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1.5 ACTION PLAN
E x h ib it 1-2 7 h ig h lig h ts ke y activ itie s the co u n ty can use to im p lem ent
th e La n d U se E le m e nt o ve r th e next ten y ea rs (p rio r to the next period ic
u p d a te ). se ve ra l in p a rtne rsh ip w ith othe r entities:
Exhibit 1-27 Land Use Action Plan
Action Description
Im p le m e n t O v e rlays
In te g ra te he a lth y an d ac tive
liv in g in to sy ste m p la n s an d
co d e s
E n c o u ra g e u rb a n d e n sitie s in
U G A s
E n c o u ra g e le g isla tiv e so lu tio n s
to ad d re ss ne e d s of ru ra l
co u n tie s
E c o n o m ic D e ve lo p m e n t
• A d d re ss H ig h w ay 20 V ie w C o rrid o r O verlay on Zo n in g M ap s an d U D C as
ap p ro p ria te .
• W o rk w ith eco n o m ic d eve lo p m e nt en tities o n a stud y and potential
lo ca tio n fo r H ig h w ay/C o m m u te r C o rrid o r O verlay.
• Im p le m e n t g o a ls an d po licie s su p p o rtin g active livin g and access to
he a lth y fo o d s, in to d e ve lo p m e n t p la n s fo r th e U G A , N o n -M oto rized
Tra n sp o rta tio n & Re creatio n P la n , th e PR O S Plan , an d in to the U n ifi ed
D e ve lo p m e n t C o d e .
• A d d re ss ap p ro ve d m e an s of w astew ate r tre atm e nt th at do not precl ud e
fu tu re u rb a n se rvice s.
• C o n sid e r ad o p tin g a m ixe d -u se zo n e o r m ixed -u se overlay to enco urag e
ve rtica l an d ho rizo n ta l m ixe d -u se in th e Iro nd ale an d Po rt H ad lock U G A ,
p a rticu la rly in th e co m m e rcia l co re w ith in th e se rvice area of the PH U G A
Se w e r Syste m w h e re existin g an d p la n n e d se rvice s are co ncentrated .
• Su p p o rt th e Ro a d M a p in itia tive by th e Ru ckelsh au s C e nter an d other
le g isla tive in itia tive s th at ad d re ss ne e d s of ru ral co u n ties, particu larly
aff o rd a b le h o u sin g an d livin g w ag e jo b s.
• Re vie w LA M IR D s an d ad d ad d itio n a l fle xib ility to bo u n d aries an d uses
(p a rticu la rly w ith in th e R u ra l V illa g e C e n te rs), m eetin g the G M A
re q u ire m e n ts. Se e k le g islative am e n d m e nts to th e G M A , w here
ap p ro p ria te .
• P u rsu e in fr astru ctu re in vestm e n ts in th e R u ral V illag e C enters that su p p ort
d e ve lo p m e n t b u t d o no t co n stitu te u rb an levels of se rvice.
• Se e k o p p o rtu n itie s fo r ad d itio n a l eco n o m ic
d e ve lo p m e n t in G le n C o ve.
• P rio ritize G le n C o ve an d Iro n d a le an d Po rt
H a d lo ck U G A as p rio rity eco n o m ic
d e ve lo p m e n t are a s.
I R efer to the Econo m ic
D evelop m en t Elem en t fo r
ad d itiona l info rm a tion
S o u rce : Je ff e rso n C o u n ty, 20 2 5 .
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N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S ---~-
2.5 ACTIO N PLAN
Exhibit 2-7 highlights key activities the county can use to im plem ent
the Natural Resources Element over the next eight years (prior to the
next periodic update). several in partnership with other entities:
Exhibit 2-7 Natural Resources Action Plan
Action Description
Forest Resource Lands
Forest Health and Resilience • Implement clim ate adaptation actions to address forest health and
resilience, as well as actions to increase carbon sequestration consistent
with the countyw ide sequestration goal.
Mineral Resource Lands
Mineral Lands Inventory and
Assessment
• W hen new mapping becom es available from federal, state, or local
sources, conduct a detailed review of available data on m ineral resources
in Jefferson County, including assessm ent of econom ic im pact of m ineral
extraction and projected futu re needs.
