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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street April 10, 2019
6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
II. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of March 27, 2019
V. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS/OTHER BUSINESS
1. Action Item: Continued Nomination of 2019-20 Officers and Election
2. Discussion Item 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Draft Review – Final Review of
Changes to the Elements listed in Appendices A-C, the Policy Changes Typology, and
Element Changes Synopses
VI. STAFF UPDATES
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION
City Council Chambers Port Angeles, Washington 98362 March 27, 2019 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Schwab opened the regular meeting at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Mel Messineo, Pamela Hastings, Duane Morris, Andrew Schwab (Chair), Amy Powell
City Staff Present: Corey Delikat (Interim Director of Community and Economic Development)
Ben Braudrick (Assistant Planner)
Public Present: John Ralston
Interim Director of Community and Economic Development David Wechner introduced himself. Director Wechner provided a brief background of his career. Commissioners introduced
themselves to him.
Chair Schwab moved Staff Updates and Reports from Commission Members ahead of the
agenda items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Ralston, City Resident.
Commented on recent meeting recordings not being available on the City’s website. He asked about
information available on the recent short course on Housing in Port Orchard.
Chair Schwab closed public comments
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Morris moved to accept the minutes from the regular March 13th meeting. Commissioner Powell seconded. Chair Schwab called for a vote. All were in approval.
STAFF UPDATES
Assistant Planner Benjamin Braudrick informed the Commission and the public on availability of the Department of Commerce Short Courses on the States website and stated that many are
actually filmed. He presented an update on the Housing Action Plan. Director Wechner provided
further insight into the Action Plan timeframe.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Schwab provided a review of the Affordable Housing Short Course on Local Planning in
Port Orchard, Washington on March 14, 2019.
ACTION ITEMS
Planning Commission Minutes
March 27, 2019
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1. Action Item: Nomination of 2019-20 Officers and Election
Chair Schwab introduced the call for nominations of 2019-20 Officers and Elections by asking
the Commission if they were interested in continuing the nominations and elections until the next regular meeting due to Commissioner Stanley’s absence.
Commissioner Morris asked whether the bylaws allowed the nominations being continued.
Chair Schwab asked staff if it was allowed in the bylaws. Director Wechner responded that the bylaws stated the process take place at the last meeting in March, but that a motion could be made
to continue the process until the next regular meeting.
Chair Schwab asked whether the Commissioners present would be attending the April 10 meeting.
Commissioner Hastings made a motion to continue the nomination and election process to the
regular April 10, 2019 meeting. Commissioner Messineo seconded. Chair Schwab asked if City Council had selected a seventh Commission member. Planner Braudrick responded that they had
not, and was not aware of the exact process the ad hoc committee was taking. Chair Schwab call
for a vote, all were in favor.
1. Discussion Item 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Draft Review – Policy Typology and
Recommendations to City Council
Planner Benjamin Braudrick presented the Policy Typology and Council Recommendations and
the revised Appendices A, B, & C of the Agenda Packet with a plan to review the overall proposed
Planning Commission changes to the Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Messineo seconded, The all were in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Ben Braudrick, Secretary Andrew Schwab, Chair
PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick Secretary
BYLAWS
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THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION (Amended January 25, 2017)
ARTICLE I - NAME
Section 1. Name
The official name of the organization shall be “The City of Port Angeles, Washington, Planning
Commission.”
ARTICLE II - OFFICIAL SEAT
Section 1. Official Seat
The official seat of the Planning Commission shall be in the City Hall of Port Angeles,
Washington, 321 East Fifth Street, and meetings shall be held there except on such occasions and
at such times as the Commission may, by a majority vote of those present at any regular, recessed, or special meeting, otherwise direct.
ARTICLE III - OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers
The elective officers of the Planning Commission shall consist of a Chair and Vice-Chair.
Section 2. Nomination and Election of Officers
Nomination of elective officers shall be made from the floor at the annual election meeting
which shall be held at the last regular meeting of March of each year. The election shall follow
immediately thereafter. A nominee receiving a majority vote of those present at the election
meeting shall be declared elected.
Section 3. Terms of Officers
The term of office for elective officers shall begin in April and shall continue for a term of one
year. Elective officers shall not serve consecutive terms in the same office.
Section 4. Vacancies in Offices
Vacancies in elective offices shall be filled immediately by regular election procedure for the
unexpired portion of the term.
Section 5. Duties of Officers
(a) Chair
The Chair shall preside at all meetings and public hearings of the Planning Commission
and shall call special meetings when he/she deems it necessary or is required to do so.
He/she shall appoint all committees, shall be an ex-officio member of each, without the power to vote. He/she shall sign the minutes of Planning Commission meetings and all
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official papers and plans involving the authority of the Planning Commission which are
then transmitted to the City Council. The Chair shall have the privilege of discussing all
matters before the Planning Commission and voting thereon. He/she shall have all the
duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage on such officers and shall perform such other duties as may be ordered by the Planning Commission except as otherwise provided
in these Bylaws, in other Planning Commission regulations, or in City Ordinances.
(b) Vice-Chair
The Vice-Chair shall assume the duties and powers of the Chair in his or her absence. If
the Chair and Vice-Chair are both absent, the Planning Commission members may elect a temporary chair by a majority vote of those present at a regular, recessed, or special meeting, who shall assume the duties and powers of the Chair or Vice-Chair during their
absence.
(c) Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary is a staff appointed position. The Executive Secretary shall keep the minutes of all regular, recessed, and special meetings of the Planning Commission; such minutes shall be approved by the Planning Commission. He/she shall also keep the
minutes of Planning Commission committee meetings when requested to do so. He/she
shall give notice of all regular and special meetings to Planning Commission members,
shall prepare with the Chair the agenda of regular and special meetings, shall serve proper and legal notice of all public hearings, and shall draft and sign the routine
correspondence of the Planning Commission. The Executive Secretary shall maintain a
file of all studies, plans, reports, recommendations, and official records of the Planning
Commission and perform such other duties as are normally carried out by a secretary and
as the Planning Commission may determine.
ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings: Time and Place
Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the second and/or fourth Wednesdays of each month
beginning at 6:00 P.M. in City Hall except as otherwise designated by the Planning Commission.
Per Section 2.36.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, the Planning Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting in each month for nine (9) months of the year.
Any change in the hour, date, and place of regular meetings shall be given wide publicity for the
convenience of persons having business before the Commission. When the regular meeting day
falls on a legal holiday, the replacement date will be designated by the Planning Commission
with notice posted to the public per the Open Public Meetings Act.
Section 2. Recessed Meetings
Any regular meeting may be recessed to a definite time, place, and date by a majority vote of the
Planning Commission members present at the meeting.
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Section 3. Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the Chair or Planning staff with approval of the Chair.
Section 4. Cancellation of Regular Meetings
In the event it is necessary to cancel a meeting due to lack of agenda issues, Planning staff will contact the Chair and each Commission member prior to the meeting and will provide notice to the public per the Open Public Meetings Act .
Section 5. Notice of Meetings
Notice of all regular and special meetings shall be given by the Executive Secretary to the
members of the Planning Commission in accordance with current RCWs. Notice of all regular meetings shall be provided at least 4 days prior to a regular meeting. Notice to members of the Planning Commission and to members of the public of all special meetings shall be provided at
least 2 days (48 hours) prior to the special meeting. Land use notices shall be provided
according to Section17.95.140 PAMC.
In addition to the provision of the notice of all special meetings to the members of the Planning Commission, notice shall be provided to each local newspaper of general circulation in the City of Port Angeles and to each local radio station serving the City of Port Angeles. Said notice
shall be transmitted electronically or mailed at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting
specified in the notice. The notice shall state the time and place of the meeting and the business
to be transacted by the Commission.
The meeting agenda for the next regular meetings shall be closed on Monday at the close of
business five (5) days prior to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission except that
urgent matters may be inserted on the agenda later at the discretion of the Chair.
Petitions and communications from the audience and matters brought to the meeting by the
Planning Staff and Commission members, which are not on the agenda for the meeting, may be received and discussed at the meeting. However, no official action may be taken on any matter
at a Planning Commission meeting which is not included on the agenda for that meeting or
which has been added to the agenda after it has been received by the Planning Commission
members except that this requirement may be suspended at any meeting by the unanimous vote
of the members present at the meeting.
Section 6. Order of Business - Regular Meeting for Administrative, Routine, and Hearing-Type
Matters
(a) Call to order by Chair
(b) Roll call
(c) Approval of minutes of preceding meeting (d) Public hearings/Other business
(e) Communications from the Public
(f) Staff Updates
(g) Reports of Commission Members
(h) Adjournment
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Section 7. Order of Business - Regular Meeting for Discussion of Matters Related to
Comprehensive Planning
(a) Call to order by Chair
(b) Roll call (c) Approval of minutes of preceding meeting (d) Staff Updates for current business
(e) Reports from Planning Commission members and committees
(f) Communications from audience (related to comprehensive planning only)
(g) Communications from Planning Commission members (h) Adjourn
Section 8. Operational Guidelines
(a) All requests and applications on zoning, annexations, and vacations will be tabled if the
applicant or an authorized representative is not present at the hearing on the request or
application.
(b) All requests and applications will be tabled if all essential information is not provided to
the Planning Department staff by Friday, five days prior to the regular Wednesday
meetings of the Planning Commission for timely analysis and inclusion into the
Commissioners information packets.
(c) All requests and applications requiring legal opinion or interpretation will be tabled until the Planning Commission has received an opinion or interpretation from the City
Attorney.
(d) The Commission shall act as a body in making its decisions and in announcing them.
(e) Willful misrepresentation of information pertaining to a request or application will void
that request or application upon discovery of the misrepresentation.
(f) The Planning Commission will not commence a new hearing after 10 P.M. unless agreed
upon by the Planning Commission.
Section 9. Public Hearing Procedure
(a) Chair introduces the discussion item orally and outlines the public hearing procedures to
be followed during the public hearing process. The Chair then reads qualifying questions to the Commissioners regarding the Appearance of Fairness and Conflict of Interest
Doctrines and opens the public hearing.
(b) Planning Staff presents a staff report and provides a recommendation. Commissioners
are permitted to ask the Chair or staff any relevant questions about the application. The
public hearing will be opened with a brief explanation of the procedures to be followed
(c) The spokesperson for proponents in the audience shall be given an opportunity to speak
in favor of the application. Information submitted should be factual, relevant, and not
merely duplication of previous presentation(s). A reasonable time (10 minutes) shall be
allowed the spokesman; others shall be limited to short supporting remarks (5 minutes).
Each person speaking shall give his or her name, address, and nature of the interest in the
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matter. The Chair may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it. Any
data presented shall be retained by staff and marked as an exhibit.
(d) The spokesperson for opponents in the audience shall be given an opportunity to speak
against the application. Information submitted should be factual, relevant, and not merely a duplication of a previous presentation. A reasonable time (10 minutes) shall be
allowed the spokesman; others shall be limited to short supporting remarks (5 minutes).
Each person speaking shall give his or her name, address, and nature of the interest in the
matter. The Chair may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it. Any
data presented shall be retained by staff and marked as an exhibit.
(e) Other interested parties shall be allowed to comment briefly (5 minutes) or make
inquiries.
(f) There can be a brief rebuttal (5 minutes) for proponents and opponents each heard
separately and consecutively, with presentation limited to their spokesperson. The
rebuttal shall be limited to factual statements pertaining to previous testimony. The Chair may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it.
(g) The public hearing is closed. Commissioners voice their considerations and pose any
relevant questions through the Chair. Specific questions may be posed through the Chair
to a particular speaker to clarify testimony previously presented.
(h) Motion for disposition is presented and an action taken.
Section 10. Quorum
Four members of the Planning Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business and the taking of official action.
Section 11. Motions
Motions shall be restated by the Chair before a vote is taken. The names of the members making and seconding a motion shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
Section 12. Voting
Any action taken by a majority of those present, when those present constitute a quorum, at any
regular, recessed, or special meeting of the Planning Commission shall be deemed and taken as
the action of the Commission except that any proposed change of the Zoning Map must be approved by a majority of the total membership of the Planning Commission.
Voting on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Map, all matters requiring a public hearing
before the Planning Commission, and all matters referred to the Planning Commission by the
City Council shall be by the vote of each member and shall be recorded in the minutes of the
meeting.
Section 13. Staff Reports
On all matters considered by the Planning Commission, the report and recommendations, if any,
of the Planning staff shall be presented to the Commission and shall become part of the formal
record of the action and recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
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Section 14. Conflict of Interest and Appearance of Fairness
Any member of the Planning Commission who has an interest in any matter before the
Commission that would or could tend to prejudice his or her actions thereon, shall so publicly
indicate this fact and shall abstain from voting or participating in any way in the Commission's action on that matter.
Section 15. Attendance
Attendance at regular meetings and executive sessions is expected of all Commission members.
Any members anticipating absence from an official meeting or executive session shall notify the
Chair or Executive Secretary in advance. Any absence may be excused by the Commission, even for an extended period, provided the absence is approved in advance.
Section 16. Parliamentary Procedure
Parliamentary procedure in Planning Commission meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules
of Order Newly Revised unless it is specifically provided otherwise in these Bylaws, in other
Planning Commission resolutions, in City Ordinances, or in the State of Washington Planning Enabling Act (Chapter 35.63 RCW).
Section 17. Public Nature of Meetings and Records
All regular, recessed, and special meetings, hearings, records, and accounts shall be open to the
public provided, however, executive sessions may be held by the Commission as provided in
RCW 42.30.110.
ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES
Section 1. Establishment of Committees
The Planning Commission may establish such standing or special committees as it deems
advisable and assign each committee specific duties or functions. Each standing
committee shall consist of 3 members. No standing or special committee shall have the power to commit the Planning Commission to the endorsement of any plan or program
without the plan or program submitted and approved by a quorum of the Commission.
Section 2. Appointment and Terms of Committee Members
The Chair of the Planning Commission shall appoint the members of each standing or special
committee and shall name the chair of each committee. The members of each standing committee shall be appointed at the first regular meeting in July for a term of one year. Special
committees may be appointed at such times and for such purposes and terms as the Planning
Commission approves.
Section 3. Committee Vacancies
Vacancies on committees shall be filled immediately by the Chair of the Planning Commission for the unexpired portion of the term.
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Section 4. Meetings of Committees
The committees shall meet at the call of the committee chairman; in addition the Chair of the
Planning Commission shall also have the authority to call a special meeting of any committee at
any time and upon such notice as he/she may specify.
The Planning Staff shall issue notice of committee meetings at the request of a committee chair
or the Planning Commission Chair.
Section 5. Quorum and Voting
The majority of the members appointed shall constitute a quorum of all committees. The
affirmative vote of a majority of the committee membership shall be required for the adoption of a matter before the committee.
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by the affirmative vote of five (5)
members of the Planning Commission provided that the proposed amendments have been submitted in writing at a previous meeting.
Amended January 25, 2017
As amended: 2/23/76; 8/23/78; 5/23/79; 1/19/88; 3/16/90; 4/25/90; 4/29/90; 6/23/93; 1/12/94; 3/24/2004; 5/08/13; 01/25/2017
2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Policy Removal/Change Typology
After thorough review and assessment of the Comprehensive Plan for inconsistencies and the
elimination of redundancies, vagueness, and ambiguity, the Planning Commission has developed the
following typology for identifying a possible policy to be changed:
1. The policy is overly specific (specificity leads to the identification of an action)
Recommendation: Approve the placement of the policy into Chapter 11 Table 11.01 of the
Comprehensive Plan under a newly create temporary number for each individual element (for example,
Economic Development No. O-9.XX). This new number will serve as a place holder that will direct
implementation through a review of each individual proposed action during a future amendment or
update. The General Comments section of Chapter 11 shall be amended to read:
“A 2019 Comprehensive Plan amendment identified policies that were specific or action oriented
enough to justify placement into Chapter 11 Table 11.01 as actions. These former policies have been
placed under each associated element in this chapter and identified by a placeholder number XX. A
future Comprehensive Plan Amendment or Update will include the full evaluation of each proposed
action for language, intent, timeline and partners and given a formal number.”
2. The policy is redundant (another policy within the element states similar and/or less specific
direction)
Recommendation: Approve the removal of the policy from the Comprehensive Plan. A different identified
policy covers the intent of this policy.
3. The policy is written in a confusing or unclear manner, and/or provides no reference to base
itself off of (a purpose for the policy needs to be identified before it is included in the plan)
Recommendation: Approve the removal of the policy from the Comprehensive Plan. A policy of this type
is not assisting in accomplishing the specific goal in the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The policy has been enacted (if no maintenance is required, the objective has been achieved)
Recommendation: Approve the removal of the policy and placement into the listing of City Actions Since
the 2004 Update located in Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan. If the policy provides ongoing
direction, approve language to be changed to the intent to maintain that direction.
5. The policy has been combined within another policy (that policy is identified)
Recommendation: Approve the combination of the identified policies
6. The policy has been located under a different goal (the relationship makes more sense)
Recommendation: Approve the placement of the policy under the new goal.
2019 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Amendment Synopses
Chapter 2: GMA
The Growth Management element recognizes the importance and requirements of the Growth
Management Act and directs the City in the implementation of the Plan. The element provides guidance
and direction to the remaining chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. Much of this element was left
unedited.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure; and
• Removal of policies that have been previously fulfilled or enacted.
Chapter 3: Land Use
The Land Use element broadly reviews the City’s commercial, industrial, open space, and residential
uses and establishes a framework for community development that supports a high quality of life for all
residents. The element shares and supports many other of the Plan’s Elements goals and policies and
how those goals and policies relate to each land use in the context of spatial relationship. There was a
great deal of editing that was done to the language in this element to ensure clarity.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure;
• Removal of redundancies and the combination of like policies;
• 12 policies have been recommended to be moved to Chapter 11 due to project specific focus.
Chapter 4: Transportation
The Transportation Element is directly connected to land use and provides guidance on improving
multimodal transportation and the problematic inadequacy of east west access in the City due to our
unique geography. Many policies were recommended to be moved to Chapter 11 due to their direct
relationship to specific transportation projects. Many of these specific policies were already supported
by broader guiding policies, making them both redundant and too specific. The proposed changes will
help the element provide better policy guidance.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure;
• Removal of highly specific policies that were better described as actions to be placed in Chapter
11; and
• The reorganization of one specific policy into three separate new policies to provide clarity.
Chapter 5: Utilities and Public Services
The Utilities and Public Services element is closely related to both the Capital Facilities and Parks and
Recreation Elements in the plan. The element provides guidance for equitable access to public utilities
and providing long range planning for utility and service access to the unincorporated urban growth area
as well as partnership with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Removal of policies that have already been enacted and/or were also project/action specific.
• Removal of policies due to recognition of UGA agreements with Clallam County
• some combining of policies within the same goal
• Removal of Goal G-5E due to redundancy and enaction of the City’s employee manual and City
statement of values.
Chapter 6: Housing
The Housing element takes the bulk of its information from prior and current housing studies that
provide past and current demographics and housing needs of the community, as well as forecasting for
future changes. Many of the policies support coordination effort between jurisdictions and the
public/private sector. The element mostly stands alone, but has some small connections to the
Economic Development and Land Use elements.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure;
• Inclusion of reference to and use of the 2019 Housing Action Plan.
Chapter 7: Conservation
The Conservation element is provided much of its information in order to comply with State
environmental regulation. Policies in the element are connected most closely with the Capital Facilities
and Parks and Recreation elements.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure;
• Goal 7A received policies that pertained to natural resources and development;
• Goal 7B received policies that pertained to the protection and preservation of the environment;
• Goal 7C received policies relating to educating the public of the importance of conservation; and
• Goal 7D received policies relating to shoreline preservation.
Chapter 8: Capital Facilities
The Capital Facilities element is connected to each of the other elements, and its policies reflect that
connection. Much of the policy direction is based upon levels of service, and therefore the amendment
focused on ensuring those levels of service were up to date.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure; and
• Differentiating City led services and services that are provided by other agencies and
jurisdictions.
Chapter 9: Economic Development
The Economic Development element relates closely to the Land Use, Transportation, and Housing
elements, connecting them through quality of life statements and acknowledging the changing
character of industries and employment within the City and region.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Basic grammatical revisions for clarity and better sentence structure; and
• Changes related to combining like policies or moving them to more appropriate goals.
10 Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation element is relatively young in comparison to the remainder of the Plan. The
element grew from an independent “Parks Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan” created
through a public process involving the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission and
approved by City Council in 2005. Generally, the element directs the provision of high quality parks and
recreational facilities and programs that offer diverse and equitable access to the City’s public spaces.
Amendments to the element include:
• Removal of the word “should” to better indicate a clear purpose of the goals and policies of the
element;
• Some goals have been combined to remove redundancy;
• Policies or portions of policies have been combined with other elements, goals or policies for a
better fit if the relationship made more sense; and
• Some policies have been moved to Chapter 11 due to project specific action.
2 Growth Management
This Comprehensive Plan has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the
State Growth Management Act (GMA). The City met all of the Act's required deadlines for
compliance and participated with Clallam County (The County), the City of Forks, the City of
Sequim, area Tribes and other agencies in the development of a County- Wide Planning
Policy (Anticipated Completion: Fall 2018)
Early in the planning process, the City agreed with the County to address only areas within
the current City Limits in the Comprehensive Plan and to work with the County on a joint
Comprehensive Plan for the Urban Growth Area (UGA). On April 13, 1993, the Board of
Clallam County Commissioners adopted an Interim Port Angeles UGA. In 2005, the City and
County entered into an interlocal agreement on a phased annexation plan for the Eastern
UGA. A similar agreement was reached regarding the western UGA. At that time, the City
established the intended zones that would be applied to areas annexed to the City from the
Eastern UGA.
The following goals and policies are included to insure continued compliance with the GMA,
and compatibility with the County's Comprehensive Plan outside of the Port Angeles UGA
(PAUGA). Objectives related to GMA goals and policies are included in Chapter 11,
Implementation.
Goal G-2A
To manage growth in a responsible manner that is beneficial to the community as a whole, is
sensitive to the rights and needs of individuals and is consistent with the State of
Washington's Growth Management Act.
Policies
P2A.01
In all its actions and to the extent consistent with the provisions of this comprehensive plan,
the City shouldwill strive to implement the following goals of the State Growth Management
Act:
A. Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public
facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
B. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into
sprawling, low-density development.
C. Transportation. Encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive
plans.
D. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of
the population. Promote a variety of residential densities and housing types and sizes, and encourage preservation and expansion of existing housing stock.
E. Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the region that
is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity,
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especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, and encourage growth in
areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the
region's natural resources, public services and public facilities.
F. Property rights. Private property should not be taken for public use without just
compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners should be
protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
G. Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed
in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability.
H. Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance regional natural resource-based
industries, including productive timber management, agricultural, and fisheries
industries.
I. Open space and recreation. Encourage the retention of open space and development
of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife
J. hHabitat areas,. iIncrease access to natural resource lands and water, and develop
parks.
K. Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life,
including air and water quality, and the availability of water.
L. Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the
planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to
reconcile conflicts.
M. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary
to support development should be adequate to serve the development at the time the
development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service
levels below locally established minimum standards.
N. Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites and
structures that have historical or archaeological significance.
P-2A.02
The Port Angeles Urban Growth Area (PAUGA) should be established based at a minimum
upon land use demand as determined by the Clallam County 20-year population forecast for
Clallam County and specified sub-areas, so long as the county-wide forecast is not less than
the most recent forecasts available from the State Office of Financial Management.
P-2A.04
The City should work with the County to ensure appropriate techniques for managing future
growth consistent with the urban density, such as a minimum density within the PAUGA and
a maximum density outside the PAUGA. A range of densities should be provided by the City
for lands within the PAUGA, including some lands for relatively low density single- family
development and some lands at a range of densities both allowing and encouraging multi-
family development.
Commented [BB1]: Type 4: See 05 & 06 Agreements
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Goals & Policies Goals & Policies P-2A.05
Urban services/facilities should be pProvided urban services/facilities consistent with the
Capital Facilities Element.
