Washington Department of Commerce Growth Management 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
Climate Change
Critical Areas
Defense Community Compatibility 
Impact Fees
Civilian-Military Compatibility
Natural Resource Lands
Planning for Housing
Planning for School Siting
Sea-Tac Airport Effects Study
Transportation Planning
Puget Sound Mapping Project
Puget Sound National Estuary Program
Regional Transfer of Development Rights