regarding phased development,
short plats, vested rights and related issues;
f. review and make a recommendation to Pierce County on the
respective location of Urban Growth Area boundaries;
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g. make a recommendation to Pierce County regarding dissolution of
the Boundary Review Board;
h. monitor development, including population and employment
growth; and
i. provide advice and consultation on population disaggregation.
B. The organization shall adopt by-laws to govern its proceedings. By-laws
shall be adopted by the Council and shall be in effect unless contrary
action is taken by the General Assembly.
C. Nothing in this agreement shall restrict the governmental authority of any
of the individual members.
VII. AMENDMENTS:
Amendments to this agreement may be proposed by any member of the Council and shall
be adopted by affirmative resolution of the individual legislative bodies of sixty percent
(60%) of the member jurisdictions representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the
population of Pierce County.
VIII. SEVERABILITY:
If any of the provisions of this agreement are held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
IX. FILING:
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the County Auditor, each city/town clerk, the
Secretary of State, and the Washington State Department of Community Trade and
Economic Development.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each member
jurisdiction as evidenced by signature pages affixed to this agreement.
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2008 Pierce County Council
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
Signature Page
The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized execution of the
Interlocal Agreement, Creation of an Intracounty Organization.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
This agreement has been executed by
BY:
DATE:
Approved:
BY:
(Name of City/Town/County)
(Mayor/Executive)
(Director/Manager/Chair of County Council)
Approved as to Form:
BY:
Approved:
BY:
(Pierce County Executive)
(City Attorney/Prosecutor)
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2008 Pierce County Council
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Proposed Amendments to the
Countywide
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COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICY ON URBAN GROWTH AREAS,
PROMOTION OF CONTIGUOUS AND ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT
AND PROVISION OF URBAN SERVICES TO SUCH DEVELOPMENT
Background - Requirements of Growth Management Act
The Washington Growth Management Act identifies the encouragement of development in
urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an
efficient manner [RCW 36.70A.020(1)],the reduction of sprawl (i.e., the inappropriate or
premature conversion of undeveloped land into low-density development) [RCW
36.70A.020(2)], and the provision of adequate public facilities and services necessary to
support urban development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use
(without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards)
[RCW 36.70A.020(12)] as planning goals to guide the development and adoption of
comprehensive plans and development regulations.
The Growth Management Act further requires (1) that the County designate an "urban
growth area" (UGA) or areas within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of
which growth shall occur only if it is not "urban" in character; (2) that each municipality in
the County be included within an u ban grewth are UGA; (3) that an UGA include territory outside of existing municipal boundaries only if such territory is
characterized by urban growth or is adjacent to territory that is already characterized by
urban growth. [RCW 36.70A.110(1); for definition of "urban growth" see RCW
36.70A.030(17).]
The designated urban growthareas UGAs shall be of adequate size and appropriate
permissible densities so as to accommodate the urban growth that is projected by the State
Office of Financial Management to occur in the County for the succeeding 20-year period.
While each urban grev? UGA shall permit urban densities, they it shall also include
greenbelt and open space areas [RCW 36.70A.110(2)].
As to the timing and sequencing of urban growth and development over the 20-year
planning period, urban growth shall occur first in areas already characterized by urban
growth that have existing public facility and service capacities to service such development,
second in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination
of both existing public facilities and services and any additional needed public facilities and
services that are provided by either public or private sources [RCW 36.70A.110(3)]. Urban
government services shall be provided primarily by cities, and should not be provided in
rural areas.
The Growth Management Act Amendments expressly require that countywide planning
policies address the implementation of UGA designations [RCW
36.70A.210(3)(a)], the promotion of contiguous and orderly development, the provision of
urban services to such development [RCW 36.70A.210(3)(b)], and the coordination of joint
county and municipal planning within urban gfev?? areas UGAs [RCW 36.70A.210(3)(0].
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1 11 ¦ Principles of Understanding Between Pierce Countv and the Municipalities in Pierce
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4 While following the goals and regulations of the Growth Management Act, Pierce County
5 and the municipalities in Pierce County will strive to protect the individual identities and
6 spirit of each of our cities and of the rural areas and unincorporated communities.