P-2A.06
The City should wWork with the County and other service providers to determine the
appropriate levels of service for such facilities and services and to ensure consistency
between service provision within the City, the PAUGA, and the County.
P-2A.08
The PAUGA should include areasInclude areas in the PAUGA that are characterized by urban
growth adjacent to the existing City boundaries and should take into account the area's
physical features.
P-2A.09
Locate lLand designated for commercial or industrial uses, which that encourage adjacent
urban development, should be located within the PAUGA.
P-2A.10
Base tThe amount of acreage designated for commercial, industrial, or other non-residential
uses within the PAUGA should be based upon the Land Use Element and Economic
Development Element in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
P-2A.11
The PAUGA should be established to aAvoid and exclude critical areas and resource lands in
the inclusion of the PUAGA, unless addressed as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
to exclude resource lands.
P-2A.12
Urban services to be provided within the PAUGA should iInclude, at a minimum, sanitary
sewer systems, solid waste collection/disposal systems, water systems, urban roads and
pedestrian facilities, street cleaning services, transit systems, stormwater systems, police, fire
and emergency services systems, electrical and communication systems, school and health
care facilities, and neighborhood and/or community parks within the PAUGA.
P-2A.13
The City should bBe the ultimate provider of urban services within the City limits and the
PAUGA for those services the City provides except to the extent otherwise provided in a UGA
Urban Services and Development Agreement that is reached pursuant to the County-Wide
Planning Policy.
P-2A.14
Urban services/facilities for which the City is the ultimate provider should be pProvide d and
constructed urban services/facilities for which the City is the ultimate provider to meet the
design and construction standards of the City.
P-2A.15
The City or service provider should dDemonstrate the financial capability for continued
operation of thea new facility following prior to construction.
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P-2A.16
Ensure the protection of critical areas, which occurring within the PAUGA, should be
developed to ensure protection of such areas.
P-2A.17
Promulgate aAll development regulations should be promulgated with due regard for private
property rights in order to avoid regulatory takings or violation of due process and to protect
property rights of landowners from arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
P-2A.18
The City and County should togetherWork with the County to designate and set aside additional
lands on the west side of the City for industrial and commercial purposes, both inside the City limits
and in the UGA.
P-2A.19
The City should eEstablish performance measures to review progress toward accommodating
growth and to ensure appropriate actions are taken to achieve the goals within the
Comprehensive Plan.
G-2A Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-2A.04
The City should work with the County to ensure appropriate techniques for managing future
growth consistent with the urban density, such as a minimum density within the PAUGA and
a maximum density outside the PAUGA. A range of densities should be provided by the City
for lands within the PAUGA, including some lands for relatively low density single- family
development and some lands at a range of densities both allowing and encouraging multi-
family development.
Commented [BB2]: Type 4: See 05 & 06 Agreements
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Goal G-2B
To ensure the orderly transition of land within the PAUGA into the City of Port Angeles.
Policies
P-2B.01
Annexation of land, which is outside the established boundaries of the PAUGA, shall not be
allowed.
P-2B.02
Annexation of land from within the established boundaries of the PAUGA shall be in
accordance with the adopted annexation laws.
P-2B.03
Annexation of land, which is not adjacent to and/or contiguous with the established City
Limits boundary-line, should not be allowed.
P-2B.04
At the time of annexation, the City should aAppropriately classify and zone such land, at the
time of annexation based upon the City Comprehensive Land Use Map and the City
Comprehensive Plan. Thereafter, tThe provisions, restrictions, and requirements of The Port
Angeles Zoning Code, shall apply to development of the annexed area.
P-2B.05
Annexation and development of land should be Remain consistent with the orderly
extension of urban services/facilities and be in accordance with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and capital facility planning in the annexation and development of land.
P-2B.06
No Restrict annexation of developed land should be allowed in whichthat cannot meet
established concurrency requirements of the City within six years from the time of
annexation existing development cannot meet the established concurrency requirements of
the City within six years from the time of annexation.
P-2B.07
NoRestrict annexation of land should be allowed which that results in decreased minimum
standards for City streets, water service, sewer service, and/or electrical service provided to
existing residents of the City.
P-2B.08
No Restrict annexation of land should be allowed which that results in decreased minimum
standards for City solid waste collection, stormwater management programs, emergency
services and/or telecommunication services provided to existing residents of the City.
P-2B.09
Annexation boundaries should be drawnDraw annexation boundaries to eliminate boundary,
interjurisdictional, and service problems.
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Goals & Policies P-2B.10
Obtain nNecessary rights-of-way and easements should be obtained prior to or at the time
of annexation.
P-2B.11
The City should fFacilitate annexation in a manner that will minimize financial impact to all
residents and businesses.
P-2B.12
The City should aAnnex its urban growth areas (UGAs) in accordance with State statutes as
facilities are extended into those areas and as new urban development takes place
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Land Use Element
The Land Use Element establishes City policy regarding how land may be developed. This element
and its Future Land Use Map (Figure 3.01) establishes the following six comprehensive plan land use
categories:
▪ Low Density Residential
▪ Medium Density Residential
▪ High Density Residential
▪ Commercial
▪ Industrial
▪ Open Space.
These categories and their associated areas are configured in coordination with a wide range of
planning considerations including population projections and a developable lands inventory, per
GMA requirements. Details on these factors may be found in Appendices A and C.
Together, the goal and policy framework presented in this element provides direction in realizing
Port Angeles' long-range vision regarding land use - including optimizing the city's relationship with
its setting; supporting safe, attractive and character- rich neighborhoods; creating a more dynamic,
successful downtown; and supporting a wide range of recreational opportunities available to the
entire community. ObjectivesActions related to Land Use goals and policies are included in Chapter
11, Implementation.
Land Use Categories
These land use categories are described below and located on the Future Land Use Map.
Low Density Residential (Up to six 6 units per acre)
The Land Use Map identifies three separate categories of residential developmentland use. The first
category is Low Density Residential, which allows an overall residential density of a project or
property to range up to 6 units per acre. The high majority of residentially designated property in the
City will be of this designation. It is intended primarily to accommodate for the development of single
family homes. It also allows for the development of accessory residential units and duplexes in
accordance with zoning regulations.
Medium Density Residential (Up to 14 units per acre)
The primary intent of this designation is for the development of This category encourages property
development involving multiple residential units projects including but not limited to duplexes,
townhouses, condominiums, and apartments at a density no less than 4 units per acre and up to 14
units per acre.
High Density Residential (Up to 40 units per acre)
The primary intent of this designation is for This category encourages development at a density no
less than 10 units per acre and up to 40 units per acre. It and is intended for areas where a higher
concentration of residents is compatible with the surrounding area and uses. Condominiums and
apartments, are the most common types of building designs appropriate for this category. An
exception is made for existing motel or hotel units to be converted to residential units at a density
greater than 40 Units per Aacre).
Commercial
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The Land Use Map contains one commercial category, thus providing maximum flexibility to the City's
Zoning Ordinance in regulating the types of commercial uses and their allowed in permitted locations
under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Industrial
The Land Use Map also designates only one industrial category, thus again providing maximum
flexibility to the City's Zoning Ordinance in regulating the types of industrial uses and theirallowed in
permitted locations under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Open Space
The Open Space category includes specifies areas of the City that contain with unique or major
significant physical features open spaces, such as marine shorelines, bluffs, ravines, major streams,
wetlands, critical wildlife habitat, and other natural areas deemed of significant importantce to the
community.
This category also includes developed parks and recreational usesspaces. The development of natural
open space areas should be limited to only that which is necessary and does not minimize
degradatione the significance of the area remaining natural open space.
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Goal G-3A
To guide current and future land development within the City in a manner that balances providinges
certainty to its citizens about future land use and allowing the flexibility necessary to meet the adapt
to future challenges and opportunities of the future.
Policies
P-3A.01
The Use the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map should be used as a conceptual guide for when
making all determining current and long-range zoning and other land use decisions, including all land
use decisions and approvals made by City Council and/or any of its appointed Commissions, Boards,
or Committees. The map's land use designations are intended to show areas where general land use
types are allowed. The area between land use designations should be considered an imprecise margin
in order to provide flexibility in determining the boundary of such areas. When determining
appropriate zoning designations for an area near a margin, the goals, policies and objectives of the
Land Use Element should take precedence.
P-3A.02
All land use decisions and approvals made by the City Council and/or any of its appointed
Commissions, Boards or Committees should be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its land
use map.
P-3A.03
The City should investigate the value and utility of form-based codes, either as applied to the entire
City or to specific areas within the City.
P-3A.04
All development within the City should be encouraged to utilizeUse low impact development
techniques and BMPs, where feasible in new land development.
P-3A.05
The City should cConsider the projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies climate
and environmental impacts, such as carbon emissions, when enabling new land development.
Contained in the Climatic Change Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula, September
2015.
G3-A Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3A.02
All land use decisions and approvals made by the City Council and/or any of its appointed
Commissions, Boards or Committees should be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its land
use map.
P-3A.03
The City should investigate the value and utility of form-based codes, either as applied to the entire
City or to specific areas within the City.
Commented [BB1]: Type 5: Combined with P-3A.01
Commented [BB2]: Type 1: Moved because it is too
specific, and too divergent with current structure of City's
zoning.
Commented [BB3]: Type 1 and 3: This was split into
general policy (considering climate change) and specific
policy (using a specific report to determine climate change strategies).
Commented [BB4]: Type 5: Combined with P-3A.01
Commented [BB5]: Moved because of specificity, and divergence with current structure of City's zoning.
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Residential Goals & Policies
Goal G-3B1
To have a community where ensure residential land use and development and use of the land are
done in a manner that is compatible with the environment, the characteristics of the use and the
users with existing uses and residents, and with the desired urban design of the City.
Policies
P-3B.01
Provide Uurban services should be available for to all residential areas as required by the Capital
Facilities Element concurrency policy.
P-3B.02
Ensure that sSingle family lots should be are of reasonable shape and should have access provided by
a collector arterial, local access street or an alley.
P-3B.03
Require the subdivision of large lots which leaves remaining lots larger than the minimum density for
the zone to allowLarge lots should allow for future subdivisions at the densities permitted for the
zone in which they are located.
P-3B.04
Design streets and circulation patterns in Aall new residential developments should be designed with
the provisions of to enable fire protection and service vehicle access as key factors in street design
and circulation pattern.
P-3B.05
For efficient circulation,Encourage street improvements and acquisition of rights-of-way should be
obtained and improvements made to further the grid street pattern in the central “Ttownsite” area of
the City. Permit Ccul-de-sacs and curvilinear streets in outlying areas subject to low impact
development standards may be permitted when designed in conjunction with the mainas an integral
part of the major grid street grid pattern in the outlying areas of the City, where low impact
development standards apply.
P-3B.06
Encourage All residential developments should be encouraged to preserve and capitalize on existing
unusual, unique, and interesting natural, historic, archaeological, and/or cultural features, should
preserve and utilize including promotion of native and drought tolerant vegetation and , should
utilize and preserve scenic views. Ensure that Encourage design of new residential development that
should maximizes southern exposures and solar efficiency, should offer protectsion from prevailing
winds, and should be is designed to minimize energy use.
P-3B.07
Planned Residential Development techniques should eEmphasize the overall density of the
development rather than minimum lot sizes when planning new residential development.
G3-B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
Commented [BB6]: Clarified the intent of the policy.
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Goal G-3C
To have create and maintain a fulfilling and enjoyable community of viable districts and
neighborhoods with a variety of residential opportunities for personal interaction, fulfillment, and
enjoyment, that aretypes attractive to people of all ages, characteristics and interests.
Policies
P-3C.01
Employ the district and neighborhood concept when developing Rresidential land should be
developed on the district and neighborhood concept. Although such districts may be composed
primarily of residential uses of a uniform density, a the most healthy, viable districtsshould be are
composed of residential uses of varying densities, which and may be augmented, by subordinate and
other compatible uses. Single family and multi-family homes, parks and open-spaces, schools,
churches, day care and residential services, home occupations, and district shopping areas are all
legitimate components of residential districts development and enhancement. A neighborhood
should be primarily composed of low, medium, or high density housing.
P-3C.02
Medium and high density housing should be located in areas of the community most suitable for such
uses, based on existing services, public facilities, and transportation.
P-3C.03
Ensure Mmedium and high density housing should be is served by arterial streets of sufficient size in
order to satisfy traffic demand and to lessen neighborhood traffic congestion.
P-3C.04
Medium and high density housing cancould be a transitional use between different land uses,
provided such other uses would not adversely impact the residential nature of the housing.
P-3C.05
Apply Mmedium and high density housing policies should apply to mobile home parks.
P-3C.06
Treat Mmanufactured homes that meet current state regulations should be treated as site
constructed housing for zoning purposes.
P-3C.07
The City should eExpand housing opportunities in the Central Business District for all income levels,
with an emphasis on providing additional moderately priced owner-occupied units.
G3-C Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3C.02
Medium and high density housing should be located in areas of the community most suitable for such
uses, based on existing services, public facilities, and transportation.
Commented [BB7]: Some language is deleted here due to
unclear intent and relevance to the main point.
Commented [BB8]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
with existing land use map and zoning
Commented [BB9]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy with existing land use map and zoning
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Commercial Goals & Policies
Goal G-3D
To create and maintain a healthy and diverse commercial sector for a balanced and stable local
economy.
Policies
P-3D.01
The City should eEncourage the recruitment of new and the retention of existing commercial
developments and businesses, which are consistent with the goals and policies of this Comprehensive
Plan.
P-3D.02
Allow Ppublic uses such as government offices, public service buildings, and other public and quasi-
public facilities and services should be allowed in commercially designated areas.
P-3D.03
The City should vacate rights-of-way to facilitate retention of existing businesses and location of new
businesses where land assembly is necessary to achieve the desired urban design of the City.
P-3D.04
The City should consider potential environmental consequences, such as greenhouse-gas emissions
and carbon footprints, when encouraging new commercial developments and businesses.
G3-D Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3D.03
The City should vacate rights-of-way to facilitate retention of existing businesses and location of new
businesses where land assembly is necessary to achieve the desired urban design of the City.
P-3D.04
The City should consider potential environmental consequences, such as greenhouse-gas emissions
and carbon footprints, when encouraging new commercial developments and businesses.
Commented [BB10]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
and relation to niche circumstances that should be better elaborated.
Commented [BB11]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P
3A.05 above due to redundancy.
Commented [BB12]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
and relation to niche circumstances that should be better elaborated.
Commented [BB13]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P
3A.05 above due to redundancy.
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GoalG-3E
To provide shopping opportunities areas which meeting the needs of all City residents and visitors in
safe, usable shopping areas that are safe, compatible with the surrounding area and land uses, and
congruent with the environmental goals, and the desired urban design of the City.
Policies
P-3E.01
Urban services should be available for all commercial areas as required by the Capital Facilities
Element concurrency policy.
P-3E.02
New commercial developments should follow a cluster configuration rather than a strip pattern.
P-3E.03
Mitigate the impacts of Ccommercial development should buffer its impacts on adjacent residential
properties, including the use of site design elements uses Where commercial development is
adjacent to residential uses, the commercial development should incorporate elements in the site
design to that soften the impacts on the residential uses.
P-3E.04
Service access may overlap with parking areas to minimize impervious area. Service areas should be
sSeparated vehicles and bicycles from pedestrian areas in commercial land uses wherever and
whenever possible to accommodate vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety.
P-3E.05
New Comprehensive Plan commercial area designations should not be located along the alternate
local cross-town route or the cross-town truck route.
P-3E.06
District Locate shopping areas should be located at the intersections of arterial streets of sufficient
size to satisfy traffic demand and at the boundaries of neighborhoods so that more than one
neighborhood may be served.
P-3E.07
The City should allow neighborhood shopping nodes in residentially designated areas as long as they
are in accordance with the planning area/district/neighborhood land use concept and as long as they
do not encourage traffic from outside the neighborhood or increase traffic congestion within
residential neighborhoods.
P-3E.08
The City should identify neighborhoods lacking nearby accessible services.
P-3E.09
The City should identify locations to develop small commercial opportunities in neighborhoods.
G3-B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3E.01
Urban services should be available for all commercial areas as required by the Capital Facilities
Element concurrency policy.
P-3E.02
Commented [BB14]: Type 2:Moved due to redundancy
with Capital Facilities element
Commented [BB15]: Type 3: Removed due to lack of
clarity.
Commented [BB16]: Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
Commented [BB17]: Type 1: Removed due to specificity
about built environment
Commented [BB18]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
about built environment
Commented [BB19]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
and planning action
Commented [BB20]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
Commented [BB21]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
with Capital Facilities element
Commented [BB22]: Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
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New commercial developments should follow a cluster configuration rather than a strip pattern.
P-3E.05
New Comprehensive Plan commercial area designations should not be located along the alternate
local cross-town route or the cross-town truck route.
P-3E.07
The City should allow neighborhood shopping nodes in residentially designated areas as long as they
are in accordance with the planning area/district/neighborhood land use concept and as long as they
do not encourage traffic from outside the neighborhood or increase traffic congestion within
residential neighborhoods.
P-3E.08
The City should identify neighborhoods lacking nearby accessible services.
P-3E.09
The City should identify locations to develop small commercial opportunities in neighborhoods.
Commented [BB23]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
about built environment
Commented [BB24]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
about built environment
Commented [BB25]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
Commented [BB26]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
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Goal G-3F
To provide a pleasant, safe, and attractive shopping environment in the traditional downtown
waterfront area which provides including a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, arts,
culture, and housing opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
Policies
P-3F.01A
Guide Ccommercial development in the traditional downtown should re to emphasize its waterfront
location and historic heritage
P-3F.01B
should be oOrient ed to the design of commercial development in downtown around pedestrians
travel and, tourists enjoyment, and should provide maximum enjoyment of the environment and
public amenities as well as protection from adverse weather conditions.
P-3F.02
The City should continue to Actively promote improvements to the traditional downtown area,
through beautification projects and in cooperation with downtown business merchants.
P-3F.03
Residential uses should be eEncouraged residential units in for the downtown area as part of a mixed-
use development concept, including live/work spaces. The City should encourage the development of
live/work spaces in the downtown area while e.Ensureing that the downtown physical environment of
downtown is amenable to residential development is compatible with housing uses by minimizing
traffic impacts, maintaining security, and providing and maintaining amenities.
P-3F.04
The City should work with the Port Angeles Downtown Association and all interested parties to
develop urban design review guidelines that facilitate architectural elements/features, which should
encourage complimentary and aesthetically pleasing new development in the Central Business District
(CBD).
G3-F Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3F.04
The City should work with the Port Angeles Downtown Association and all interested parties to
develop urban design review guidelines that facilitate architectural elements/features, which should
encourage complimentary and aesthetically pleasing new development in the Central Business
District (CBD).
Commented [BB27]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
and planning action
Commented [BB28]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
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Industrial Goals & Policies
Goal G-3G
To create and maintain a healthy and diverse industrial sector for a balanced and stable local
economy.
Policies
P-3G.01
The City should Develop and promote a cooperative intergovernmental plan for comprehensive
development of industrial infrastructure and amenities to attract and support light and heavy
industry.
P-3G.02
Allow Ooffice, commercial, and limited work/live live/work uses should be allowed in specifically
designated industrial areas. Encourage live/work environments for art or media based cultural
activities that are consistent with and avoid impact on neighboring industrial uses.
P-3G.03
TConsider the William R. Fairchild International Airport should be considered an essential public
facility, as referenced in Appendix B (Clallam County-Wide Planning Process).
G3-G Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
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Goal G-3H
To provide opportunities for industrial development in a manner, which efficiently uses the
community's various attributes and natural resources and physical environment, has minimal impact
on the natural environment, contributes to the City's quality of life, and is compatible with the
desired development patterns of the City.
Policies
P-3H.01
Ensure provision of uUrban services should be available for to all industrial areas, as required by the
Capital Facilities Element concurrency policy.
P-3H.02
Develop iInfrastructure, which makes sites attractive and ready to develop, including transportation
facilities and utilities, should be available at industrial parks. Industrial development should be
encouraged to follow industrial park design concepts.
P-3H.03
Ensure that iIndustrial areas should buffer their impact to mitigate nuisances and hazardous
characteristics such as noise, particulate matter in the air, water, or odor, pollution, or objectionable
visual material.
P-3H.04
Industrial activity should be located in three major areas: adjacent to the harbor, around the airport,
and along Highway 101 west of Benson Road.
P-3H.05
Because they are hazardous to the community and detrimental to the general environment of the
areaDo not permit petroleum refineries, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas facilities,
non-clean energy facilities, energy plants and their associated facilities and associated transmission
facilities, (as defined in Chapter 80.50 RCW,) should not be permitted outside the heavy industrial use
area and without conditional use review. These facilities are hazardous to the community and
detrimental to the general environment of the area.
P-3H.06
The City should dDiscourage the siting of incompatible land uses incompatible with airport related
uses and other neighboring land uses adjacent to the William R. Fairchild International Airport
recognizing the need to coordinate airport related uses and other existing land uses that are already
established in the vicinity.
P-3H.07
Limited work/live environments in industrial zones should be encouraged for art or cultural activities
that engage in media that are consistent with industrial use. Circumstances should facilitate art
opportunities without impacting the industrial integrity of the underlying zone.
P-3H.08
The City should consider Allow the conditional siting of clean-energy facilities (e.g., solar, wind,
geothermal, wave, tidal) outside of industrial areas., as a conditional use.
P-3H.09
The City should cConsider the climateic change impacts of any proposed new industrial activity or
Commented [BB29]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction and
specificity
Commented [BB30]: Type 5: Combined with 3G.02 due
to redundancy
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expansion before approval.
G3-H Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3H.04
Industrial activity should be located in three major areas: adjacent to the harbor, around the airport,
and along Highway 101 west of Benson Road.
P-3H.07
Limited work/live environments in industrial zones should be encouraged for art or cultural activities
that engage in media that are consistent with industrial use. Circumstances should facilitate art
opportunities without impacting the industrial integrity of the underlying zone.
Commented [BB31]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction and
specificity
Commented [BB32]: Type 5: Combined with 3G.02 due
to redundancy
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Goal G-3I
To facilitate and encourage redevelopment and reuse of large closed vacant or isolated industrial
areas no longer in operation within the City in a manner that fosters to improve the local economy
and employment stabilitya stable job base.
Policies
P-3I.01
The City should considerAllow a wider range of land uses for in the redevelopment of large closed
vacant or isolated industrial areas no longer in operation than would otherwise be permitted under
industrial zoning, including mixed-use development, commercial development, and/or residential
development as well as industrial uses, provided that these uses will not encourage the conversion of
other industrial areas to non-industrial use.
P-3I.02
The City should consider proposals for any needed amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
concurrently with an application for a binding site plan for some or all of the site of a Coordinate
redevelopment planning for any large closed or isolated industrial propertiesy, with needed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and needed changes to zoning ordinances provided that any
change to the comprehensive plan will be acted on as part of the City’s annual Comprehensive Plan
amendment cycle.
P-3I.03
The City should approve mixed-use or nonindustrial development of large closed or isolated industrial
sites, where it is shown that permitting a wider range of uses on the site will not contribute to or
encourage the conversion of other industrial areas to nonindustrial use.
P-3I.04
The City should create a planned industrial development overlay zone for the purpose of allowing
mixed-use development for large closed or isolated industrial sites.
G3-I Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3I.02
The City should consider proposals for any needed amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
concurrently with an application for a binding site plan for some or all of the site of a Coordinate
redevelopment planning for any large closed or isolated industrial propertiesy, with needed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and needed changes to zoning ordinances provided that any
change to the comprehensive plan will be acted on as part of the City’s annual Comprehensive Plan
amendment cycle.
P-3I.03
The City should approve mixed-use or nonindustrial development of large closed or isolated industrial
sites, where it is shown that permitting a wider range of uses on the site will not contribute to or
encourage the conversion of other industrial areas to nonindustrial use.
P-3I.04
The City should create a planned industrial development overlay zone for the purpose of allowing
mixed-use development for large closed or isolated industrial sites.
