Implementing the Freeland Subarea Plan
Zoning and Development Regulations
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Freeland Subarea Development Regulations
Presentation Outline
• Background
• Freeland Subarea Plan
• Process for writing Development
Regulations
• What does the Subarea Plan Say?
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Freeland Subarea Development Regulations
Why are we doing this?
• Freeland is an “Urban Growth Area” (UGA)
• Urban Growth Areas are intended to accommodate a full range of
commercial uses and housing types
• A subarea plan was developed and adopted by the Board of
Commissioners. To implement it, two things are required:
(1) A plan to provide urban services (sewer and water) throughout
the UGA
(2) Zoning regulations to permit the types of development
identified in the Freeland Subarea Plan
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Freeland Subarea Development Regulations
What’s the plan for Freeland?
• In 2010 the County adopted a “subarea plan” for Freeland
• The County has a plan for the whole County – the subarea plan is focused
only on Freeland
• As a matter of planning practice and State law, plans establish the “big
picture” and describe what we’re trying to achieve. Development regulations
implement the plan and must be consistent with it
• The Freeland Subarea Plan envisions Freeland as a regional center with a
variety of retail, dining, employment, and cultural opportunities and a small
town atmosphere
• The Subarea Plan divides Freeland into six areas (land use designations),
including; two residential designations, an area for a mix of uses, an
industrial area, and two business areas
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Freeland Subarea Development Regulations
Population Projections
Source
2010
2020
2011 Subarea Plan Projections
2,917
4,000
2010 US Census*
2,045
2012 Island County Population Projections
1,627
1,675**
Change from 2011 Subarea Plan Projections
-1,290
-2,325
* US Census includes a larger area than the Freeland NMUGA
** Approximated for comparison purposes
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2036
1,768
Changes to the 2010 Plan
What is expected to change:
• NMUGA Boundaries (potentially)
• Population Estimates
• References to old Countywide Planning
Policies
• Capital improvement projects and funding
(Sewer Planning)
What is not expected to change:
• Vision
• Goals, Principles and Policies
• Existing Conditions
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What is the process for writing
Development Regulations?
Public Meeting 1:
Kick-off Meeting
Planning Staff:
Based on input draft Development Regulations
Public Meeting 2:
Review Draft Regulations
Planning Staff:
Make Revisions to Draft Regulations based on input
Public Meeting 3:
Planning Commission Hearing
Public Meeting 4:
Island County Board of County Commissioners Hearing
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Current Freeland
Zoning
Legend
Zone
Rural Center
Rural Forest
Rural Residential
Rural
UGA Boundaries
Areas
NMUGA
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2011 Subarea Plan:
Freeland Future Land
Use Map
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Freeland Subarea Development Regulations
Land Use Designations
Low Density Residential
Allowed Uses:
• Low density residential uses
• Home businesses
• Accessory dwelling units
Building Types:
• Single-family homes
• Duplexes
• Cottage development
• Accessory structures
Code Considerations:
• Subdivision standards
• Street design and connections
• Setbacks
• Density requirements
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Land Use Designations
Medium Density Residential
Allowed Uses:
• Medium density residential uses
• Home businesses
• Accessory dwelling units
Building Types:
• Multi-family homes
• Small lot single-family homes
• Cottage development
• Accessory structures
Code Considerations:
• Subdivision standards
• Street design and connections
• Setbacks, height and bulk regulations
• Landscaping
• Density requirements
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Land Use Designations
Business Village
Allowed Uses:
• Medium Density Residential
• Lodging
• Office
• Retail
• Civic
Building Types:
• Office buildings
• Multi-family residential
• Mixed Use
Code Considerations:
• Site Review
• Street design and connections
• Building Design, Height and bulk regulations
• Landscaping
• Sign code, parking regulations
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Land Use Designations
Business General
Allowed Uses:
• Retail
• Office
• Lodging
• Medium Density Residential
• Civic
Building Types:
• Multi-family homes
• Commercial/retail buildings
• Office buildings
• Gas stations
• Drive through services
Code Considerations:
• Site Review, bulk and height regulations
• Street design and connections
• Landscaping
• Sign code, parking regulations
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Land Use Designations
Industrial
Allowed Uses:
• Manufacturing
• Office
• Retail
• General Services
Building Types:
• Warehouses
• Specialize building to serve industry
• Commercial buildings
• Drive through services
Code Considerations:
• Site Review
• Street design and connections
• Setbacks, height and bulk regulations
• Screening
• Landscaping
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Land Use Designations
Mixed Use
The Subarea Plan allows
for most uses in this area.
Things to think about:
• What uses are good
neighbors for Nichols
Brothers?
• What would you like to
see in this area?
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Nichols Brothers
Mixed Use Zone
Next Steps
July
• Compile input from public
meeting
August
• Public Meeting to discuss UGA
Boundary (August 12)
September
• Public Meeting to review Draft
Development Regulations
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Freeland Subarea Development Regulations
Survey
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