• Establish an updated baseline inventory of lands to be protected for
future mineral resource extraction.
• If new data and review warrants, refine and expand m ineral lands overlay
to capture all areas of long-term com m ercial significance.
Agricultural Lands Conservation
Agricultural Use Regulation
Review
Agricultural Community
Outreach
Agricultural Lands Resilience
• Evaluate current developm ent regulations for agricultural activities and
accessory uses including agritourism and other innovative techniques per
RCW 36.70A.l77 to address land supply and affordability challenges fo r
local farmers.
• Continue and strengthen com m unication with Jefferson County
agricultural producers, including the Jefferson County Clim ate Action
Comm ittee Local Food System Group regarding innovative methods to
grow the local agricultur al economy and conserve farm land.
• Implement clim ate adaptation actions to address agricultural viability and
resilience.
Local Food Systems and Public Health
Local Food Partnerships • Work with the Jefferson County Local Food System Council, Jefferson
County Public Health Department, Com m unity Health Im provem ent
Plan, local schools, Peninsula Food Coalition and other com m unity groups
to identify opportunities to strengthen Jefferson County's local food
system.
Source: Jefferson County, 2025.
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
July 2026
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HOUSING ------
3.5 ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 3-14 highlights key activities the county can use to im plem ent
the Housing Element over the next ten years prior to the next periodic
update, several in partnership with other entities:
Exhibit 3-14 Housing Action Plan
Action Description
Remove Potential Barriers to
Housing
Create additional housing
opportunities
Seek and promote funding
sources to retain and add
housing
■ Evaluate short-term rentals using available local and state data sources.
Determine if a registration program and lim its on num bers, zones, or
locations are appro priate to help ensure a sufficient housing supply fo r
year-round residents.
■ In the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA, allow som e developm ent activity
on approved altern ative wastewater treatm ent system s.
"' In the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA, offer incentives and fee waivers, as
funding is available, for infill housing such as ADUs and for lot
consolidation.
■ Participate in planning efforts with other jurisdictions and housing
stakeholders to address housing affordability and those experiencing
homelessness.
"' Publish a residential developm ent workflow/flowchart with predictable
tim elines, fees, cost considerations, and expectations (including possible
causes for timeline extensions) to increase predictability and transparency
of the perm itting processes.
"' Evaluate the overall role and purpose of em ergency, transitional, and
affordable housing categories-including types of structu res such as tiny
homes and RVs-and evaluate their place within housing strategies,
including opportunities, locations, and consequences.
"' Allow Homestead Parcels for resource lands and potentially agricultural
activities on larger lots in rural areas. A minim um parent parcel size, and
siting criteria, may need to be set to ensure that this allowance does not
interfere with goals of supporting agriculture.
"' Develop a housing incentives program for Urban (Iro ndale and Port
Hadlock) and Rural areas to advance housing variety and affordability per
RCW 36.70A.S40.
"' Em phasize the longevity of incentives to builders to m axim ize the num ber
of affordable units and encourage perm anent/long-term affordability.
"' Consider utilizing surplus or underutilized public land for perm anent
affordability models to developers, non-profits, or other housing providers.
"' Advocate the legislature for multifa m ily tax exem ptions in unincorporated
UGAs in smaller rural counties. Pursue multi-fam ily tax credits, especially
at the federal level such as Low-Incom e Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and
project-based vouchers (Section 8)
"' Support Com merce's Low-Incom e Hom e Rehabilitation Revolving Loan
Program for rural pro perty owners. Determ ine how the county can help
educate rural pro perty owners about the pro gram .
"' Support expansion of federal tax credit program s, such as the Low-Incom e
Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
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H O U S I N G -------
Action Description
Regularly monitor housing
production trends
• Create a plan for monitoring the type and number of new housing units
added annually. Reassess policies and development regulations if housing
production trends do not match needs identified in this element and
Appendix E.
• Regularly review production trends with Planning Commission and the
Board to discuss remediation strategies if needed.
Source: Jefferson County, 2025.
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
July 2026
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O PEN SPA CE, PA RK S & REC, HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION -
4.5 ACTION PLAN
The PROS Plan includes a detailed im plementation plan, based on the
needs assessment and capital improvement plan contained in that
document. The action plan in Exhibit 4-2 highlights a com bination of
im plementation measures based on the policies of the PROS Plan and
this element.