Commented [BB33]: Type 5: Combined with P-3I.01
Commented [BB34]: Type 5: Combined with P-3I.01 due
to redundancy
Commented [BB35]: Type 1 and 5: Moved due to
specificity and compliment to P-3I.01
Commented [BB36]: Type 5: Combined with 3I.01
Commented [BB37]: Type 5: Combined with 3I.01 due to
redundancy
Commented [BB38]: Type 1 and 5: Moved due to
specificity and compliment to 3I.01
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Open Space Goals & Policies
Goal G-3J
To create open space for relief within the urban landscape, to retain natural landscapes, to preserve
fish and wildlife habitat, and to provide natural corridors , which connecting wildlife habitats.
Policies
P-3J.01
The City should further public interest by designating open spaces to pPreserve unique or major
physical features such as marine shorelines, bluffs, ravines, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitat and
other environmentally sensitive areas deemed of significant importance to the community as
designated open space, such as marine shorelines, bluffs, ravines, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitat
and other environmentally sensitive areas deemed of significant importance to the community.
P-3J.02
The City should continue to acquire property that provide opportunities Promote theto preserveation
of major physical features providing wildlife habitat and open space corridors between the waterfront
and the Olympic National Park.
P-3J.03
The City should limit the use of and Regulate access to such natural areas open spaces so as to only
that which does not avoid degradinge the significance of the areas and which to protects the rights of
property owners. Discourage intensive recreational uses and construction of impervious surfaces in
sensitive open spaces.
P-3J.04
Preserve wWooded areas, vegetation, and individual trees in the urban landscape, as they serve a
functional purpose in climate, noise, light, habitat, and pollution control. and should be preserved as
part of the urban landscape.
P-3J.05
The City should discourage intensive recreational uses and Discourage construction of impervious
surfaces in sensitive open space areas and use. Ppermeable materials should be used for walkways
and trails in open space areas where feasible.
P-3J.06
The City should consider separating the Public Buildings and Parks zone to an Open Space zone and a
PBP zone to differentiate environmentally sensitive areas or natural features and spaces from sites
containing public facilities and buildings.
G3-J Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3J.05
The City should discourage intensive recreational uses and Discourage construction of impervious
surfaces in sensitive open space areas and use. P permeable materials should be used for walkways
and trails in open space areas where feasible.
P-3J.06
The City should consider separating the Public Buildings and Parks zone to an Open Space zone and a
PBP zone to differentiate environmentally sensitive areas or natural features and spaces from sites
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and speculation
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3J.03
Commented [BB42]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
and speculation
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containing public facilities and buildings.
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Goal G-3K
To encourage the development of parks and recreational opportunities for all residents of the City
and to increase access to natural areas in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts, and to achieves
the desired urban design of the City.
Policies
P-3K.01
The City should include all City-owned parks in its designated open spaces and establish development
standards that discourage conversion of open spaces to other uses.
P-3K.02
Ensure that dDevelopment and planning of parks and recreational facilities should follow a
comprehensive service and facility plan is consistent with the Capital Facilities Element.
P-3K.03
Distribute pPublic parks and recreational facilities should be equitably distributed throughout the City
to afford access to all residents.
P-3K.04
Every effort should be made to consolidate and uUtilize land donated for public use to provide
common open space, public buildings, parks, and recreational opportunities, while incorporating LID
techniques and BMPs in all projects where feasible.
P-3K.05
The City should pPreserve and maintain unique or major physical features contained within the
boundaries of City parks and recreational areas for access and enjoyment by residents of the
community.
P-3K.06
The City should cCooperate with the County and other jurisdictions in planning, funding, constructing,
and managing multi-purpose recreation and transportation trails which link together various areas of
the City, the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area (PAUGA), and other areas of the County and region.
P-3K.07
The City should develop neighborhood parks for the developing areas on the west, south and east
sides of the City to support new subdivisions
G3-K Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-3K.01
The City should include all City-owned parks in its dDesignated all City owned open spaces and
establish development standards that discourage conversion of open spaces to other uses.
P-3K.07
The City should dDevelop neighborhood parks for the developing areas on the west, south and east
sides of the City to support new subdivisions
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administrative nature of the policy
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and planning action
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administrative nature of the policy
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and planning action
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The intent of the Transportation Element is to define in a comprehensive manner how vehicular
traffic and non-motorized modes of travel are to be routed from one portion of the community
to another in the most efficient, economical, and compatible manner. The City's Circulation
Plan in accordance with the Statewide National Functional Classification System identifies the
City's principal arterial streets, minor arterial streets, and collectors with the remaining streets
classified as local streets (See Figure A•14). The City’s Circulation Plan acknowledges that such a
regional system serves many functions. It is a means of intercity commuting, a way to promote
economic development, a means to promote a healthy lifestyle, and a way to provide future
utility right-of- way.
Together, the goal and policy framework presented in this element (and the analysis in
Appendix D) provides direction in realizing the City's long-range vision regarding transportation
- including support for a strong economy; creating walkable, people- friendly environments;
and improving the health and quality of life for all residents of Port Angeles. Objectives related
to Transportation are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Transportation Goals & Policies
Goal G-4A
To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city
and all types of users in a safe, economical, and efficient manner.
Policies
P-4A.01
Consider pPedestrian, bicycle, and other non-motorized paths, bike racks, storage facilities, drinking
fountains, and benches should be an integral part of the circulation system.
P-4A.02
The safety of non-motorized modes of transportation shall be a primary consideration in the
circulation system. Adequate sidewalks, crosswalks, and handicapped access shall be provided
in relation to all new subdivisions, and required for all development projects where sidewalks
do not exist.
P-4A.03
The collector arterial streets and local access streets should serve primarily local traffic with special
emphasis on safety for pedestrian, bicycle, and non-motorized traffic.
P-4A.04
Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public streets, bikeways,
pedestrian walkways, and public and private air, marine and land transit services and facilities)
shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element.
P-4B.14
Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation, and new roads should be
evaluated for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation.
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4A.02
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reference of multimodal transportation
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Goals & Policies P-4A.05
The City should update the Transportation Element to be consistent with Bill 1487 and the
Regional Transportation Plan.
P-4A.06
The City should eEncourage development of low-carbon-impact transportation infrastructure.
P-4A.07
The City should improve amenities for walking and biking, connecting neighborhoods to
downtown, commercial centers and the regional trail system.
P-4A.08
The City should cConsider converting alleyways into attractive pedestrian zones for access to local
businesses. Encourage alleyways for use as pedestrian zones.
P-4A.09
The City should iImprove trails, sidewalks, streets, and public facilities to encourage walkability and
non-motorized transportation.
P-4A.10
Aid development of the Olympic Discovery Trail which passes through and along key parts of its
park, street, pedestrian, and non-motorized transportation systems and facilities.
P-4A.11
The City should develop and employ a variety of equitable, proportional funding techniques
that provide mitigation for transportation impacts resulting from new development or
redevelopment.
G-4A Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-4A.03
The collector arterial streets and local access streets should serve primarily local traffic with
special emphasis on safety for pedestrian, bicycle, and non-motorized traffic.
P-4A.05
The City should update the Transportation Element to be consistent with Bill 1487 and the
Regional Transportation Plan.
P-4A.07
The City should improve amenities for walking and biking, connecting neighborhoods to
downtown, commercial centers and the regional trail system.
P-4A.10
Aid development of the Olympic Discovery Trail which passes through and along key parts of its
park, street, pedestrian, and non-motorized transportation systems and facilities.
P-4A.11
The City should develop and employ a variety of equitable, proportional funding techniques
that provide mitigation for transportation impacts resulting from new development or
redevelopment.
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and specificity to certain areas of the City.
Commented [BB5]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity with
built environment
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orientation
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Commented [BB8]: Type 4: Moved due to dated Bill being referenced
Commented [BB9]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
and specificity to certain areas of the City.
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with built environment
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orientation
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Goals & Policies Goal G-4B
To improve circulation patterns across and within the community, and to achieve the desired
urban design of the City.
Policies
P-4B.01
Traffic Consider traffic flow modifications such as signalization, signing, parking restrictions,
channelization, and one-way couplets should be made before physical alterations are made to
existing streets.
P-4B.02
The City should Divert cross-town truck traffic around the downtown area.
P-4B.03
The City should facilitate an additional route for local cross-town traffic across White's Creek
ultimately connecting with US 101.
P-4B.04
The City should facilitate the development of an alternate local cross- town route with
improvements, which provide full access at US 101 and SR 117 (the Tumwater Truck Route).
Improvements should be made to the intersections of Lauridsen Boulevard at Lincoln and
Peabody Streets. Improvements should be made to the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge over
Peabody Creek. Improvement should be made for the development of a crossing over White's
Creek. The City should revise its development regulations as necessary to preserve the right-of-
way within an identified US 101 corridor.
P-4B.XX
Facilitate the planning processes necessary for the development of an alternate local cross-town route
with improvements that provide full access at US 101 and SR 117 (the Tumwater Truck Route).
P-4B.XX
Strengthen the city’s development regulations as necessary to preserve the right-of-way within an
identified US 101 corridor
P-4B.XX
Advocate a second crossing over White's Creek.
P-4B.05
In association with these two proposed cross-town routes the City should require adequate
mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts on existing land uses, including buffer
areas, pedestrian sidewalks and crossings, bikeways, and reduced speeds.
P-4B.06
Alternate local cross-town route improvements should be given a high priority in capital facility
planning.
P-4B.07
The City should coordinate with the State Department of Transportation, Clallam County,
Clallam Transit System, and the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
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removed due to redundancy
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orientation
Commented [BB15]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation
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Goals & Policies transportation planning efforts. This includes recognition of US 101 and SR 117, along with
connecting roadways of Front, Lincoln, Railroad, Oak, and First Streets to and from the ferry
landings, and along Front Street and Marine Drive and First Street between US 101 and SR 117,
as transportation facilities of state- wide significance which are declared essential public
facilities under the Growth management Act. Review of potential impacts to these facilities
and LOS standards will be incorporated with future updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan,
as required by the Act.
P-4B.08
Traffic circulation to and from the airport and around associated industrial areas should be
improved.
P-4B.09
The City should encourage and participate in the completion of the traffic circulation system
for west side development.
P-4B.10
NDesign and construct new arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys should be designed
and constructed to conform to the most current editions of the Statewide National Functional
Classification System for Federal Aid Systems, WSDOT, and Transportation Improvement Board
minimum design standards and standards as adopted by the City. Permeable pavement is
preferred for local access streets and alleys where feasible.
P-4B.11
Arterial Publicly dedicate street rights-of-way associated with the subdivision process should be
acquired by the City in advance of the time of individual lot development in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan's Circulation Plan Map.
P-4B.12
PLocate principal, minor, and collector arterial streets should be located on the edge of district
boundaries wherever possible.
P-4B.13
OEnsure off-street parking should be sufficient and accessible within business and residential
areas to ensure that so the traffic flow of the street is not impaired.
P-4B.14
Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation, and new roads
should be evaluated for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation.
P-4B.15
Parking requirements should make allowances for shared parking facilities.
P-4B.16
The City should assist the public transit system by providing convenient access between
neighborhoods, residential, commercial, and industrial areas and between major community
facilities.
P-4B.17
Police and fire protection should be a key factor in residential subdivision street designs and
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orientation
Commented [BB18]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation
Commented [BB19]: Type 6: Moved to goal G-4A due to reference of multimodal transportation
Commented [BB20]: Type 4: Moved due to policy asking for code changes that have been enacted
Commented [BB21]: Type 1: Moved due to non-policy administrative language
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Goals & Policies circulation patterns.
P-4B.18
The development of the City's comprehensive service and facilities plan for streets, bikeways,
pedestrian walkways, and the overall transportation system, and regional transportation plans
should all be consistent. These plans, as adopted and hereafter amended, are incorporated
herein.
P-4B.19
The City should wWork with other jurisdictions to identify and protect a right-of-way for a second
street developed right of way accessing the City from the east.
P-4B.20
The City should consider undertaking traffic studies, discussions with Washington State
Department of Transportation, local stakeholders, and businesses to investigate the potential
impacts and benefits of returning the First and Front Street corridor to two-way traffic on
both streets.
P-4B.21
The City should encourage Work with public and private transportation providers to provide greater
access and opportunities to residents, including Sunday and holiday service.
P-4B.22
The City should support reduced speed limits on portions of Highway 101 through the City.
P-4B.23
The City should include the development of Race Street intersections with Front and First
Streets as architecturally significant National Park gateway in its plans for improvements to
the Race Street corridor.
P-4B.24
Encourage The City should assist public transit providers to development of transportation options
for local residents and tourists that showcase regional attractions without cars.
P-4B.25
The City should consider potential environmental consequences, such as greenhouse-gas
emissions and carbon footprints, when encouraging new commercial developments and
businesses.
G-4B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-4B.03
The City should fFacilitate an additional route for local cross-town traffic across White's Creek
ultimately connecting with US 101.
P-4B.05
In association with these two proposed cross-town routes the City should rRequire adequate
mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts on existing land uses, including buffer
areas, pedestrian sidewalks and crossings, bikeways, and reduced speeds.
Commented [BB22]: Type 1: Moved due to non-policy
administrative language
Commented [BB23]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation and specificity
Commented [BB24]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation and specificity
Commented [BB25]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation and specificity
Commented [BB26]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation
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orientation
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P-4B.06
Alternate local cross-town route improvements should be given a high priority in capital
facility planning.
P-4B.07
The City should coordinate with the State Department of Transportation, Clallam County,
Clallam Transit System, and the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
transportation planning efforts. This includes recognition of US 101 and SR 117, along with
connecting roadways of Front, Lincoln, Railroad, Oak, and First Streets to and from the ferry
landings, and along Front Street and Marine Drive and First Street between US 101 and SR 117,
as transportation facilities of state- wide significance which are declared essential public
facilities under the Growth management Act. Review of potential impacts to these facilities
and LOS standards will be incorporated with future updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan,
as required by the Act.
P-4B.08
Traffic circulation to and from the airport and around associated industrial areas should be
improved.
P-4B.09
The City should encourage and participate in the completion of the traffic circulation system
for west side development.
P-4B.14
Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation, and new roads should be
evaluated for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation.
P-4B.15
Parking requirements should make allowances for shared parking facilities.
P-4B.16
The City should assist the public transit system by providing convenient access between
neighborhoods, residential, commercial, and industrial areas and between major community
facilities.
P-4B.18
The Cooridinate the development of the City's comprehensive service and facilities plan for
streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and the overall transportation system, and with
regional transportation plans should all be consistent. These plans, as adopted and hereafter
amended, are incorporated herein.
P-4B.20
The City should consider undertakingUndertake traffic studies and discussions with
Washington State Department of Transportation, local stakeholders, and businesses to
investigate the potential impacts and benefits of returning the First and Front Street corridor
to two-way traffic on both streets.
P-4B.22
The City should sSupport reduced speed limits on portions of Highway 101 through the City.
Commented [BB28]: Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Commented [BB29]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation and specificity
Commented [BB30]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation
Commented [BB31]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation
Commented [BB32]: Type 6: Moved to goal G-4A due to
reference of multimodal transportation
Commented [BB33]: Type 4: Moved due to policy asking
for code changes that have been enacted
Commented [BB34]: Type 1: Moved due to non-policy
orientation of language
Commented [BB35]: Type 1: Moved due to non-policy administrative language
Commented [BB36]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation and specificity
Commented [BB37]: Type 1: Moved due to action
orientation and specificity
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P-4B.23
The City should iInclude the development of Race Street intersections with Front and First
Streets as architecturally significant National Park gateway in its plans for improvements to
the Race Street corridor.
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Goals & Policies Utilities and Public Services Element
The Utilities and Public Services Element identifies and addresses the various services that
make a community a safe and desirable place to live. It also establishes policies that define
which services are the responsibility of the City to provide and which should be provided by
the community as a whole.
Taken together, the policy framework presented in this element will help Port Angeles realize
many of its long-range goals - including sustaining the natural environment; supporting
economic growth and opportunity; and helping keep services efficient and cost-effective.
Objectives related to Utilities and Public Services are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Utilities Goals & Policies
GoalG-5A
To provide or allow the opportunity for services and facilities which enhance the quality of
life for Port Angeles citizens of all ages, characteristics, needs, and interests and to achieve
the desired urban design of the City.
Policies
P-5A.01
Public facilities should be equitably distributed across the City's planning areas including
designated Urban Growth Areas.
P-5A.02
Include Public facilities should contain provisions in public facilities for citizens with
disabilities and should be constructed them according to accepted standards.
P-5A.03
Locate Ssocial services providing home care should be located in residential neighborhoods in
a manner that maintains the character of the immediate neighborhood.
P-5A.04
Comprehensive service and facility plans should be consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and should be implemented through applicable land use approvals and construction
permits.
P-5A.05
The City should plan and seek funding to expand its existing infrastructure, to ensure
economic vitality, and to improve the quality of life in Port Angeles.
P-5A.06
The City should eEncourage age-appropriate services for all-age groups.
P-5A.07
The City should promote access to information by investing in a high quality ICT (Information
Communication Technology).
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language
Commented [BB3]: Type 1: Moved due to overly specific
language
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P-5A.08
The City should iIncorporate tribal issues and interests into city projects.
G-5A Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-5A.01
Distribute public facilities equitably across the City's planning areas including designated
Urban Growth Areas.
P-5A.05
Plan and seek funding to expand existing infrastructure, to ensure economic vitality, and to
improve the quality of life in Port Angeles.
P-5A.07
Promote access to information by investing in a high quality ICT (Information Communication
Technology).
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Goal G-5B
To support services and facilities through different levels of participation in cooperation with
other public or private agencies.
Policies
P-5B.01
The City should be the "primary responsible agency" and should take the lead in cooperation
with other governmental entities to provide:
Utility and emergency services (water, sewer, electrical, stormwater, police, fire and
emergency medical response services)
Transportation infrastructure, including trails and sidewalks and
Parks and recreation
P-5B.02
The City should participate as a "financial partner" to support essential programs and
services including:
Youth recreation programs and facilities
Library facilities
Senior programs
Low and moderate income housing programs
Facilities for senior programs
Utility assistance for low income households, and
Social and public health services.
P-5B.03
As a "supporter," the City should promote and cooperate in providing programs and services
including:
Library programs such as information and assistance
Affordable housing information and referral
Economic and business development services
Tourism information and services
Schools and community learning
Fine arts
Community recreation
Public and private youth, family and senior services
Telecommunications and
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Crime prevention programs
Health Care programs.
P-5B.04
The City should dDevelop and use public facilities cooperatively, in the promotion of social
and community services.
G-5B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
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Goal G-5C
To provide safe, clean, usable, and attractive public facilities which enhance the cultural,
educational, economic, recreational, and environmental attributes of the City.
Policies
P-5C.01
Support iIndustrial diversification should be supported by the development of urban services.
P-5C.02
The City should place a high priority on installing new utility lines underground and in the
existing rights-of-way to increase safety and reliability, and to improve neighborhood
appearance.
P-5C.03
Where possible, new utilities should be located in alleys or in the existing right-of-way
P-5C.04
Major parks and large open spaces should provide for a variety of outdoor activities and be
located to take advantage of natural processes (such as wetlands and tidal actions) and
unusual landscape features (such as cliffs and bluffs), and to integrate stormwater facilities
into the natural landscape where feasible (such as LID techniques and BMPs and stormwater
treatment wetlands).
P-5C.05
The City’s park and recreation system should pProvide a variety of settings and activities
suitable to people of all ages, characteristics, and interests.
P-5C.06
The City should place special emphasis on the recreational needs of the youth of the
community, including bicycle safety education programs.
P-5C.07
The City should eEncourage more active involvement and communication between education
(professional and student), business, community, art and cultural communities to help
integrate key people into the startup community.
G-5C Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-5C.02
Place a high priority on installing new utility lines underground and in the existing rights-of-
way to increase safety and reliability, and to improve neighborhood appearance.
P-5C.03
Where possible, locate new utilities in alleys or in the existing right-of-way
P-5C.06
Place special emphasis on the recreational needs of the youth of the community, including
bicycle safety education programs.
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Commented [BB9]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy with Parks and recreation element.
Commented [BB10]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
Commented [BB11]: Type 4: Moved due to prior
enaction and specificity
Commented [BB12]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
with Parks and recreation element.
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Goal G-5D
To provide utility services in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies
P-5D.01
Urban services should be dDesigned urban services for the maximum planned density and/or
land use intensity of a given area as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
P-5D.02
The City should pProvide urban services only in areas that are logical extensions of areas,
which are currently served by such services or needed to implement a specific goal or policy
of the Comprehensive Plan.
P-5D.03
The City, at its sole discretion, should extend urban services outside the City without
annexation.
P-5D.04
The City should pPromote and encourage energy conservation, renewable energy,
distributed energy generation, improved distribution efficiencies, and recycling efforts
throughout the community. The City's own practices should serve as a model.
P-5D.05
The City should pPromote the joint use of transportation rights-of-way and utility corridors
for all forms of transportation, including non-motorized.
P-5D.06
The City should promote cCoordinateion between road construction and utility
installation.Promote coordination, consistency, and concurrency at all stages of utility
development in the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area.
P-5D.07
The City should allow for simultaneous processing of all development permits.
P-5D.08
The City should promote coordination among adjacent planning jurisdictions to encourage
consistency between each jurisdiction's utility plans and standards and the development of a
coordinated process for siting utility facilities.
P-5D.09
The City should identify lands useful for public purposes, such as utility corridors, landfills,
sewage treatment facilities, transportation (including non-motorized), recreation, schools,
and other public uses.
P-5D.10
Planning for utility services should be consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital
Facilities Element.
P-5D.11
Serve nNew development should be served by with sanitary sewers.
Commented [BB13]: Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
Commented [BB14]: Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
Commented [BB15]: Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
Commented [BB16]: Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
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P-5D.12
The City, at its sole discretion, should provide sanitary sewer service to urban development,
outlying areas within the City limits and in the urban growth areas, to selected areas of
intensive rural development to protect basic public health and safety, and the environment,
and to the area of the Lower Elwha Valley where the Clallam County Board of Health
determines that the rise in the water table from dam removal will cause on-site septic
systems to contaminate the aquifer and create an unacceptable risk of human disease, while
prohibiting service to other areas of rural development. No provision of sanitary sewer
service to a rural area shall permit urban development in that or another rural area.
P-5D.13
Urban services provided in areas outside the City limits and not designated for future rural
land uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Map should be sized for potential urban growth in
those areas, while generally prohibiting service to areas of rural development.
P-5D.14
The City should cConsider the policies adopted in the Water Resources Inventory Area 18
Watershed Management Plan, including the provision of water supply to the urban areas in
and between the Elwha River and Morse Creek drainage basins.
P-5D.15
The City should pProvide infrastructure to all industrial lands to encourage development.
P-5D.16
The City should extend sewer into the eastern Urban Growth Area (UGA).
P-5D.17
The City should extend sewer into the southwestern Urban Growth Area (UGA).
P-5D.18
As water and sewer is extended into Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), those hooking up should
be required to sign a no-protest annexation agreement.
P-5D.19
The City should eEncourage the use of renewable energy in both the private and public
sectors, providing all reasonable support and advocacy at the State level for regulations and
incentives that encourage such installations.
G-5D Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-5D.03
The City, at its sole discretion, should extend urban services outside the City without
annexation.
P-5D.07
Allow for simultaneous processing of all development permits.
P-5D.08
Commented [BB17]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity
Commented [BB18]: Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
and unclear policy direction
Commented [BB19]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction with
Clallam County UGA agreement.
Commented [BB20]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction with
Clallam County UGA agreement.
Commented [BB21]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction with Clallam County UGA agreement.
Commented [BB22]: Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
Commented [BB23]: Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
Commented [BB24]: Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
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Promote coordination among adjacent planning jurisdictions to encourage consistency
between each jurisdiction's utility plans and standards and the development of a coordinated
process for siting utility facilities.