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8 Further agreements will be necessary to carry out the framework of joint planning adopted
9 herein. These agreements will be between the County and each city and between the
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12 The services provided within our communities by special purpose districts are of vital
13 importance to our citizens. Consistent with the adopted regional strategy, these districts will
14 be part of future individual and group negotiations under the framework adopted by the
15 County and municipal governments.
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17 While the Growth Management Act defines sewer service as an urban service, Pierce
18 County currently is a major provider of both sewer transmission and treatment services. The
19 County and municipalities recognize that it is appropriate for the County and municipalities
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22 The County recognizes that unincorporated lands within tffban growth eas UGAs are often
23 potential annexation areas for cities. These are also areas where incorporation of new cities
24 can occur. The County will work with existing municipalities and emerging communities to
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27 At the same time, annexations and incorporations have direct and significant impacts on the
28 revenue of county government, and therefore, may affect the ability of the County to fulfill
29 its role as a provider of certain regional services. The municipalities will work closely with
30 the County to develop appropriate revenue sharing and contractual services arrangements
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33 The Countywide Planning Policies are intended to be the consistent "theme" of growth
34 management planning among the County and municipalities. The policies also spell out
35 processes and mechanisms designed to foster open communication and feedback among the
36 jurisdictions. The County and the cities and towns will adhere to the processes and
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42 Centers are ceded to be areas of concentrated employment and/or housing within ur-b
43 gfowth areas UGAs which serve as the hubs of transit and transportation systems. T4iey
44 Centers <uid connectin, corridors are integral to creating compact urban development that
45 conserves resources and creates additional transportation, housing, and shopping choices.
46 Centers are an important part of the regional strategy (VISION 2$2-0 2040) for urban growth
47 and are required to be addressed in the Countywide Planning Policies. Centers will become
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1 focal points for growth within the county's =• ba- °r°•T t afe UGA and will be areas where
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7 • strengthen existing development patterns;
8 • promote housing opportunities close to employment;
9 • support development of an extensive multimodal transportation system
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12 • maximize the benefit of public investment in infrastructure and services.
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14 VISION 2820 2040, the adopted regional growth strategy, identifies several different types
15 of Ecenters as an integral feature, including three types of Regional Grow Urban Centers:
16 (1) Regional Gre 13 Center, (2) Metropolitan Center, (3) Urban Center, which feature a mix
17 of land uses, as well ?v, 1,1 categorv for Town Center. (Note: In 2003, 11SRC replaced the
18 term "Urban Centers" with "Regional Growfli Centers." Regional Growth Centers is the
19 term used in PSRC's Designation Criteria) VISION 2820 2440 also identifies
20 Manufacturing/Industrial Centers, which consist primarily of manufacturing and industrial
21 uses. (See 1995 VISION 2820 2040 Update, pages 85 and 86.) Pierce County has
22 identifie five Urban Centers and two Manufacturing/Industrial Centers that are applieable
23 an eensistei4 with th have been adopted into the regional vision. The Pierce Cowlty,
24 Regional Growth Centers are designated as either Metropolitan Centers, Regional Growth
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Manufacturing/Industrial Centers are areas where employee- or land-intensive uses will be
located. These centers differ from Ur-b Regional Growth Centers in that they consist of an
extensive land base and the exclusion of non-manufacturing or manufacturing-supportive
uses are is an essential features of their character. These areas are characterized by a
significant amount of manufacturing, industrial and advanced technology employment uses.
Large retail and non-related office uses are discouraged. Other than caretakers' residences,
housing is prohibited within Manufacturing/Industrial Centers. However, these centers
should be linked to high density housing areas by an efficient multimodal transportation
system. The efficiency of rail and overland freight to markets is the critical element for
manufacturers and industries located in these centers.