Exhibit 4-2 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Resources Action Plan
Action Description
Jefferson County Park and Recreational Resources
Continue implementation of the
PROS Plan.
Continue funding and
development of trails projects to
create community linkages.
Bring parks and recreational
programming to underserved
populations
Review service standards and
inventory in the next PROS Plan
update.
• Maintain and optim ize services at existing recreational facilities.
• Im plement facility im provem ents, expansions, and acquisitions according
to the PROS Plan Capital Im provem ent Plan.
• Continue developing partnerships and volunteerism to ensure adequate
staffing and increase available program m ing at Jefferson County
recreation facilities.
• Partner with the City of Port Townsend and the State of W ashington
Department of Transportation (W SDOT) to plan future corridors and
identify feasible funding opportunities.
• Identify underserved populations, whether by geography or by other
barriers to participation, and im plem ent strategies to serve those
populations with updated parks program m ing and facilities accessible to a
wide range of ages and abilities.
• Seek to establish a consistent funding source for parks program s,
recreational pro gram m ing, and facilities.
• Address any existing deficiencies (e.g., special use facilities) and consider
location of parks relative to historically marginalized and underserved
populations in the next PROS Plan update. Consider revisions to park ELOS
as needed.
Historical and Cultural Preservation
Develop internal inventory of
historical and culturally sensitive
sites to aid development permit
review.
• Partner with tribes, com m unity groups, and other agencies to identify
culturally significant sites that could be adversely im pacted by
development and establish developm ent perm it review procedures to
protect cultu rally significant locations.
• Incorporate inform ation from DAHP, such as the W ISAA RD database, to
supplement local knowledge of culturally significant sites.
• Continue to develop collaborative relationships and consult with area
tribes.
• Identify Jefferson County's historical sites and seek ways to preserv e high-
priority historical elem ents.
Source: Jefferson County, 2025.
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
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ENVIRONMENT-------------------------
5.5 ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 5-7 highlights key activities the county can use to im plem ent
the Environm ent Element.
Exhibit 5-7 Environment Action Plan
Action Description
Watershed Planning and Fish Habitat Recovery Management
Continue to support and
participate in watershed and fish
habitat studies and planning.
• Integrate water resource managem ent for hum an needs with fish and
wildlife habitat protection and restoration.
• Engage local tribes with usual and accustom ed areas in Jefferson County
environm ental planning and sustainability efforts.
• Evaluate and pursue equitable distribution of conservation efforts so that
vulnerable populations benefit equally.
Critical Areas Protection
Periodically update critical areas
development standards and
include as Best Available Science
and considerations of
anadromous fish.
• Ensure appro priately updated developm ent regulations fo r critical aquifer
recharge areas, frequently flooded areas, geologically hazardous areas, fish
and wildlife habitat conservation areas, and wetlands
Environmentally Friendly Development Techniques
Encourage the use of low-
impact development techniques
and other innovations that
benefit ecosystem vitality.
• Support resiliency of the county's local environm ent in coordination with
other comm unity needs, such as econom ic developm ent, affordable
housing, and healthy living opportunities.
• Potential for reduced site preparation costs, resulting in savings to
developers.
Source: Jefferson County, 2025.
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
July 2026
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T R A N S P O R T A T IO N ------
6.5 ACTION PLAN
The Transportation Elem ent is im plemented by on-going updates to
capital plans and system plans, as well as im plementation of the
county's code, such as with concurrency standards.
Exhibit 6-9 Transportation Action Plan
Action Description
Multi-modal System Investments
Transportation Improvement
Program
Capital Facility Plan
Annually update the six-year transportation im provem ent pro gram .
Include 6-year and 20-year transportation system im provem ents.
System Plan & Code Implementation
Transportation Levels of Service
and Concurrency
Implementation
Coordination
Participate in Regional Forums
Consider im plementing LOS and concurrency provisions in County code to
include multim odal levels of service.
Continue to coordinate in regional forum s thro ugh the PRTPO and
collaborate with W SDOT, Jefferson Transit, and Port of Port Townsend on
road, airborn e, and marine travel.
Source: Jefferson County, 202S.
