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Home My WebLink About100818_cabs01 Track Changes1 Photos courtesy of the CoLLection of the Jefferson County HistoricaL Society, Caro Lyn GaLLoway, and Jefferson County. ��SOn (JGZ CONTENTS ^ gs.N�o TABLE OF CONTENTS VISION STATEMENT PLAN FOUNDATION i Introduction i Planning Area ii Comprehensive Plan Purpose iv Why Plan? iv Guiding Land Use & Growth Decisions iv The Growth Management Act vi The County -wide Planning Policy viii Jefferson County's Compliance Strategy ix Planning Process & Public Participation x Planning Since 1991 x Considering Alternative Futures xi Plan Creation & Amendment xii Public Involvement xii Vision Statement xiii Framework Goals xiv Using This Comprehensive Plan xvii Comprehensive Plan Contents xvii Related Plans xviii Community Plans xviii Plan Implementation & Monitoring xviii The Decision -Making Process xviii Amending this Comprehensive Plan xx Comprehensive Plan Amendment Appeals xxii Growth Management Hearings Board Review xxii Judicial Review xxii Monitoring xxii 1 LAND USE 1-1 1.1 Framework 1-1 Land Use Typologies 1-2 Population Projections 1-4 Land Use, Health, & Surface Water Analysis 1-7 Land Use Inventory & Analysis 1-7 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • Oc )er--2038 CONTENTS Land Use & Public Health 1-9 Review of Surface Water Conditions & Existing 1-39 Polluted Discharges 1-12 Land Use Strategy 1-13 Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-13 Rural Designations 1-17 Resource Land Designations 1-20 Master Planned Resort Designations 1-21 Urban Growth Area Designations 1-23 Public Designations 1-24 Major Industrial Development & Industrial Land 1-79 Barks 1-25 Legal Nonconforming Uses & Lots 1-25 Community Planning Efforts 1-26 County -wide Planning Policies 1-28 Rural Areas Policies 1-28 Urban Growth Areas & Services 1-28 Overarching Land Use Goals & Policies 1-30 General Land Use 1-30 Land Use Consistency with Naval Base Kitsap 1-31 Industrial Development 1-32 Housing 1-32 Public Purpose Lands 1-32 Transportation 1-33 Environment 1-34 Drainage, Flooding, Stormwater Management, & Polluted Discharges 1-35 Flood Hazards 1-36 Legal Nonconforming Uses 1-36 1.2 Rural 1-39 Rural Character 1-39 Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development 1-41 Rural Centers, Crossroads, & MPRs 1-41 Rural Commercial Areas: Centers & Crossroads 1-43 Master Planned Resorts 1-60 Evaluation of Rural Commercial Boundaries 1-64 Rural Industrial Lands 1-68 West Jefferson County 1-79 Economic Activities Outside of Rural Commercial Areas 1-79 Rural Goals & Policies 1-81 Rural Character 1-81 Rural Centers, Crossroads, & MPRs 1-84 Rural Industrial Lands 1-89 Economic Activities Outside of Rural Commercial Areas 1-90 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018Septemmbe -2018 EpSG^ y N(a CONTENTS Capital Facilities in Rural Areas 1-93 1.3 Resource 1-94 Resource Lands of Long -Term Commercial Significance Under the GMA 1-94 Agriculture 1-94 Forest 1-94 Mineral 1-95 Conservation 1-95 Resource Lands Goals & Policies 1-96 1.4 Urban 1-97 Urban Growth Areas 1-97 Municipal & Unincorporated ,_,;, Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area 1-98 History of Planning 1-98 Phased Implementation 1-104 Alternative Phasing Sewer Policy 1-105 Land Use Map & Zoning Designations 1-106 Dwelling Unit & Population Holding Capacity Analysis 1-107 Housing Variety & Affordability 1-108 Urban Growth Area Goals & Policies 1-109 Urban Level Capital Facilities 1-113 Stormwater Management 1-114 Transportation 1-116 Green Space Planning in Urban Growth Area 1-117 1.5 Action Plan 1-118 2 NATURAL RESOURCES 2-1 2.1 Purpose 2-2 2.2 Trends & Opportunities 2-3 Conditions & Trends 2-3 sorest sands 2-3 Mineral Lands 2-4 Agricultural Lands 2-5 Aquaculture Resources 2-6 Challenges & Opportunities 2-7 2.3 Natural Resources Plan 2-8 Forest Lands 2-8 Mineral Lands 2-9 Agricultural Lands 2-11 Aquaculture Resources 2-14 2.4 Goals & Policies 2-18 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 20185- 2018 CONTENTS ��50N ��JGy � N,S.H s 2.5 Action Plan 2-25 3 HOUSING 3-1 3.1 Purpose 3-1 3.2 Trends & Opportunities 3-2 Housing Affordability & Attainability 3-9 Assisted Housing Programs & Resources in Jefferson County 3-10 Homelessness 3-11 3.3 Housing Plan 3-12 3.4 Goals & Policies 3-13 3.5 Action Plan 3-17 4 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & RECREATION, HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 4-1 4.1 Purpose 4-2 4.2 Trends & Opportunities 4-2 Conditions & Trends 4-2 Challenges & Opportunities 4-4 4.3 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historic & Cultural Preservation Plan 4-5 Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan 4-5 Open Space 4-6 Historic & Pre -Contact Cultural Resource Preservation 4-6 4.4 Goals & Policies 4-8 4.5 Action Plan 4-13 5 ENVIRONMENT 5-1 5.1 Purpose 5-1 5.2 Trends & Opportunities 5-2 Conditions & Trends 5-2 Environmental Strategies 5-2 Challenges & Opportunities 5-9 Comprehensive Environmental Protection 5-9 Balance Environmental Protection With Other Community Needs 5-12 5.3 Environment Plan 5-13 Critical Areas Maps 5-13 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 -September --240-18 CONTENTS 5.4 Goals & Policies 5-19 Water Resources 5-19 Surface Water Conditions 5-23 Surface Water Quality 5-23 Shorelines 5-24 Air Quality 5-25 Natural Heritage, Vegetation, & Landforms 5-26 View, Light, Glare, & Noise Conditions 5-27 Critical Areas Regulated Under the Critical Areas 6-8 Ordinance 5-27 Aquifer Recharge Areas 5-27 Flood Hazard Areas 5-28 Geologic Hazard Areas 5-29 Fish & Wildlife Habitat 5-30 Wetlands 5-31 5.5 Action Plan 5-32 6 TRANSPORTATION 6-1 6.1 Purpose 6-1 6.2 Trends & Opportunities 6-2 Conditions & Trends 6-2 County -wide Conditions 6-2 Challenges & Opportunities 6-7 County Roads & State System 6-7 6.3 Transportation Plan 6-7 Roadway Level of Service 6-8 Concurrency 6-9 Transit Level of Service 6-10 Non -motorized Trail & Standards 6-10 Transportation Demand Management Strategies 6-13 Safety, Maintenance, & Preservation 6-13 Active Living 6-13 County -wide Transportation Improvement Program 6-13 Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area 6-14 6.4 Goals & Policies 6-17 6.5 Action Plan 6-26 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7-1 7.1 Purpose 7-2 7.2 Trends & Opportunities 7-3 Conditions & Trends 7-3 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018September-2838 V CONTENTS Unemployment Rate 7-3 Age 7-4 Wages 7-5 Taxable Sales Trends 7-8 Educational Attainment 7-9 Industry Sectors 7-11 Challenges & Opportunities 7-11 Jefferson County Economic Development 8-7 Organizations 7-13 County -wide Planning Policies 7-16 7.3 Economic Development Plan 7-17 7.4 Goals & Policies 7-19 7.5 Action Plan 7-24 8 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES 8-1 8.1 Purpose 8-1 8.2 Capital Facilities 8-2 Overview 8-2 County -wide Planning Policies 8-4 Summary of Trends & Opportunities 8-5 8.3 Essential Public Facilities 8-5 Overview 8-5 Essential Public Facilities & Public Purpose Lands 8-7 Essential Public Facility Designations in Jefferson County 8-7 County -wide Planning Policies 8-8 Summary of Trends & Opportunities 8-9 8.4 Utilities 8-9 Electric Utilities 8-9 Providers 8-9 Duty to Serve 8-10 JPUD Inventory 8-10 Electricity: Future Capacity Needs & Requirements 8-12 Telecommunication Utilities 8-13 Telecommunications Systems Types & Regulations 8-13 Conventional Telephone 8-14 Cellular Service 8-15 Broadband 8-15 Telerhone; F;t,,,re Canarity Needs & Requirements 8-16 County -wide Planning Policies 8-18 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018September -2018 CONTENTS Summary of Trends & Opportunities 8-18 8.5 Capital Facilities & Utilities Plan 8-18 Capital Facilities 8-18 Essential Public Facilities 8-18 Utilities 8-19 8.6 Goals & Policies 8-19 Capital Facilities 8-19 General 8-20 Potable Water 8-26 Sewer & Wastewater 8-27 Solid Waste 8-29 Surface Water Management 8-30 Essential Public Facilities 8-31 Utilities 8-37 general Capacity & Conservation 8-37 Telecommunication & Internet Utilities 8-39 Electrical Utilities 8-40 8.7 Action Plan 8-41 REFERENCES, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY To be updated following the public review draft APPENDICES Appendix A: Community Engagement Summary Vision 2038 Appendix B: Resolution #38-15, Updated Population Forecast and Allocations Appendix C: Transportation Technical Document Appendix ED: Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document Appendix BE: Port Hadlock/Irondale Land Capacity Analysis Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 20185eptember---2018 t CONTENTS ��50N COGa � ;SHtN0�02 LIST OF EXHIBITS PLAN FOUNDATION I Exhibit A Jefferson County Planning Area iii Exhibit B Relationship: County -wide Planning Policies & Elements viii Exhibit C Comprehensive Plan Update Process Diagram xii 1 LAND USE 1-1 Exhibit 1-1 General Land Use Categories 1-3 Exhibit 1-2 Jefferson County & City of Port Townsend 20 -year Population Projection & Distribution (2018-2038) 1-4 Exhibit 1-3 Population Shares 2010 & 2038 1-5 Exhibit 1-4 Employment: Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Updated 2018 1-7 Exhibit 1-5 Current Land Use Map, 2018 1-8 Exhibit 1-6 Current Land Use, 2018 1-9 Exhibit 1-7 Park and Recreation Trail Connections - Chimacum and Port Hadlock 1-11 Exhibit 1-8 Land Use / Zoning Map 1-14 Exhibit 1-9 Future Land Use Designations / Zoning Districts & Acreage 1-15 Exhibit 1-10 Planned Densities 1-16 Exhibit 1-11 Summary of Rural Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-17 Exhibit 1-12 Summary of Overlay Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-19 Exhibit 1-13 Summary of Resource Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-20 Exhibit 1-14 Summary of Master Planned Resort Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-22 Exhibit 1-15 Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Land Use & Zoning Designations & Zo^n=„g 1-23 Exhibit 1-16 Public Land Use Designations & Zoning 1-24 Exhibit 1-17 Community Planning Areas 1-27 Exhibit 1-18 Location of Rural Commercial Areas & Master Planned Resorts 1-42 Exhibit 1-19 Rural Commercial Area Total Acreage & Infill Acreage 1-66 Exhibit 1-20 Location of Rural Industrial Lands 1-69 Exhibit 1-21 Transitional Rural Zoning 1-107 Exhibit 1-22 Estimated Total Dwelling Unit & Population Holding Capacity 1-108 Exhibit 1-23 Land Use Action Plan 1-118 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018Septernbee-2018 CONTENTS 2 NATURAL RESOURCES 2-1 Exhibit 2-1 NRCS Potential Mineral Source Soils 2-4 Exhibit 2-2 Jefferson County Farmland Classifications 2-6 Exhibit 2-3 Forest Lands Zoning 2-9 Exhibit 2-4 Map of Forest Resource Lands 2-15 Exhibit 2-5 Map of Mineral Resource Lands 2-16 Exhibit 2-6 Map of Agricultural Resource Lands 2-17 Exhibit 2-7 Natural Resources Action Plan 2-25 3 HOUSING 5-5 3-1 Exhibit 3-1 Housing Units by Type, 2017 3-5 Exhibit 3-2 Household Type, County -wide 3-6 Exhibit 3-3 Age 2016 and 2040 3-7 Exhibit 3-4 Median Household Income 3-8 Exhibit 3-5 Unemployment Rate, Jan 2014 -Dec 2016 3-8 Exhibit 3-6 Poverty, 2011-15 3-8 Exhibit 3-7 Housing Action Plan 3-17 4 OPEN SPACE, PARKS & RECREATION, HISTORIC & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 4-1 Exhibit 4-1 Jefferson County Parks 4-3 Exhibit 4-2 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historic & Cultural Resources Action Plan 4-13 5 ENVIRONMENT 5-1 Exhibit 5-1 Water Resources: Uses, Regulatory Issues, & Comprehensive Plan Elements 5-5 Exhibit 5-2 Water Resources: Responsible Agencies & Applicable Laws* 5-6 Exhibit 5-3 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas 5-14 Exhibit 5-4 Hydrography: Streams, Wetlands, & 1998 FEMA Flood Zones 5-15 Exhibit 5-5 Geologic Hazards 5-16 Exhibit 5-6 Critical Areas: Fish -Bearing Inventory & Primary Association Habitats 5-17 Exhibit 5-7 Seawater Intrusion Protection Zones 5-18 Exhibit 5-8 Environment Action Plan 5-32 6 TRANSPORTATION 6-1 Exhibit 6-1 Functional Classification Map 6-3 Exhibit 6-2 Transit Passenger Trips & Service Hours 6-5 Exhibit 6-3 On -Road Bicycle Routes 6-11 Exhibit 6-4 Multi -Purpose Paths 6-12 Exhibit 6-5 2018-2023 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program 6-14 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018S^ er--2818 t CONTENTS (e�'Sor r� G' Exhibit 6-6 Port Hadlock/Irondale Area Improvement Projects 6-16 Exhibit 6-7 Transportation Action Plan 6-26 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7-1 Exhibit 7-1 Unemployment Rate 7-3 Exhibit 7-2 Population by Age 7-4 Exhibit 7-3 Comparison of Population by Age, 2016, 2040 7-5 Exhibit 7-4 Average Annual Wage by TRduscrySector, 2016 7-6 Exhibit 7-5 Employment Share by !Rdu5 tr--Sector & Inflation Adjusted Average Wage 7-7 Exhibit 7-6 Inflation Adjusted Annual Taxable Retail Sales 7-8 Exhibit 7-7 Inflation Adjusted Quarterly Taxable Retail Sales 7-9 Exhibit 7-8 Adult Educational Levels 7-10 Exhibit 7-9 Adult Educational Levels by Age Group 7-10 Exhibit 7-10 Economic Development Action Plan 7-24 8 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES 8-1 Exhibit 8-1 Capital Facilities & Public Services Provided 8-2 Exhibit 8-2 Relationship of Capital Facilities Plan to County -wide Planning Policies 8-4 Exhibit 8-3 Distinguishing Public Purpose Lands from Essential Public Facilities 8-7 Exhibit 8-4 JPUD Electrical Income by Customer Class 8-12 Exhibit 8-5 Residential Population Electricity Demand 8-13 Exhibit 8-6 Port Townsend Vicinity Cell Towers & Signal Map 8-15 Exhibit 8-7 Overhead & Underground Fiber Optic System Location 8-16 Exhibit 8-8 Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, & Utilities Action Plan 8-41 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018September--le18 VISION Vision Statement OUR HOME Jefferson County, Washington encompasses app�oxI hely 1,�ia 1-,803 square miles,o47 a�J, bound on the north and east by the shores of the vast Salish Sea, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Hood Canal to the southeast. The terrestrial borders of Jefferson County join with Clallam County to the north and west, and Mason and Grays Harbor Counties to the south. Approximately 6680% of the land within the total County acreage is in non -county public ownership. Jefferson County stretches across the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest, and encompasses spectacular rainforests and mighty rivers including the Queets, Quinault, Hoh, Bogachiel, Quilcene, Dosewallips, Duckabush, and hundreds of miles of shoreline. The first inhabitants of this vast region were indigenous people belonging to a number of different tribes who lived here for millennia. These groups of people still reside in our county and/or ape gpa tedhave affirred treaty rights under the provisions of their "usual and accustomed E ounds a,d stazi >sareas" within our county and include the Chem-a-kum, S'Klallam, Klallam, Sko-ko-mish, �.y�a is`Makah, Quinault, Quileute, and Hoh River tribes and nations. Early roped"• settlements ey newc niers,began in the mid -1800s. Today's towns and villages, rural crossroads, and tribal nations in Jefferson County grew from early -established footprints of urban, commercial, and cultural centers. Our geographical setting contributed to military installations on our shorelines and corresponding economic development from World Wars I and II. Then the post-war decommissioning of costal defense systems at Forts Warden, Townsend, and Flagler dismantled dreams for a strong economic base. While many people chose to leave for a more stable economic future, those who stayed found opening doors to other economic opportunities. Today, Nnearly thirty -thousand people live in small communities skirting the Olympic Mountains to the west and east. As both a refuge .ru!l and a destination for economic opportunity, Jefferson County has stood out as a place where fishers, farmers, hunters, mariners, artists and artisans, foresters and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 20185eptember--2015 V VISION independent and innovative entrepreneurs of every kind have subsistedpviv€a and thrived in this working landscape... and lust as real, are other lives -in close proximity, in juxtaposition -of those who do not have all thev need to survive. This is a place that holds a creative tension between perspectives; and a place of hope in this rural wilderness we call our home.. OUR VISION FOR 2038 The communities of Jefferson County embrace a balance of tradition and innovation while preserving the rural character of our land and lifestyles. Land use priorities have protected open spaces, forests, and farmland for long-term management and conservation, while also embracing innovations that foster opportunities for increased synergy between natural and built environments. t We -believe --that invest a&=in__our_local_economv, culture. and ecosystem yields -benefits for current residents -_-and future - -- enerations. Low -impact techniques, localized biere ed"+i^nenvironmental remediation, and other innovations in housing and industry benefit overall ecosystem vitality and biodiversity while aiding ecological restoration and adapting to climate disruption. IWP believe—t#at= iiiV@St_a -.. __.. -c=-- a r.