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2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
About the Comprehensive Plan
The plan is the guiding policy document for land use and development in unincorporated King County. It ensures compliance with the goals and requirements of the Growth Management Act. It also lets the County make policy adjustments that address changes in the community's growth and long-term needs.
The Comprehensive Plan covers regional services such as transit, sewers, parks, trails, and open space.
The plan also addresses the following services:
- Where homes, offices, or stores can be built.
- How roads, buildings, and trees contribute to the look and feel of neighborhoods.
- Protection of working farms and forests.
- Access to clean water, clean air, and a healthy environment.
Plan updates
King County Code (K.C.C. 20.18.030) allows for annual, midpoint, and 10-year updates to the Comprehensive Plan. The midpoint and 10-year updates consider broader policy changes and revisions to the Urban Growth Area.
Here's what the updates cover:
- Annual update: Permits limited changes, technical corrections, adoption of subarea plans, and adoption of land use changes that do not amend the Urban Growth Area.
- Midpoint update: An optional revision authorized for the fifth year of the 10-year cycle. It's limited to what's included in the motion describing the scope of work.
- Ten-year update: A complete plan review and update, as mandated by Growth Management Act requirements.
Council amendments
Committee Recommended Version of the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
The engrossed version of the Committee’s recommendation to the full Council, showing all the amendments, is available here:
Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440 Version 2
Attachment A – 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
Attachment B – Appendix A, Capital Facilities and Utilities
Attachment C – Appendix B, Housing Needs Assessment
Attachment D – Appendix C, Transportation
Attachment E – Appendix C1, Transportation Needs Report
Attachment F – Appendix C2, Regional Trails Needs Report
Attachment G – Appendix D1, Growth Targets and the Urban Growth Area
Attachment H – Amendments to Vashon-Maury Island Community Service Area Subarea Plan, As Amended
Attachment I – Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments
Attachment J – Snoqualmie Valley / Northeast King County Subarea Plan
Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438 Version 2
Attachment A – Amendments to King County Countywide Planning Policies, as adopted by Ordinance 19660
Committee Amendments as of June 5, 2024
On June 5, 2025, the Council’s Local Services and Land Use Committee took action on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and updates to the Countywide Planning Policies. The Committee voted on proposed amendments to both pieces of legislation. The Committee then voted to move the legislation, as amended, with a ”Do Pass“ recommendation to the full Council.
Pass/Fail summary of Amendments for 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
Line Amendments to Striking Amendment S1 to the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan (Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440)
Line Amendment Package Updated June 4, 2024
Amendment 15A – Transportation
Striking Amendment to 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
(Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440)
Striking Amendment S1 to Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440
Summary of changes in Striking Amendment S1 Updated May 31, 2024
Redline version of Striking Amendment S1
Attachment A – 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
Redline version of Attachment A
Attachment B – Appendix A, Capital Facilities and Utilities
Redline version of Attachment B
Attachment C – Appendix B, Housing Needs Assessment
Redline version of Attachment C
Attachment D – Appendix C, Transportation
Redline version of Attachment D
Attachment E – Appendix C1, Transportation Needs Report
Redline version of Attachment E
Attachment F – Appendix C2, Regional Trails Needs Report
Redline version of Attachment F
Attachment G – Appendix D1, Growth Targets and the Urban Growth Area
Redline version of Attachment G
Attachment H – Amendments to Vashon-Maury Island Community Service Area Subarea Plan, As Amended
Redline version of Attachment H
Attachment I – Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments
Redline version of Attachment I
Attachment J – Snoqualmie Valley / Northeast King County Subarea Plan
Redline version of Attachment J
Area Zoning and Land Use Study for Green Energy Overlay
NOTE: Proposed Ordinance 2023-0439, which would adopt the Snoqualmie Valley / Northeast King County Subarea Plan, has been folded into Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440. The subarea plan is now found in Attachment J to Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440.
Striking Amendment to Countywide Planning Policies Amendment
(Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438)
Striking Amendment S1 to Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438
Redline version of Striking Amendment S1
Attachment A – Amendments to King County Countywide Planning Policies, as adopted by Ordinance 19660
Executive proposed plan
On December 7, 2023, the County Executive transmitted to the County Council the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, including the Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan.