The designated Manufacturing/Industrial Centers, within Pierce County are as follows:
Frederickson
Port of Tacoma
Within Pierce County, a limited number of additional centers, both urban and
manufae wi stri will. may be designated wiEthi„ ndiN au '
eempr-ehensive plans through amendment of the Countywide Planning Policies corL intent
with the process below. i erder to be designated, a enter- must m°°t the "riteri" eenta
Designated C-centers may vary substantially in the number of households and jobs they
contain today. The intent of the Countywide Planning Policies is that Urb . Regional
Growth Centers grow to become attractive places to live and work, while supporting
efficient public services such as transit and being responsive to the local market for jobs and
housing.
The Countywide Planning Policies establish target levels for housing and employment
needed to achieve the benefit of an UFb Center. Some Gcenters will reach these levels
over the next twenty years, while for others the criteria set a path for growth over a longer
term, providing capacity to accommodate growth beyond the twenty year horizon.
County-Level Centers Designation Process
The County and any municipality in the County that is planning to include a Metropolitan
Center, Regional Growth Center, Countywide Center or Manufacturing f Industrial
Center within its boundaries shall specifically define the area of such center within its
comprehensive plan. The cornprchensive plan shall include policies aimed at focusing
groxN,th within the center and along corridors consistent xith the applicable criteria
contained within the Countywide Planning Policies. The County or municipality shall
adapt regulations that reinforce the center's designation.
No more often than once every two years, the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC)
shall invite jurisdictions with centers already adopted in their comprehensive plan that
seek to be designated aS CCrltCrs in the Countywide Planning Policies to submit a request
for sucli designation. Said request shall be processed in accordance with established
procedures for amending; the Countywide Planning Policies.
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3 Policies shall provide the PCRC with a report demonstrating that the proposed center
4 meets the minimum criteria for designation together- with a statement and map describing
5 the center, its consistency with the applicable Countywide Planning Policies, and how
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9 bus service, rail where appropriate, vanpool, carpool, and other transportation demand
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15 Area: up to 1-1 /2 square miles in size;
16 Capital Facilities: served by sanitary sewers;
17 Einloyrnent: a minimum of 25 employees per gross acre of non-residential lands with a
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19 Population: a minimum of tenhouseholds per gross acre: and
20 Transit: serve as a focal point for regional and local transit services.
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23 Area: up to 1-1/2 square miles in size:
24 Capital Facilities: served by sanitary sewers;
25 Ernploynnent: a minimum of 2,000 employees;
26 Population: anlirnimurn ofseven households per gross acre; and
27 Transit: serve as a focal point for regional and local transit services.
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32 I rnployment: aminimusn of 1,000 employees:
33 Population: a minimum of 6 households per gross acre; and
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38 Employment: a minimum of 7,500 jobs and/or 2,000 truck trips per day; and
39 Transportation: within one mile of a state or federal highway or national rail line.
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42 Coordinating Committee for consistency with Countywide Planning Policies. the
43 Transportation Coordination Committee for consistency with transportation
44 improvements plans of WSDOT, and with Pierce Transit's comprehensive plan. The
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Once included in the Countywide Planning Policies, the jurisdiction where a center is
located may go on to seek regional designation of the center from the Puget Sound
Regional Council (PSRC) in accordance with its established criteria and process.
In order to be designated a Regional Growth Center the center should meet the regional
criteria and requirements including those in VISION 202-8 2040, the regional growth,
economic and transportation strategy as may be amended and designated by the Puget
Sound Regional Council.
After county-level designation occurs within the Countywide Planning Policies and until
regional-level designation by the PSRC occurs the center shall be considered a
"candidate" Regional Growth Center.
Each jurisdiction which designates an Ur-harp Regional Growth Center shall establish 20-
year household and employment growth targets for that Center. The expected range of
targets will reflect the diversity of the various centers and allow communities to effectively
plan for needed services. The target ranges not only set a policy for the level of growth
envisioned for each C-center, but also for the timing and funding of infrastructure
improvements. Reaching the target ranges will require careful planning of public
investment and providing incentives for private investments.
Urban Growth Outside of Centers
A variety of urban land uses and areas of growth will occur outside of designated centers but
within the urban grewt are UGA. Local land use plans will guide the location, scale,
timing and design of development within ur?ffi areas UGAs. The
UGA will be where the majority of future growth and development will be targeted.