P-5D.09
Identify lands useful for public purposes, such as utility corridors, landfills, sewage treatment
facilities, transportation (including non-motorized), recreation, schools, and other public uses.
P-5D.12
Provide sanitary sewer service to urban development, outlying areas within the City limits
and in the urban growth areas, to selected areas of intensive rural development to protect
basic public health and safety, and the environment, and to the area of the Lower Elwha
Valley where the Clallam County Board of Health determines that the rise in the water table
from dam removal will cause on-site septic systems to contaminate the aquifer and create an
unacceptable risk of human disease, while prohibiting service to other areas of rural
development. No provision of sanitary sewer service to a rural area shall permit urban
development in that or another rural area.
P-5D.13
Size urban services provided in areas outside the City limits and not designated for future
rural land uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Map for potential urban growth in those
areas, while generally prohibiting service to areas of rural development.
P-5D.16
Extend sewer into the eastern Urban Growth Area (UGA).
P-5D.17
Extend sewer into the southwestern Urban Growth Area (UGA).
P-5D.18
Require those hooking up to water and sewer is extended into Urban Growth Areas (UGAs)
to sign a no-protest annexation agreement.
Commented [BB25]: Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
Commented [BB26]: Type 5: Moved due to specificity
Commented [BB27]: Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
and unclear policy direction
Commented [BB28]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction with
Clallam County UGA agreement.
Commented [BB29]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction with Clallam County UGA agreement.
Commented [BB30]: Type 4: Moved due to enaction with
Clallam County UGA agreement.
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Goal G-5E
To provide quality customer service with honesty, integrity and flexibility.
Policies
P-5E.01
The City should promote efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customer
service.
P-5E.02
The City should promote responsibility and fiscal accountability in the provision of customer
service.
P-5E.03
The City should encourage a positive attitude, trust, initiative, and compassion with a high
standard of professionalism and open communication among its employees and with the
public.
P-5E.04
The City should respect diversity and foster a safe environment.
P-5E.05
The City should wWork in partnership with the community as stewards of the area’s unique
environment and quality of life.
G-5E Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-5E.01
The City should promote efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customer
service.
P-5E.02
The City should promote responsibility and fiscal accountability in the provision of customer
service.
P-5E.03
The City should encourage a positive attitude, trust, initiative, and compassion with a high
standard of professionalism and open communication among its employees and with the
public.
P-5E.04
The City should respect diversity and foster a safe environment.
Commented [BB31]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB32]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB33]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB34]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB35]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB36]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB37]: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB38]: Moved due to redundancy
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Housing Element
The City recognizes the extreme importance of available clean, safe, and affordable housing in
the community.
The results of the 2006 study and public input provided during the 2016 update process, and
2019 Housing Action Plan influenced the development of the following goals, policies and
objectives, which strive to achieve Port Angeles' long-range vision for housing. Beyond
improving the quality, affordability, attainability, and availability of housing for residents, this
element is seen to support community objectives related to economic development, downtown
growth, neighborhood character, and service-efficient, more cost-effective development
patterns. The Objectives related to Housing are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Goal G-6A
To improve the variety, quality, availability, and attainability of housing opportunities in the City
of Port Angeles.
Policies
P-6A.01
The City should eExpand the residential land use options in the Zoning Code by classifying
residential zones by allowed density rather than by housing types.
P-6A.02
Residential uses should be aAllowed residential uses in all non-industrial zones. In situations
where a limited work/live environment is found to be compatible with an underlying industrial
zoning, limited work/live environments may be deemed suitable when the living space is
subordinate in nature to the industrial use component and the integrity and intent of the
industrial zone is maintained.
P-6A.03
Encourage tThe retention and development of safe and attractive mobile home parks should
be encouraged.
P-6A.04
Develop a program to improve substandard housing in the City of Port Angeles.
P-6A.05
The City should pPlan for sufficient urban services to support future housing in a variety of
allowable densities.
P-6A.06
Allow aAccessory residential units should be allowed in single family residential zones, upon
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
P-6A.07
The City should pPromote acceptance of low and moderate income housing through public
information programs.
P-6A.08
The City should cConsider the effect of impact fees on the affordability of housing prior to
Commented [BB1]: Type 1: Removed due to action
orientation
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establishing such impact fees.
P-6A.09
In accordance with RCW 59.18.440 and .450, require State and Federal publicly assisted
housing under current contracts who demolish, substantially rehabilitate, change the use of
residential property, or remove use restrictions developments to provide relocation
assistance to those tenants displaced as provided for in sections 49 and 50 of the Growth
Management Act the City should require property owners who demolish, substantially
rehabilitate, change the use of residential property, or remove use restrictions
developments to provide relocation assistance to those tenants displaced as provided for in
sections 49 and 50 of the Growth Management Act (See RCW 59.18.440 and .450).
P-6A.10
The City and the County should wWork together with the County to increase densities in
some areas of the sparsely developed southwestern UGA along Lauridsen Boulevard from low
density to medium density, consistent with the recently developed airport safety zones and
FAA use recommendations.
P-6A.11
The City should iInvestigate the appropriate siting of additional land to be designated medium
density and high density.
P-6A.12
The City should strive to achieveProvide an appropriate balance between attainable market-
rate housing and affordable housing and ensure that affordable housing is provided in a way
that contributes to the physical appearance and economic and social health of the
neighborhoods and the City.
P-6A.13
The City should eEncourage the use of Green Building techniques for new developments and
support Green Built certification for new developments.
P-6A.14
The City should eEncourage the use of Low Impact Development stormwater management
techniques (such as vegetated roofs, permeable pavement, and bio-retention) for all new
developments.
P-6A.15
The City should aAllow for mixed-use opportunities in neighborhoods, including commercial
development and mix of housing densities.
P-6A.16
The City should iIdentify opportunities for housing revitalization in targeted areas including the
downtown core.
P-6A.17
The City should pPromote and increase the number of downtown residential living units.
P-6A.18
The City should dDevelop strategies to combat homelessness and housing insecurity amongst
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residents.
P-6A.19
The City should dDevelop and implement tools to support a range of housing types including
affordable housing options.
G6-A Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-6A.04
Develop a program to improve substandard housing in the City of Port Angeles.
Commented [BB2]: Type 1: Removed due to action
orientation
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Goals & Policies Goals & Policies
Goal G-6B
To participate with Clallam County and other entities in programs to increase the availability
and affordability of public assisted housing and rental units as well as other affordable housing
opportunities.
Policies
P-6B.01
The City should pParticipate in a county-wide housing task force comprised of representatives
from government, financial institutions, business, construction, real estate, non-profit housing
entities, and other citizens interested in housing issues. A major goal of the task force should
be coordinating efforts to provide affordable housing, encouraging rapid review of low and
moderate income housing projects throughout the County, and promoting public education
and awareness regarding the need for and nature of affordable housing.
P-6B.02
The City should cCooperate with the county-wide housing task force and other agencies in
assembling packages of publicly owned land, which could be used for low and moderate
income housing and for shelter or transitional housing.
P-6B.03
The City, in cooperation with the County, should Cooperate with the County to promote
innovative housing techniques and should explore creative regulatory programs for the
purpose of creating and preserving existing affordable housing opportunities. Such programs
may include the transfer of development rights into high density receiving zones, density
bonuses for inclusion of affordable housing in residential development projects, floor area
ratios, regulation allowances for guaranteed low and moderate income housing projects,
revisions to the existing planned residential developments regulations, increased height
limits in medium and high density zones, and high density detached single family residential
developments, such as cottage colonies or housing clusters.
P-6B.04
The City should iInvite the Peninsula Housing Authority to participate in a variety of affordable
housing opportunities. and seek representation on the Peninsula Housing Authority and
non-profit housing organizations.
P-6B.05
The City should seek representation on the Peninsula Housing Authority and non-profit
housing organizations.
P-6B.06
Provide aAdequate low and moderate income housing opportunities should be provided
within the Port Angeles Planning Area.
P-6B.07
The City should sSupport affordable housing by developing utility cost savings programs and
the provision of transitional and temporary housing for the homeless and/or displaced
Commented [BB3]: Type 5: Combined with P-6B.04 due
to similar intent
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families.
P-6B.08
The City should help support the provision of transitional and temporary housing for the
homeless and/or displaced families.
P-6B.09
The City should dDesignate specific medium and high density zones where increased building
height limitations could be increased.
G6-B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-6B.05
The City should seek representation on the Peninsula Housing Authority and non-profit housing
organizations.
P-6B.08
The City should help support the provision of transitional and temporary housing for the
homeless and/or displaced families.
Commented [BB4]: Type 5: Combined with P-6B.07 due
to similar language
Commented [BB5]: Type 5: Combined with P-6B.04 due to similar intent
Commented [BB6]: Type 5: Combined with P-6B.07 due to similar language
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GOAL G6-C
To use the 2019 Housing Action Plan as a guide and implementation tool for future City actions
in support of providing available State supported financing options, municipal code revisions
that promote innovative housing products and designs, incentive zoning, and
renovation/rehabilitation of existing of the City’s housing stock.
Policies
P6-C.01
Encourage innovative housing development based on Port Angeles’ forecasted demographic
changes.
P6-C.02
Designate timelines for planning actions that adequately address housing needs within the City
and unincorporated UGA.
P6-C.03
Promote housing renovation and rehabilitation.
P6-C.04
Incentivize the provision of non-cash density offsets to assist in the development of affordable
housing options.
P6-C.05
Encourage the partnership and coordination of the City of Port Angeles, Clallam County,
Peninsula Housing Authority, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, other local public agencies, and North
Peninsula Builders Association to continue focusing on solving issues with the developed and
provision of attainable housing on the North Olympic Peninsula.
P6-C.06
Encourage the issuance of annual and periodic updates to the Housing Action Plan.
P6-C.07
Develop measureable standards to assess the progress and implementation of the core
recommendations of the Housing Action Plan.
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Goals & Policies Conservation Element
The Conservation Element establishes the importance of quality of life to the people of Port
Angeles. A clean, healthy, and diverse natural environment along with a variety of historical
and cultural amenities are critical elements of a high quality community.
As with other elements, this chapter provides a goal, policy and action objective framework to
support Port Angeles' long-range vision related to conservation. This includes efforts to
optimizeing the city's relationship with its natural historic, and cultural setting by protecting
and enhancing the environment and identifying and conserving sire and entities of historic or
cultural significancesetting; supporting safe, attractive and character-rich neighborhoods;
creating a more dynamic, successful downtown; and supporting a wide range of recreational
opportunities available to the entire community.
ObjectivesActions related to conservation goals and policies are included in Chapter 11,
Implementation
Conservation Goals & Policies
Goal G-7A
To create and maintain a community with a high quality of life where the land is used promote
sustainable development and land use in a manner that is compatible with the area's unique
physical features, its overall natural environment, historical, archaeological, and cultural
amenities, and the overall environment.
Policies
P-7A.01
The City should rRequire all development, including the location and design of all structures
and open space areas, to be compatible with the unique physical features and natural
amenities of the land and complement the environment in which it is placed, while
recognizing the rights of private ownership.
P-7A.02
The City should pPromote compatibility between the land and its use by regulating the
intensity of the land use.
P-7A.03
The City should aAdopt development criteria, which promote the use of innovative design
techniques to provide for the use of the land in a manner compatible with any unique
physical features or valuable natural, historical, and/or cultural amenities.
P-7A.04
The City should promote and highlight Port Angeles' plentiful natural beauty, amenities and
cultural history.
P-7B.04
Building density should decrease as natural constraints increase.
Commented [BB1]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B
because of better fit.
Commented [BB2]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
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P-7B.05
The City should eEstablish minimum standards for development of properties, which contain or
adjoin critical areas for the purpose of protecting such areas and enhancing their natural functions.
P-7B.06
The City should rRegulate site design, preparation, and development to avoid or minimize
damage to wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.
P-7B.13
The City should uUse regionally consistent requirements for industrial and commercial sewer
discharge pretreatment and require new indirect dischargers to locate where appropriate
sewer service can be made available.
P-7B.16
The City should dDesignate open space areas to preserve major or unique physical features,
to serve as natural greenbelts and wildlife corridors, and to establish an urban edge to the
PAUGA.
P-7B.21
The City should cCoordinate its environmental regulations with County, State, and Federal
regulations to simplify the permitting process and to reduce associated costs to the land user.
P-7B.30
The City should iImplement site-specific requirements for individual development proposals
to mitigate any negative impacts created by the development, particularly to an area
identified as an environmentally sensitive area.
G7-A Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-7A.04
The City should promote and highlight Port Angeles' plentiful natural beauty, amenities and
cultural history.
Commented [BB3]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB4]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB5]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
Commented [BB6]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
Commented [BB7]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
Commented [BB8]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB9]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B
because of better fit.
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Goal G-7B
To protect and enhance the area's unique physical features, its natural, historical,
archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the overall environment.
Policies
P-7B.01
The City should fFurther the public interest by protecting and enhancing the area's unique
physical features, valuable natural historical, archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the
overall environment, while recognizing the rights of private ownership.
P-7B.02
The City should mMaintain and preserve unique physical features and natural amenities,
such as creeks, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, ravines, bluffs, shorelines, and fish and
wildlife habitats.
P-7A.04
The City should pPromote and highlight Port Angeles' plentiful natural beauty, amenities and
cultural history.
P-7B.03
The City should protect and enhance the characteristics of its unique residential
neighborhoods.
P-7B.04
Building density should decrease as natural constraints increase.
P-7B.05
The City should establish minimum standards for development of properties, which contain or
adjoin critical areas for the purpose of protecting such areas and enhancing their natural
functions.
P-7B.06
The City should regulate site design, preparation, and development to avoid or minimize
damage to wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.
P-7B.07
Recognizing the functions and values of wetlands, the City should strive to achieve no net loss
of wetlands.
P-7B.08
The City should pPreserve uniquely featured lands, which still exist in their natural states and
which are notable for their aesthetic, scenic, historic, or ecological features and should .
Pprohibit any private or public development, which would destroy such qualities, or are
would subject to damage from climatic change, while recognizing the rights of private
ownership.
Commented [BB10]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B
because of better fit.
Commented [BB11]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B because of better fit.
Commented [BB12]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B
because of better fit.
Commented [BB13]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B
because of better fit.
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Goals & Policies Goals & Policies P-7B.09
The City should promote public access to the shoreline, while preserving a healthy shoreline
environment.
P-7B.10
The City should eEnhance and preserve the quality of its air and water as two of its unique
physical features.
P-7B.11
The City should pProtect its air and water quality by minimizing potential new pollution from
new and existing sources including climatic change impacts.
P-7B.12
The City should dDevelop and implement a plan to improve water quality, which includes
measures to reduce and minimize stormwater pollutants and combined sewer overflow
pollutant discharges.
P-7B.13
The City should use regionally consistent requirements for industrial and commercial sewer
discharge pretreatment and require new indirect dischargers to locate where appropriate
sewer service can be made available.
P-7B.14
The City should mMaintain and enhance the quality of water resources through the
regulation of clearing, grading, dumping, discharging, and draining and the provision of flood
and erosion control measures and regulations to protect wetlands and other environmentally
sensitive areas.
P-7B.15
Through the retention of existing vegetation, the City should protect water quality and
prevent erosion.
P-7B.16
The City should dDesignate open space areas to preserve major or unique physical features,
to serve as natural greenbelts and wildlife corridors, and to establish an urban edge to the
PAUGA.
P-7B.17
The City should iIdentify and preserve significant public scenic view corridors.
P-7B.18
The City should eEncourage identification, preservation, and restoration of sites and
structures that have historical or cultural significance.
P-7B.19
The City should gGive precedence to long-term environmental impacts and benefits over
short-term environmental impacts and benefits.
P-7B.20
Commented [BB14]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B
because of better fit.
Commented [BB15]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
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The City should pPromote and utilize environment enhancing conservation practices. Those
practices may include waste reduction, use of energy efficient and conserving materials, and
energy conservation techniques and should also encourage the development and use of
alternative forms of energy and transportation.
P-7B.21
The City should cCoordinate its environmental regulations with County, State, and Federal
regulations to simplify the permitting process and to reduce associated costs to the land user.
P-7B.22
The City should reference the 2004 most recently adopted Washington State Citations of
Recommended Sources of Best Available Science for Designating and Protecting Critical Areas
(as currently adopted) and other research identified as more locally appropriate and
applicable when available(when it is available) as Best Available Science in the Critical Areas
Ordinance.
P-7B.23
The City should aAvoid adverse impacts to archaeological sites by following and requiring
best management practices for archaeological preservation.
P-7B.24
The City should pPublicly recognize the many values provided by trees in an urban setting,
identify opportunities to plant trees, and establish a tree management plan.
P-7B.27
The city should iImplement an urban tree management program intended to retain and/or
restore the overall tree canopy in the city by using plant materials as a unifying element and
tool to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, using the environmental services
provided by trees to mitigate the negative effects of impervious surfaces and vehicular traffic
such as increased temperatures, airborne particulates, carbon dioxide, nose, and stormwater
runoff.
P-7B.26
Trees should be planted Plant trees along residential streets, in parking lots, and in other
areas as opportunities arise. Trees should be retained whenever possible and maintained
using Best Management Practices as appropriate for each tree type.
P-7B.27
The City should sSeek strategies and technologies which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions by city facilities and operations.
P-7B.28
The City should pPromote the use of alternative energy, energy conservation technology, and
smart energy grid.
P-7B.29
The City should rReview all new development for impacts on climate change and adaptation
to sea level rise.
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P-7B.30
The City should iImplement site-specific requirements for individual development proposals
to mitigate any negative impacts created by the development, particularly to an area
identified as an environmentally sensitive area.
G7-B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-7B.04
Building density should decrease as natural constraints increase.
P-7B.05
The City should eEstablish minimum standards for development of properties, which contain
or adjoin critical areas for the purpose of protecting such areas and enhancing their natural
functions.
P-7B.06
The City should rRegulate site design, preparation, and development to avoid or minimize
damage to wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.
P-7B.09
The City should pPromote public access to the shoreline, while preserving a healthy shoreline
environment.
P-7B.13
The City should uUse regionally consistent requirements for industrial and commercial sewer
discharge pretreatment and require new indirect dischargers to locate where appropriate
sewer service can be made available.
P-7B.16
The City should dDesignate open space areas to preserve major or unique physical features,
to serve as natural greenbelts and wildlife corridors, and to establish an urban edge to the
PAUGA.
P-7B.21
The City should cCoordinate its environmental regulations with County, State, and Federal
regulations to simplify the permitting process and to reduce associated costs to the land user.
P-7B.30
The City should iImplement site-specific requirements for individual development proposals
to mitigate any negative impacts created by the development, particularly to an area
identified as an environmentally sensitive area.
Commented [BB16]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
Commented [BB17]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB18]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB19]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7D
because of better fit.
Commented [BB20]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB21]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB22]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
Commented [BB23]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A
because of better fit.
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Goal G-7C
To promote community awareness of the importance of environmental, historical and
cultural amenities, the responsible use of such resources, and the use of the land with
minimal impact on its unique physical features, its natural, historical and cultural amenities,
and the overall environment.
Policies
P-7C.01
The City should iInform the public concerning the long-term benefits of protecting and
improving the quality of the region's air, land, and water.
P-7C.02
The City should eEncourage the development and implementation of environmental,
historical, and cultural awareness programs which focus on local and regional issues,
including climate change impacts and preparedness.
G7-C Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
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Goals & Policies Goal G-7D
To preserve and enhance the City's shoreline, its natural vegetation and wildlifelandscape,
and flora and fauna and to minimize conflicts with mitigate for present and planned uses
impacts in a manner consistent with the State Shoreline Management Act and the City's
Shoreline Master Program.
Policies
P-7D.01
Shoreline areas should be pPreserved shoreline areas for future generations by restricting or
prohibiting development that would interfere with the shoreline ecology or irretrievably
damage shoreline resources.
P-7D.02
Where possible, Maintain and restore riparian vegetation in shoreline areas and on tributary
streams, which affect shoreline resources, should be maintained and restored.
P-7D.03
Where possible, Employ techniques to rehabilitate degraded shorelines for the purpose of
shoreline stabilization and habitat enhancement wherever possibleshould be employed.
P-7D.04
Where possible, Preserve and protect aquatic habitats including shellfish habitat, and
important marine vegetation should be wherever possiblepreserved and protected.
P-7D.07
Development patterns and densities on lands adjacent to shorelines should be compatible
with shoreline uses and resources and reinforce the policies of the Shoreline Management
Act and the City's Shoreline Master Program.
P-7D.06
Where possible,Utilize common utility corridors for urban service facilities located in
shoreline areas should utilize common utility corridors.
P-7D.07
Designate an aAdequate shoreline area for water-oriented commercial and industrial
development should be designated based on the Land Use Element.
P-7D.08
Locate sShoreline uses and activities should be located to avoid environmentally sensitive and
ecologically valuable areas and to insure the preservation and protection of shoreline natural
areas and resources.
P-7D.09
Locate Where possible, utility facilities and rights-of-way should be located outside of the
shoreline area wherever possible, and if unavoidable, protect shoreline ecology and resources.
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P-7D.10
Shoreline ecology and resources should be protected when locating utilities in shoreline areas.
P-7B.09
The City should pPromote public access to the shoreline, while preserving a healthy shoreline
environment.
G7-D Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-7D.10
Shoreline ecology and resources should be protected when locating utilities in shoreline
areas.
Commented [BB24]: Type 5: Combined with P-7D.09
Commented [BB25]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7D because of better fit.
Commented [BB26]: Type 5: Combined with P-7D.09
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Capital Facilities
The Capital Facilities Element consists of two parts. The first part is the listing of goals and policies
regarding the City's provision of urban services and its planning of capital improvements. The second
part is the Annual Capital Facilities Plan which is adopted separately from the Comprehensive Plan but is
included as part of the plan as an attachment.
The Comprehensive Plan defines urban services in its definition section, which includes a listing of the
following services and facilities, which should be available in an urban environment:
▪ Surface transportation facilities
▪ Water facilities
▪ Sewer facilities
▪ Stormwater facilities
▪ Solid waste facilities
▪ Parks and recreational facilities
▪ Emergency services (police, fire and medical response)
▪ Public service buildings
Public Facilities within the City of Port Angeles managed by outside agencies:
▪ Public schools facilities
▪ Regional facilities (libraries, corrections, and mass transit).
The following goals and policies provide guidance on how these services and facilities should
be provided. This includes the establishment of minimum levels of service standards for each
service. The policies also call for the development of individual comprehensive service and
facility plans which take an in-depth look at the current status of each service and the
projected future demand for each service and which include a financial feasibility analysis on
the costs of providing each service.
The Capital Facilities Plan is a six-year plan, which establishes how, where, and when the City
will develop the facilities necessary to provide its various services.
Goal G-8A
To provide and maintain safe and financially feasible urban services and capital facilities at or above
stated levels of service to all City residents and the general public.
Policies
P-8A.01
The Comprehensive Plan should establish general level of service standards for each urban utility and
service. Such standards should be used to determine the impacts of development.
P-8A.03
The City should dDevelop individual comprehensive service and facility plans for the following capital
facilities and/or services:
Commented [BB1]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-8C due to overlapping purposes
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▪ Transportation, including streets, and non-motorized (bikeways and pedestrian walkways),
▪ Water system,
▪ Sanitary sewer system,
▪ Electrical system,
▪ Parks and recreation services, and
▪ Emergency services (police, fire, and medical response).
P-8A.08
Each comprehensive service and facility plan should be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the
County-Wide Planning Policy, and the State Growth Management Act.
P-8A.02
The City should, aAt a minimum, ensure the continuation of established level of service standards for all
urban utilities and services to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
P-8A.04
The City should cCooperate with the appropriate private and/or public agencies to develop individual
comprehensive service and facility plans for each of the following utilities and/or services:
▪ Telecommunications,
▪ Schools,
▪ Mass Ttransportation (air, marine and public transit), and
▪ Solid waste collection and disposal.