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July 2026
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E C O N O M IC D E V E L O P M E N T -----
7.5 ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 7-10 highlights key activities the county can use to implem ent
the Econom ic Development Element over the next ten years (prior to
the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities:
Exhibit 7-10 Econom ic Developm ent Action Plan
Action Description
Workforce Development
Align education resources and
current and target industries.
11 Through the Olym pic Workforce Developm ent Council, connect
businesses and local em ployers with the North Olym pic Developm ent
Council (NODC) local school districts, colleges, and other educators to co-
design training and re-skilling program s.
11 Introduce educators, high school counselors and students to experiential
education settings for agriculture, advanced manufacturing, m aritim e and
marine trades, and related career paths.
Diversify & Strengthen Industries
Support current and target
industries that leverage existing
strengths
11 Develop a long-term strategy for the Glen Cove Light Industrial Area
addressing diversity of businesses, zo ning designations, and intensification
of uses, in collaboration with the City of Port Townsend, the Port of Port
Townsend, and econom ic developm ent stakeholders and agencies.
11 If requested, consider rezoning the Port of Port Townsend's Quilcene
Marina, currently residentially zoned property, to a public facility zoning
category .
.. Support storage and processing facilities to increase food production, add
value to agricultural products, and reduce agricultural waste by both
augm enting on-farm capabilities and fostering larger collaborative
facilities.
Placemaking for Visitors & Residents
Strengthen branding for
Jefferson County comm unities
as a tourist destination.
Infrastructure Improvements
Make investments in
infrastructure to attract and
retain industries.
• Continue to support collaboration and partnership of the Tourism
Coordinating Council with the Olym pic Peninsula Tourism Com m ission
and local com m unities and agencies.
11 Partner with Team Jefferson and other local partners to create a strategic
marketing plan that highlights the assets of different com m unities.
11 Support the pro vision of high-quality, reliable broadband to support
industries, service provision and increase quality of life.
11 Secure additional funds and financing to expand the PHUGA Sewer
System.
11 Address needs for im proved wastewater treatm ent in Brin non and
Quilcene .
.. Develop opportunities to open new dialogue regarding LA MIRDs and how
the GMA can be am ended to better serve rural com m unities with the
appropriate level of needed infrastructure.
11 Advocate for enhanced ferry service to support tourism and other sectors.
Study New Economic Opportunities
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -------------------1-
Action Description
C o n d u c t a co o p e ra tive stu d y in to
zo n in g fo r eco n o m ic d e ve lo p m e n t
in tran sp o rt a tio n co rrid o rs.
" C o o rd in ate w ith eco no m ic develop m ent gro ups to study business and
eco n o m ic d evelop m ent op portunities in highw ay and tourist corridors. The
stu d y m ay co n sid er hig hw ay and tourist com m ercial developm ent zoning
to p ro m o te eco no m ic developm ent.
" Th e stu d y m ay co nsid er the fo llow ing: assessing how to pro m ote job
g ro w th an d eco no m ic developm ent along highw ay and tourist corridors
w h ile m ain tain in g rural ch aracter and guarding against spraw l; access to
th e site fo r w o rkers, tour ists, and other visitors; m aintaining scenic view s;
no n -m o tor ized tran sportation and recreation opportunities;, safety design
fo r co m m u te rs, visitors fr eig ht m ovem ent, trucks, cars, and pedestrians;
no d e co n n ectiv ity, and othe r topics of interest to econom ic developm ent
an d co m m u n ity gro up s.
S o u rc e : Je ff e rso n C o u n ty, 20 2 5 .
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CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES-----------------
8.7 ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 8-7 highlights key activities the county can use to im plement
the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element over the next ten years (prior
to the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities:
Exhibit 8-7 Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities Action Plan
Action Description
Capital Facility Plan • Maintain a fiscally constrained Capital Facility Plan for the 6-year
period; conduct planning level reviews of facility needs and future
revenues. Update it as needed at the tim e of budget.
• Im plement guidance and action strategies for capital facility
projects per the Capital Facility Plan Technical Appendix D.
Essential Public Facilities ► Review the JCIA Master Plan 2074, as am ended, for development
regulations, e.g. height, non-aviation supporting uses, etc.