+ t cup -pent Our vibrant community fabric offers opportunity for all residents, including working-class individuals and families,, as well as those who struggle to live, thrive, and age with dignity. Jefferson County values creativity and life-long learning and reveres constitutional rights, personal independences and privacy; as well as working cooperatively as a community on issues that affect all of us. Jefferson County embraces our diversity. We respect and honor tribal treaty rights and tribal sovereignty. Policies are in place to ensure that government -to -government collaboration and consultation is regular and ongoing. We value high-quality education, public services, and facilities. Emphasis on community spaces and networks of non -motorized trails, bike lanes, and paths encourages interactive communities of healthy individuals. Community members of all ages have access to safe and active environments, healthcare -including preventative, mental health, and long-term care -as well as fresh and abundant local food. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018september---2818 VISION Jefferson County citizens value the strengths and resiliencies found in volunteerism. We take an active role in local government and participate in organizations and institutions that support our communities. Volunteer initiatives and private services provide additional opportunities and forward momentum in our communities when there are limited public funds and capacity, or when identified needs are outside of the. purview of county overnment. We enjoy a healthy and diverse local economy with wisely - considered economic development and balanced growth. Though people inevitably leave their mark on the natural landscape, through responsible planning we are intentional with the type of mark we create—keeping our character rural while allowing communities to develop-and_thrive. -Sectors including food system development, marine trades and craftsmanship, healthcare and education, resource management, high-tech and science -based trades,-, and sectors relating to tourism, art and cultural events, among others, support our robust economy. We believe that investing in human potential and the resilience of our local economy, including improved infrastructure networks, yields benefits for current residents and future generations. We honor and respect the natural world as integral to our health and lifestyles. We protect our open spaces, shorelines, forests, clean air and clean water, wildlife and wildlife habitat so that future generations may also practice stewardship of the land, the seas, and the communities of Jefferson County. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • Octooer 2018September--2418 Photos courtesy of the CoLLection of the Jefferson County HistoricaL Society, CaroLyn GoLLoway, and Jefferson County. Appendix A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY VISION 2038 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October -2 tembee--2018 Appendix B RESOLUTION #38-15, UPDATE - POPULATION FORECAST AND ALLOCATIONS Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018september 2018 Appendix -9C TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • 8September--2OU Appendix C D CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018September2011 Appendix DE PORT HADLOCK/IRONDALE CAPACITY ANALYSIS Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • 8September--2818 X01 Plan Foundatio INTRODUCTION This Comprehensive Plan is the foundation for ensuring our community values are preserved while we proactively plan for future growth. This Comprehensive Plan considers the voice, vision, and future of the Jefferson County community in the Jefferson County Planning Area through the year 2038. This Chapter describes: ► The Jefferson County planning area. ► The purpose of this Comprehensive Plan. ► The planning process and public involvement ► The Vision Statement and Framework Goals that guide this Comprehensive Plan. ► Use of this Comprehensive Plan in decision making. ► How this Comprehensive Plan is amended and monitored. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan i Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION �UMMILING Jefferson County is in the north -central portion of Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The County is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the waters of the Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal. Clallam County and the Strait of Juan de Fuca define the northern border, while Mason and Grays Harbor Counties define the southern boundaries. Jefferson County comprises approximately3;8@$1,814 square miles—of and area and approximately 2,187 sq. miles within the full county boundary which includes offshore water areas. Its is the eighteenth largest of the State's thirty-nine counties. The Olympic National Park and National Forest, which bisect the County into western and eastern halves, comprise approximately ��---_percent of the County's 1.16 million acres of land. About another 20 percent of land is under the jurisdiction of federal and state agencies. Most of the County's population,--- nearly 96 percent-,, resides in eastern Jefferson County. Jefferson County largely is a rural county with one incorporated city, Port Townsend—the largest community. There are two Master Planned Resorts. Port Ludlow and the designated.— yet undeveloped,_._ —Pleasant Harbor 'lPF in the Brinnon Community. The bulk of the County's population is located primarily in the northeast portion of the county, in the communities of Port Townsend, the Tri -Area (Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum), and Port Ludlow. Quilcene and Brinnon are the largest communities in the southern portion of the county. The county is comprised primarily of agricultural and forest lands. Clusters of small residential developments are found along waterways and rural roads, a reflection of settlement along Puget Sound, early transportation routes, and a resource-based economy. This rural quality of life is what attracts many residents and tourists to the county and is what most residents have expressed a desire to protect. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION CoroLyn GoLLoway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION EXHIBIT A Jefferson County Planning Area f I --I County Boundary State Park City Boundary _ _ Tribal Land = a UGA Boundary ti" Highway 4 < Federal Land i�� Ferry rtosoel.sr»ma..suta Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan iv Draft Update • October 2018 f 1 Port'' -------------- I ; Townsendi 6' f J 1 / I ` I Irondole- 1 Port Hodlock ^UGA f 4 1 \ ��--1 � Chimacum I I \ 1 1 Qve�t= I West County I I / I I Pori t Ludlow \ 1 � I \ ----------------------------- / / / / / Quilcene / f f / i I\/ B,mnon i l 0 ^ b ----------------------- -----7/ ___S Miles f I --I County Boundary State Park City Boundary _ _ Tribal Land = a UGA Boundary ti" Highway 4 < Federal Land i�� Ferry rtosoel.sr»ma..suta Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan iv Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION COUNTY VICINITY MAP - Port — — — — — — — — — — ownsen t � ( !J It lot I,. r1 f t � t �^-d r1 1 Chimat�m f 1 1 1 4 1 t i � I t wan C—iy i r 1 i ( i i� Pc t I L.,a la..w t ( ( -----------------------------1 r oiynipi 1 I J l I J l Notlonc lotion of t aresre.- loi i t ! t 1 t B-Vrr�r � r r J r r 1 ! I--1 ' • : +y Boundary Srare Park j CMy Boundary UGABoundory Tribal Land Highway Federal Land #'%/• Ferry ,,,,,c..,. Source: Jefferson County Community DeveLopment, BERK ConsuLting, 2618. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURPOSE This Comprehensive Plan is a legal document that serves as a decision-making guide for both officials and citizens. This Comprehensive Plan serves as a tool for making decisions about future growth and development in Jefferson County over the next 20 years. This Comprehensive Plan outlines goals and policies that help define, direct and guide future growth and development throughout the county. Why Plan? Comprehensive land use planning is a systematic process designed to define a long-range community vision. The process unites a clear understanding of existing conditions within a community with the development of goals and policies that enable that community to make decisions from which its long-range vision will be addressed. The process is a powerful tool for turning promising possibilities into long-term realities. Planning enhances the ability to weigh competing needs in the community and make judicious allowances for each. It affords the opportunity to balance the demands of development with benefits of economic development and protection of human health and the environment. It provides tools for supplying family wage jobs and affordable housing without compromising our rural character. In addition, it prepares for harnessing the rewards of a growing population while simultaneously meeting the challenge of providing safe, healthy, and convenient community services for everyone. Planning enables addressing the current needs of the community before development begins and then directs how and where that growth should occur. Guiding Land Use & Growth Decisions This Comprehensive Plan provides a legally recognized framework for making decisions about land use in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. This Comprehensive Plan manages growth by directing more intensive development to appropriate areas while protecting public health and conserving environmentally sensitive areas and natural resource, rural, and open space lands. It is also intended to provide an educational and a policy implementation tool for a broad range of public and private Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan vi Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION users, including community groups, Jefferson County officials, and other government agencies. This Comprehensive Plan helps these users in several ways: ► This Plan is the framework for other plans and regulations that govern the location and intensity of land uses throughout unincorporated Jefferson County. This Comprehensive Plan's policies provide the basis for updating community plans (subarea, local, and functional), for evaluating proposed changes in zoning and in reviewing proposals for development projects such as land divisions. It also indicates to the public how Jefferson County would likely review and approve changes in plans, zoning, or other regulations that apply to an area or a specific parcel. ► It guides the provision of public facilities and services by integrating land use, infrastructure, and delivery of human services. This Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for decisions about public facilities and services (such as where facilities should be located to support planned growth). This Comprehensive Plan also directs public spending to areas where growth is targeted. ► It provides regional coordination and consistency with other jurisdictional planning efforts. It is intended that other public agencies (local, regional, state, federal, and tribal), in cooperation with Jefferson County, use this Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with the County -wide Planning Policy as regional perspectives or county -wide viewpoints when other plans and growth policies are developed and when making project decisions. ► It allows for citizen participation and involvement.. Comprehensive planning is an evolving process which allows for periodic review and updates in response to changing community goals and vision as articulated by citizens, businesses, and interested organizations. ► It allows us to thoughtfully plan and the future and create a place where we are happy to live. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan vii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 The Growth Management Act Through the Growth Management Act (GMA), the State of Washington provides a new framework for land use planning and the regulation of development in response to challenges posed to the health and quality of life by rapid growth. Within the framework established by the GMA, a wide diversity of local visions for the future can be accommodated; however, certain procedural criteria must be met. Recognition of the variations and diversity in local communities is implicit in the framework of GMA. A "Bottoms =Up" approach to planning is recommended. "Bottoms—=Up" planning originates at the community level with the articulation of a vision statement, which encompasses the values of as many different community members as possible. The vision is then translated into goals and policies, and eventually regulations. The main requirement is that the vision is consistent with the goals and intent of the GMA. It is important to note that a "Bottom-- Up" approach does not mean that procedural and regulatory constraints may be ignored. Successful "Bottoms—=Up" planning is predicated on allowing a community to choose the appropriate "tools" for the job, provided that those selected are located entirely within a "tool box" defined by the GMA. It is critical in the planning process for a jurisdiction to provide sufficient guidance so that a community understands the need to avoid selecting "tools" which are found outside of the "GMA toolbox." Failure to provide adequate guidance will likely result in inappropriate choices being made. The GMA establishes several requirements for local comprehensive planning. The Act identifies specific goals for all Comprehensive Plans, prescribes the elements each plan is to contain, provides requirements for interim regulations, mandates the establishment of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), requires local governments to demonstrate how they will pay for the improvements and facilities called for in their plans, and mandates extensive public participation in the planning process. The GMA changed the process for developing Comprehensive Plans in several important ways: ► It established 14 statewide goals with which local Comprehensive Plans and regulations must be consistent. See sidebar. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan viii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION ► In addition to the mandated goals, local Comprehensive Plans must contain the following elements per RCW 36.70A.070: — Land Use Element — Housing Element — Capital Facilities Plan Element — Utilities Element — Transportation Element — Rural Element for counties — Economic Development Element, when state funds are available — Park and Recreation Element, when state funds are available ► Local governments must adopt policies and regulations to protect critical areas and natural resource lands. ► Local governments must demonstrate how the capital facilities necessary to support the development envisioned by their Comprehensive Plan will be provided and paid for as development occurs, or within a specified time thereafter. ► The Comprehensive Plans of counties, and cities or towns within those counties, must be consistent with one another (i—e—e.g. Fenepal PlaRRiRR MbeP Rd aSSWM19tiORSalignment with growth allocations and Countywide Planning Policies, not local policyies). ► In consultation with cities, Counties must adopt population allocations for the 20 -year planning period. ► Counties and cities must agree on UGAs "within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of which growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature." The UGA must be able to accommodate the allocated growth that is expected to occur over 20 years. ► Counties and cities must jointly adopt County -wide Planning Policies which establish guidelines on how their Comprehensive Plans will be developed to be consistent. The GMA requires that Jefferson County and any city within it prepare comprehensive plans every eight years to manage population and employment growth for 20—year planning horizons. (RCW 36.70A.130(5)(b)). As long as the population of Jefferson County population is less than fifty thousand and has had its population increase by no more than seventeen percent in the ten years preceding the deadline, the County has an additional twenty-four months following the eight-year deadline. (RCW Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan ix Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 36.70A.130(7)(a)). The County has worked to meet this mandate with extensive public involvement and community outreach. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 The County -wide Planning Policy On December 21, 1992, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend adopted a joint resolution establishing the County -wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) as a policy framework to guide the development of comprehensive plans. CWPPs are designed to ensure that county and city comprehensive plans are consistent with one another and consistent with regional growth management planning. According to the Growth Management Act, each local Comprehensive Plan should demonstrate that such policies have been followed in its development. (RCW 36.70A.210(1) and WAC 365-196-510). The CWPPs recognized the need for counties, cities, special purpose districts, and those agencies and jurisdictions involved in the delivery of public services, to coordinate the independent development of Comprehensive Plans. The implementing legislation to the GMA required that counties and cities agree upon policy statements in eight subject areas, including: urban growth areas, contiguous and orderly development and the provision of urban services, joint county and city planning, siting of essential public facilities, county -wide transportation facilities and strategies, affordable housing for all economic segments of the population, county -wide development and employment, and rural areas. In addition, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County agreed to include policies pertaining to: fiscal impacts associated with the impacts of growth and how to use the CWPPs. Exhibit B offers a guide to the relationship between the County- wide Planning Policy and the Comprehensive Plan Elements. Compliance with the County -wide Planning Policies has been integral to the development of individual elements of this Comprehensive Plan, and each element provides an overview of consistency with relevant CWPPs. €xhibit AEXHIBIT B Relationship: County -wide Planning Policies & Elements 1. Policy to Implement RCW 36.70A.110 Urban Land Use Growth Areas (UGAs) 2. Contiguous and Orderly Development and Capital Facilities, Essential Provision of Urban Services Public Facilities, and Utilities 3. Joint County and UGA Representation Planning Land Use within UGA Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xi Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION • •- Planning Policy ComprehensivePlan Element 4. The Siting of Essential Public Facilities of Capital Facilities, Essential County or Statewide Significance Public Facilities, and Utilities Element 5. County -wide Transportation Facilities and Strategies 6. Affordable Housing 7. County -wide Development and Employment 8. Rural Areas 9. Fiscal Impacts Analysis 10. County -wide Planning Policy: Use and Amendment Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Jefferson County's Compliance Strategy Transportation Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities Housing Economic Development Land Use Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities Plan Foundation This Comprehensive Plan has been designed based on four fundamental sources of support and guidance. Together, they provide the framework for this Comprehensive Plan, which is responsive to local needs and regionally unique land use patterns and follows the goals and requirements of the GMA. ► Compliance with the goals and procedural criteria of the GMA and its implementing regulations. ► Compliance with CWPPs, adopted jointly by the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County, to ensure that local plans are consistent with each other and with the GMA. ► Continuous, open public participation in the planning process. ► Analysis and compliance with the Growth Management Hearings Board decisions and decisions made by Washington State courts. The GMA goals and procedural criteria, and the Growth Hearings Board and court decisions, set the State-wide framework. The County -wide Planning Policy and public participation supply local detail for realizing the broader GMA goals within Jefferson County. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 PLANNING PROCESS & all owl 0fm9AI:�2_ifI7!lato] kl Planning Since 1991 The State legislature, responding to the Growth Strategies Commission Report on Long -Range Planning in the State of Washington, adopted the GMA in 1990. Jefferson County Commissioners voted to "opt -in" to the GMA in late 1991. Public involvement in the planning process began immediately with the formation of citizen task forces to develop Interim Critical Area, Mineral Land, and Forest Resource Land Ordinances. Concurrently, the County developed a questionnaire, titled Jefferson 2000, which surveyed County residents' opinions about their vision for the future. Jefferson 2000 also asked residents to rank "values," such as economic growth, environmental protection, visual beauty, and the accessibility of services. The County convened the Jefferson 2000 Strategic Planning process, which involved 26 separate taxing districts and service providers responsible for water, fire protection, libraries, and similar services to County residents. Jefferson 2000 Strategic Planning used information generated by the Jefferson 2000 questionnaire and analysis of existing services, facilities, and long-range plans of the service providers to begin capital facilities planning required by the GMA. The Joint Growth Management Steering Committee was created in 1991 to oversee the development of GMA planning in Jefferson County. The Steering Committee consisted of three representatives from the City of Port Townsend, the only incorporated city in Jefferson County, and the three County Commissioners. The Steering Committee was formed with a provision that, should additional UGAs be designated, the Steering Committee would be expanded to accommodate representation from the newly designated UGA. The CWPP was developed cooperatively between City and County staff consistent with the requirements and procedural criteria of the GMA, and was reviewed by the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee. Public hearings were held on the CWPP, and both City and County government adopted these policies by resolution on December 21, 1992. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xiii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Considering Alternative Futures To assist citizens and decision -makers in formulating a new long- range Comprehensive Plan for Jefferson County and to comply with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21c RCW, the County commissioned and issued an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS contained an analysis of existing conditions and land use needs and demands and compared and analyzed the possible environmental impacts of the Comprehensive Plan alternatives. Alternatives evaluated were developed by the planning staff and Planning Commission with input from the County's community groups and residents. The four alternative "Growth Scenarios" analyzed in the Draft EIS were: ► The Focused Growth Alternative ► The Dispersed Growth Alternative ► The Moderate Growth Alternative ► The Preferred Growth Alternative The 1997 Draft EIS evaluated environmental impacts that may result from the implementation of the proposed alternative plans. The alternatives explored the meaning of rural character, and the distribution of growth in urban areas, rural centers, and resorts, together with the balancing of GMA goals and CWPPs. The Draft EIS and the Draft Comprehensive Plan were considered in the public review and adoption process. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) of May 27, 1998 included additional analysis and findings resulting from public comments on the Draft EIS. The Final EIS included all comments received in writing along with County responses to the comments. The Final EIS, together with the Draft EIS it completes, provides a foundation of land use and environmental analysis for subsequent Comprehensive Plan periodic updates and amendments and implementation measures such as development regulations and projects. The Final EIS has been supplemented and addended since 1998. The Preferred Alternative, evaluated in the Final EIS was adjusted and integrated into the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update completed addressing the 2038 planning horizon draws on and benefits from the exploration of Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xiv Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 alternatives in the Final EIS, including the definition of rural character, approaches to distributing growth primarily in urban areas, and suggested environmental policies and mitigation. Plan Creation & Amendment Exhibit C below describes how the various pieces of the comprehensive planning process fit together. Concurrent with environmental review, public hearings and workshop meetings have been held by both the Jefferson County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. €xh3bi�BEXHIBIT C Comprehensive Plan Update Process Diagram Public Involvement Public involvement is the cornerstone of long-range comprehensive planning for any community. Complying with the requirements of the GMA in Jefferson County has engaged community leaders, interested citizens, developers, property rights advocates, environmentalists, and neighborhoods in a dynamic, active public process. Public participation has occurred not only through citizen participation in task forces and goals -setting workshops, but also under the auspices of the Planning Commission. Consistent with the Planning Enabling Act, Chapter 36.70 RCW, the Planning Commission has been involved in comprehensive planning in Jefferson County. The Planning Commission has advertised its activities in the local newspapers and held open houses on a variety of issues. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xv Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Port Ludlow Open House Meeting, July 2016 Public involvement in comprehensive planning is required for compliance with the GMA and has been identified by the Growth Management Hearings Board as essential to proper development and adoption of plans. In addition, public participation is essential in adopting a Comprehensive Plan which preserves the character of Jefferson County as envisioned by community residents. With the 1998 adoption and with other periodic and annual amendment cycles, the County has conducted public engagement efforts. Appendix A documents the 2018 Comprehensive Plan periodic update community involvement efforts. VISION STATEMENT Comprehensive Planning in Jefferson County has matured in the quarter century since the GMA was passed, and the diverse viewpoints shared during participation of the community has shaped a meaningful and enduring vision that is pragmatic and responsible. Jefferson County's vision statement is prominently located at the beginning of this plan following the table of contents. This vision guides and directs the Comprehensive Plan element goals and policies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 xvi PLAN FOUNDATION FRAMEWORK GOALS This Comprehensive Plan represents a synthesis between a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the history of development patterns, anticipated population growth, the requirements of the GMA, the opportunities for new land uses, and the Vision Statement. The following framework goals reflect the analysis and county- wide vision statement as well as the results community engagement described in Appendix A and are the heart of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. They are a bridge from the Vision Statement to the Element -specific goals and policies. Just as these fundamental Framework Goals emerged from a shaping body of public discourse, they also provide structure to the presentation of this document. It is not intended that these keystone goals be placed in any order of priority, but that they each are held with consideration, and each support the weight of the other Framework Goals necessary to support the interrelated framework of the whole. That is, they are to be balanced to support the desired future of Jefferson County. Framework Goal I Preserving Rural Character Conserve Jefferson County's functioning rural way of life, agricultural and forest working lands, shoreline and mountain vistas, and natural ecosystems, not only as a static spectacle of vibrant scenery, but to preserved as a living, working, and sustaining rural landscape with which the community is in relation. Framework Goal II Sustainable and Suitable Growth Patterns Maintain a rural landscape by smartly growing in urban areas, resorts, and established rural centers and crossroads. 