Development should be encouraged which complements the desired focus of growth into
centers and supports a multimodal transportation system. For example, policies which
encourage infill and revitalization of communities would help to achieve the regional and
statewide objectives of a compact and concentrated development pattern within urban areas.
The Countywide Planning pPolicies provide guidance for development and the provision of
urban services to support development within the ur UGA..
Satellite Cities and Towns
The cities and towns in the rural areas are a significant part of Pierce County's diversity and
heritage. They have an important role as local trade and community centers. These cities
and towns are the appropriate providers of local rural services for the community. They also
contribute to the variety of development patterns and housing choices within the county. As
municipalities, these cities and towns provide urban services and are located within the
County's designated 7 T ba G-fe t ^ e UGA. The urban services, residential densities
and mix of land uses may differ from those of the large, contiguous portion of the Uran
Gr-ev *'' ^ rea UGA in Pierce County.
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Countywide Planning Policy
OVERALL POLICIES FOR REGIONAL GROMITH NON-INDUSTRIAL
CENTERS
Vision
12. Centers shall be designated based upon the following:
12.1 consistency with specific criteria for -centers adopted in the Countywide
Planning Policies;
12.2 the Ecenter's location in the County and its potential for fostering a logical
and desirable countywide transportation system and distribution of C-centers;
12.3 the total number of centers in the County that can be reasonably developed
based on twenty years projected growth over the next twenty years;
12.4 environmental analysis which shall include demonstration that urban
services including an adequate supply of drinking water are available to
serve projected growth within the Fcenter and that the jurisdiction is capable
of ensuring concurrent urban services to new development;
12.5 if a jurisdiction designates a center, they it must also adopt the center's
designation and provisions in theif its comprehensive plans and development
regulations to ensure that growth targeted to Ceenters is achieved and urban
services will be provided;
12.6 Centers shall be characterized by all of the following:
12.6.1 clearly defined geographic boundaries;
12.6.2 intensity/density of land uses sufficient to support high.,-,capacity
transit;
12.6.3 pedestrian-oriented land uses and amenities;
12.6.4 pedestrian connections shall be provided throughout;
12.6.45 urban design standards which reflect the local community;
12.6.36 provisions to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use especially
during peak hours and commute times;
12.6.67 provisions for bicycle use;
12.6.78 sufficient public open spaces and recreational opportunities; and
12.6.59 uses which provide both daytime and nighttime activities:; and
12.6.10 centers shall be located in urban growth areas.
13. Each jurisdiction which designates a center within its comprehensive plan shall
define the type of center and specify the exact geographic boundaries of the center.
All Urban Centers shall not exceed one and one-half square miles of land and
Countywide centers shall not exceed one square mile of land. Infrastructure and
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Design Features of Urban Centers
14. The County and each jurisdiction that designates a center within its comprehensive
plan shall encourage density and development to achieve targeted growth.
14.1 Any of the following nifty approaches could be used to implement center
development:
14.1.1 encourageing higher residential densities within centers;
14.1.2 avoiding creation of large blocks of single-use zones;
14.1.3 allowing for greater intensity of use within centers;
14.1.4 increases ng building heights, greater floor/area ratios within
centers;
14.1.5 minimizeing setbacks within centers;
14.1.6 allo A ing buildings to locate close to street to enhance pedestrian
accessibility: and
14.1.7 encourage ing placement of parking to rear of structures.
14.2 Designated centers are expected to receive a higher proportion of projected
growth in conjunction WrIth periodic disaggregation ofcountywidc
population allocations.
15. Centers shall provide necessary capital facilities rnccded to accommodate the
projected growth in population and employment. Facilities include. but are not
limited to, roads, sewers and other utilities, schools, parks, and open space. In order
to provide balance between higher intensity of use within centers, public and/or
private open space shall be provided.
16. Streetscape amenities (landscaping, furniture, etc.) shall be provided within centers
to create a pedestrian friendly environment.