P-8A.05
Create and maintain Ccomprehensive service and facility plans should be consistent with the general
level of service standards established in the Comprehensive Plan and should establish detailed level of
service standards which, at a minimum, meet all local, state and federal health and safety requirements.
Each plan may also eEstablish desired level of service standards and should include an inventory of
current facilities, measurements of current and future service capacities, the determination of future
service and facility improvements necessary to serve the twenty-year vision of the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Map, and a financial feasibility analysis.
P-8A.06
Create and maintain comprehensive service and facility plan for streets and non- motorized facilities
(bikeways, trails, and pedestrian walkways) should that include specific actions and requirements for
bringing into compliance any street facilities that fall below the required level of service, including
demand management strategies which encourage reduced reliance on single occupant vehicle trips and
encourage use of alternate modes of transportation such as the bicycles, walkways, and transit riding
with incentive programs for and from local businesses.
Include a future US 101 corridor to meet long- term local and regional non-motorized transportation
needs.
P-8A.07
The comprehensive service and facilities plan for streets, bikeways, and pedestrian walkways should
include a future US 101 corridor to meet long- term local and regional transportation needs.
Commented [BB2]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P-8A.06
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P-8A.09
The City should require concurrency and standards be met at the time of new development for the
following utilities and services:
▪ Paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks
▪ Water service,
▪ Sanitary sewer service,
▪ Electrical service,
▪ Solid waste collection,
▪ Stormwater management,
▪ Telecommunications services, and
▪ Emergency services (police, fire and emergency medical response).
P-8A.10
The City should rRequire the following services and facilities within six years from the time of
development:
▪ Parks and recreation services and facilities, and
▪ Transit system.
P-8A.11
The City should aAdopt an annual Capital Facilities Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
State Growth Management Act. The Capital Facilities Plan's financing schedule may be corrected,
updated, or modified without being considered as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, following
a public hearing before the City Council.
P-8A.12
If projected funding fails for a capital project listed as funded in the City's approved Capital Facilities Plan
and development permits have been issued reliant upon that capital project for concurrency, the City
should take necessary actions to minimize further degradation of the impacted service or facility. This
may include one or any combination of the following actions:
▪ Reduce the level of service standard
▪ Increase funding by increasing revenues
▪ Reduce demand by revising the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and/ or Zoning Map
▪ Reduce demand by reducing consumption (i.e., conservation).
P-8A.14
The City should aAdopt a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the Growth Management Act as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
P-8A.15
The City should rRequire sidewalks be included in all development and redevelopment proposals where
sidewalks do not exist at the time of application for development. Permeable materials are preferred for
sidewalk construction where feasible.
P-8A.16
Commented [BB3]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity as it
is Capital Facilities Plan related. Directs action specific to an operation.
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The City should dDevelop and implement an Urban Forestry Program to properly manage street trees,
park trees, and forested environmentally sensitive areas located within the City.
P-8A.17
The City should cCreate a unified, coherent design element for signage, street lighting, traffic control
devices, and similar structures to be used throughout the City and specifically in the downtown area as a
method for improved way finding and place identification for visitors and residents alike.
P-8A.18
The City should cConsider climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies in planning and designing
capital facilities.
P-8A.19
The City should improve aesthetics of the community by removing abandoned infrastructure.
P-8C.02
The City should not approve any dDevelopment that will notshall be served with adequate transit
service as determined in the comprehensive service and facilities plan for transportation within six years
from the time of development.
P-8C.03
The City should not approveDeny any development that will not be served at or greater than a citywide
level of service standard of 10 acres of parks per 1,000 population within six years from the time of
development.
P-8C.04
The City should not approveDeny any development that will not be served at or less than the following
level of service standards at the time of development.
Police 677 persons per one officer
Fire Four-minute response time or residential sprinkler system installation
P-8C.05
The City should not approveDeny any development that will not be served with solid waste collection
service at or less than a city-wide level of service standard of 400 pick-up accounts per 1000 population
within six years from the time of development.
P-8C.06
The City should pParticipate with the County in the development, maintenance, and implementation of
a regional solid waste plan, which addresses collection, disposal, and recycling of solid waste.
P-8C.07
The City should cConsider the cumulative effect of development on the City's need for adequate public
service buildings.
P-8C.08
The City should cConsider projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies to determine
whether adequate services can be provided into the future, prior to approving any development.
P-8C.09
Commented [BB4]: Type 3: Lacks clarity and is not specific nor measurable
Commented [BB5]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB6]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB7]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB8]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB9]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB10]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB11]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB12]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
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The City should prioritize and sSupport public education and Peninsula College, including initiatives for
rebuilding schools.
G8-A Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-8A.12
If projected funding fails for a capital project listed as funded in the City's approved Capital Facilities Plan
and development permits have been issued reliant upon that capital project for concurrency, the City
should take necessary actions to minimize further degradation of the impacted service or facility. This
may include one or any combination of the following actions:
▪ Reduce the level of service standard
▪ Increase funding by increasing revenues
▪ Reduce demand by revising the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and/ or Zoning Map
▪ Reduce demand by reducing consumption (i.e., conservation).
P-8A.19
The City should improve aesthetics of the community by removing abandoned infrastructure.
Commented [BB13]: Type 1: Moved due to specificity as
it is Capital Facilities Plan related. Directs action specific to an operation.
Commented [BB14]: Type 3: Lacks clarity and is not
specific nor measurable
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Goal G-8B
To provide urban streets and utilities at minimum levels of service for all city residents and the general
public.
Policies
P-8B.01
All arterial streets shall function at an average daily Level of Service (LOS) of D or better.
P-8B.02
Development on all arterial streets and any other streets identified as school walking routes should
include pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of the street.
P-8B.03
The City shall not approve any development that is not served with water service at or greater than the
following level of service standards at the time of development:
▪ Single family units: 2 gallons per minute @ 30 psi
(Fire - 1000 gallons per minute @ 20 psi for single family residential > 3,600 square feet)
(Fire - 500 gallons per minute @ 20 psi for single family residential < 3,600 square feet)
▪ Multi-family units: 1 gallon per minute @ 30 psi (fire per Uniform Fire Code)
▪ Commercial: per Uniform Fire Code
▪ Industrial: per Uniform Fire Code
P-8B.04
The City shall not approve any development that is not served with sewer service at or greater than a
level of service standard of 300 gallons per day per person at the time of development.
P-8B.05
The City shall not approve any development that is not served with electrical service at or greater than a
level of service standard of 118 volts (120 volt base) at the time of development.
P-8B.06
The City should shall not approve any development that increases a site's post- development
stormwater run-off beyond that allowed by the Department of Ecology Stormwater Management
Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW 2014) as adopted by the City.
P-8B.07
The City should shall not approve any dDevelopment that cannot shall be served with
telecommunications service at or greater than the following level of service standards at the time of
development:
Telephone
Residential 1 service per unit
Commercial 1 service per business
Industrial 1 service per business
Cable Television
Residential 1 service per unit
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Commercial 0 service per business
Industrial 0 service per business
Internet
Residential 1 service per unit
Commercial 0 service per business
Industrial 0 service per business
P-8B.08
Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) should function at Level of Service (LOS) D or better,
consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
P-8B.09
The City should dDevelop a Capital Facilities Plan list, with public input, for prioritizing pedestrian
walkway needs.
P-8B.10
The City should sSeek funding to increase the provision of sidewalks in already developed areas where
sidewalks do not occur.
G8-B Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
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Goal G-8C
To provide urban services at minimum levels of service for all city residents and the general public.
Policies
P-8C.01
The Port Angeles School District should develop a Capital Facilities Plan, which the City will consider for
inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The Capital Facilities Plan should contain at least a six-year plan for
public financing of such facilities as may be necessary to provide adequate public schools at or greater
than the following level of service standards in order to meet anticipated increases in student
enrollment, Consider level of service standards for development which may be anticipated based on the
School District's projected enrollment figures and residential growth as provided for in the Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Plan:
High School 125 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational space per student
Middle School 104 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational space per student
Elementary School 100 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational space per student
If capacity is inadequate to house students at the established level of service standards (LOS) and
adequate school funding is not available, then the demand for new facilities will be reduced (e.g.
through year round use of schools or by matching grade and enrollment to facility capacities) or the
level of service standards will be reduced to keep both schools and housing development affordable to
the majority of Port Angeles School District residents. Imposition of Growth Management Act
impact fees on or denial of new development will not be may be used as a measure to prevent
further degradation of school services, unless if the reduced level of service standards to keep both
schools and housing development affordable are deemed unacceptable to both the Port Angeles
School District No. 121, Clallam County, and the City of Port Angeles.
P-8C.02
The City should not approve any development that will not be served with adequate transit service as
determined in the comprehensive service and facilities plan for transportation within six years from the
time of development.
P-8C.03
The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or greater than a citywide level
of service standard of 10 acres of parks per 1,000 population within six years from the time of
development.
P-8C.04
The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or less than the following level
of service standards at the time of development.
Police 677 persons per one officer
Fire Four-minute response time or residential sprinkler system installation
P-8C.05
The City should not approve any development that will not be served with solid waste collection service
at or less than a city-wide level of service standard of 400 pick-up accounts per 1000 population within
six years from the time of development.
Commented [BB15]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB16]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB17]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB18]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB19]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
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P-8C.06
The City should participate with the County in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a
regional solid waste plan, which addresses collection, disposal, and recycling of solid waste.
P-8C.07
The City should consider the cumulative effect of development on the City's need for adequate public
service buildings.
P-8C.08
The City should consider projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies to determine
whether adequate services can be provided into the future, prior to approving any development.
P-8C.09
The City should prioritize and support public education and Peninsula College, including initiatives for
rebuilding schools.
G8-C Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-8C.02
The City should not approve any development that will not be served with adequate transit service as
determined in the comprehensive service and facilities plan for transportation within six years from the
time of development.
P-8C.03
The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or greater than a citywide level
of service standard of 10 acres of parks per 1,000 population within six years from the time of
development.
P-8C.04
The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or less than the following level
of service standards at the time of development.
Police 677 persons per one officer
Fire Four-minute response time or residential sprinkler system installation
P-8C.05
The City should not approve any development that will not be served with solid waste collection service
at or less than a city-wide level of service standard of 400 pick-up accounts per 1000 population within
six years from the time of development.
P-8C.06
The City should participate with the County in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a
regional solid waste plan, which addresses collection, disposal, and recycling of solid waste.
P-8C.07
The City should consider the cumulative effect of development on the City's need for adequate public
service buildings.
P-8C.08
Commented [BB20]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB21]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB22]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB23]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB24]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB25]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB26]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB27]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB28]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB29]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
Commented [BB30]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due
to overlapping purposes
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The City should consider projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies to determine
whether adequate services can be provided into the future, prior to approving any development.
P-8C.09
The City should prioritize and support public education and Peninsula College, including initiatives for
rebuilding schools.
Commented [BB31]: Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
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Goal G-8D
To participate with the County, State, and Federal governments as well as other public agencies to
provide adequate regional public services such as schools, highways, tie-ins to regional communication
networks, libraries, and correctional facilities.
Policies
P-8D.01
The City should cooperate with the County and the community's health care providers to ensure quality
health care facilities within the City that serve the region as a whole.
P-8D.02
The City should cooperate with the County in planning regional library facilities within the City.
P-8D.03
The City should cooperate with the County in planning for adequate correctional facilities.
P-8D.04
Essential public facilities of a county-wide or statewide nature must meet existing state laws and
regulations requiring specific siting and permit requirements consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
G8-D Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
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Goal G-8E
To reduce the amount of impervious surface created by new developments and thereby reduce
stormwater management costs and environmental impacts to the City and its natural resources, reduce
development costs to private property owners, and provide safe and more attractive streets through
traffic calming, safe pedestrian amenities, and improved street edge landscaping.
Policies
P-8E.01
The City should further rRevise its existing urban development standards in low density residential areas
to include low impact development standards for street, pedestrian and non-motorized access,
sewer, and fire suppression to more nearly reflect the needs of suburban densities and
conditions in outlying undeveloped areas of the City and PAUGA.
P-8E.02
The City should invest in Green Infrastructure, Low Impact Development (LID), and similar technologies
to maintain and enhance environmental quality.
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Economic Development
The intent of the Economic Development Element is to guide decision-making and investments that
diversify and strengthen the local economy.
The policies in this element address a variety of subjects - some stand on their own, while others
require coordination with other elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Together, the framework presented in this element provides direction in realizing Port Angeles'
long- range vision regarding economic development - including:
• Optimizing the city's relationship with its natural setting
• Supporting safe, attractive and character-rich neighborhoods
• Creating a more dynamic, successful downtown
• Improving Port Angeles' standing as a regional hub for business and Port-related
enterprises.
• Recognizing and supporting the economic impact of the college, Homeland Security, and
Department of Defense presence.
Goal G-9A
To create and maintain a balanced and stable local economy with full employment and emphasis on
strengthening the community's traditional natural resource related industries as well as diversifying the
overall economic base.
Policies
P-9A.01
The City of Port Angeles should rRemain a major economic center on the North Olympic Peninsula,
meeting regional and local needs.
P-9A.02
The City should promote the retention of employment in all sectors of the local economy.
P-9A.03
The City should pPromote long-term economic stability by encouraging businesses and industries to
invest in modernization and environmentally sound technology.
P-9A.04
The City should pPromote the diversification of the community's economic base by encouraging the
location, retention, and expansion of local small and medium sized businesses.
P-9A.05
The City should promote the location, retention, and expansion of small and medium sized
businesses, which access their markets and suppliers through telecommunications and available
shipping and transit.
P-9A.06
The City should promote in the traditional downtownPromote the “traditional downtown feeling” of
retail, dining, arts, culture, and entertainment oriented activities that are attractive to both tourists
and local residents.
Commented [BB1]: Type 5: Moved to Chapter 1:
Introduction
Commented [BB2]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB3]: Type 5: Combined with P-9A.04
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P-9A.07
The City should dDevelop sufficient utilities, improve traffic circulation, and identify environmental
constraints in the airport industrial area in cooperation with other governmental agencies.
P-9A.08
The City should eEncourage training and educational opportunities, which strengthen and increase the
variety of skills available in the work force.
P-9A.09
The City should pPromote the motivation and availability of the community's work force as a major
economic development strength.
P-9A.10
The City should eEncourage inter-jurisdictional discussion and cooperation with other governmental
agencies to foster the economic development of the region and provide opportunities for civic
cooperation by coordinating and supporting local non-profits, associations, and community service
organizations to support economic development.
P-9A.11
The City should wWork with other community organizations in developing an effective business
assistance program directed toward the commercial business owner.
P-9A.12
The City should recognize the economic importance to the community in the redevelopment of the
Rayonier Mill site and take an active role in assisting property owners to clean up the site to attract
the interest of many potential investors.
P-9A.13
The City should pursue a management agreement with Clallam County as a first step to a
partnership for developing the UGA.
P-9A.14
The City should sSupport continued development of a strong marine related industry in the Port
Angeles Harbor.
P-9A.15
The City should pPromote the sustainability of the existing art and culture industry encouraging
community participation and involvement. Enhancement of the creative economy contributes to the
overall health of the community.
P-9A.16
The City should eEncourage businesses with low carbon footprints.
P-9A.17
The City should cConsider projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies when
encouraging new businesses to establish in Port Angeles.
P-9A.18
The City should dDevelop and economy which provides opportunities for Port Angeles' vulnerable and
at-risk community members.
P-9A.19
The City should identify bureaucratic obstacles and work to expedite economic development.
Commented [BB4]: Type 5: Combined with P-9A.10
Commented [BB5]: Type 5: Combined with P-9A.10
Commented [BB6]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
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P-9A.20
The City should seek to increase Port Angeles' military presence.
P-9A.21
The City should iInvest in training and education for local residents, by providing access to state-of-
the-art technology and training opportunities.
P-9A.22
The City should eEncourage and incentivize youth entrepreneurship as well as jobs and businesses that
attract young families.
P-9A.23
The City should aAttract and retain businesses and industries which create family wage jobs for local
residents.
P-9A.24
The City should provide opportunities for civic cooperation. Coordinate with local non-profit and
community service organizations to support economic development.
P-9A.25
The City should pPrioritize the airport as major economic asset and identify specific incentives to
attract commercial services.
P-9A.26
The City should support non-profits and associations which enhance local economic development.
P-9A.27
The City should establish a City Ombudsman to help people and businesses handle complaints,
understand and navigate through regulations, and apply for help in coordinating permits and
waivers for events, festivals, etc.
P-9A.28
The City should establish an authority for community events, meetings, trade shows, festivals, etc.,
to encourage and support them, help find venues, cut through red tape, coordinate volunteer
efforts, and publicize them.
P-9A.29
The City should eEncourage the location and support for adequate venues for community meetings,
shows, music art, hobby and user groups, and professional and business meetings and particularly
supporting the location of low-cost places where people (especially young people) can congregate
and talk, and ensure that these have up-to-date communication facilities.
P-9A.30
The City should support the location of low-cost places where people (especially young people) can
congregate and talk, and ensure that these have up-to-date communication facilities.
P-9A.31
The City should rRecognize art, architecture, music, and performance as important community
resources and continue to encourage and support cultural activities.
P-9A.32
The City should sSupport decorating public spaces with more art from the community.
P-9A.33
Commented [BB7]: Type 5: Combined with element introduction
Commented [BB8]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P-9A.10
Commented [BB9]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P-9A.10
Commented [BB10]: Type 1: Moved due to direct
administrative action
Commented [BB11]: Type 1: Moved due to direct administrative action
Commented [BB12]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P-
9A.29
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The City should eEncourage the design of public spaces that encourage people to interact.
P-9A.34
The City should sSupport the concept and encourage the establishment of Maker's Spaces. (See
definition) Public spaces where people make things and collaborate on projects., Sspaces are usually
equipped with tools, 3-D printers, computers, design software, art and craft tools and supplies
G9-A Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
P-9A.02
The City should promote the retention of employment in all sectors of the local economy.
P-9A.05
The City should promote the location, retention, and expansion of small and medium sized businesses,
which access their markets and suppliers through telecommunications and available shipping and
transit.
P-9A.12
The City should recognize the economic importance to the community in the redevelopment of the
Rayonier Mill site and take an active role in assisting property owners to clean up the site to attract the
interest of many potential investors.
P-9A.13
The City should pursue a management agreement with Clallam County as a first step to a partnership
for developing the UGA.
P-9A.19
The City should identify bureaucratic obstacles and work to expedite economic development.
P-9A.20
The City should seek to increase Port Angeles' military presence.
P-9A.24
The City should provide opportunities for civic cooperation. Coordinate with local non-profit and
community service organizations to support economic development.
P-9A.26
The City should support non-profits and associations which enhance local economic development.
P-9A.27
The City should establish a City Ombudsman to help people and businesses handle complaints,
understand and navigate through regulations, and apply for help in coordinating permits and waivers
for events, festivals, etc.
P-9A.28
The City should establish an authority for community events, meetings, trade shows, festivals, etc., to
encourage and support them, help find venues, cut through red tape, coordinate volunteer efforts, and
publicize them.
P-9A.30
The City should support the location of low-cost places where people (especially young people) can
congregate and talk, and ensure that these have up-to-date communication facilities.
Commented [BB13]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB14]: Type 5: Combined with P-9A.04
Commented [BB15]: Type 5: Combined with P-9A.10
Commented [BB16]: Type 5: Combined with P-9A.10
Commented [BB17]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
Commented [BB18]: Type 5: Combined with element
introduction
Commented [BB19]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P-
9A.10
Commented [BB20]: Type 5: Combined with Policy P-
9A.10
Commented [BB21]: Type 1: Moved due to direct
administrative action
Commented [BB22]: Type 1: Moved due to direct
administrative action
Commented [BB23]: Type 1: Combined with Policy P-
9A.29
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Goal G-9B
To have a healthy local economy that co-exists with the community's high quality of life through the
protection, enhancement, and use of the community's natural, historical, and cultural amenities.
Policies
P-9B.01
The City should pPromote the region's high quality environment and available natural and cultural
resources as factors in attracting and retaining business, industry, and individual enterprises.
P-9B.02
The City should pPromote the community's quality public school system and its diversity of other
educational opportunities as factors in attracting and retaining business and industry.
P-9B.03
The City should eEncourage the enhancement of the existing four-year community college through
such means as the expansion of its technical curriculum and additional four year degree opportunities.
P-9B.04
The City should pPromote development of planned office, business, and industrial parks, while
conserving unique physical features of the land and maintaining compatibility with other land uses in
the surrounding area.
P-9B.05
The City should eEncourage the availability of housing that meets the needs of the entire spectrum of
the community's residents.
P-9B.06
The City should rRecognize, preserve and promote its historic and cultural properties as a measure of
its quality of life.
P-9B.07
The City should sSupport landscaping and detailing of the streetscape at the City’s east and west
entries.
P-9B.08
The City should uUtilize the Climatic Change Preparedness Plan in attracting businesses, to
demonstrate a proactive approach to climatic change in the area.
P-9B.09
The City should eEncourage and pursue economic development with positive environmental
consequences, including non-polluting industries and eco-friendly business, and low carbon
footprints.
G9-B Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
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Goal G-9C
To create and promote a strong tourism industry for Port Angeles, as well as to recognize and support
existing and prospective tourism attractions.
Policies
P-9C.01
The City should sSupport improved access to the Olympic National Park, particularly to Hurricane Ridge.
P-9C.02
The City should wWork to enhance the public use of Ediz Hook.
P-9C.03
The City should tTake a leading role in enhancing visitors' first impression of the community by
maintaining and upgrading the City’s public facilities, green infrastructure, and strengthen the nuisance
abatement program.
P-9C.04
The City should sSupport development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station network and EV
maintenance facilities around the Olympic Peninsula.
P-9C.05
The City should sSupport tourism and recreation activities which highlights Port Angeles' natural,
cultural and historical amenities.
G9-C Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
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Goal G-9D
To strengthen and enhance the restoration and reinvigoration of our downtown historic buildings,
infrastructure improvements, and beautification projects.
Policies
P-9D.01
The City should cConsider best available science on sea level rise and recommended mitigation and
adaptation strategies in the development of downtown.
G9-D Policy Redundancies/Actions/Rearrangements/Combinations
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Parks & Recreation
The intent of the Park Element is to provide a guide for the development and management of City parks
in Port Angeles. The goal and policy framework that follow provide direction in realizing Port Angeles'
vision regarding parks and recreation - including:
▪ Optimizing the city's relationship with its remarkable natural setting
▪ Supporting a wide range of recreational opportunities available to all
▪ Creating vibrant, well-valued neighborhoods with access to parks, trails and natural areas
▪ Sustaining Port Angeles' rich arts and cultural heritage and overall sense of community.
The Parks and Recreation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan was developed as an outgrowth of
the Comprehensive Park, Open Space, and Recreation Plan created in 2003 by City park staff and
incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan in 2007.
Goal G-10A
To acquire, develop, renovate and maintain a sustainable system of parks, recreational facilities, and
open spaces to ensure that the contributions of natural resources and recreation to human well- being
are maintained and recognized as a value.
Policies
P-10A.01
The City of Port Angeles should pProvide its citizens Port Angeles with a diversity of open spaces, parks,
and recreation facilities and programs appropriately distributed throughout the City.
P-10A.02
The City should strive to eEnsure that equality is achieved to the extent possible in the types and variety
of facilities, quality of maintenance, and the range of recreation services provided.
P-10A.03
The City should strive to rRetain and reflect the natural beauty that attracts visitors, business, and
residents to the area.
P-10A.04
The City should continue to fForge effective partnerships and strengthen its ties with other public,
private, and non-profit providers including providing high quality recreational opportunities.
P-10A.05
The City should iIdentify waterfront improvements to increase marine transportation and recreation.
P-10A.06
The City should iIdentify appropriate locations for small (pocket) parks, community gardens and food
forests throughout the community and integrate them into its Parks system.
P-10A.07
The City should investigate acquisition of the Rayonier property at Harbor Crest cul-de-sac as park to
serve as pedestrian access to waterfront trail.
P-10E.01
The City should continue to provide or participate with private sponsors to provide high quality
recreational opportunities.
