SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 26, 2024 – San Juan County is pleased to host a series of grocery store information booths and open house events on three islands where the community can learn more about the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) Update, including the new Climate Element development, and provide input. Come join us in planning for the next 20 years and beyond!
SAN JUAN ISLAND
Tuesday - October 22, 2024:
SJI GRANGE (4-6PM)
152 First St N, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Friday - October 25, 2024:
FRIDAY HARBOR MARKET PLACE (10AM-1PM)
515 Market St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
ORCAS ISLAND
Wednesday - October 23, 2024:
ISLAND MARKET (10AM-1PM)
469 Market St B, Eastsound, Orcas Island
Wednesday - October 23, 2024:
ORCAS FIRE STATION (4-6PM)
45 Lavender Ln, Eastsound, Orcas Island
LOPEZ ISLAND
Thursday - October 24, 2024:
LOPEZ VILLAGE MARKET (10AM-1PM)
162 Weeks Rd, Lopez Island
Thursday - October 24, 2024:
LOPEZ CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND THE ARTS (5-7PM)
204 Village Rd, Lopez Island
About the 2025 Comp Plan Update
San Juan County is making steady progress toward its 2025 Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) Update with support from a consultant team and a grant from the Department of Commerce. There are four phases of the 2025 Comp Plan Update: initiate, analyze, prepare, and finalize. The project is currently in phase two which includes analyzing population, housing needs, and land capacity for housing and employment, as well as updating transportation, capital facilities, and utilities inventories. The analyses and inventories will inform preparation of draft goals, policies and potential Official Map amendments. The project is currently on track for completion by June 30, 2025.
As part of the 2025 update, San Juan County is developing a dedicated Climate Element and an accompanying Climate Action Plan (CAP). The Climate Element and CAP will provide a long-term vision, climate policies, and an implementation strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing our community for current and future climate impacts. By fostering a comprehensive approach to climate-related challenges, the County aims to pave the way for a resilient and sustainable future, ensuring the well-being of its residents and the preservation of its natural resources for generations to come.
Next Steps
The Department of Community Development (DCD) will continue to work with internal work groups, County committees, and external organizations in the upcoming months to gather input and prepare to begin working on policy amendments with the consultant in December. The Department of Environmental Stewardship is continuing community engagement, completing a vulnerability assessment, and preparing the draft Climate Element this fall.
Learn More
More information, including a project summary, newsfeed, up-to-date project timeline, FAQs, and document center containing drafts and staff reports can be found on the Comprehensive Plan’s Engage website: https://engage.sanjuancountywa.gov/2025-comp-plan-update.
Contact: compplan@sanjuancountywa.gov
Information, resources, supporting documents and reports, and project timeline for the Climate Element and Action Plan can be found on the Climate Resilience Planning and Action Engage project page: https://engage.sanjuancountywa.gov/climate-action
Contact: climate@sanjuancountywa.gov
About San Juan County’s Department of Community Development
San Juan County’s Department of Community Development is responsible for building permits and inspections, code enforcement, land use designations, long range planning, and more. The department’s main office is located at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Community Development, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1778/Community-Development.
About San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship
San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship is responsible for solid waste, marine resources, clean water, cultural resources, and climate and sustainability work. The department offices are located at 1609 Beaverton Valley Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship, visit www.sanjuanco.com/839/Environmental-Stewardship
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