Correction: In a previous email sent at 2:30 p.m. today, the table displayed below indicated the incorrect elements open for comment. The corrected table is displayed below, and the current comment period covers the Natural Environment and Parks and Recreation elements.

Accepting Public Comment on Draft Policy Amendments for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update | Natural Environment and Parks and Recreation Elements

As someone who has expressed interest in staying informed about Snohomish County's 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, we are writing to inform you of current and upcoming opportunities to provide your input on draft policy amendments.

From February 1st - March 2nd, 2023, Snohomish County is seeking public input on potential policy amendments under consideration as part of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. This constitutes the third of six phases in a process taking place through May of 2023 intended to provide the public with early opportunities to review and comment on draft policy amendments related to each element of the Comprehensive Plan.

The third phase will outline and provide an opportunity for input on draft policy amendments related to the Natural Environment (amendment table - PDF) and Parks and Recreation (amendment table - PDF) Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The elements and timing of the following three phases are presented in the table below.

The Comprehensive Plan is a document that guides Snohomish County decisions on a wide range of topics and services over a 20-year time period. The Plan acts as the blueprints for development in the county. It will impact neighborhoods, businesses, traffic, the environment, and you. The Plan is also meant to reflect the vision and priorities of Snohomish County communities and residents, while meeting requirements of state and federal law.

• What: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Policy Amendment Phase III Comment Period (Natural Environment, Parks and Recreation)
• When: February 1 - March 2, 2023
• Where: Online, at https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/6075 
• Schedule: Outlined in the table below

Phase	Element(s)	Comment Period
Phase III	Natural Environment (PDF) Parks and Recreation (PDF)	February 1st – March 2nd, 2023
Phase IV	Urban Core Subarea Plan Housing Urban Tree Canopy Policies	March 1st – 31st, 2023
Phase V	Climate Change Capital Facilities and Utilities	March 31st – May 1st, 2023
Phase VI	Tribal Coordination Transportation	May 1st – 31st, 2023

 

We value receiving comments from the communities we serve. Comments can be sent over email at 2024Update@snoco.org, and through comment forms (Phase III Comment Form here, and the general project comment form here). Your input will help shape the policy amendments that county staff refine and present to the Planning Commission and County Council. 

To learn more about the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, visit the project page at bit.ly/SnoCo2024, and watch this video for a high-level overview of the update. Click here to view the county’s Comprehensive Plan currently in force, adopted in 2015 and planning for the time period 2015-2035. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Sincerely,

2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Project Team