The transmitted materials are available for review here:
Proposed Ordinance 2023-0440 – 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
Attachment A – 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
Attachment B – Capital Facilities and Utilities
Attachment C – Housing Needs Assessment
Attachment E – Transportation Needs Report
Attachment F – Regional Trail Needs Report
Attachment G – Growth Targets and the Urban Growth Area
Attachment H – Vashon-Maury Island Subarea Plan Amendments
Attachment I – Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments
Supporting materials for PO 2023-0440
Area Land Use and Zoning Studies
Vashon-Maury Island P-Suffix Conditions Report
Vashon Rural Town Affordable Housing Special District Overlay Final Evaluation
Update on Best Available Science Critical Area Ordinance Review
Proposed Ordinance 2023-0439 – Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan
Attachment A – Supplemental Changes to the Comprehensive Plan
Attachment B – Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan
Attachment C – Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments
Attachment D - Fall City Moratorium Report
Supporting materials for PO 2023-0439
Proposed Ordinance 2023-0438 – Countywide Planning Policy Update
Attachment A – GMPC Motion 23-4 Relating to the Four-to-One Program
Supporting materials for PO 2023-0438
On March 1, 2024, the County Executive transmitted to the County Council a package of supplemental policies, code changes, and supporting material regarding Critical Areas regulations (otherwise known as the CAO).
Executive Recommended 2024 Critical Areas Update
Critical Areas King County Code Updates
Critical Areas Comprehensive Plan Updates
Supporting materials
Best Available Science Review and Updates to Critical Areas Protection
Supplemental I-207 Analysis – Critical Areas Update
Public notices
Public notices will be posted here as they are made available.
Notice for November 19, 2024 Full Council Public Hearing
The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing to take public testimony on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Avenue, Room 1001, Seattle, WA 98104
Written public testimony will be accepted from 9 a.m. on October 14, 2024 through 9 a.m. on November 19, 2024, by sending such public testimony to CouncilCompPlan@kingcounty.gov. Please include the legislation number and related agenda item in the subject line.
In-person and remote testimony will be accepted at the November 19, 2024 hearing. Information on the public hearing and how to submit public testimony can be found on the County Council Meetings web page.
Summary of Version 2 of the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The King County Executive has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 2024 Update.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The public comment period on the DEIS closed on January 31, 2024.
Council review schedule
The Local Services and Land Use Committee will review the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
The schedule for Council’s review is available here.
Review materials
Materials for the Council's Comprehensive Plan review are posted here when they are available.
January 17, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
January 18, 2024: Special Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
February 7, 2024: Special Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
February 8, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
February 21, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
March 6, 2024: Joint Local Services and Land Use Committee and Health and Human Services Meeting
March 7, 2024: Special Local Services and Land Use Committee
March 20, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
April 3, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
April 4, 2024: Special Local Services and Land Use Committee
April 17, 2024: Special Local Services and Land Use Committee
May 15, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
May 16, 2024: Special Local Services and Land Use Committee
June 5, 2024: Local Services and Land Use Committee Meeting
September 24, 2024: Committee of the Whole Meeting
Public Comments received through September 9, 2024
News and updates
We’ll post news about the Council’s review of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan here as it’s available.
December 15, 2023
King County Council Review of 2024 Comprehensive Plan
January 10, 2024
January Meetings on 2024 Comprehensive Plan
February 1, 2024
February Meetings on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Schedule Update
February 13, 2024
February 21 Meeting: 2024 Comprehensive Plan
February 28, 2024
March 6 and 7 Meetings: 2024 Comprehensive Plan
March 5, 2024
Correction for March 6 and March 7 Meetings on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Schedule Update
March 14, 2024
March 20 Meeting on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
March 14, 2024
Correction for March 20 Meeting on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
March 27, 2024
April 3 and April 4 Meetings on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Schedule Update
April 11, 2024
April 17 Meeting on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Change to Schedule
May 8, 2024
May 15 and May 16 Meetings on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
May 14, 2024
Striking Amendments Released for 2024 Comprehensive Plan
May 29, 2024
Upcoming Committee Vote | 2024 Comprehensive Plan
June 6, 2024
“Do Pass” Committee Recommendation on 2024 Comprehensive Plan
September 18, 2024
September 24 Briefing and Schedule Update for 2024 Comprehensive Plan
October 11, 2024
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