3 Ij t � H� ..e . Consider environmental, economic, and fiscal sustainability when investing in infrastructure and adding new development in rural and urban places. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 CoroLyn GaLLawoy Carolyn GaLLawoy PLAN FOUNDATION Framework Goal III Enhancement of the Rural Economy clean quality environment while allowing our comnu.nitie" to tnrive. Framework Goal IV Housing Variety and Affordability Create opportunities for innovation and flexibility in housing types affordable and attainable across incomes, ages, and abilities. Promote an adequate supply of quality year-round housing for the work -force, seasonal housing for farmworkers, and recreational homes or accommodations for visitors. Framework Goal V Allocation of Land and Investment to Meet Anticipated Needs Meet projected community needs for housing, commercial, and industrial growth through appropriate zoning and capital facility investment. To be consistent with urban growth and rural character goals, focus higher densities in urban growth areas and secondarily within resorts, rural centers and crossroads. Framework Goal VI Environmental Conservation PHA, Port HadLock ZiLLow, QuiLcene Z tLow, Port HodLoch Property Foster environmental stewardship, preserve clean air and water, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. Anticipate and respond to climate change with mitigation and adaptation strategies. -0 --- M S Carolyn GaLLoway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xviii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Framework Goal VII Mobility Provide a transportation system where residents, workers, and visitors have safe, comfortable, and interconnected ways to travel in Jefferson County whether as a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian. Framework Goal VIII Active and Healthy Living Kitsop Sun, Olympic Discovery TraiL, Port Townsend Promote community health and safety by fostering built environments that increase access to nutritious foods, active lifestyles and community services that are convenient to where residents live, work, learn and play. ; r r' Framework Goal IX Continuous and Ongoing Public Involvement Provide opportunities for meaningful public involvement. Engage diverse stakeholders. Framework Goal X Compliant with GMA Maintain a Comprehensive Plan consistent with GMA goals, requirements, and case law, and the County -wide Planning Policy, and within trlis framework. strive to provide leadership and collaborative work with the State on legislative and local solutions to the challenges met with GMA in rural counties.— r Chimacum Market, Jefferson County Public HeaLth Jefferson County Tri -Areas Open House Meeting Carolyn GoLLaway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xix Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION USING THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Comprehensive Plan Contents This Comprehensive Plan is organized in the following elements: ► Plan Foundation ► Element 1 Land Use ► Element 2 Natural Resources ► Element 3 Housing ► Element 4 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Preservation ► Element 5 Environment ► Element 6 Economic Development ► Element 7 Transportation ► Element 8 Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities Appendices provide additional detail and supporting materials, as follows: ► Appendix A: Community Engagement Summary Vision 2038 ► Appendix B: Resolution #38-15, Updated Population Forecast ► Appendix 8C: Transportation Technical Document ► Appendix 6D: Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document ► Appendix DE: Port Hadlock/Irondale Land Capacity Analysis Each element includes assessments of existing conditions containing baseline data for key areas. Individual "elements" of this Comprehensive Plan describe goals and policies that have been developed to provide clear policy direction for land use decision-making in the future. Each element also includes strategies that implement the goals and policies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xx Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 The Unified Development Code (UDC) provides detailed regulations for implementation of these goals and policies. Related Plans The following related plans address shorelines, subarea, and parks important to meeting GMA requirements for required or optional elements, and are hereby incorporated by reference as amended: ► Shoreline Master Program Goals and Policies (2014) ► Brinnon Subarea Plan (200fi-) ► Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (2015) Community Plans Prior to the development of its initial Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County invited communities to help prepare area - specific plans. Following are the plans completed through that process: ► Brinnon Community Development Plan (original 1982) ► Coyle Community Development Plan (1977) ► Gardiner Community Development Plan (1989) ► Marrowstone Community Development Plan (1978) ► Tri -Area Community Development Plan (1982) Both Planning Commission and Department of Community Development staff reviewed Community Plans. The results of the Community Planning Process and the Community Plans have been integral to the identification of goals and policies included in this Comprehensive Plan. Wayfinding: Western Jefferson County Existing conditions, goals, and policies related to western Jefferson County are denoted with a "W" icon and corresponding Related to western Jefferson text in the sidebar throughout this plan, as shown at right. County While all elements pertain to western Jefferson County, the Land Use, Natural Resources, Open Space, Parks, and Recreation, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxi Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 0 Historical & Cultural Preservation, Environment, and Economic Development elements include information specific to the area. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING The Decision -Making Process Planning decisions must be consistent with the intent of this Comprehensive Plan. This Comprehensive Plan is a legal, binding document and cannot be disregarded; it is also a document designed to adapt to changing trends and circumstances. This Comprehensive Plan serves as the basis for land use decisions. Over time this Comprehensive Plan's policies may change to ensure that the development pattern occurring in the county remains consistent with both the intent of the Vision Statement, and the Comprehensive Plan's goals and objectives. Limitations in County Finance Structure to Implement Plan To carry out the duties of the county and other duties required by the state, a county is enabled in the State Constitution to collect taxes for municipal purposes. These funds are largely through levying taxes on the assessed valuation of property. The property tax levy is statutorily constrained by established overall limits on the regular levy rate and the limit on annual levy increases. Although there are various sources of state funds that come to local jurisdictions and, at times, grant funding is available, the County's finite ability to provide funds and financing to implement policies in the Comprehensive Plan is a reality that will drive decision-making and budgets, require prioritization of phased implementation, and possibly cause implementation delays. The County's budget needs to cover a large role of providing local governance, and services including health and emergency services, sheriff, correctional facilities, parks and recreation, water quality protection, and many others. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOCINDATION The Comprehensive Plan recognizes these funding limitations and the need to balance aspirational policies with the need to identify where funds will come from. Alternative methods of accomplishing goals and policies are important in light of revenue collection challenges. Levies outside of this regular limit are "excess" or "special" levies that may be elected to fund specific community needs like school and fire districts, or funds for housing programs. VoLunteerism Tremendous actions have been accomplished by an active and energized community. There are countless examples of creative and motivated citizens filling the gaps between identified needs which may be outside of the County's purview,, or needs that suffer from chronically unfunded or underfunded programs. Our County can harness a collective spirit and collective responsibility, to overcome funding hurdles. Jefferson County supports and embraces community involvement and volunteerism as a community development strategy. Amending this Comprehensive Plan This Comprehensive Plan addresses long-range and County -wide issues that are beyond the scope of decisions on subarea, local or functional plans or individual development proposals. This Comprehensive Plan serves as a vital guide to the future and provides a framework for managing change. It is important that amendments to this Comprehensive Plan retain the broad perspectives articulated in the community vision statements, satisfy the goals, policies, and strategies of this Comprehensive Plan, and remain consistent with the intent of the GMA. There are typically two means of addressing Comprehensive Plan Amendments: through an annual docket review or periodic review per RCW 36.70A.130. Amendments are to be justified through findings from monitoring of "growth management indicators" (see following section). Amendments to this Comprehensive Plan must also conform to the following: a. The requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act, Chapter RCW 36.70A and the State Planning Enabling Act, Chapter RCW 36.70, and the GMA implementing rules at Chapter 365-196 WAC. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxiii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION b. Any proposed amendments to this Comprehensive Plan must be submitted by the County to the Washington State Department of Commerce at least 60 days prior to final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners (RCW 36.70A.106). C. Planners should refer to: Sources of law at all levels of government, including federal and state constitutions, federal and state statutes, federal and state administrative regulations, and judicial interpretations for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments (WAC 365-196-720-745); this Comprehensive Plan's Vision Statement, Framework Goals, and Community Vision Statements; the County -wide Planning Policy, related plans, and the comprehensive plans of other counties or cities with which the County has, in part, common borders or regulated regional issues (WAC 365-196-010] and 365 196- 510). d. Proposed amendments to this Comprehensive Plan will be considered on an annual basis (no more frequently than once per year), except when the following circumstances apply: (i) the initial adoption of a subarea plan that does not modify this Comprehensive Plan policies and designations applicable to the subarea, and (ii) the adoption or amendment of a shoreline master program pursuant to RCW 90.58. Other exceptions to the annual process are stated in RCW 36.70A.130(2)(a). All proposals will be considered concurrently so the cumulative effect of the various proposals can be ascertained (WAC 365-195-620[3]). The County may consider adopting amendments more frequently than once per year if a declared emergency exists. e. Consistent with the timelines contained in the GMA (RCW 36.70A), the County must review all UGA boundaries, as well as the densities permitted within both the incorporated and unincorporated portions of each UGA. If necessary, the UGA boundaries will be revised to accommodate the urban growth projected to occur in the county for the succeeding 20 -year period. f. Amendments or changes to natural resource lands and critical area designations should be based on consistency with one or more of the following criteria: — Change in circumstances pertaining to this Comprehensive Plan or public policy. — A change in circumstances beyond the control of the landowner pertaining to the subject property. — An error in designation. — New information on natural resource land or critical area status (WAC 365-190-485). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxiv Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Details of the amendment process are contained in Jefferson County Code Chapter 18.45. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Appeals Growth Management Hearings Board Review A petition for review to challenge an amendment to this Comprehensive Plan or related plans that are within the jurisdiction of the Growth Management Hearings Board must be filed with sixty days of publication of the amendment per RCW 36.70A.280-290. Judicial Review Any judicial action to review any decision concerning the amendment of this Comprehensive Plan, including related plans, shall be commenced in superior court within sixty days from the date of the final decision of the Growth Management Hearings Board per RCW 36.70A.300(5). Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.295, direct review of an amendment to a Comprehensive Plan is possible if all the parties to the proceedings before the Growth Management Hearings Board agree to direct review by the superior court. Monitoring The monitoring of growth management indicators such as those listed below improves the effectiveness of public policy and allows progress in achieving the goals and objectives behind that policy to be measured: ► population growth, actual v. projected, ► land capacity, actual v. projected, ► economic indicators, property values/comparative sales compared to statewide averages and local trends, ► public health and safety ► natural resource consumption, ► changes in technology, ► needs, ► omissions or errors, or Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxv Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION ► a declared emergency. Use of growth management indicators assures accountability to the public. It demonstrates how effectively the County is moving toward identified goals. Ongoing monitoring allows public resources to be prioritized to meet goals and, if the desired outcome is not achieved, to consider modifying the goals or implementing regulations. Growth management indicators work well with the public participation process of the planning cycle. Using growth management indicators, citizens and decision -makers can review growth management policy and make changes that reflect present day realities. These indicators are considered during the regular periodic review of this Comprehensive Plan or may be considered during annual review dockets where appropriate. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxvi Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION [ This page intentionally blank ] 0 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxvii Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Table of Contents PlanFoundation.................................................i Introduction.................................................i Planning Area...............................................ii Comprehensive Plan Purpose..................................vi WhyPlan?..................................................vi Guiding Land Use & Growth Decisions ........................vi The Growth Management Act ................................viii The County -wide Planning Policy ............................xi Jefferson County's Compliance Strategy ....................xii Planning Process & Public Participation ...................xiii Planning Since 1991......................................xiii Considering Alternative Futures ...........................xiv Plan Creation & Amendment..................................xv Public Involvement.........................................xv Vision Statement...........................................xvi Framework Goals...........................................xvii Using This Comprehensive Plan...............................xx Comprehensive Plan Contents................................xx Related Plans.............................................xxi Community Plans...........................................xxi Wayfinding: Western Jefferson County......................xxi Plan Implementation & Monitoring ..........................xxii The Decision -Making Process..............................xxii Limitations in County Finance Structure to Implement Plan xxii Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION VVY Volunteerism..........................................xxiii Amending this Comprehensive Plan ........................xxiii Comprehensive Plan Amendment Appeals ......................xxv Growth Management Hearings Board Review .................xxv Judicial Review.........................................xxv Monitoring................................................xxv Exhibit A Jefferson County Planning Area ...................iv Exhibit B Relationship: County -wide Planning Policies & Elements xi Exhibit C Comprehensive Plan Update Process Diagram ........xv Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxix Draft Update • October 2018 7 Economic =hA •• - Jefferson County enjoys an enviable quality of life, and outstanding scenic, recreational, and ecological resources. In addition, it enjoys proximity to urban areas in the Puget Sound region, and a growing popularity as a tourist destination. The rural, resource-based history is evident in the county's numerous and vast areas of commercial forestlands, farms and gravel mines. Maintaining and enhancing our quality of life is a key aspect our County's economic development strategy, as well as providing resiliency within various possible economic futures. However, this somewhat isolated setting, paired with the large amount of state and federal lands in the county, can create challenges for economic development. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-1 Draft Update • ,,touer 2ji�sef4eob p 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Accessibility to all areas of Jefferson County hewevee—is quite limited. Only four state highways provide vehicular access. State ferries provide access at the City of Port Townsend at the county's northern -most point. Jefferson County is more geographically isolated than counties elsewhere in the Puget Sound creating a unique and challenging business and economic development setting. The North Olympic Development Council reported that the natural abundance of the region has not translated into prosperity for its residents nor jurisdictions (North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (NODC), 2016) , 2016). With over two-thirds of the county in public ownership and unavailable for direct economic development activities, we may perceive Jefferson County as having limited economic development opportunities. Within a changing economy, future economic development strategies will require finding opportunities that transcend the perceived limitations of land to be developed, or accessibility of the north Olympic Peninsula. Though more isolated, our geographic setting and natural environment factors into sustaining the quality of life and sought- after lifestyles. Even though we may perceive, and even experience a lack of prosperity from our natural abundance, the natural and social qualities of Jefferson County are becoming key Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-2 Draft Update , _t �%�L mo2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT elements of our developing and strengthening economic development strategy. For example, Olympic National Park, occupies most of the Jefferson County's center and is one of the top ten most - visited national parks in the US with most of those visitors traveling first through Jefferson County to enjoy the park's spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. Tourism development strategies that increase Jefferson County's ability to attract and serve these travelers can be a way that these challenges can be turned into opportunities. The local Jefferson County economy is currently dominated by 7^�'Y„ ate—industrial and agPiEultupal Etivitie5natural resource activities , along with the attendant governmental and health services provided to the community. The Growth Management Act provides jurisdictions with opportunities to plan Industrial Land Banks as a planned reserve area for a future industrial site, as well as provisions for planning Major Industrial Developments. Additional detail can be found in the Land Use Element. Still present are the Hhistorical industries of forestry and lumber production, and its Tacatien, and tepegpap"y; Ee ue te ^+ and maritimeRdustpz^i^ trades such as l^�; seafood processing, ship repair and boatbuilding. Agricultural activities include aquaculture, organic farming, and food production. Inese indu ties c<in lreate and sustain their own type of diversified, experiential tourism activities. With ever two thin -d_,; eF the n+y al n ady in pub -1-;e and unavailable fur eEeilemie develepmeRt, thepe ape areas and eEenemiE develepment eppertunities. Responsible apprepriate :Future management in 3effepsonCounty ewRepsh' Yepy limit—ed and growth planning Pequipes addperr; n the eemple)4:ty eF gpewiRg Rd .".PYv,n c+, n.rir+ir_.Fen all i dewts while ppesepv!Rgthe w�r Pupal EharaEter and q :alisty of life. ppeviding h wty's Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-3 Draft Update • --2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7.1 PURPOSE The purpose of the Economic Development , is to establish "local goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic growth and vitality and a high quality of life." (RCW 36.70A.070(7)). A strong, stable, diversified, and resilient economy provides a high quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County and the region. The economy generates the resources necessary for the well-being of families and individuals and the resources through which local governments provide for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Therefore, Jefferson County, a leEal gavepnmeRt entity, shall is committed to promotingppemete and ppevide encouraging #A^ economic development to meet the public service needs of its people now and in the future., ,'^^^ 4th publich^a,*ti, safet , SGEial sePYiEts, and eRvipenmental qHallty. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-4 Draft Update • October 2018Septe be '40"Q ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7.2 TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Conditions & Trends UnempLoyment Rate Since the m^�^^+ U.S. recession of 2007-2009, Jefferson County unemployment has been higher than State and national figures. Recent peaks of unemployment coincided with the recession of 2000 2002 and 2010 20132007-2009. The unemployment rate has declined since then, wit+ om a ..eak of 1;. 2011 to "7.-% in 2016. efferson's unemployment rate has remained consi� tl igher than the state unemployment rate, which went from 5. - 5.4% over the same period. EXHIBIT 7-1 Unemployment Rate 12% 10% 8% _ a / %7.3% / — / 4% 2% Jefferson State U.S. 0% 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 Notes: HistoricaL resident Labor force and empLoyment, not seasonaLLy adjusted; data deveLoped from EmpLoyment Security Department/WITS; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. LocoL Area UnemDLovment Statistics. Issued: June 25, 2017; Benchmark: March 2017 Source: (ESD,, 2017)ESD, 2017: BERK ConsuLting, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-5 Draft Update aco «ls5e tem_>e --''4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 Age Jefferson County has the oldest median age of_count. in the State of Washington. Further"_ Jefferson County has a relatively larger proportion of residents aged sixty or over, than the country as a whole or Washington State. addietF there proportionately fewer young residents in Jefferson County compared to country as a whole or Washington State. This trend can be expected to affect the economy in ways ranging from shifts in housing demand, retail sales, labor force replacement and healthcare services demands. , eer_r; tnc oata on edu _�ional attainment (Exhibit 7-8), t; County's population is comparatively highly educated, but a lar ge_proportion is retired and not in the working population. EXHIBIT 7-2 Population by Age Source: (ESB, 201;z)ESD, 2017; BERK Consatting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-6 Draft Update • October 2018S^^*e 18 2006 2016 0-4 Male 541 500 48 5-9 Female 623 561"3 10-14 776 626 15-19 763 609 3; 20-24 594 ,1"' 623 6 25-29 530 592 501 30-34 564 7';i 640 569 35-39 700 7 674 613 40-44 901 702 636' 45-49 1,073 „�� ° 826 8z,. 50-54 1,250 6`" 965 1,077 �- 55-59 1,368 `s' ' 1,275 60-64 1,246 �;,"� 1,570 65-69 1,112 1,822` 70-74 828 1,418 75-79 655 906 80-84 4470 591 567 85+ 27 534 604 Source: (ESB, 201;z)ESD, 2017; BERK Consatting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-6 Draft Update • October 2018S^^*e 18 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 7-3 Comparison of Population by Age, 2016, 2040 STATE 2016 JEFFERSON 2016 JEFFERSON 2040 ■ 0-19 ■ 20-39 ■ 40-59 ■ 60+ Source: (SD, 2017)ESD, 2017; BERK Consulting, 2018. Wages The 2016 average annual average wage for Jefferson County was $36,850 in 2016. This was below the state's average annual wage of $59,073, as well as the state average minus King County, which was $46,771. The median hourly wage in 2016 was $20.16, less than that of the state's median hourly wage at $23.91 and for the state less King County at $20.68. Industries with higher average wage earnings included utilities, manufacturing, government, and professional and technical services jobs. Inflation adjusted average wages in the county have been lower than the State and nation and have been falling further behind. Given the high proportion of potential retirees in the population, wages are likely to be a smaller proportion of county residents' personal incomes. See Exhibit 7-4 on the following page. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-7 Draft Update • October 2018S^^*^" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — 0 EXHIBIT 7-4 Average Annual Wage by Tnrl,Sector, 2016 All Industries $36,850 Utilities $83,935 Manufacturing $55,598 Government $51,258 Professional & technical services $46,568 Finance & insurance i $43,914 Construction $42,654 Information $37,614 Wholesale trade $36,492 Transportation & warehousing $35,524 Ag., forestry, fishing & hunting $33,949 Other services, ex. public admin. $30,151 Administrative & waste services $28,999 Health care & social assistance $27,004 Retail trade 1 $24,440 Educational services $23,303 Real estate & rental & leasing $20,994 Accommodation & food services $16,583 Arts, entertainment, & recreation $15,866 $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 Source: («�,01;z)ESD, 2017; BERK Consulting, 2018 The largest employers by z4+Jt .- y in Jefferson County are accommodation and food services, retail trade, and health care. Together these iRdustpies sectors make up abst+t—agproximately 40% of covered employment in the county. Jefferson Countv is characterized by havine manv small businesses rather than one large employer, with a possible exception of the Port Townsend Paper Mill as one of the County's single largest employers. This characteristic of having a local economy of many small businesses provides resiliency, as when an individual employer moves or goes out of business, it doesn't take the whole local economy with it. Economic development strategies in Jefferson County may include consideration of major industrial developments or similarly large businesses, but the mainstay has been developing and maintaining businesses scaled to the infrastructure and development intensities that Jefferson County can provide or foresee in our current planning horizon. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-8 Draft Update • "J18September-241-3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 7-5 Employment Share by industry Sector & Inflation Adjusted Average Wage Employment Share by Tn Sector Accommodation 25% and Food Services Retail Trade 20% Health Care and Social Assistance 15% Government 10% —Educational Services Manufacturing Construction 5% 0% 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 (ES0, 2011-7) 2017; ''K C n u t t2 n 2018. 8% 6% Inflation Adjusted Average Wage $70,000 $60,000 r $59,073 _ r r $50,000 r r + ! + $46,771 $40,000 ++++r—+�,,,,.+..r+++..