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Washington Department of Commerce Growth Management Topics

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Growth Management Planning Topics

The Department of Commerce has developed guidance to assist in the updating of comprehensive plans and development regulations required for local governments planning under the Growth Management Act. While directed at those communities, other local governments will find these useful as well in planning for their future.

  • Growth Management Act Periodic Update
  • Buildable Lands
  • Capital Facilities Planning
  • Civilian-Military Compatibility
  • Climate Program
  • Critical Areas
  • Defense Community Compatibility 
  • Housing
  • Multi Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
  • Natural Resource Lands
  • Puget Sound Mapping Project
  • Puget Sound National Estuary Program
  • Regional Transfer of Development Rights
  • School Siting
  • Sea-Tac Airport Effects Study
  • Transportation Planning

Key Topics

Growth Management
Governor’s Smart Communities Awards Program
GMA Laws and Rules
GMA Periodic Update
Growth Management Grants
Growth Management Topics
Guidebooks and Resources
Civilian-Military Compatibility
Defense Community Compatibility
Regional Planners’ Forums
Short Course on Local Planning
Submitting Materials to the State for Review

Contact

Dave Andersen, AICP Managing Director
Email: Dave.Andersen@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 509-434-4491

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