17. Any of fThe following regulatory mechanisms shall be used within Ecenters.
17.21 aAdopt development standards to that encourage pedestrian-scaled
development such as those that address:
7.2T buildings e4ese to stfeets and ;
17.2121 interconnections between buildings and sidewalks;
17.21.32 pedestrian links between residential and non-residential areas;
17.21.45,, street trees/furniture; and
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Transportation, Parking and Circulation
18. To encourage transit use within centers, jurisdictions shall establish mechanisms to
limit the use of single occupancy vehicles. Such mechanisms eshould include:
18.1 charges for parking;
18.2 limiting the number of off-street parking spaces;
18.3 establishing minimum and maximum parking requirements;
18.4 commute trip reduction (CTR) measures and ether transportation demand
management measures; and
18.5 development of OTR commuter programs for multiple employers not
otherwise affected by the CTR law.
19. Centers should receive a high priority for the location of high=capacity transit
stations and/or transit centers.
20. Locate higher densities/intensities of use close to transit stops within centers and
seek opportunities to.:
20.1 create a core area to support transit and high occupancy vehiclc use?
20.2 allow/encourage all types of transit facilities (transit centers, bus pullouts,
etc.) within centers..-: and
20.3 establish incentives for developers to provide transit and transportation
demand management supportive amenities.
21. Allow on-street parking within centers in order to narrow the streetscape, provide a
buffer between moving traffic and pedestrians, and provide common parking areas.
22. Provisions for non-motorized transportation shall be provided, including but not
limited to:
22.1 bicycle-friendly roadway design;
22.2 wider outside lane or shared parking/bike lanes;
22.3 bike-activated signals;
22.4 covered, secure bicycle parking at all places of employment;
22.5 bicycle racks; and
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33 and regional centers of commerce. Metropolitan Centers may also serve national or
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27. Metropolitan Centers shall be planned to have fast and frequent high capacity transit
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UPWAX REGIONAL GROWTH CENTER
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28. Uran Regional Growth Centers are locationsie that include a dense mix of
business, cormnercial, residential and cultural activity within a compact area. 1
Regional Growth Centers are targeted for employment and residential growth, and
provide excellent transportation service, including fast, convenient high capacity
transit service, as well as investment in major public amenities.
Design
29. Urb Regional Growth Centers will shall plan fer eaid to meet the following
criteria:
29.1 a minimum of 25 employees per gross acre of non-residential lands; and
29.2 a minimum of 10 households per gross acre; and/or
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29.4 not to exceed a maximum of 1-1/2 square miles in size.
Transportation, Parking and Circulation
30. U Regional Growth Centers shall plan to have fast and frequent high capacity
transit, as well as other forms of transit.
AWN COUNTYWIDE CENTER
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31. T County??,Ide Centers are local focal points where people come together for a
variety of activities, including business, shopping, living and recreation. These
centers may include the core of small to medium-sized cities and may also be
located in unincorporated areas. Often Countywide Centers include a strong
public presence because they are the location of city hall, main street; and other
public spaces.
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4 includes a moderately dense mix of locally-oriented retail, jobs and housing that
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accommodate truck traffic and acceleration. Review of projects should consider the
infrastructure enhancements such as:
39.1 turn lanes and turn pockets to allow turning vehicles to move out of through
traffic lanes;
39.2 designing turn lanes with a width to allow freight vehicles to turn without
interrupting the flow of traffic in other lanes;
39.3 designing the far side of intersections with acceleration lanes for trucking
vehicles and heavy loads to facilitate traffic flow;
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unloading:; and
39.6 arterial grade separations with rail freight and designation of Heavy Haul
corridors or truck only lanes.
Implementation Strategies
44-4. All jurisdictions will support transportation capital improvement projects which
support access and movement of goods to Manufacturing/Industrial Centers.
421. Jurisdictions having a designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center shall:
421.1 plan for and fund capital facility improvement projects which support the
movement of goods;
42:.1.2 coordinate with utility providers to ensure that utility facilities are available
to serve such centers;
4-2.3 provide buffers around the Ccenter to reduce conflicts with adjacent land
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421.5 assist in recruiting appropriate businesses., and
41.6 encourage employers to participate in a commute trip reduction program.
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