About Clallam Countys 2004 Growth Management Act Compliance Evaluation and Update (Last Updated: February 2004) What is Happening?
Clallam County must take action every seven years to review and, if needed, revise its comprehensive plan and development regulations to ensure that the plan and regulations continue to comply with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The deadline to complete this first seven year update is December 1, 2004. What is the Growth Management Act (GMA)? In 1990 the Washington State Legislature passed the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) to reduce uncoordinated and unplanned growth. The GMA required growing counties and cities like ours to develop a comprehensive plan and adopt implementing development regulations consistent with the planning framework of the Act. After an extensive public process, Clallam County adopted its comprehensive plan in 1995, and subsequently updated existing, or adopted new development regulations to implement the plan. The cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, and Forks also adopted their GMA plans and rules in the 1990’s. What Are the Basic Actions Requ