Commented [BB1]: Type 1: Moved due to project specific
action
Commented [BB2]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due to
better fit
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P-10F.01
The City should cContinue to participate as a partner in the extension of the Olympic Discovery Trail
through the City to the western City limits.
G10-A Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-10A.07
The City should investigate acquisition of the Rayonier property at Harbor Crest cul-de-sac as park to
serve as pedestrian access to waterfront trail.
Commented [BB3]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due to better fit
Commented [BB4]: Type 6: Moved due to project specific
action
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Goal G-10B
To enhance the quality of life in the community by providing facilities, services, and programs that offer
positive opportunities for building healthy, safe, and productive lives to the broadest segment of the
population.
Policies
P-10B.01
The City should pProvide consistently high- quality recreational experiences to residents and visitors
through a wide variety of park types and features.
P-10B.02
The City should sStrive for excellence through efficient, accurate, and skillful performance in every
process, service and product delivered by the Parks and Recreation providers.
P-10B.03
The City should kKeep citizens involved and informed about parks and recreation issues, and services,
and family friendly features and amenities.
P-10B.04
The City should mManage park facilities in a manner that will ensure public safety, identify family
friendly features and amenities, and keep the parks free of misuse to the greatest extent possible and
resulting in a sustainable and resilient park system.
P-10B.05
The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or greater than a citywide level
of service standard of 10 acres of parks per 1,000 population within six years from the time of
development.
P-10B.06
The City should iIncorporate health and nutrition into parks and recreation programming.
P-10B.07
The City should enhance its parks and recreation system’s safety, variety and accessibility, and identify
family friendly features and amenities.
P-10D.01
The City should pProvide high quality services, emphasize the design of park areas to reduce long-term
maintenance and operating costs, and implement improved technology to conserve limited resources
such as water, power and people.
P-10D.02
The City should pProvide programs and opportunities that are sensitive to the needs of all of its citizens,
including those with limited financial resources, disadvantaged youth, the elderly, the disabled, and
those with other special needs.
G10-B Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-10B.05
The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or greater than a citywide level
of service standard of 10 acres of parks per 1,000 population within six years from the time of
development.
Commented [BB5]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy as the phrasing resembles the Capital Facilities Element
Commented [BB6]: Type 5: Combined with P-10B.03 & 04
Commented [BB7]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
Commented [BB8]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
Commented [BB9]: Type 2: Moved due to redundancy as
the phrasing resembles the Capital Facilities Element
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P-10B.07
The City should enhance its parks and recreation system’s safety, variety and accessibility, and identify
family friendly features and amenities.
Commented [BB10]: Type 5: Combined with P-10B.03 & 04
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Goal G-10C
To establish and protect a visual character of the community through open spaces, streetscapes,
borrowed landscapes, and publicly-owned natural resource areas.
Policies
P-10C.01
The City should sStrive to protect and retain the natural beauty of the area.
P-10C.02
The City should sSupplement and enhance the visual attractiveness of the city through the use of
formal landscaping in street medians, city entryways, and along sidewalks, as well as the use of other
public spaces, flower beds, and street trees. The City will eEmphasize use of planter strips with drought
tolerant vegetation and bio-retention facilities.
G10-C Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
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Goal G-10D
To provide a sustainable park system that meets the needs of the broadest segment of the population as
possible by managing the city's available fiscal resources in a responsible manner.
Policies
P-10D.01
The City should provide high quality services, emphasize the design of park areas to reduce long-term
maintenance and operating costs, and implement improved technology to conserve limited resources
such as water, power and people.
P-10D.02
The City should provide programs and opportunities that are sensitive to the needs of all of its citizens,
including those with limited financial resources, disadvantaged youth, the elderly, the disabled, and
those with other special needs.
G10-D Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
Goal G-10D
To provide a sustainable park system that meets the needs of the broadest segment of the population as
possible by managing the city's available fiscal resources in a responsible manner.
Policies
P-10D.01
The City should provide high quality services, emphasize the design of park areas to reduce long-term
maintenance and operating costs, and implement improved technology to conserve limited resources
such as water, power and people.
P-10D.02
The City should provide programs and opportunities that are sensitive to the needs of all of its citizens,
including those with limited financial resources, disadvantaged youth, the elderly, the disabled, and
those with other special needs.
Commented [BB11]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-10B
Commented [BB12]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
Commented [BB13]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
Commented [BB14]: Type 6: Combined with Goal G-10B
Commented [BB15]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
Commented [BB16]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
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Goal G-10E
To promote economic growth through recreational tourism, and attract visitors and new business by
enhancing the image of the community through beautification and recreation programs.
Policies
P-10E.01
The City should continue to provide or participate with private sponsors to provide high quality
recreational opportunities.
P-10E.02
To encourage efficient transportation systems, the City should support the use of shuttle services during
events to move participants between venues.
G10-E Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-10E.01
The City should continue to provide or participate with private sponsors to provide high quality
recreational opportunities.
Commented [BB17]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due
to better fit
Commented [BB18]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due
to better fit
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Goal G-10F
To provide a system of walking trails and bicycle paths to complement and coordinate with the existing
street system and provide recreational opportunities and physical activity while reducing the
dependence on traditional automobile transportation.
Policies
P-10F.01
The City should continue to participate as a partner in the extension of the Olympic Discovery Trail
through the City to the western City limits.
P-10F.02
The City should continue efforts to improve or provide access to Valley, Tumwater, Peabody, Ennis and
White's Creeks through the development of an integrated trails system.
G10-E Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence
P-10F.01
The City should cContinue to participate as a partner in the extension of the Olympic Discovery Trail
through the City to the western City limits.
Commented [BB19]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due
to better fit
Commented [BB20]: Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due
to better fit
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Growth Management
This Comprehensive Plan has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the State
Growth Management Act (GMA). The City met all of the Act's required deadlines for compliance and
participated with Clallam County (The County), the City of Forks, the City of Sequim, area Tribes and
other agencies in the development of a County- Wide Planning Policy.
Early in the planning process, the City agreed with the County to address only areas within the
current City Limits in the Comprehensive Plan and to work with the County on a joint Comprehensive
Plan for the Urban Growth Area (UGA). On April 13, 1993, the Board of Clallam County
Commissioners adopted an Interim Port Angeles UGA. In 2005, the City and County entered into an
interlocal agreement on a phased annexation plan for the Eastern UGA. A similar agreement was
reached regarding the western UGA. At that time, the City established the intended zones that would
be applied to areas annexed to the City from the Eastern UGA.
The following goals and policies are included to insure continued compliance with the GMA, and
compatibility with the County's Comprehensive Plan outside of the Port Angeles UGA (PAUGA).
Objectives related to GMA goals and policies are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Goal G-2A
To manage growth in a responsible manner that is beneficial to the community as a whole, is sensitive
to the rights and needs of individuals, and is consistent with the State of Washington's Growth
Management Act.
Policies
P2A.01
In all its actions and to the extent consistent with the provisions of this comprehensive plan, the City
will strive to implement the following goals of the State Growth Management Act:
A. Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and
services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
B. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-
density development.
C. Transportation. Encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems that are based on
regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.
D. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the
population. Promote a variety of residential densities and housing types and sizes, and
encourage preservation and expansion of existing housing stock.
E. Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the region that is
consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity, especially for
unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, and encourage growth in areas experiencing
insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the region's natural resources, public
services and public facilities.
F. Property rights. Private property should not be taken for public use without just compensation
having been made. The property rights of landowners should be protected from arbitrary and
discriminatory actions.
G. Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a
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Goals & Policies Goals & Policies timely and fair manner to ensure predictability.
H. Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance regional natural resource-based
industries, including productive timber management, agricultural, and fisheries industries.
I. Open space and recreation. Encourage the retention of open space and development of
recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife
J. Habitat areas. Increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks.
K. Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life, including
air and water quality, and the availability of water.
L. Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning
process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
M. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development should be adequate to serve the development at the time the
development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels
below locally established minimum standards.
N. Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites and structures
that have historical or archaeological significance.
P-2A.02
The Port Angeles Urban Growth Area (PAUGA) should be established based at a minimum upon land
use demand as determined by the Clallam County 20-year population forecast for Clallam County and
specified sub-areas, so long as the county-wide forecast is not less than the most recent forecasts
available from the State Office of Financial Management.
P-2A.05
Provide urban services/facilities consistent with the Capital Facilities Element.
P-2A.06
Work with the County and other service providers to determine the appropriate levels of service for
such facilities and services and to ensure consistency between service provision within the City, the
PAUGA, and the County.
P-2A.08
Include areas in the PAUGA that are characterized by urban growth adjacent to the existing City
boundaries and take into account the area's physical features.
P-2A.09
Locate land designated for commercial or industrial uses that encourage adjacent urban
development within the PAUGA.
P-2A.10
Base the amount of acreage designated for commercial, industrial, or other non-residential uses
within the PAUGA upon the Land Use Element and Economic Development Element in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
P-2A.11
Avoid and exclude critical areas and resource lands in the inclusion of the PUAGA unless addressed as
part of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
P-2A.12
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Include, at a minimum, planning and the provision of sanitary sewer systems, solid waste
collection/disposal systems, water systems, urban roads and pedestrian facilities, street cleaning
services, transit systems, stormwater systems, police, fire and emergency services systems, electrical
and communication systems, school and health care facilities, and neighborhood and/or community
parks within the PAUGA.
P-2A.13
Be the ultimate provider of urban services within the City limits and the PAUGA for those services the
City provides except to the extent otherwise provided in a UGA Urban Services and Development
Agreement that is reached pursuant to the County-Wide Planning Policy.
P-2A.14
Provide constructed urban services/facilities for which the City is the ultimate provider to meet the
design and construction standards of the City.
P-2A.15
Demonstrate the financial capability for continued operation of a new facility prior to construction.
P-2A.16
Ensure the protection of critical areas occurring within the PAUGA.
P-2A.17
Promulgate all development regulations with due regard for private property rights in order to avoid
regulatory takings or violation of due process and to protect property rights of landowners from
arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
P-2A.18
Work with the County to designate and set aside additional lands on the west side of the City for
industrial and commercial purposes, both inside the City limits and in the UGA.
P-2A.19
Establish performance measures to review progress toward accommodating growth and to ensure
appropriate actions are taken to achieve the goals within the Comprehensive Plan.
Goal G-2B
To ensure the orderly transition of land within the PAUGA into the City of Port Angeles.
Policies
P-2B.01
Annexation of land outside the established boundaries of the PAUGA shall not be allowed.
P-2B.02
Annexation of land from within the established boundaries of the PAUGA shall be in accordance with
the adopted annexation laws.
P-2B.03
Annexation of land not adjacent to and/or contiguous with the established City Limits boundary-line,
should not be allowed.
P-2B.04
Appropriately classify and zone such land at the time of annexation based upon the City
Comprehensive Land Use Map and the City Comprehensive Plan.The provisions, restrictions, and
requirements of The Port Angeles Zoning Code shall apply to development of the annexed area.
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P-2B.05
Remain consistent with the orderly extension of urban services/facilities and be in accordance with
the City's Comprehensive Plan and capital facility planning in the annexation and development of
land.
P-2B.06
Restrict annexation of developed land that cannot meet established concurrency requirements of the
City within six years from the time of annexation.
P-2B.07
Restrict annexation of land that results in decreased minimum standards for City streets, water
service, sewer service, and/or electrical service provided to existing residents of the City.
P-2B.08
Restrict annexation of land that results in decreased minimum standards for City solid waste
collection, stormwater management programs, emergency services and/or telecommunication
services provided to existing residents of the City.
P-2B.09
Draw annexation boundaries to eliminate boundary, interjurisdictional, and service problems.
P-2B.10
Obtain necessary rights-of-way and easements prior to or at the time of annexation.
P-2B.11
Facilitate annexation in a manner that will minimize financial impact to all residents and businesses.
P-2B.12
Annex urban growth areas (UGAs) in accordance with State statutes as facilities are extended into
those areas and as new urban development takes place
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Land Use Element
The Land Use Element establishes City policy regarding how land may be developed. This element
and its Future Land Use Map (Figure 3.01) establishes the following six comprehensive plan land use
categories:
▪ Low Density Residential
▪ Medium Density Residential
▪ High Density Residential
▪ Commercial
▪ Industrial
▪ Open Space
These categories and their associated areas are configured in coordination with a wide range of
planning considerations including population projections and a developable lands inventory, per
GMA requirements. Details on these factors may be found in Appendices A and C.
Together, the goal and policy framework presented in this element provides direction in realizing
Port Angeles' long-range vision regarding land use - including optimizing the city's relationship with
its setting; supporting safe, attractive and character- rich neighborhoods; creating a more dynamic,
successful downtown; and supporting a wide range of recreational opportunities available to the
entire community. Actions related to Land Use goals and policies are included in Chapter 11,
Implementation.
Land Use Categories
These land use categories are described below and located on the Future Land Use Map.
Low Density Residential (Up to 6 units per acre)
The Land Use Map identifies three separate categories of residential land use. The first category is
Low Density Residential, which allows an overall residential density up to 6 units per acre. The high
majority of residentially designated property in the City will be of this designation. It is
intended primarily to accommodate single family homes. It also allows for the development of
accessory residential units and duplexes in accordance with zoning regulations.
Medium Density Residential (Up to 14 units per acre)
This category encourages property development involving multiple residential units including but not
limited to duplexes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments at a density no less than 4 units per
acre and up to 14 units per acre.
High Density Residential (Up to 40 units per acre)
This category encourages development at a density no less than 10 units per acre and up to 40 units
per acre. Itis intended for areas where a higher concentration of residents is compatible with the
surrounding area and uses. Condominiums and apartments, are the most common types of building
designs appropriate for this category. An exception is made for existing motel or hotel units
converted to residential units at a density greater than 40 Units per acre).
Commercial
The Land Use Map contains one commercial category, thus providing maximum flexibility in the types
of commercial uses allowed in permitted locations under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
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Industrial
The Land Use Map also designates only one industrial category, thus again providing maximum in the
types of industrial uses allowed in permitted locations under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Open Space
The Open Space category specifies areas of the City with unique or significant physical open spaces,
such as marine shorelines, bluffs, ravines, major streams, wetlands, critical wildlife habitat, and other
natural areas deemed important to the community.
This category also includes developed parks and recreational spaces. The development of natural
open space areas should minimize degradation the remaining natural open space. Goal G-3A
To guide land development in a manner that balances providing certainty about future land use
and allowing flexibility necessary to adapt to future challenges and opportunities.
Policies
P-3A.01
Use the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as a conceptual guide when making all zoning and other
land use decisions, including all land use decisions and approvals made by City Council and/or any of
its appointed Commissions, Boards, or Committees.
P-3A.04
Use low impact development techniques, where feasible in new land development.
P-3A.05
Consider projected climate and environmental impacts, such as carbon emissions, when enabling
new land development.
Residential Goals & Policies
Goal G-3B1
To ensure residential land use and development is compatible with the environment with existing
uses and residents, and with desired urban design.
Policies
P-3B.01
Provide urban services to all residential areas as required by the Capital Facilities Element
concurrency policy.
P-3B.02
Ensure that single family lots are of reasonable shape and have access provided by a collector
arterial, local access street or alley.
P-3B.03
Require the subdivision of large lots which leaves remaining lots larger than the minimum density for
the zone to allow future subdivisions at the densities permitted for the zone in which they are
located.
P-3B.04
Design streets and circulation patterns in all new residential developments to enable fire protection
and service vehicle access as key factors in street design and circulation pattern.
P-3B.05
Encourage street improvements and acquisition of rights-of-way to further the grid street pattern in
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the central “townsite” area of the City. Permit ul-de-sacs and curvilinear streets in outlying areas
subject to low impact development standards when designed in conjunction with the main
street grid.
P-3B.06
Encourage residential development to preserve and capitalize on existing unique natural, historic,
archaeological, and/or cultural features including promotion of native and drought tolerant
vegetation and scenic views. Encourage design of new residential development that maximizes
southern exposures and solar efficiency, protects from prevailing winds, and is designed to minimize
energy use.
P-3B.07
Emphasize the overall density of the development rather than minimum lot sizes when planning new
residential development.
Goal G-3C
To create and maintain a fulfilling and enjoyable community of viable districts and neighborhoods
with a variety of residential types attractive to people of all ages, characteristics and interests.
Policies
P-3C.01
Employ the district and neighborhood concept when developing residential land. Although such
districts may be composed primarily of residential uses of a uniform density, the most healthy, viable
districts are composed of residential uses of varying densities, and may be augmented, by
other compatible uses. Single family and multi-family homes, parks and open-spaces, schools,
churches, day care and residential services, home occupations, and district shopping areas are all
legitimate components of residential districts
P-3C.03
Ensure medium and high density housing is served by arterial streets of sufficient size in order to
satisfy traffic demand and to lessen neighborhood traffic congestion.
P-3C.05
Apply medium and high density housing policies to mobile home parks.
P-3C.06
Treat manufactured homes that meet current state regulations as site constructed housing for zoning
purposes.
P-3C.07
Expand housing opportunities in the Central Business District for all income levels, with an emphasis
moderately priced owner-occupied units.
Commercial Goals & Policies
Goal G-3D
To create and maintain a healthy and diverse commercial sector for a balanced and stable local
economy.
Policies
P-3D.01
Encourage the recruitment of new and the retention of existing commercial developments and
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businesses
P-3D.02
Allow public uses such as government offices, public service buildings, and other public and quasi-
public facilities and services in commercially designated areas.
GoalG-3E
To provide shopping areas meeting the needs of all City residents and visitors that
are safe, compatible with surrounding land uses, and congruent with environmental goals.
Policies
P-3E.03
Mitigate the impacts of commercial development on adjacent residential properties, including the
use of site design elements that soften the impacts.
P-3E.04
Separate vehicles and bicycles from pedestrian areas whenever possible to accommodate vehicular
traffic and pedestrian safety.
P-3E.06
Locate shopping areas at the intersections of arterial streets of sufficient size to satisfy traffic demand
and at the boundaries of neighborhoods so that more than one neighborhood may be served.
Goal G-3F
To provide a pleasant, safe, and attractive shopping environment in the traditional downtown
waterfront area including a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, arts, culture, and
housing opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
Policies
P-3F.01A
Guide commercial development in the traditional downtown to emphasize its waterfront location and
historic heritage
P-3F.01B
Orient the design of commercial development in downtown around pedestrian travel, tourist
enjoyment, and protection from adverse weather conditions.
P-3F.02
Actively promote improvements to the traditional downtown area through beautification projects
and in cooperation with downtown business merchants.
P-3F.03
Encourage residential units in the downtown area as part of a mixed-use development concept,
including live/work spaces. Ensure that the downtown physical environment is amenable
to residential development by minimizing traffic impacts, maintaining security, and providing and
maintaining amenities.
Industrial Goals & Policies
Goal G-3G
To create and maintain a healthy and diverse industrial sector for a balanced and stable local
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economy.
Policies
P-3G.01
Develop and promote a cooperative intergovernmental plan for comprehensive development of
industrial infrastructure and amenities to attract and support light and heavy industry.
P-3G.02
Allow office, commercial, and limited live/work uses in specifically designated industrial areas.
Encourage live/work environments for art or media based cultural activities that are consistent with
and avoid impact on neighboring industrial uses.
P-3G.03
Consider the William R. Fairchild International Airport an essential public facility, as referenced in
Appendix B (Clallam County-Wide Planning Process).
Goal G-3H
To provide opportunities for industrial development in a manner, which efficiently uses the
community's natural resources and physical environment, has minimal impact on
the natural environment, contributes to quality of life, and is compatible with the desired
development patterns
Policies
P-3H.01
Ensure provision of urban services to all industrial areas, as required by the Capital Facilities Element
concurrency policy.
P-3H.02
Develop infrastructure, which makes sites attractive and ready to develop, including transportation
facilities and utilities at industrial parks. Industrial development should be encouraged to follow
industrial park design concepts.
P-3H.03
Ensure that industrial areas mitigate nuisances and hazardous characteristics such as noise, air, water,
odor, pollution, or objectionable visual material.
P-3H.05
Do not permit petroleum refineries, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas facilities, non-
clean energy facilities, energy plants and their associated facilities and associated transmission
facilities (as defined in Chapter 80.50 RCW) outside the heavy industrial use area and without
conditional use review. These facilities are hazardous to the community and detrimental to the
general environment of the area.
P-3H.06
Discourage the siting of land uses incompatible with airport related uses and other neighboring land
uses adjacent to the William R. Fairchild International Airport
P-3H.08
Allow the conditional siting of clean-energy facilities (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, wave, tidal)
outside of industrial areas.
P-3H.09
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Consider the climate change impacts of any proposed new industrial activity or expansion before
approval.
Goal G-3I
To facilitate reuse of large vacant or isolated industrial areas no longer in operation to improve the
local economy and employment stability.
Policies
P-3I.01
Allow a wide range of land uses in the redevelopment of large vacant or isolated industrial areas no
longer in operation, including mixed-use development, commercial development, or residential
development as well as industrial uses, provided that these uses will not encourage the conversion of
other industrial areas to non-industrial use.
Open Space Goals & Policies
Goal G-3J
To create open space within the urban landscape, retain natural landscapes, preserve fish and wildlife
habitat, and to provide natural corridors connecting wildlife habitats.
Policies
P-3J.01
Preserve unique or major physical features such as marine shorelines, bluffs, ravines, streams,
wetlands, wildlife habitat and other environmentally sensitive areas deemed of significant
importance to the community as designated open space,.
P-3J.02
Promote the preservation of wildlife habitat and open space corridors between the waterfront and
Olympic National Park.
P-3J.03
Regulate access to natural areas open spaces so as to avoid degrading areas and to protect the rights
of property owners. Discourage intensive recreational uses and construction of impervious surfaces
in sensitive open spaces.
P-3J.04
Preserve wooded areas, vegetation, and individual trees in the urban landscape, as they serve a
functional purpose in climate, noise, light, habitat, and pollution control.
Goal G-3K
To encourage the development of parks and recreational opportunities for all residents of the City
and to increase access to natural areas in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts, and achieves the
desired urban design of the City.
Policies
P-3K.02
Ensure that development and planning of parks and recreational facilities is consistent with the
Capital Facilities Element.
P-3K.03
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Distribute public parks and recreational facilities equitably throughout the City to afford access to all
residents.
P-3K.04
Utilize land donated for public use to provide common open space, public buildings, parks, and
recreational opportunities, while incorporating LID techniques and BMPs in all projects where
feasible.
P-3K.05
Preserve and maintain unique or major physical features contained within the boundaries of City
parks and recreational areas for access and enjoyment by residents of the community.
P-3K.06
Cooperate with the County and other jurisdictions in planning, funding, constructing, and managing
multi-purpose recreation and transportation trails which link together various areas of the City, the
Port Angeles Urban Growth Area (PAUGA), and other areas of the County and region.
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Transportation Element
1 |Transportation
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The intent of the Transportation Element is to define in a comprehensive manner how vehicular
traffic and non-motorized modes of travel are to be routed from one portion of the community
to another in the most efficient, economical, and compatible manner. The City's Circulation
Plan in accordance with the Statewide National Functional Classification System identifies the
City's principal arterial streets, minor arterial streets, and collectors with the remaining streets
classified as local streets (See Figure A•14). The City’s Circulation Plan acknowledges that such a
regional system serves many functions. It is a means of intercity commuting, a way to promote
economic development, a means to promote a healthy lifestyle, and a way to provide future
utility right-of- way.
Together, the goal and policy framework presented in this element (and the analysis in
Appendix D) provides direction in realizing the City's long-range vision regarding transportation
- including support for a strong economy; creating walkable, people- friendly environments;
and improving the health and quality of life for all residents of Port Angeles. Objectives related
to Transportation are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Transportation Goals & Policies
Goal G-4A
To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city
and all types of users in a safe, economical, and efficient manner.
Policies
P-4A.02
The safety of non-motorized modes of transportation shall be a primary consideration in the
circulation system.
