Posted August 12, 2021
The City of Cle Elum hereby gives notice that the City is considering revising its’ Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Official Zoning Map (OZM).
What changes are being proposed?
After extensive review by the Planning Commission and Planning Staff, there are several changes being proposed to bring more predictable and sensible urban development to the city. Please find below the links to the applicable mapping and to review current mapping and the proposed changes:
Current FLUM: Cle Elum – Official Future Land Use Map REFORMATTED – 24×36.pdf (dropbox.com)
Proposed FLUM: Cle Elum – DRAFT Future Land Use Map – 24×36.pdf (dropbox.com)
Current OZM: Cle Elum – Official Zoning Map REFORMATTED – 24×36.pdf (dropbox.com)
Proposed OZM: Cle Elum – DRAFT Zoning Map – 24×36.pdf (dropbox.com)
Is my property affected by these proposals?
On August 13, 2021, the city staff mailed notices directly to all affected property owners (approximately 1,400 direct mailers were sent) notifying them of the proposed changes. If you believe a rezone is proposed on your property, but are unable to verify on the maps above and/or did not receive a letter, please email us at planning@cleelum.gov.
When will these changes become effective?
The city has been working dutifully on these changes for approximately two years and is nearing the end of the process. The anticipated timing for adoption is slated for September – October 2021. Note: this timeline is dependent upon public feedback and any revisions the Planning Commission may consider following the public comment period.
How can I submit comments?
First, we would like to thank you for your interest in participating in this process and for seeking options to provide feedback. Second, we have outlined the following methods for submitting comments. Please take close notes of the dates to ensure your comments are received and recorded for the record.
Written comments: Written comments may be submitted anytime between the publication of this notice and September 2, 2021. All submitted comments must include the address and name(s) of the person submitting the comments.
Deliver or mail to City Hall at: 119 W. First St., Cle Elum, WA 98922 with ATTN: Planning.
Email to planning staff at planning@cityofcleelum.gov . Please include Future Land Use Map and Official Zoning Map in the subject line.
Public Hearing: In addition to the written comment period, the Cle Elum Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on September 7, 2021 to take testimony for or against the proposed revisions. This public hearing is being held in a hybrid format, with attendance opportunities at City Hall or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/7573184018?pwd=dERndjBJVC9GdVQ1d2ISRExwZFhXZz09. You may also call into the Zoom meeting by dialing 1 (253) 215-8782; meeting ID 7573184018; passcode 98922.
Where can I get more information?
More information may be found online at the links provided below or by calling City Hall at 509-674-2262 or by emailing staff at planning@cleelum.gov.
City of Cle Elum – Heart of the Cascades
Comprehensive Plan Update – City of Cle Elum
What do the proposed zone changes mean: Title 17 Zoning | Cle Elum Municipal Code
What is the Comprehensive Plan?
A comprehensive plan is the basic framework of goals, objectives, policies, actions, and standards that elected officials and city employees must follow while making decisions. Under Washington State’s Growth Management Act (GMA) and RCW.36.70A cities in Washington State must update their Comprehensive Plan every eight years.
As required by the GMA, Cle Elum must complete their Comprehensive Plan update by June 30, 2019 and will be asking for your continued support as they move full speed ahead on the project. The Comprehensive Plan is the 20-year vision of Cle Elum meaning the public’s input is vital. To ensure public involvement, drafts of the proposed updates on each element of the Comprehensive Plan will be posted to this page or found in City Hall, please feel free to review and share your comments. Information on how individuals can participate can be found in the Public Participation Program.
RCW.36.70A.070 requires the following elements to be a part of a city’s Comprehensive Plan: Land Use, Housing, Capital Facilities, Utilities, and Transportation. Each element is split into two parts, a description of the element and the goals and policies that will guide planning. Cle Elum also included an optional Parks & Recreation element since the 2007 comprehensive plan update and will continue to include this due to the recreational nature of our local economy.
2019 EMERGENCY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
- Official Future Land Use Map adopted! (Ord 1576)
- 12/10/2019 City Council Agenda
- Emergency Comprehensive Plan – Staff Report
- Ordinance 1576:
- Exhibit A – Final Land Use Element
- Exhibit B – Official Future Land Use Map
- Exhibit C – Official Zoning Map
2019 ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Entire Comprehensive Plan as adopted
Individual Elements
Land use
The Land Use Element is a broad section that contains information on how the City currently uses and will use the land in its jurisdiction. It also contains current and projected population numbers, a land use map, and a current zoning map.
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- Land Use Goals & Policies
- Current Land Use Map
- 2007 and 2019 Land Use Map Comparison Story Map
- Note, the coloring scheme has changed in the Future Land Use Map
- Land Use Open House Powerpoint – 12/05/2017
- Land Use Open House PowerPoint – 04/16/2019
Capital Facilities
The Capital Facilities Element describes the location, inventory, capacity, and future needs of the City’s capital facilities.
Final 2019 Capital Facilities Element
Utilities
The Utilities Element contains the general location, inventory, capacity and future needs of the City’s utilities.
Final 2019 Utilities Element
Transportation
The Transportation Element contains information on the City’s forms of transportation, levels of service, and any future needs.
Final 2019 Transportation Element
Housing
The Housing Element includes an analysis of the current housing stock and projections of the required amount of housing needed to facilitate the projected growth.
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Element contains estimates of park and recreation demands over the next 10 years. It also evaluates facilities, service needs, and opportunities for intergovernmental coordination to provide regional approaches for meeting park and recreation demands.
Final 2018 Parks and Recreation Element / RCO Plan
Why Update?
Although required by the state, reasons to update the Comprehensive Plan do not end there. Over the next 20 years, Cle Elum is projected to more than double in population size. Due to this growth, the City will need to establish guidelines in order to maintain the characteristics that its citizens value most.
Further Questions?
For more information or notifications regarding Comprehensive Plan processes and progress:
- Email the Planning Department
- Attend a Cle Elum Planning Commission Meeting
- 6:00pm on the first and third Tuesdays of every month in the Cle Elum Council Chambers, 119 West First Street
- Attend a Cle Elum Comprehensive Plan Workshop
- Dates and times coming soon!
2019 Comprehensive Plan Consolidated List of Enclosures
Executive Summary
Capital Facilities
Land Use
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive Plan SEPA Package
Other useful documents
Development Regulation Updates