Clark County has scheduled a meeting where information on the multi-year process to update the local Comprehensive Growth Management Plan will be discussed.
The plan, which was last updated in 2016, is a long range policy guide for how the county plans to manage growth and development over a 20-year period, stated a news release from the county.
Clark County Community Planning has started the process of updating the plan, as required by the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA).
“The GMA requires jurisdictions to periodically update their comprehensive plan and development regulations to bring them up to date with changes to state law; changes to land use; population growth; and housing needs projections,” stated the release.
The kick-off meeting that aims to provide decision makers and the public with an overview of the requirements of the GMA and initial information on the county’s process is scheduled for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
It will be held in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver. People can tune into the meeting virtually via Webex and the meeting will also be shown live on CVTV channel 21/321. It will be available later that day for on-demand viewing online at CVTV.org.
Dave Anderson, the managing director of growth management services for the Washington State Department of Commerce, will present alongside staff from the county.
Following the initial meeting, planning staff will prepare a general framework to guide the process to completion by June 30, 2025, stated the release.
County staff will need the approval of the Clark County Council on several initial decisions, which include a proposed public participation plan, a 20-year population projection and a proposed scope of work.
To find details and information about the project, upcoming meetings or to sign up for email updates, go online to www.clark.wa.gov/community-planning/2025-update.