P-4A.04
Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public streets, bikeways,
pedestrian walkways, public and private air, marine and land transit services and facilities)
shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element.
P-4A.06
Encourage development of low-carbon-impact transportation infrastructure.
P-4A.08
Consider converting alleyways into attractive pedestrian zones for access to local businesses.
Encourage alleyways for use as pedestrian zones.
P-4A.09
Improve trails, sidewalks, streets, and public facilities to encourage walkability and non-motorized
transportation.
P-4B.14
Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation, and new roads should be
evaluated for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation.
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Goals & Policies Goal G-4B
To improve circulation patterns across and within the community, and to achieve the desired
urban design of the City.
Policies
P-4B.01
Consider traffic flow modifications such as signalization, signing, parking restrictions, channelization, and
one-way couplets before physical alterations are made to existing streets.
P-4B.02
Divert cross-town truck traffic around the downtown area.
P-4B.XX
Facilitate the planning processes necessary for the development of an alternate local cross-town route
with improvements that provide full access at US 101 and SR 117 (the Tumwater Truck Route).
P-4B.XX
Strengthen the city’s development regulations as necessary to preserve the right-of-way within an
identified US 101 corridor
P-4B.XX
Advocate a second crossing over White's Creek.
P-4B.10
Design and construct new arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys to conform to the most
current editions of the Statewide National Functional Classification System for Federal Aid
Systems, WSDOT, and Transportation Improvement Board minimum design standards and
standards as adopted by the City. Permeable pavement is preferred for local access streets
and alleys where feasible.
P-4B.11
Publicly dedicate street rights-of-way associated with the subdivision process in advance of the time
of individual lot development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan's Circulation Plan Map.
P-4B.12
Locate principal, minor, and collector arterial streets on the edge of district boundaries
wherever possible.
P-4B.13
Ensure off-street parking should be sufficient and accessible within business and residential
areas so the traffic flow of the street is not impaired.
P-4B.17
Police and fire protection should be a key factor in residential subdivision street designs and
circulation patterns.
P-4B.19
Work with other jurisdictions to identify and protect a right-of-way for a second developed right of way
accessing the City from the east.
P-4B.21
Work with public and private transportation providers to provide greater access and opportunities to
residents, including Sunday and holiday service.
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P-4B.25
The City should consider potential environmental consequences, such as greenhouse-gas
emissions and carbon footprints, when encouraging new commercial developments and
businesses.
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Goals & Policies Utilities and Public Services Element
The Utilities and Public Services Element identifies and addresses the various services that
make a community a safe and desirable place to live. It also establishes policies that define
which services are the responsibility of the City to provide and which should be provided by
the community as a whole.
Taken together, the policy framework presented in this element will help Port Angeles realize
many of its long-range goals - including sustaining the natural environment; supporting
economic growth and opportunity; and helping keep services efficient and cost-effective.
Objectives related to Utilities and Public Services are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Utilities Goals & Policies
GoalG-5A
To provide or allow the opportunity for services and facilities which enhance the quality of
life for Port Angeles citizens of all ages, characteristics, needs, and interests and to achieve
the desired urban design of the City.
Policies
P-5A.02
Include provisions in public facilities for citizens with disabilities and construct them
according to accepted standards.
P-5A.03
Locate social services providing home care in residential neighborhoods in a manner that
maintains the character of the immediate neighborhood.
P-5A.04
Comprehensive service and facility plans should be consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and should be implemented through applicable land use approvals and construction
permits.
P-5A.06
Encourage age-appropriate services for all-age groups.
P-5A.08
Incorporate tribal issues and interests into city projects.
Goal G-5B
To support services and facilities through different levels of participation in cooperation with
other public or private agencies.
Policies
P-5B.01
The City should be the "primary responsible agency" and should take the lead in cooperation
with other governmental entities to provide:
Utility and emergency services (water, sewer, electrical, stormwater, police, fire and
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emergency medical response services)
Transportation infrastructure, including trails and sidewalks and
Parks and recreation
P-5B.02
The City should participate as a "financial partner" to support essential programs and
services including:
Youth recreation programs and facilities
Library facilities
Senior programs
Low and moderate income housing programs
Facilities for senior programs
Utility assistance for low income households, and
Social and public health services.
P-5B.03
As a "supporter," the City should promote and cooperate in providing programs and services
including:
Library programs such as information and assistance
Affordable housing information and referral
Economic and business development services
Tourism information and services
Schools and community learning
Fine arts
Community recreation
Public and private youth, family and senior services
Telecommunications and
Crime prevention programs
Health Care programs.
P-5B.04
Develop and use public facilities cooperatively, in the promotion of social and community
services.
Goal G-5C
To provide safe, clean, usable, and attractive public facilities which enhance the cultural,
educational, economic, recreational, and environmental attributes of the City.
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Policies
P-5C.01
Support industrial diversification by the development of urban services.
P-5C.04
Major parks and large open spaces should provide for a variety of outdoor activities and be
located to take advantage of natural processes (such as wetlands and tidal actions) and
unusual landscape features (such as cliffs and bluffs), and to integrate stormwater facilities
into the natural landscape where feasible (such as LID techniques and BMPs and stormwater
treatment wetlands).
P-5C.05
Provide a variety of settings and activities suitable to people of all ages, characteristics, and
interests.
P-5C.07
Encourage more active involvement and communication between education (professional
and student), business, community, art and cultural communities to help integrate key people
into the startup community.
P-5E.05
Work in partnership with the community as stewards of the area’s unique environment and
quality of life.
Goal G-5D
To provide utility services in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies
P-5D.01
Design urban services for the maximum planned density and/or land use intensity of a given
area as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
P-5D.02
Provide urban services only in areas that are logical extensions of areas, which are currently
served by such services or needed to implement a specific goal or policy of the
Comprehensive Plan.
P-5D.04
Promote and encourage energy conservation, renewable energy, distributed energy
generation, improved distribution efficiencies, and recycling efforts throughout the
community.
P-5D.05
Promote the joint use of transportation rights-of-way and utility corridors for all forms of
transportation, including non-motorized.
P-5D.06
Promote coordination, consistency, and concurrency at all stages of utility development in
the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area.
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P-5D.10
Planning for utility services should be consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital
Facilities Element.
P-5D.11
Serve new development with sanitary sewers.
P-5D.14
Consider the policies adopted in the Water Resources Inventory Area 18 Watershed
Management Plan, including the provision of water supply to the urban areas in and between
the Elwha River and Morse Creek drainage basins.
P-5D.15
Provide infrastructure to all industrial lands to encourage development.
P-5D.19
Encourage the use of renewable energy in both the private and public sectors, providing all
reasonable support and advocacy at the State level for regulations and incentives that
encourage such installations.
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Planning Commission Amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan:
Housing Element
1 |Housing
Housing Element
The City recognizes the extreme importance of available clean, safe, and affordable housing in
the community.
The results of the 2006 study and public input provided during the 2016 update process, and
2019 Housing Action Plan influenced the development of the following goals, policies and
objectives, which strive to achieve Port Angeles' long-range vision for housing. Beyond
improving the quality, affordability, attainability, and availability of housing for residents, this
element is seen to support community objectives related to economic development, downtown
growth, neighborhood character, and service-efficient, more cost-effective development
patterns. The Objectives related to Housing are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Goal G-6A
To improve the variety, quality, availability, and attainability of housing opportunities in the City
of Port Angeles.
Policies
P-6A.01
Expand the residential land use options in the Zoning Code by classifying residential zones by
allowed density rather than by housing types.
P-6A.02
Allow residential uses in all non-industrial zones. In situations where a limited work/live
environment is found to be compatible with an underlying industrial zoning, limited work/live
environments may be deemed suitable when the living space is subordinate in nature to the
industrial use component and the integrity and intent of the industrial zone is maintained.
P-6A.03
Encourage the retention and development of safe and attractive mobile home parks.
P-6A.05
Plan for sufficient urban services to support future housing in a variety of allowable densities.
P-6A.06
Allow accessory residential units in single family residential zones.
P-6A.07
Promote acceptance of low and moderate income housing.
P-6A.08
Consider the effect of impact fees on the affordability of housing prior to establishing such
impact fees.
P-6A.09
In accordance with RCW 59.18.440 and .450, require State and Federal publicly assisted
housing under current contracts who demolish, substantially rehabilitate, change the use of
residential property, or remove use restrictions developments to provide relocation assistance
to those tenants displaced as provided for in sections 49 and 50 of the Growth Management
Act
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als & Policies P-6A.10
Work with the County to increase densities in some areas of the sparsely developed
southwestern UGA along Lauridsen Boulevard from low density to medium density, consistent
with the recently developed airport safety zones and FAA use recommendations.
P-6A.11
Investigate the appropriate siting of additional land to be designated medium density and high
density.
P-6A.12
Provide an appropriate balance between attainable market-rate housing and affordable
housing and ensure that affordable housing is provided in a way that contributes to the physical
appearance and economic and social health of the neighborhoods and the City.
P-6A.13
Encourage the use of Green Building techniques for new developments and support Green Built
certification for new developments.
P-6A.14
Encourage the use of Low Impact Development stormwater management techniques (such as
vegetated roofs, permeable pavement, and bio-retention) for all new developments.
P-6A.15
Allow for mixed-use opportunities in neighborhoods, including commercial development and
mix of housing densities.
P-6A.16
Identify opportunities for housing revitalization in targeted areas including the downtown core.
P-6A.17
Promote and increase the number of downtown residential living units.
P-6A.18
Develop strategies to combat homelessness and housing insecurity amongst residents.
P-6A.19
Develop and implement tools to support a range of housing types including affordable housing
options.
Goal G-6B
To participate with Clallam County and other entities in programs to increase the availability
and affordability of public assisted housing and rental units as well as other affordable housing
opportunities.
Policies
P-6B.01
Participate in a county-wide housing task force comprised of representatives from
government, financial institutions, business, construction, real estate, non-profit housing
entities, and other citizens interested in housing issues. A major goal of the task force should
be coordinating efforts to provide affordable housing, encouraging rapid review of low and
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Goals & Policies moderate income housing projects throughout the County, and promoting public education
and awareness regarding the need for and nature of affordable housing.
P-6B.02
Cooperate with the county-wide housing task force and other agencies in assembling packages
of publicly owned land, which could be used for low and moderate income housing and for
shelter or transitional housing.
P-6B.03
Cooperate with the County to promote innovative housing techniques and explore creative
regulatory programs for the purpose of creating and preserving existing affordable housing
opportunities. P-6B.04
Invite the Peninsula Housing Authority to participate in a variety of affordable housing
opportunities and seek representation on the Peninsula Housing Authority and non-profit
housing organizations.
P-6B.06
Provide adequate low and moderate income housing opportunities within the Port Angeles
Planning Area.
P-6B.07
Support affordable housing by developing utility cost savings programs and the provision of
transitional and temporary housing for the homeless and/or displaced families.
P-6B.09
Designate specific medium and high density zones where increased building height limitations
could be increased.
GOAL G6-C
To use the 2019 Housing Action Plan as a guide and implementation tool for future City actions
in support of providing available State supported financing options, municipal code revisions
that promote innovative housing products and designs, incentive zoning, and
renovation/rehabilitation of existing of the City’s housing stock.
Policies
P6-C.01
Encourage innovative housing development based on Port Angeles’ forecasted demographic
changes.
P6-C.02
Designate timelines for planning actions that adequately address housing needs within the City
and unincorporated UGA.
P6-C.03
Promote housing renovation and rehabilitation.
P6-C.04
Incentivize the provision of non-cash density offsets to assist in the development of affordable
housing options.
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P6-C.05
Encourage the partnership and coordination of the City of Port Angeles, Clallam County,
Peninsula Housing Authority, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, other local public agencies, and North
Peninsula Builders Association to continue focusing on solving issues with the developed and
provision of attainable housing on the North Olympic Peninsula.
P6-C.06
Encourage the issuance of annual and periodic updates to the Housing Action Plan.
P6-C.07
Develop measureable standards to assess the progress and implementation of the core
recommendations of the Housing Action Plan.
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Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan:
Conservation Element
1 |Conservation
Goals & Policies Conservation Element
The Conservation Element establishes the importance of quality of life to the people of Port
Angeles. A clean, healthy, and diverse natural environment, along with a variety of historical
and cultural amenities, are critical elements of a high quality community.
As with other elements, this chapter provides a goal, policy, and action framework to support
Port Angeles' long-range vision related to conservation. This includes efforts to optimize the
city's relationship with its natural historic, and cultural setting by protecting and enhancing
the environment and identifying and conserving sire and entities of historic or cultural
significance.
Actions related to conservation goals and policies are included in Chapter 11, Implementation.
Conservation Goals & Policies
Goal G-7A
To promote sustainable development and land use that is compatible with the overall
natural environment, historical, archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the overall
environment.
Policies
P-7A.01
Require all development, including the location and design of all structures and open space
areas, to be compatible with the unique physical features and natural amenities of the land
and complement the environment in which it is placed, while recognizing the rights of
private ownership.
P-7A.02
Promote compatibility between the land and its use by regulating the intensity of the land
use.
P-7A.03
Adopt development criteria, which promote the use of innovative design techniques to
provide for the use of the land in a manner compatible with any unique physical features or
valuable natural, historical, and/or cultural amenities.
P-7B.04
Building density should decrease as natural constraints increase.
P-7B.05
Establish minimum standards for development of properties, which contain or adjoin critical areas for
the purpose of protecting such areas and enhancing their natural functions.
P-7B.06
Regulate site design, preparation, and development to avoid or minimize damage to wetlands
and other environmentally sensitive areas.
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P-7B.13
Use regionally consistent requirements for industrial and commercial sewer discharge
pretreatment and require new indirect dischargers to locate where appropriate sewer
service can be made available.
P-7B.16
Designate open space areas to preserve major or unique physical features, to serve as
natural greenbelts and wildlife corridors, and to establish an urban edge to the PAUGA.
P-7B.21
Coordinate its environmental regulations with County, State, and Federal regulations to
simplify the permitting process and to reduce associated costs to the land user.
P-7B.30
Implement site-specific requirements for individual development proposals to mitigate any
negative impacts created by the development, particularly to an area identified as an
environmentally sensitive area.
Goal G-7B
To protect and enhance the area's unique physical features, its natural, historical,
archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the overall environment.
Policies
P-7B.01
Further the public interest by protecting and enhancing the area's unique physical features,
valuable natural historical, archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the overall
environment, while recognizing the rights of private ownership.
P-7B.02
Maintain and preserve unique physical features and natural amenities, such as creeks,
streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, ravines, bluffs, shorelines, and fish and wildlife habitats.
P-7A.04
Promote and highlight Port Angeles' plentiful natural beauty, amenities and cultural history.
P-7B.07
Recognizing the functions and values of wetlands, the City should strive to achieve no net loss
of wetlands.
P-7B.08
Preserve uniquely featured lands, which still exist in their natural states and which are
notable for their aesthetic, scenic, historic, or ecological features. Prohibit any private or
public development, which would destroy such qualities, or would subject to damage from
climatic change, while recognizing the rights of private ownership.
P-7B.10
Enhance and preserve the quality of its air and water as two of its unique physical features.
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Goals & Policies Goals & Policies P-7B.11
Protect air and water quality by minimizing pollution from new and existing sources including
climatic change impacts.
P-7B.12
Develop and implement a plan to improve water quality, which includes measures to reduce
and minimize stormwater pollutants and combined sewer overflow pollutant discharges.
P-7B.14
Maintain and enhance the quality of water resources through the regulation of clearing,
grading, dumping, discharging, and draining and the provision of flood and erosion control
measures and regulations to protect wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.
P-7B.15
Through the retention of existing vegetation, protect water quality and prevent erosion.
P-7B.16
Designate open space areas to preserve major or unique physical features, to serve as
natural greenbelts and wildlife corridors, and to establish an urban edge to the PAUGA.
P-7B.17
Identify and preserve significant public scenic view corridors.
P-7B.18
Encourage identification, preservation, and restoration of sites and structures that have
historical or cultural significance.
P-7B.19
Give precedence to long-term environmental impacts and benefits over short-term
environmental impacts and benefits.
P-7B.20
Promote and utilize environment enhancing conservation practices. Those practices may
include waste reduction, use of energy efficient and conserving materials, and energy
conservation techniques and should also encourage the development and use of alternative
forms of energy and transportation.
P-7B.21
Coordinate its environmental regulations with County, State, and Federal regulations to
simplify the permitting process and to reduce associated costs to the land user.
P-7B.22
reference the most recently adopted Washington State Citations of Recommended Sources
of Best Available Science for Designating and Protecting Critical Areas and other research
identified as more locally appropriate and applicable when available as Best Available Science
in the Critical Areas Ordinance.
P-7B.23
Avoid adverse impacts to archaeological sites by following and requiring best management
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practices for archaeological preservation.
P-7B.24
Publicly recognize the many values provided by trees in an urban setting, identify
opportunities to plant trees, and establish a tree management plan.
P-7B.27
Implement an urban tree management program intended to retain and/or restore the overall
tree canopy in the city by using plant materials as a unifying element and tool to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the public, using the environmental services provided by trees
to mitigate the negative effects of impervious surfaces and vehicular traffic such as increased
temperatures, airborne particulates, carbon dioxide, nose, and stormwater runoff.
P-7B.26
Plant trees along residential streets, in parking lots, and in other areas as opportunities arise.
Trees should be retained whenever possible and maintained using Best Management
Practices as appropriate for each tree type.
P-7B.27
Seek strategies and technologies which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by city
facilities and operations.
P-7B.28
Promote the use of alternative energy, energy conservation technology, and smart energy
grid.
P-7B.29
Review all new development for impacts on climate change and adaptation to sea level rise.
P-7B.30
Implement site-specific requirements for individual development proposals to mitigate any
negative impacts created by the development, particularly to an area identified as an
environmentally sensitive area.
Goal G-7C
To promote community awareness of the importance of environmental, historical and
cultural amenities, the responsible use of such resources, and the use of the land with
minimal impact on its unique physical features, its natural, historical and cultural amenities,
and the overall environment.
Policies
P-7C.01
Inform the public concerning the long-term benefits of protecting and improving the quality
of the region's air, land, and water.
P-7C.02
Encourage the development and implementation of environmental, historical, and cultural
awareness programs which focus on local and regional issues, including climate change
impacts and preparedness.
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Goals & Policies Goal G-7D
To preserve and enhance the City's shoreline, its natural vegetation and wildlife and to
mitigate for present and planned impacts in a manner consistent with the State Shoreline
Management Act and the City's Shoreline Master Program.
Policies
P-7D.01
Reserve shoreline areas for future generations by restricting or prohibiting development that
would interfere with the shoreline ecology or irretrievably damage shoreline resources.
P-7D.02
Maintain and restore riparian vegetation in shoreline areas and on tributary streams, which
affect shoreline resources.
P-7D.03
Employ techniques to rehabilitate degraded shorelines for the purpose of shoreline
stabilization and habitat enhancement wherever possible.
P-7D.04
Preserve and protect aquatic habitats including shellfish habitat, and important marine
vegetation should be wherever possible.
P-7D.07
Development patterns and densities on lands adjacent to shorelines should be compatible
with shoreline uses and resources and reinforce the policies of the Shoreline Management
Act and the City's Shoreline Master Program.
P-7D.06
Utilize common utility corridors for urban service facilities located in shoreline areas.
P-7D.07
Designate an adequate shoreline area for water-oriented commercial and industrial
development based on the Land Use Element.
P-7D.08
Locate shoreline uses and activities to avoid environmentally sensitive and ecologically
valuable areas and to insure the preservation and protection of shoreline natural areas and
resources.
P-7D.09
Locate utility facilities and rights-of-way outside of the shoreline area wherever possible, and
if unavoidable, protect shoreline ecology and resources.
P-7B.09
Promote public access to the shoreline, while preserving a healthy shoreline environment.
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Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan:
Capital Facilities Element
1 |Capital Facilities
Capital Facilities
The Capital Facilities Element consists of two parts. The first part is the listing of goals and policies
regarding the City's provision of urban services and its planning of capital improvements. The second
part is the Annual Capital Facilities Plan which is adopted separately from the Comprehensive Plan but is
included as part of the plan as an attachment.
The Comprehensive Plan defines urban services in its definition section, which includes a listing of the
following services and facilities, which should be available in an urban environment:
▪ Surface transportation facilities
▪ Water facilities
▪ Sewer facilities
▪ Stormwater facilities
▪ Solid waste facilities
▪ Parks and recreational facilities
▪ Emergency services (police, fire and medical response)
▪ Public service buildings
Public Facilities within the City of Port Angeles managed by outside agencies:
▪ Public schools facilities
▪ Regional facilities (libraries, corrections, and mass transit).
The following goals and policies provide guidance on how these services and facilities should
be provided. This includes the establishment of minimum levels of service standards for each
service. The policies also call for the development of individual comprehensive service and
facility plans which take an in-depth look at the current status of each service and the
projected future demand for each service and which include a financial feasibility analysis on
the costs of providing each service.
The Capital Facilities Plan is a six-year plan, which establishes how, where, and when the City
will develop the facilities necessary to provide its various services.
Goal G-8A
To provide and maintain safe and financially feasible urban services and capital facilities at or above
stated levels of service to all City residents and the general public.
Policies
P-8A.01
The Comprehensive Plan should establish general level of service standards for each urban utility and
service. Such standards should be used to determine the impacts of development.
P-8A.03
Develop individual comprehensive service and facility plans for the following capital facilities and/or
services:
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▪ Transportation, including streets, and non-motorized (bikeways and pedestrian walkways),
▪ Water system,
▪ Sanitary sewer system,
▪ Electrical system,
▪ Parks and recreation services, and
▪ Emergency services (police, fire, and medical response).
P-8A.08
Each comprehensive service and facility plan should be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the
County-Wide Planning Policy, and the State Growth Management Act.
P-8A.02
At a minimum, ensure the continuation of established level of service standards for all urban utilities
and services to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
P-8A.04
Cooperate with the appropriate private and/or public agencies to develop individual comprehensive
service and facility plans for each of the following utilities and/or services:
▪ Telecommunications,
▪ Schools,
▪ Mass transportation, and
▪ Solid waste collection and disposal.
P-8A.05
Create and maintain comprehensive service and facility plans consistent with the general level of service
standards established in the Comprehensive Plan and establish detailed level of service standards which,
at a minimum, meet all local, state and federal health and safety requirements.
Establish desired level of service standards and should include an inventory of current facilities,
measurements of current and future service capacities, the determination of future service and facility
improvements necessary to serve the twenty-year vision of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and
a financial feasibility analysis.
P-8A.06
Create and maintain comprehensive service and facility plan for streets and non- motorized facilities
(bikeways, trails, and pedestrian walkways) that include specific actions and requirements for bringing
into compliance any street facilities that fall below the required level of service, including demand
management strategies which encourage reduced reliance on single occupant vehicle trips and
encourage use of alternate modes of transportation such as the bicycles, walkways, and transit riding
with incentive programs for and from local businesses.
Include a future US 101 corridor to meet long- term local and regional non-motorized transportation
needs.
P-8A.09
The City should require concurrency and standards be met at the time of new development for the
following utilities and services:
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▪ Paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks
▪ Water service,
▪ Sanitary sewer service,
▪ Electrical service,
▪ Solid waste collection,
▪ Stormwater management,
▪ Telecommunications services, and
▪ Emergency services (police, fire and emergency medical response).
P-8A.10
Require the following services and facilities within six years from the time of development:
▪ Parks and recreation services and facilities, and
▪ Transit system.
P-8A.11
Adopt an annual Capital Facilities Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and State Growth
Management Act. The Capital Facilities Plan's financing schedule may be corrected, updated, or
modified without being considered as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, following a public
hearing before the City Council.
P-8A.14
Adopt a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
Growth Management Act as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
P-8A.15
Require sidewalks be included in all development and redevelopment proposals where sidewalks do not
exist at the time of application for development. Permeable materials are preferred for sidewalk
construction where feasible.
P-8A.16
Develop and implement an Urban Forestry Program to properly manage street trees, park trees, and
forested environmentally sensitive areas located within the City.