+ $36,850 $ 30,000 $ 20,000 Jefferson $10,000 --° -^ Washington State $0 State Less Kin 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Source: (-ESD, 201)ESD, 2017; BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-9 Draft Update 12001, N714a(N1/7NV1291[61au121M1 Taxable Sales Trends Taxable retail sales capture information about some types of economic activity. Inflation adjusted quarterly taxable retail sales can been seen in Exhibit 7-6. The data show both the variability of some sectors across time as well as the seasonal variation within sectors. It shows the reliance of the county on retail and construction as source of sales tax revenue, and the seasonal variation of these sectors. Sales from retail trade and accommodation and food services also reflect the growing tourism in the county. A 2010 report by E.D. Hovee and Company found that travelers to Jefferson County spend proportionately more for dining, accommodations, groceries, other retail purchases, and arts, entertainment, recreation than is typical for visitors traveling elsewhere in Washington._(E.D. Hovee & Company, LLC, 2010) EXHIBIT 7-6 Inflation Adjusted Annual Taxable Retail Sales Source: (Egg,, 201r)ESD, 2017; BERK ConsuLting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-10 Draft Update Oct 2019 $160,000,000 $155,496,504 Retail Trade $140,000,000 $120,000,000 $124,557,370 Construction $100,000,000 Accommodations & Food Services $80,000,000 ® $85,238,771 i Wholesale �,,�,,,,..aa r+"s�► s•�I Trade $60,000,000 $61,521,748 Information $40,000,000 28,562,014 — All Other $20,000,000 22,582,742 Industries $0 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Source: (Egg,, 201r)ESD, 2017; BERK ConsuLting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-10 Draft Update Oct 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 EXHIBIT 7-7 Inflation Adjusted Quarterly Taxable Retail Sales* $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $41,038,144 $35,000,000 ��`� $34,766,589 $30,000,000 �,,�''lild r 0~9 $30,1 32,469 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $12,957,784 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 O 1 b L P `1 (1 `S P '3 1 P R `L '3 P h 'L '3 P b rL b P o-aoo 04C30� C3C�C�0� C}C3 Cry. IV 9; �OC31_; C3 C3 C3 Retail Trade Construction Accommodations & Food Services All Other Industries `Nct� senscra p� rfi,y. Source: (ESD, 2$37)ESD, 2017; BERK Consulting, 2018. EducationaL Attainment �4--,,..,- _ _.94.1% of Jefferson County residents age 25 and older were high school graduates, compared to 90.4% of Washington State's residents and 86.7% of U.S. residents in the period 2011-2015. Those with a bachelor's degree or higher made up 37.0% of Jefferson County residents age 25 and older compared to 32.9% of state residents and 29.8% of U.S. residents over the same period. (-Source: N.S. Census ick fc-ts, ESP) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-11 Draft Update • October 2018 egt-e � ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 7-8 Adult Educational Levels 30% 27.8%27.1% 23.30/ 4.6% 25% 23.2% 21.1% 21.5% ° 20.9 /o 20% 18.5% 15.5% 15% 12.0% 1 1 .2% 9.8% 100/0 7.6% 8.1 % 6.8% 5.7% 5.5% 5% 4.0% 4.2% 1.7% 0% N Less than 9th Some High High School Some College Associate's Bachelor's Masters or Grade School, No Diploma/GED Degree Degree Higher Diploma ■ Jefferson State a U.S. Source: (Egg, '@'T)ESD, 2017; American Community Survey, BERK Consulting, 2018. While Jefferson County has a higher adult educational level than the state, the county also has a larger share of residents over the age of 60, indeed 1:, a„�h shown in Exhibit 7-3. The educational achievement rates of adults 65 and older is much higher than other age groups, shown in Exhibit 7-9. Residents 65 ;rid ever- aeeReaely- equal with the largest age gpeup in the E9WRty. EXHIBIT 7-9 Adult Educational Levels by Age Group Population in Age Group 25 to 34 2,572 MI • 7% 67% 26% • • ' % 58% 37% • • • - "/• 50° 45% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ■ Lessthan highschool i High school graduate ■ Bachelor's degree or higher Source: (ESB, 2$1;z)ESD, 2017; American Community Survey, BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-12 Draft Update • October 2a18S— "�^ "�na° ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 r�Economic Sectors Resource based sectors: the largest economic sector> of Jefferson County by dollar ��^'�me value are the natural resource-based sectors, including private commercial forestry, timber harvest, and gravel and other mineral resource extraction. Commercial forestry occupies the largest area of privately owned land in the county and is a --zoned at a minimum of eighty acres per dev resource parcel. Other Manufacturing, Service Based lobs, and Industries Historically, Jefferson County had more industrial developments than today. Industry was developed in the County largely from military installations and support facilities during World War I and World War II. These include costal defense systems at Fort Warden, Fort Townsend, Fort Flagler, and development of the Indian Island munitions depot. Other major industrial developments included the Puget Sound Iron Company in Irondale (1879-1881), the Western Mill and Lumber Company in Irondale and Port Hadlock (1884-1907), and the Alcohol distillery in Port Hadlock (1911-1913). Currently, Jefferson County supports jobs in a broad range of service -based jobs and in the manufacturing, marine trades, and maritime industries. These jobs exist in the incorporated and unincorporated urban growth areas, in the rural commercial and rural village centers and intermittently throughout other rurally zoned lands. These include all services related to small businesses, home businesses and cottage industries, tourist based and food services and health care and medical services. The service -based sectors come in second place in Jefferson County after resource-based economies for total jobs supported and by dollar volume generated. Agriculture: while occupying much less of the economy than in previous decades, Jefferson County possesses and designates areas for long-term commercially viable agricultural production due to its high quality agricultural soils and grazing areas. The return of agricultural -based jobs and incomes is slow yet steady and is the focus of increasing support and interest by agricultural leaders in attracting new and expanding existing agricultural - based jobs in Jefferson County. lo underscore the importance o! agricult.,re in our economic resiliency, during the Great Recession, agriculture jobs actually grew in Jefferson County during the recession years. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-13 Draft Update • vciobcr' zdl3Sertem er-2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Challenges & Opportunities The county's land largely consists of rural and resource lands, and limited urban areas, which creates economic development needs unique to the county and its residents. Economic development must balance economic growth, housing needs, environmental and health protection, and a high quality of life. Many eppeptuRities f^^ economic development ar-e -.,,,.,, a Sher -el; and high.,-, opportunities exist to provide forestry, agriculture and aquaculture production and processing, marine industries, tourism and recreation, and other enterprises suited to a rural county; yet G _M,rt,� r� 7t A _ ,;_ ,rid limits opportunities for a3, _development _ urban services outside of urban areas. Thus—Planning under GMA, Jefferson County identifiedCORSiders hiS iE development patterns in place at the time GMA was adopted, July 1, 1990. As planning continued through the adoption of the first County Comprehensive Plan under GMA in 1998, and subsequent years, wit# t#e designation of urban and rural commercial. centers was completed: the Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area, and its -designation;., of rural commercial and industrial bHsr;esses district, and outer boundaries of LAMIRDS (-ILimited aAreas of Wore iIntensive r -Rural dDevelopmentl, essential public facilities like the airport, and master planned resorts. These designations were made very conservatively. With the experience of local jurisdictions implementing GMA over the last 20 years, the County is compelled to revisit the planning assumptions of the 1990's and analyze in the current planning horizon how we need to balance GMA goals with our local circumstances to maintain and grow a rural economy and preserve our rural character. The County alse has the opportunity to designate major industrial developments or p'- i T,d 1 under GMA. The County is considering all tools available ->--- GMA,_ as well as partnering with economic development entities in the county and engaging with the state legislature to advance creative solutions to the challenges of impiernentirrg GPiA in rural Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-14 Draft Update _ �d13e X918 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 counties. ;t; Another challenge is that the Wash' ^.,t,,., GP,,,.,th P4aRagem, ,t Ac-tstate legislature, under GMA, has not made funding available for Economic Development Elements. Funding strategic and long- term planning by the County and partners would help further this Element's goals and implement strategies. Analysis Gf Strengths and Challenges. Weaknesses, oppertunitiEs—& Thpeats /GI.InTIVn.. abler affer-t:ng .I......1....»eRt �c rur'-ecc s�—�ov++vnrse�.reTa. svpmrerr� sn Atone objective of the Economic Existing Conditions Report (E.D. Hovee & Company, LLC, 2010)(Hovee, 20IQ4 is to provide a "SWOT" analysis—a preliminary assessment of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats affecting the local economy. SWOT findings are intended to consist of preliminary summary observations, subject to refinement in consultation with participating jurisdictions and stakeholders. The summary below is an abbreviated representation of the 2010 findings and includes additional findings from subsequent stakeholder discussions. SWOT Analysis of key variables generally affecting economic development in Jefferson County*. ► An available workforce population with a higher than average educational level; ► Natural setting and quality of life that increases appeal as a place to live; ► Proximity to growing Puget Sound region; ► Growing popularity as a tourist destination; ► Availability of industrial sites, working harbor, and diverse maritime sector; ► A limited workforce that is increasing in average age or becoming removed from the workforce through retirements, and reiativeiy high and growing service sector needs as population ages; ► Distance from markets and direct client contact, constraining options for business expansion. ► A lack of county -wide recovery from the Great Recession that continues to constrain those trades, goods and services that support economic development (including recovery of construction, manufacturing, and related sectors);—RRd Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-15 Draft Update Ser S ECON014IC DEVELOPMENT 0 ► A lack of affordable housing bode e*caused from housing costs outpacing fewer—average household incomes; ► Higher home prices from limited housing supply, and a scarcity of rental units with a 2017 vacancy rate of one percent or less; ► Barriers to attracting a qualified workforce especially for the agricultural sector due to the shortage of affordable housing and limitations on developing workforce housing; and ► Legal barriers and limited public -sector financing to build infrastructure to support new or expanded job growth (municipal wastewater treatment, broadband internet services) yin rurally zoned areas of Jefferson County. Jefferson County Economic Development Organizations While this element focuses on the County's role in economic development, the County is committed to working collaboratively with agencies, institutions, and organizations to foster economic development in Jefferson County. The main organizations and their strategic priorities are described below. These organizations are potential partners for regional efforts at business retention, development, and job creation. EDC Team Jefferson Founded in 2007, the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County ("EDC/ -Team Jefferson1l is designated by the Washington State Department of Commerce as an Associate Development Organization (ADO) for Jefferson County. It receives funding from various organizations to help grow and develop the local economy. One of its main tenets is to identify potential business opportunities that can be started or attracted to Jefferson County. The EDC assists entrepreneurs and business owners by connecting them to financing opportunities such as our Local Investment Opportunity Network—"LION", and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) such as Craft3, which provides assistance to entrepreneurs, nonprofits and individuals who do not have access to traditional financing. A close partner in EDC's economic development efforts is Washington State University (WSU), through the WSU Jefferson County Extension, as seen below. A elese r;r+rPr in *hes o�� r+ �.c According to EDC Team Jefferson, the Jefferson County economy pivots around nine business clusters: Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-16 Draft Update ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ► Advanced Technology & Manufacturing - with established industries ranging from renewable forest products to technology and distribution firms. ► Arts & Culture - encompassing individual artists, non-profit organizations, and private businesses such as galleries. ► Education - including K-12 public and private schooling, and higher education through WSU Extension, Peninsula College and Goddard College. ► Small Business and Entrepreneur - focused on individual proprietors or less than 5 -employee firms that are technology or craft/product based in start-up or acquisition mode and with a range of growth potentials. ► Food & Farm - with activities ranging from farm and aquaculture to food retail and distribution including farmers markets, food banks, food coop and traditional grocery. ► Healthcare - encompassing hospital, medical/clinic, and alternative health providers. ► Marine Trades - with key segments including shipwrights, outfitters, and boat services. ► Real Estate and Construction - including persons employed with real estate brokerage and development firms together with residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. ► Tourism & Retail - encompassing firms and activities (including festivals) that provide hospitality, dining and retail services for local residents and visitors. (Team Jefferson, 2010) EDC Team Jefferson has identified the following strategies: ► Retain and expand local businesses by energizing entrepreneurship; ► Attract and keep 18 -35 -year-old emerging entrepreneurs and their families; ► Increase access to local capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses; ► Set a positive tone for business in Jefferson County; and ► Focus on collaboration and leadership development. Source rEDC T--^- 3en �rser+; 211 EDC Team Jefferson, 2817. So r^Ee Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-17 Draft Update • October 2018 ''9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 Port of Port Townsend As independent government bodies run by directly elected commissioners, Port Districts have a combination of government powers (taxation, issuing bonds etc.,) and a44 mission to responsibly promote sustainable economic growth. entreppeRelu a ew+a*;,.... They play a key role in economic development by providing transportation and industrial infrastructure. Formed by Jefferson County voters in 1924, the Port of Port Townsend operates three marinas, a marine trades industrial area, the Jefferson County International Airport, an RV park, and boat launches at multiple sites. In addition, ;z "s> issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (IDRBs) that offer manufacturing and processing companies below-market interest rates for eligible uses, such as purchasing land /equipment, constructing buildings, and/or upgrading existing facilities. In addition to its maritime and aviation business centers, the