Utilities • Support JPUD energy conservation and broadband
im plementation with appropriate perm it pro cedures, and
potential development incentives as they are affordable (e.g.,
energy conservation above and beyond State Energy Code may
receive some development incentives in UGAs). Pursue state and
federal funds as they may become available.
Source: Jefferson County, 2025.
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CLIMATE ------
9.5 ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 9-8 highlights key activities the county can use to im plem ent
the Clim ate Element over the next ten years (prior to the next periodic
update). several in partnership with other entities:
Exhibit 9-8 Climate Action Plan
Action Sector Nexus Description
Climate
Change
Outreach and
Education
Climate
Science
Updates
Update
Zoning and
County Code
► Emergency
Management
► Com m unication &
Collaborations
► Zoning & Development
► Water Resources
► Ecosystems
► Agriculture & Food
Systems
► Buildings & Energy
► Transportation
► Climate Modeling
► Zoning & Development
► Water Resources
► Cultural Resources &
Practices
► Agriculture & Food
Systems
► Buildings & Energy
► Emergency
Management
► Transportation
► Continue climate centered com m unications and
create outreach tools that can be used to info rm
Jefferson County residents about clim ate change
im pacts and resilience strategies. Strategies should
include actions that residents and businesses can
take at hom e to bolster resilience, reduce GHG
em issions, and reduce water consum ption.
► Build staff capacity to conduct targeted outreach
to com m unity organizations, businesses, and
schools, to help these organizations integrate
better climate practices, including both preparing
for climate im pacts and reducing GHG em issions.
► Encourage departm ent and agency development
of clim ate hazard-related em ergency plans.
► Partner with relevant stakeholders across the
county to im plement the policies in this elem ent,
including the CAC Outreach gro up.
► Conduct periodic updates of clim ate info rmation
such as sea level rise, flooding, heat, precipitation
and snowpack, and more.
► Integrate clim ate findings into County plans and
policies, noting im pacts to County infrastructure or
operations.
► Climate Action Com m ittee to organize qualified
team to perform periodic countyw ide GHG
modeling of sector-based em issions, and forest and
trees GHG inventory.
► Integrate clim ate data and projected future
conditions into policies im pacting zo ning and land
use decisions and building and infrastructure
requirements.
► Leverage planning, conservation, and restoration
efforts to im prove natural and built infrastructure
resilience to clim ate hazards.
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CLIMATE ------
A ctio n S e cto r N e xu s D escrip tion
In fr astru c tu re
Im p ro v e m e n ts
S u p p o rt Lo c a l
E co n o m y
► Zo n ing & D e ve lo p m en t
► B u ild in g s & Ene rgy
► Ecosystem s
► W a te r Re sou rce s
► A g ric u ltu re & Food
Sy ste m s
► A g ric u ltu re & Fo o d
Syste m s
► Ecosyste m s
► C u ltu ra l Re sou rces &
Pra c tic e s
► C o m m u n ica tio ns &
C o llab o ra tio n s
► P ro m ote O u td oo r
Re c re a tio n
► Continue eff or ts to inc rease built infr astructure
re silience to clim a te ha zards, includ ing culvert
rep la c e m ent fo r fish pa ssag e, and thro ug h
im p lem entation of na ture-based solutio ns and
gre en infr astru c ture.
► P rov id e sup port fo r im plem enting new m odes of
transport ation as fe asib le and as fund s are
av ailab le, inc lud ing infrastructure fo r active
tran sport atio n to enc ourage safe w alking , biking,
and ro lling , and the use of electric vehicles and
transit b use s.
► A g ric ulture, tim b er, m a rine, and tourism industries;
sup port of esta b lished eco no m ic activities that also
in c rease clim a te re silience and ecosystem health
and p rom ote carbon se q uestration.
► Su p port p lans and po licies to protect key county
natura l resource s and natural resource econom ies.
► S up port the d ev e lo p m ent of a county fo od system
re silience p la n by collab orating w ith the CA C Food
Sy stem s group .
► Exp a nd re c reatio nal op portun ities by increasing
h ik ing trails, ca m psite s, and associated am enities
(sh e lters, p icn ic fac ilities}. Provid e sig nag e fo r all
im p ro ve m ents and gu ide bro ch u res featuring
accessib le and sho rt-h ike op tio ns.
S o u rce : Je ff e rso n C o u n ty, 20 25 .
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