P-8A.17
Create a unified, coherent design element for signage, street lighting, traffic control devices, and similar
structures to be used throughout the City and specifically in the downtown area as a method for
improved way finding and place identification for visitors and residents alike.
P-8A.18
Consider climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies in planning and designing capital facilities.
P-8C.02
Development shall be served with adequate transit service as determined in the comprehensive service
and facilities plan for transportation within six years from the time of development.
P-8C.03
Deny any development that will not be served at or greater than a citywide level of service standard of
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10 acres of parks per 1,000 population within six years from the time of development.
P-8C.04
Deny any development that will not be served at or less than the following level of service standards at
the time of development.
Police 677 persons per one officer
Fire Four-minute response time or residential sprinkler system installation
P-8C.05
Deny any development that will not be served with solid waste collection service at or less than a city-
wide level of service standard of 400 pick-up accounts per 1000 population within six years from the
time of development.
P-8C.06
Participate with the County in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a regional solid
waste plan, which addresses collection, disposal, and recycling of solid waste.
P-8C.07
Consider the cumulative effect of development on the City's need for adequate public service buildings.
P-8C.08
Consider projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies to determine whether adequate
services can be provided into the future, prior to approving any development.
P-8C.09
Support public education and Peninsula College, including initiatives for rebuilding schools.
P-8C.01
Consider level of service standards for development based on the School District's projected enrollment
figures and residential growth as provided for in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan:
High School 125 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational space per student
Middle School 104 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational space per student
Elementary School 100 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational space per student
Imposition of Growth Management Act impact fees on or denial of new development may be used as a
measure to prevent further degradation of school services if reduced level of service standards to keep
both schools and housing development affordable are deemed unacceptable to both the Port Angeles
School District No. 121, Clallam County, and the City of Port Angeles.
Goal G-8B
To provide urban streets and utilities at minimum levels of service for all city residents and the general
public.
Policies
P-8B.01
All arterial streets shall function at an average daily Level of Service (LOS) of D or better.
P-8B.02
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Development on all arterial streets and any other streets identified as school walking routes should
include pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of the street.
P-8B.03
The City shall not approve any development that is not served with water service at or greater than the
following level of service standards at the time of development:
▪ Single family units: 2 gallons per minute @ 30 psi
(Fire - 1000 gallons per minute @ 20 psi for single family residential > 3,600 square feet)
(Fire - 500 gallons per minute @ 20 psi for single family residential < 3,600 square feet)
▪ Multi-family units: 1 gallon per minute @ 30 psi (fire per Uniform Fire Code)
▪ Commercial: per Uniform Fire Code
▪ Industrial: per Uniform Fire Code
P-8B.04
The City shall not approve any development that is not served with sewer service at or greater than a
level of service standard of 300 gallons per day per person at the time of development.
P-8B.05
The City shall not approve any development that is not served with electrical service at or greater than a
level of service standard of 118 volts (120 volt base) at the time of development.
P-8B.06
The City shall not approve any development that increases a site's post- development stormwater run-
off beyond that allowed by the Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western
Washington as adopted by the City.
P-8B.07
Telephone
Residential 1 service per unit
Commercial 1 service per business
Industrial 1 service per business
Cable Television
Residential 1 service per unit
Commercial 0 service per business
Industrial 0 service per business
Internet
Residential 1 service per unit
Commercial 0 service per business
Industrial 0 service per business
P-8B.08
Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) should function at Level of Service (LOS) D or better,
consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
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P-8B.09
Develop a Capital Facilities Plan list, with public input, for prioritizing pedestrian walkway needs.
P-8B.10
Seek funding to increase the provision of sidewalks in already developed areas where sidewalks do not
occur.
Goal G-8D
To participate with the County, State, and Federal governments as well as other public agencies to
provide adequate regional public services such as schools, highways, tie-ins to regional communication
networks, libraries, and correctional facilities.
Policies
P-8D.01
The City should cooperate with the County and the community's health care providers to ensure quality
health care facilities within the City that serve the region as a whole.
P-8D.02
The City should cooperate with the County in planning regional library facilities within the City.
P-8D.03
The City should cooperate with the County in planning for adequate correctional facilities.
P-8D.04
Essential public facilities of a county-wide or statewide nature must meet existing state laws and
regulations requiring specific siting and permit requirements consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Goal G-8E
To reduce the amount of impervious surface created by new developments and thereby reduce
stormwater management costs and environmental impacts to the City and its natural resources, reduce
development costs to private property owners, and provide safe and more attractive streets through
traffic calming, safe pedestrian amenities, and improved street edge landscaping.
Policies
P-8E.01
Revise existing urban development standards in low density residential areas to include low impact
development standards for street, pedestrian and non-motorized access, sewer, and fire
suppression to more nearly reflect the needs of suburban densities and conditions in outlying
undeveloped areas of the City and PAUGA.
P-8E.02
The City should invest in Green Infrastructure, Low Impact Development (LID), and similar technologies
to maintain and enhance environmental quality.
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Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan:
Economic Development Element
1 |Economic Development
Economic Development
The intent of the Economic Development Element is to guide decision-making and investments that
diversify and strengthen the local economy.
Optimizing the city's relationship with its natural setting
• Supporting safe, attractive and character-rich neighborhoods
• Creating a more dynamic, successful downtown
• Improving Port Angeles' standing as a regional hub for business and Port-related
enterprises.
• Recognizing and supporting the economic impact of the college, Homeland Security, and
Department of Defense presence.
Goal G-9A
To create and maintain a balanced and stable local economy with full employment and emphasis on
strengthening the community's traditional natural resource related industries as well as diversifying the
overall economic base.
Policies
P-9A.01
Remain a major economic center on the North Olympic Peninsula, meeting regional and local needs.
P-9A.03
Promote long-term economic stability by encouraging businesses and industries to invest in
modernization and environmentally sound technology.
P-9A.04
Promote the diversification of the community's economic base by encouraging the location, retention,
and expansion of local small and medium sized businesses.
P-9A.06
Promote the “traditional downtown feeling” of retail, dining, arts, culture, and entertainment oriented
activities that are attractive to both tourists and local residents.
P-9A.07
Develop sufficient utilities, improve traffic circulation, and identify environmental constraints in the
airport industrial area in cooperation with other governmental agencies.
P-9A.08
Encourage training and educational opportunities, which strengthen and increase the variety of skills
available in the work force.
P-9A.09
Promote the motivation and availability of the community's work force as a major economic
development strength.
P-9A.10
Encourage inter-jurisdictional discussion and cooperation with other governmental agencies to foster
the economic development of the region and provide opportunities for civic cooperation by
Commented [BB1]: Type 5: Moved to Chapter 1:
Introduction
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coordinating and supporting local non-profits, associations, and community service organizations to
support economic development.
P-9A.11
Work with other community organizations in developing an effective business assistance program
directed toward the commercial business owner.
P-9A.14
Support continued development of a strong marine related industry in the Port Angeles Harbor.
P-9A.15
Promote the sustainability of the existing art and culture industry encouraging community
participation and involvement. Enhancement of the creative economy contributes to the overall health
of the community.
P-9A.16
Encourage businesses with low carbon footprints.
P-9A.17
Consider projected climatic change impacts and adaptation strategies when encouraging new
businesses to establish in Port Angeles.
P-9A.18
Develop and economy which provides opportunities for Port Angeles' vulnerable and at-risk community
members.
P-9A.21
Invest in training and education for local residents, by providing access to state-of-the-art technology
and training opportunities.
P-9A.22
Encourage and incentivize youth entrepreneurship as well as jobs and businesses that attract young
families.
P-9A.23
Attract and retain businesses and industries which create family wage jobs for local residents.
P-9A.25
Prioritize the airport as major economic asset and identify specific incentives to attract commercial
services.
P-9A.29
Encourage the location and support for adequate venues for community meetings, shows, music art,
hobby and user groups, and professional and business meetings and particularly supporting the location
of low-cost places where people (especially young people) can congregate and talk, and ensure that
these have up-to-date communication facilities.
P-9A.31
Recognize art, architecture, music, and performance as important community resources and continue
to encourage and support cultural activities.
P-9A.32
Support decorating public spaces with more art from the community.
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P-9A.33
Encourage the design of public spaces that encourage people to interact.
P-9A.34
Support the concept and encourage the establishment of Maker's Spaces. (See definition) Public spaces
where people make things and collaborate on projects, spaces are usually equipped with tools, 3-D
printers, computers, design software, art and craft tools and supplies
Goal G-9B
To have a healthy local economy that co-exists with the community's high quality of life through the
protection, enhancement, and use of the community's natural, historical, and cultural amenities.
Policies
P-9B.01
Promote the region's high quality environment and available natural and cultural resources as factors
in attracting and retaining business, industry, and individual enterprises.
P-9B.02
Promote the community's quality public school system and its diversity of other educational
opportunities as factors in attracting and retaining business and industry.
P-9B.03
Encourage the enhancement of the existing four-year community college through such means as the
expansion of its technical curriculum and additional four year degree opportunities.
P-9B.04
Promote development of planned office, business, and industrial parks, while conserving unique
physical features of the land and maintaining compatibility with other land uses in the surrounding
area.
P-9B.05
Encourage the availability of housing that meets the needs of the entire spectrum of the community's
residents.
P-9B.06
Recognize, preserve and promote its historic and cultural properties as a measure of its quality of life.
P-9B.07
Support landscaping and detailing of the streetscape at the City’s east and west entries.
P-9B.08
Utilize the Climatic Change Preparedness Plan in attracting businesses, to demonstrate a proactive
approach to climatic change in the area.
P-9B.09
Encourage and pursue economic development with positive environmental consequences, including
non-polluting industries eco-friendly business, and low carbon footprints.
Goal G-9C
To create and promote a strong tourism industry for Port Angeles, as well as to recognize and support
existing and prospective tourism attractions.
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Policies
P-9C.01
Support improved access to the Olympic National Park, particularly to Hurricane Ridge.
P-9C.02
Work to enhance the public use of Ediz Hook.
P-9C.03
Take a leading role in enhancing visitors' first impression of the community by maintaining and
upgrading the City’s public facilities, green infrastructure, and strengthen the nuisance abatement
program.
P-9C.04
Support development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station network and EV maintenance facilities
around the Olympic Peninsula.
P-9C.05
Support tourism and recreation activities which highlights Port Angeles' natural, cultural and historical
amenities.
Goal G-9D
To strengthen and enhance the restoration and reinvigoration of our downtown historic buildings,
infrastructure improvements, and beautification projects.
Policies
P-9D.01
Consider best available science on sea level rise and recommended mitigation and adaptation
strategies in the development of downtown.
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Parks and Recreation Element
1 |Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
The intent of the Park Element is to provide a guide for the development and management of City parks
in Port Angeles. The goal and policy framework that follow provide direction in realizing Port Angeles'
vision regarding parks and recreation - including:
▪ Optimizing the city's relationship with its remarkable natural setting
▪ Supporting a wide range of recreational opportunities available to all
▪ Creating vibrant, well-valued neighborhoods with access to parks, trails and natural areas
▪ Sustaining Port Angeles' rich arts and cultural heritage and overall sense of community.
Goal G-10A
To acquire, develop, renovate and maintain a sustainable system of parks, recreational facilities, and
open spaces to ensure that the contributions of natural resources and recreation to human well- being
are maintained and recognized as a value.
Policies
P-10A.01
Provide Port Angeles with a diversity of open spaces, parks, and recreation facilities and programs
appropriately distributed throughout the City.
P-10A.02
Ensure that equality is achieved to the extent possible in the types and variety of facilities, quality of
maintenance, and the range of recreation services provided.
P-10A.03
Retain and reflect the natural beauty that attracts visitors, business, and residents to the area.
P-10A.04
Forge effective partnerships and strengthen ties with other public, private, and non-profit providers
including providing high quality recreational opportunities.
P-10A.05
Identify waterfront improvements to increase marine transportation and recreation.
P-10A.06
Identify appropriate locations for small (pocket) parks, community gardens and food forests throughout
the community and integrate them into its Parks system.
The City should continue to provide or participate with private sponsors to provide high quality
recreational opportunities.
P-10F.01
Continue to participate as a partner in the extension of the Olympic Discovery Trail through the City to
the western City limits.
Goal G-10B
To enhance the quality of life in the community by providing facilities, services, and programs that offer
positive opportunities for building healthy, safe, and productive lives to the broadest segment of the
population.
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Policies
P-10B.01
Provide consistently high-quality recreational experiences to residents and visitors through a wide
variety of park types and features.
P-10B.02
Strive for excellence through efficient, accurate, and skillful performance in every process, service and
product delivered by the Parks and Recreation providers.
P-10B.03
Keep citizens involved and informed about parks and recreation issues, services, and family friendly
features and amenities.
P-10B.04
Manage park facilities in a manner that will ensure public safety, identify family friendly features and
amenities, and keep the parks free of misuse to the greatest extent possible and resulting in a
sustainable and resilient park system.
P-10B.06
Incorporate health and nutrition into parks and recreation programming.
P-10D.01
Provide high quality services, emphasize the design of park areas to reduce long-term maintenance and
operating costs, and implement improved technology to conserve limited resources such as water,
power and people.
P-10D.02
Provide programs and opportunities that are sensitive to the needs of all of its citizens, including those
with limited financial resources, disadvantaged youth, the elderly, the disabled, and those with other
special needs.
Goal G-10C
To establish and protect a visual character of the community through open spaces, streetscapes,
borrowed landscapes, and publicly-owned natural resource areas.
Policies
P-10C.01
Strive to protect and retain the natural beauty of the area.
P-10C.02
Supplement and enhance the visual attractiveness of the city through the use of formal landscaping in
street medians, city entryways, and along sidewalks, as well as the use of other public spaces, flower
beds, and street trees. Emphasize use of planter strips with drought tolerant vegetation and bio-
retention facilities.
Goal G-10E
To promote economic growth through recreational tourism and attract visitors and new business by
enhancing the image of the community through beautification and recreation programs.
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Policies
P-10E.02
To encourage efficient transportation systems, support the use of shuttle services during events to
move participants between venues.
Goal G-10F
To provide a system of walking trails and bicycle paths to complement and coordinate with the existing
street system and provide recreational opportunities and physical activity while reducing the
dependence on traditional automobile transportation.
Policies
P-10F.02
The City should continue efforts to improve or provide access to Valley, Tumwater, Peabody, Ennis and
White's Creeks through the development of an integrated trails system.
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Appendix C
Overall Changes Made
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 646 1 33
Edits Made: Additions 490 2 10
Goals Moved 1 3 5
Goals Combined 2 4 13
Policies Moved For Review 68 5 19
Policies Combined 36 6 23
Recommendation: Approve the removal of the policy from the Comprehensive Plan. A different identified policy
covers the intent of this policy.
Policy Changes Typology
1. The policy is overly specific (specificity leads to the identification of an action)
Recommendation: Approve the placement of the policy into Chapter 11 Table 11.01 of the Comprehensive Plan
under a newly create temporary number for each individual element (for example, Economic Development No.
O-9.XX). This new number will serve as a place holder that will direct implementation through a review of each
individual proposed action during a future amendment or update. The General Comments section of Chapter
11 shall be amended to read:
“A 2019 Comprehensive Plan amendment identified policies that were specific or action oriented enough to
justify placement into Chapter 11 Table 11.01 as actions. These former policies have been placed under each
associated element in this chapter and identified by a placeholder number XX. A future Comprehensive Plan
Amendment or Update will include the full evaluation of each proposed action for language, intent, timeline,
partners and given a formal number.”
2. The policy is redundant (another policy within the element states similar and/or less specific direction)
6. The policy has been located under a different goal (the relationship makes more sense)
Recommendation: Approve the placement of the policy under the new goal.
3. The policy is written in a confusing or unclear manner, and/or provides no reference to base itself off of
(a purpose for the policy needs to be identified before it is included in the plan)
Recommendation: Approve the removal of the policy from the Comprehensive Plan. A policy of this type is not
assisting in accomplishing the specific goal in the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The policy has been enacted (if no maintenance is required, the objective has been achieved)
Recommendation: Approve the removal of the policy and placement into the listing of City Actions Since the
2004 Update located in Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan. If the policy provides ongoing direction, approve
language to be changed to the intent to maintain that direction.
5. The policy has been combined within another policy (that policy is identified)
Recommendation: Approve the combination of the identified policies
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GMA Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 51 1 0
Edits Made: Additions 41 2 0
Goals Moved 0 3 0
Goals Combined 0 4 1
Policies Moved For Review 1 5 0
Policies Combined 0 6 0
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-2A.04 Type 4: See 05 & 06 Agreements
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Land Use Element
Type of Policy Change
237 1 12
199 2 2
0 3 2
0 4 1
16 5 6
6 6 0
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-3A.02
P-3A.03
P-3A.05
P-3C.02
P-3D.03
P-3D.04
P-3E.01
P-3E.02
P-3E.05
P-3E.07
P-3E.08
P-3E.09
P-3F.04
P-3H.04
P-3H.07
P-3I.02
P-3I.03
P-3I.04
P-3J.05
P-3J.06
P-3K.01
P-3K.07
Type 1: Moved due to specificity and speculation
Type 1: Moved due to administrative nature of the policy
Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
Type 1: Moved due to specificity about built environment
Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action
Type 4: Moved due to enaction and specificity
Type 5: Combined with 3G.02 due to redundancy
Type 5: Combined with 3I.01 due to redundancy
Policies Moved For Review
Policies Combined
Type 5: Combined with 3I.01 due to redundancy
Type 1 and 5: Moved due to specificity and compliment to 3I.01
Type 5: Partially combined with 3J.03
Type 5: Combined with P-3A.01
Type 1: Moved because it is too specific, and too divergent with current structure of
City's zoning.
Type 1 and 3: This was split into general policy (considering climate change) and
specific policy (using a specific report to determine climate change strategies).
Type 2: Moved due to redundancy with existing land use map and zoning
Type 1: Moved due to specificity and relation to niche circumstances that should be
better elaborated.
Type 5: Combined with Policy P 3A.05 above due to redundancy.
Type 2: Moved due to redundancy with Capital Facilities element
Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity.
Type 1: Moved due to specificity about built environment
Element Change Statistics
Edits Made: Removals
Edits Made: Additions
Goals Moved
Goals Combined
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GMA Transportation
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 50 1 14
Edits Made: Additions 25 2 1
Goals Moved 0 3 0
Goals Combined 0 4 2
Policies Moved For Review 19 5 1
Policies Combined 1 6 0
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-4A.01
P-4A.03
P-4A.05
P-4A.07
P-4A.10
P-4A.11
P-4B.03
P-4B.05
P-4B.06
P-4B.07
P-4B.08
P-4B.09
P-4B.14
P-4B.15
P-4B.16
P-4B.18
P-4B.20
P-4B.22
P-4B.23
Type 5: Combined with P-4A14
Type 2: Redundant to P-4A.04 and P-4A.02
Type 4: Moved due to enaction and dated Bill being referenced
Type 1: Moved due to redundancy and specificity to certain areas of the City.
Type 4: Moved due to policy asking for code changes that have been enacted
Type 1: Moved due to specificity with built environment
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation and specificity
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation
Type 6: Moved to goal G-4A due to reference of multimodal transportation
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation and specificity
Type 1: Moved due to non-policy orientation of language
Type 1: Moved due to non-policy administrative language
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation and specificity
Type 1: Moved due to action orientation and specificity
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Utilities and Public Services Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 47 1 3
Edits Made: Additions 23 2 2
Goals Moved 1 3 2
Goals Combined 0 4 9
Policies Moved For Review 17 5 3
Policies Combined 3 6 1
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-5A.01 Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
P-5A.05 Type 1: Moved due to action orientation and planning action
P-5A.07 Type 1: Moved due to specificity in community investment
P-5C.02 Type 4: Moved due to prior enaction and specificity in design standards
P-5C.03 Type 4: Moved due to prior enaction and specificity in design standards
P-5C.06 Type 2: Moved due to redundancy with Parks and recreation element.
P-5D.03 Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity
P-5D.07 Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
P-5D.08 Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
P-5D.09 Type 5: Combined with P-5D.06
P-5D.12 Type 1: Moved due to specificity and planning action oriented language
P-5D.13 Type 3: Moved due to lack of clarity and unclear policy direction
P-5D.16 Type 4: Moved due to enaction with Clallam County UGA agreement
P-5D.17 Type 4: Moved due to enaction with Clallam County UGA agreement.
P-5D.18 Type 4: Moved due to enaction with Clallam County UGA agreement.
P-5E.01 Type 4: Moved due to enaction in City employee policy and Departmental Vision Statements
P-5E.02 Type 4: Moved due to enaction in City employee policy and Departmental Vision Statements
P-5E.03 Type 4: Moved due to enaction in City employee policy and Departmental Vision Statements
P-5E.04 Type 4: Moved due to enaction in City employee policy and Departmental Vision Statements
P-5E.05 Type 6: Moved to Goal G-5C due to better fit
Appendix C
Housing Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 41 1 0
Edits Made: Additions 31 2 0
Goals Moved 0 3 0
Goals Combined 0 4 0
Policies Moved For Review 0 5 2
Policies Combined 2 6 0
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-6B.08 Type 5: Combined with P-6B.07 due to similar language
P-6B.08 Type 5: Combined with P-6B.04 due to similar intent
Appendix C
Conservation Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 85 1 0
Edits Made: Additions 68 2 0
Goals Moved 0 3 0
Goals Combined 0 4 0
Policies Moved For Review 0 5 0
Policies Combined 10 6 10
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-7A.04 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7B because of better fit.
P-7B.04 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7B.05 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7B.06 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7B.09 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7D because of better fit.
P-7B.13 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7B.16 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7B.21 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7B.30 Type 6: Combined with Goal G-7A because of better fit.
P-7D.10 Type 6: Combined with P-7D.09
Appendix C
Capital Facilities Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 49 1 1
Edits Made: Additions 32 2 0
Goals Moved 0 3 1
Goals Combined 1 4 0
Policies Moved For Review 3 5 1
Policies Combined 8 6 8
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-8A.07
P-8A.12
P-8A.19
P-8C.02
P-8C.03
P-8C.04
P-8C.05
P-8C.06
P-8C.07
P-8C.08
P-8C.09
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 5: Combined with Policy P-8A.06
Type 1: Moved due to specificity as it is Capital Facilities Plan related. Directs action
specific to an operation.
Type 3: Lacks clarity and is not specific nor measurable
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Type 6: Moved under Goal G-8A due to overlapping purposes
Appendix C
Economic Development Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 54 1 2
Edits Made: Additions 45 2 4
Goals Moved 0 3 0
Goals Combined 0 4 0
Policies Moved For Review 6 5 5
Policies Combined 5 6 0
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-9A.02 Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
P-9A.05 Type 5: Combined with P-9A.04
P-9A.12 Type 5: Combined with P-9A.10
P-9A.13 Type 5: Combined with P-9A.10
P-9A.19 Type 2: Moved due to redundancy
P-9A.20 Type 5: Combined with element introduction
P-9A.24 Type 2: Combined with Policy P-9A.10
P-9A.26 Type 2: Combined with Policy P-9A.10
P-9A.27 Type 1: Moved due to direct administrative action
P-9A.28 Type 1: Moved due to direct administrative action
P-9A.30 Type 5: Combined with Policy P-9A.29
Appendix C
Parks and Recreation Element
Element Change Statistics Type of Policy Change
Edits Made: Removals 32 1 1
Edits Made: Additions 26 2 1
Goals Moved 0 3 0
Goals Combined 1 4 0
Policies Moved For Review 6 5 1
Policies Combined 1 6 4
Policy
Number Reason for move
P-10A.07 Type 1: Moved due to project specific action
P-10B.05 Type 2: Moved due to redundancy as the phrasing resembles the Capital Facilities Element
P-10B.07 Type 5: Combined with P-10B.03 & 04
P-10D.01 Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
P-10D.02 Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10B
P-10E.01 Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due to better fit
P-10F.01 Type 6: Moved to Goal G-10A due to better fit