Port of Port Townsend provides building space for new and expanding businesses. It owns property at Port Townsend Boat Haven, Point Haven, Herb Beck Marina, and the Jefferson County International Airport that it rents out to a variety of businesses that support the local economy. Washington State University WSU Y Extension services and programs strongly support Jefferson County agricultural based economic development through technical assistance, demonstration/teaching farms, local food resources, and coordination and serving as an information clearinghouse. WSU extension develops programs and works with the agricultural -based community to explore and expand new models of agriculture that pulls together innovations in agriculture and economy. Examples include protecting organic farmers from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), coordinating efforts to eradicate noxious weeds with the Noxious Weed Board and assisting with seed banking with the Seed Alliance. WSU Jefferson County Extension is a close partner with EDC Team Jefferson. The Chamber of Jefferson County The Chamber of Jefferson County's work of building business and building community throughout Port Townsend, Port Hadlock/Tri- Area, and Port Ludlow is pursued through relationships with the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County (EDC Team Jefferson) and city & state governments, enabling the Chamber and Port Townsend's Business Resource Center to be a hub for Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-18 Draft Update • _ ��118S^^+ � ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 connecting with business services and advocating for change when necessary. North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce The Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce operates two Visitor Centers, in Quilcene and griRn^t"a*Brinnon, which direct visitors to local lodging, food, activities, and other goods and services available in the area. Chamber staff also promote local businesses by developing advertising materials and connecting local residents and tourists to local businesses. North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (40RRGGNODC) North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (North Olympic Development ;Council or PIDPRCCD NODC for short) is a non-profit corporation formed in October 1984 to advance economic and community development on the North Olympic Peninsula of northwestern Washington State. NOCD is designated and funded through the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) as a regional Economic Development District. EDA works directly with communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic development based on local business conditions and needs. The NOPRED—NODC works in collaboration with local governments, businesses, tribal nations, and non-profit organizations to serve the people of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. ;,-•••.;- d{?}y-Kt>cl' tt - '-• rxlr�-�•-}t-,ra-•-; �i`t€%^'i� .-The Council Board of Directors has identified several immediate areas of focus to foster economic development. These are listed below: ► Work to improve infrastructure in support of economic growth; No. Make renewable energy technology and innovative manufacturing key components of the regional economy; ► Focus on innovative manufacturing (i.e.: composites) to diversify the regional economy; No. Encourage entrepreneurship; ► Help build a higher -skilled, high -wage workforce; ► Explore regional and international markets; No. Expand tourism opportunities/revenues; ► Improve regional collaboration and partnerships; and No. Advocate for natural resource and agriculture growth. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-19 Draft Update 1. The private sector is primarily responsible for the creation of economic opportunity in Jefferson County. The responsibility of the public sector is to assure that these activities are carried out consistent with defined community and environmental values. To this end, comprehensive plan should clearly identify these values in order that economic opportunity is not lost due to confusion or unreliability of process. Particular attention will be given to the needs of non -service sector businesses and industries as a strategy to increase wage earning potential within the community. 2. An economic development element should be prepared and included in the County's and incorporated areas' comprehensive plan. This element should identify and designate adequate areas for commercial, retail, and industrial growth necessary to sustain and meet future population and employment forecasts. The economic development element shall be coordinated with the capital facility, land use and utilities elements of the comprehensive plan. 3. Each UGA and rural center is considered the commercial and business "hub" in their respective area of the County. UGAs should be viewed as regional service and retail centers, while the rural center focus is on local community retail and service needs, and transient accommodations. 4. Certain industries due to their size or type of operation, or due to their dependence on the local resource base should not be located within the boundaries of UGAs. When locating these types of activities outside of UGAs, special attention must be given to assure that the activity will not promote "urban development" of the surrounding area. These activities will need to be self- supporting and not require the extension of urban services. 5. The Port of Port Townsend's legislative authority should be utilized as a tool to implement industry and trade strategies; including the promotion of employment opportunities, the consolidation and parceling of property, and the development of infrastructure to meet the needs of industry consistent with comprehensive plans and development regulations. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 191001 The economic development plan leverages the strengths of the county to support a strong and diversified economy. Key opportunities and sites are listed below. Workforce Development Given the county's high educational attainment, there is an opportunity to both increase and better align educational resources and training programs with industry. This will ensure access to a high -skilled workforce for regional businesses and to higher wage jobs for county residents. Industrial & Manufacturing Businesses A key strength and opportunity area is the availability of designated industrial and manufacturing sites that can both serve small, local entrepreneurs and potential advanced manufacturing businesses. In addition to the availability of sites suitable for industrial or manufacturing uses, the county's highly -educated workforce is an asset for emerging manufacturing uses that require higher -skilled workers. Industrial sites in Jefferson County include the Port of Port Townsend, Port Townsend Industrial Park (which has become a commercial and business park), Glen Cove, Eastview, Quilcene Industrial Area, the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA, the Port Townsend Paper Mill, 24 acres at the Jefferson County International Airport, and Resource Based Industrial zoned sites. In addition to the industrial sites described above, the light industrial manufacturing park at the Jefferson County International Airport, also known as the Airport Light Industrial Park also allows non -aviation related industrial and manufacturing uses. In 2009, the County approved a rezone of 24 acres from rural residential to Airport Essential Public Facility capable of supporting up to ten small to medium sized low -impact, non -aviation -related light industrial/manufacturing businesses. As of 2017 the site requires a Binding Site Plan, clearing and installation of infrastructure before any business operations. Information about designation and siting of Industrial Land Banks or new Major Industrial Developments can be found in the Land Use Element. Place --making for Visitors & Residents Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-21 Draft Update • October 2018��^'^fin ' �4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — * In addition to its natural and scenic assets, the distinct Port Downtown and small-scale neighborhood business districts in the county are a place making feature that attracts visitors and serves local residents. Commercial development in Jefferson County is mainly concentrated within the City of Port Townsend, the Irondale Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area, and to a lesser extent, within the County's LAMIRDs (IoEal limited areas of more intense rural development), which includes Brinnon, Quilcene Discovery Bay, Chimacum, Mats Mats, Wawa Point, Beaver Valley, Nordland, Gardiner, and Four Corners. The Port Ludlow and Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resorts also have sites zoned for commercial development. Home Businesses, Cottage Industries and Small -Scale Tourist Recreational uses are also allowed in most non-commercial zones with a permit. Sustainable, Innovative Agricultural.- & Food Businesses Given its historic and environmental strengths, the county has a small but growing set of businesses related to farming and related food production such as grains, eggs, cheese, and spirits. In addition, aquaculture continues to be a key industry. Local economic policy can support this sector so that it continues to add diversity and entrepreneurial opportunities to the economy. Since the State's implementation of Initiative 502 -the legalization of recreational cannabis production, processing and sales -there are approximately 50 State Liquor and Cannabis Board - licensed producer locations in the County, 15 producer+processor license holders, and around six retail marijuana stores in the City and County. The State Department of Revenue collects excise taxes from cannabis sales to fund a number of programs at the state level. Also, local jurisdictions receive an allocation of these state funds to be used for a variety of local enforcement and public health programs. (The somewhat complex distribution rules to many different programs are authorized by the State Legislature, Chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session, Section 1603 (2E2 HB 2136). In 2017, Jefferson County sales generated approximately $2,049,000 in state excise tax, and the County received approximately $21,297 for local enforcement and health programs. Infrastructure Improvements as Economic Development Strategy Investments in infrastructure can be a powerful way to attract high-quality jobs and entrepreneurs. For rural counties such as Jefferson County, investments in infrastructure such as broadband can address multiple objectives such as the provision of Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-22 Draft Update 318-&epte-n e -r--2038 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT healthcare services or education, support tourism and attract a younger, more mobile workforce. In addition to broadband, some parts of the county will also benefit from sewer infrastructure. For example, the primary growth center for unincorporated Jefferson County, the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA requires sewer as an "urban level of service" to implement new zoning urban level zoning and density. Phased sewer implementation will facilitate further economic development as almost one-quarter of the UGA is designated for commercial land use, including a commercial zone as the largest with 272 acres. Approximately 25 acres is designated as Urban Light Industrial (all but 5 acres of which are already in light industrial use). This UGA has been found to be legally compliant with the GGMA as of January 27, 2010. The County is currently pursuing funding to construct the wastewater infrastructure to promote future economic growth in this area. Within LAMIRDs development is constrained by the cost of utility and infrastructure upgrades as well as existing LAMIRD boundaries. Some wastewater treatment options are considered an urban level of service and not allowed in LAMIRDs. This limits wastewater improvements that would support mob growth, existing commercial development, and improve existing housing stock. The Port of Port Townsend commissioned a preliminary feasibility study to estimate the cost of building a large on-site sewage system in Quilcene, estimated to cost between $6.5 million and $20 million. (Port of Port Townsend, 2017) The service area examined was the entire Rural Village Center as well as the southern half of the center. The information will help the Quilcene community and Jefferson County consider wastewater service options and rural economic development goals. Efforts to provide wastewater treatment to Brinnon, another Rural Village Center, have not been comprehensively developed as of 2018. However, a wastewater plant was commissioned for Dosewallips State Park in 2014. A wastewater treatment plant is required to serve the Pleasant Harbor MPR near the Brinnon Rural Village Center. There are efforts to identify and correct failing septic systems in Brinnon through the Central Hood Canal Pollution Identification and Correction Project for the period 2017 - 2020. (Jefferson County Public Health, 2017) A comprehensive strategy to address rural wastewater treatment could be a future action strategy. Water supply is critical in both rural and urban areas. A key water provider is Jefferson County PUD, who is leading an update to a consolidated water system plan; see the Capital Facilities & Utilities Element and Appendix D Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-23 Draft Update _ X18§ep*em X38 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Other infrastructure investments that benefit economic development include transportation improvements, especially to ferries, andwat e+�2 iRf astr-actQ Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7_24 Draft Update • October 2018 ept-e ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 7.4 GOALS & POLICIES Goal ED -G-1 Improve and enhance coordination with federal, state, regional, tribe -sal and local economic development groups to promote a healthy and vibrant economic environment within Jefferson County. ► Policy ED -P-1.1 Adequately fund Jefferson County's designated Associate Development Organization (ADO) -"EDC Team Jefferson" -and establish specific responsibilities and performance measures for the ADO to ensure that taxpayers obtain good value for their investment. Support the ADO in providing access to business management expertise for new and growing businesses (JEDS Strategies 1.6 & 1.9). Support collaborative work between economic development partners, including Jefferson County Economic Development Council Team Jefferson(EDC Team Jefferson), North Olympic Development Council (NODC), Port of Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend, and other itspublicand private partners in their efforts to plan for, promote, educate, train attract, build and maintain businesses and economic development in Jefferson County. ► Policy ED -P-1.2 Investigate and/or pursue programs, grant funds and other technical and financial support with federal, state, and local agencies to collectively plan, develop and implement economic growth in high demand sectors of the local economy. ► Policy ED -P-1.3 Consult with NODC and area Tribal GevepnmeRtstribal governments regarding AR appaq of shared economic development planning and implementation and selue discuss solutions to shared issues concerning economic development and unemployment. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-25 Draft Update ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ► Policy ED -P-1.4 Coordinate with other economic development entities and related citizen groups and individuals in Jefferson County to prepare strategies that promote economic development opportunities in existing commuter and tourist highway corridors and non -motorized facilities and multi-purpose trails. Land use and zoning strategies may include a highway -tourist -commercial zone or other techniques consistent with rural character. Goa ED -G-2 Support a comprehensive approach to education and training for employment, job retention and advancement. ► Policy ED -P-'.1 Support and actively participate in Olympic Workforce Development Council (OWDC) as they -H -1p facilitate a full spectrum of education and job skills providers to coordinate class offerings, facilities, and staff resources available to Jefferson County residents (teenagers, adults, displaced workers, veterans, retirees, etc.) who seek high school degrees, general education degrees, remedial education, vocational training and retraining, skills or knowledge enhancement, professional certification, two-year degrees, four-year degrees, and advanced degrees. Goal ED -G-3 Support Jefferson County's industries that leverage existing strengths, advantages, and potential in the following areas: - Health Care; - Port related economic development; — Marine Trades; — Natural Resources; - Advanced Technology/Manufacturing; - Construction and Real Estate; Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Draft Update • October__2018S,_-A�e G- �8 Related to western Jefferson CountV 7-26 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — Agriculture/Aquaculture; — Education; — Home -Based Business; — Tourism & Retail in centers and corridors; and — Local and Native Arts. ► Policy ED -P-3.1 Support the efforts of the Port of Port Townsend in diversifying the Jefferson County International Airport (]CIA) to provide for a broader number of trades, manufacturing, and services. This may include, but is not limited to, the siting of appropriately scaled aviation and non -aviation -related industrial/manufacturing activities in the Airport Essential Public Facilities District.(CDS ► Policy ED -P-3.2 In accordance with County -wide Planning Policy 7.5, recognize the legislative authority of the Port of Port Townsend as a valuable tool to implement industry, trade strategies and promote employment opportunities. (EDP 4. 54 ► Policy ED -P-3.3 Protect from encroachment, the Port of Port Townsend's industrial properties, waterfront and all other public assets managed by the Port to ensure and enhance economic vitality and quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County.«—� 6.9) ► Policy ED -P-3.4 Conserve existing agriculture and encourage future innovative agriculture ventures and technologies, while managing the water and soil to be sustainable. (EDP 6.7) ► Policy ED -P-3.5 Support broadband or other technology infrastructure that fosters home-based businesses and online provision of services, (e.g., telecommuting, telemedicine etc.). (EDP 6.4) -- - — =► t,u Protect future opportunities for planning Industrial Land Banks and Major Industrial Developments by keeping development regulations current and effective for these land uses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-27 Draft Update • G tgb�t- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — 0 ..................................................................................................................... Goal ED -G-4 Work in partnership with public and private economic development interests to review barriers, consider flexible regulationse" that Related to incentivizes&_, that encourage and facilitate < western Jefferson innovative economic opportunities within the County County. (€Da -5 ► Policy ED -P-4.1 Continue to work with state, federal, and local agencies to coordinate and streamline land use review procedures and processes, while ensuring a proper balance between expeditious review and protecting the public interest.(E^— S.I) ► Policy ED -P-4.2 Continue to work towards internal efficiencies in the application of development regulations_. and standards, espeeially *er PpGpesed develepments * �revi'e leeal jobs. (EDP 5." ► Policy ED -P-4.3 Periodically review and update, if necessary, land -use and permitting procedures to assure that regulatory processes are understandable, predictable, and timely. (EH,n ► Policy ED -P-4.4 Continue to work with the City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, PUD, economic stakeholders and economic development agencies regarding capital facilities and land use in the Glen Cove Industrial District. /Ch�8 ► Policy ED -P-4.5 Amplify Jefferson County's strengths in tourism, recreation, and retail through rural employment opportunities in centers and corridors and through development and enhancement of non -motorized facilities. ...................................................................................................................... Related to Goal ED -G-5 Promote the development of tourist < western Jefferson county and tourist -related activities as a source of employment and business opportunities in Jefferson County. (_DG 8.0 ► Policy ED -P-5.1 Provide infrastructure for tourist services that promote agricultural, experiential, and educational tourism, eco -tourism, and native and cultural tourism as well as recreational tourism with revenue generated from the lodging tax.(E^�.1) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-28 Draft Update ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 ► Policy ED -P-5.2 Encourage efforts to preserve scenic open space, historic and local cultural and tribal resources that attract both local residents and visitors. (EDP 8.2) ► Policy ED -P-5.3 Encourage the development of small businesses, services, cultural attractions, recreational opportunities, and special events that capture and support tourism. Identify wider uses for these small businesses to also furnish goods and services, such as locally grown food, and value-added products to the traveling public and local population. (EDP 8.3) Goal ED -G-6 Encourage economic development that sustains natural resources and open spaces, protects environmental quality, encourages non - motorized recreation and transportation, and enhances Jefferson County's overall quality of life. —(-€EG ► Policy ED -P-6.1 c,,.,.,,,..+ .,d ..eteE+ the eEOROMiGa!Ue and le term sustainability of le ffepsen County's envirenme Rta Peseupces (EDP 4 rRecognize the economic strengths and opportunities that come from the appeal of Jefferson County's surroundings, and preserve our quality of life as an economic development asset. ► Policy ED -P-6.2 Develop and update land use policies that conserve +workinp__resource lands and provide sustainable employment opportunities. (EDP 9.2) ► Policy ED -P-6.3 Encourage "working water -front" small- scale marine trade activities in Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Nordland, and Quilcene. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-29 Draft Update • October 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 ...................................................................................................................... Goal ED -G-7 Coordinate the development of infrastructure that is adequate to attract and accommodate the diversified economy centers of Jefferson County, consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act.- (EDG 10.0) ► Policy ED -P-7.1 Support and coordinate efforts of infrastructure service providers, and economic stakeholders in identifying and evalwating—meeting infrastructure needs is apeas +.,....eted fee futupe of the diversified economic centers where commercial and industrial development is appropriate. (EDP ► Policy ED -P-7.2 Support the development, production, siting and use of non-fossil based renewable energy such as solar, wind, water, ammonia fuel, and other innovative renewable sources. (New) ► Policy ED -P-7.3 Through emergency or disaster preparedness networks such as Jefferson County Regional -1171111 jIpromote infrastructure, such as storage, for a local food system capable of supporting the population of Jefferson County without diminishing the long-term carrying capacity of the County's natural resources. (New) ► Policy ED -P-7.4 Continue to work on the funding, installation, and operation of the Ironda Port Hadlock JGA sanitary sewer system, and investigate alternative and opportunities for wastewater treatment systems to serve the needs of Brinnon and Quilcene. (New) Goal ED -G-8 Ensure responsive, fair, and efficient permit processing. 4" ► —R-1 Develop and maintain implementing regulations and internal policies that ensure that development applications are processed in a timely, fair, and predictable manner. -RL -w4 r'= -cy - Ensure that permit review and requests for additional information are fair, consistent and balanced with the needs of the applicant and the public interest at large. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-30 Draft Update October 2018`. ,_,4 e -2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 7.5 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 7-10 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the IRRd I' -;L- Economic Development Element over the next eight years (prior to the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities: EXHIBIT 7-10 Economic Development Action Plan Workforce Development Align education resources Through the Olympic Workforce Development Council, Econnect and current and target businesses and local employers with the North Olympic industries. Development Council (NODC)_local school districts,.college,, .<<�."r educators to co -design training and re -skilling programs. ', educators, high school counselors and students to ntial education settings for advanced manufacturing, maritime and marine trades, and related career paths. Diversify & Strengthen Industries Support current and target + P- ^,, a m.,. -e r...4- -long-term strategy for the Glen industries that leverage Cove Light Industrial Area ddressing diversity of existing strengths nd intensification of in collaboration with the City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, and economic development stakeholders and agencies. s consider rezoning Port of Port Townsend's residentially zoned property, to a public facility zoning category. Support the creation of a facility to support food production and value-added processing of agricultural products. Placemaking for Visitors & Residents Create an identity and Continue to support collaboration and partnership of the brand for Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council with the Olympic Peninsula as a tourist destination. Tourism Commission and local communities and agencies. Partner with Team Jefferson and other local partners to create a strategic marketing plan that highlights the assets of different communities. Infrastructure Improvements Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-31 Draft Update • October ;018 w" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Action Description Make investments in Support the provision of high-quality, reliable broadband to infrastructure to attract support industries, service provision and increase quality and retain industries. of life. _unds and financing to complete the Port Hadlock sewer system. F. Address r as for impr. atment_in Brinnon and Quilcene. >' Develok_opportunities to open new dialogue regarding IAMIRDs and how GMA regulations can be tailored to better serve rural communities with the appropriate level of needed infrastructure. e—Advocat- ferry service to support tourism and retail sectors. Study New Economic Opportunities Conduct a cooperative Coordinate with economic development groups to study study into zoning for business and economic development opportunities in highway economic development in and tourist corridors. The study may consider highway and transportation corridors. tourist commercial development zoning to promote economic development. The study may consider the following: assessing how to promote job growth and economic development along highway and tourist corridors while maintaining rural character_:++7I guarding against; access to the site for workers, tourists, and other visitors; rr, ? aining ni_c_ views non -motorized trans , safety de�;7- I'— commuter visitors freight movement, trucks, cars, and pedestrians'; node connectivity, and other topics of interest to economic development and community groups. 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Retrieved from Team Jefferson: https://irp- cdn.multiscreensite.com/520Sbe66/files/uploaded/2010_Team_ Jefferson_Business_Cluster_Report.pdf jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-34 Draft Update • 40" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 Table of Contents 7 Economic Development......................................7-1 7.1 Purpose..............................................7-4 7.2 Trends & Opportunities...............................7-5 Conditions & Trends.......................................7-5 Unemployment Rate.......................................7-5 Age..................................................7=67-7 Wages................................................7=77-8 Taxable Sales Trends ............................... 7-107-11 Educational Attainment ............................. 7-117-12 Economic Sectors ................................... 7-137-14 Challenges & Opportunities ........................... 714147--15 Jefferson County Economic Development Organizations..716167-1-7 County -wide Planning Policies ........................7=20207-24 7.3 Economic Development Plan ....................... 7=21217-22 7.4 Goals & Policies....................................7-25 7.5 Action Plan.........................................7-31 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-35 Draft Update • October 2018 ^^*^ " ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 Exhibit 7-1 Unemployment Rate...............................7-5 Exhibit 7-2 Population by Age ............................7=67-7 Exhibit 7-3 Comparison of Population by Age, 2016, 2040 ..7=77-8 Exhibit 7-4 Average Annual Wage by Sector, 2016 ..........7=87-9 Exhibit 7-5 Employment Share by Sector & Inflation Adjusted Average Wage Exhibit 7-6 Inflation Adjusted Annual Taxable Retail Sales??=107— Exhibit 7-7 Inflation Adjusted Quarterly Taxable Retail Sales* Exhibit 7-8 Adult Educational Levels ................... Exhibit 7-9 Adult Educational Levels by Age Group ...... Exhibit 7-10 Economic Development Action Plan.............7-31 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-36 Draft Update • i83_ e.-2018