Future Land Use and Zoning Maps: Updates

The City has been working with the community over the past two years to envision how we can build our future together. On August 20, 2024, after extensive community engagement and studies, the City Council selected a preferred growth alternative which will guide community development for decades to come, including important topics such as land use, housing, economic development, parks, transportation, services, and a variety of other topics. As part of the Comprehensive Plan update, the City will be updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map and the Zoning Map to reflect the community's vision and preferred growth alternative for the next 20 years.

Frequently Asked Questions/Additional Information

1. Why is the city updating the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map Designations?

The updates are part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan periodic update, which is required by state law. They are designed to ensure that the City’s land use policies reflect current community needs and state growth management requirements.

2. What is a Future Land Use Map (FLU)?

A Future Land Use map designation is a planning tool used to guide future growth and land use decisions over the next 20 years. It indicates how different areas within the city are intended to be developed or preserved over time, reflecting the community’s long-term vision.

3. What is a Zoning District?

A Zoning District is associated with Kent City Code and identifies allowed uses and development regulations, consistent with Kent City Code Title 15.

4. How does this impact me?

The updates to the Future Land Use Map and zoning may result in changes to what types of development or land uses are allowed on your property in the future. This could affect things like:

• Permitted uses of your property;
• Building heights, setbacks, and density limits; and
• Property taxes- changes in property value due to the new zoning or land use could influence assessments over time.

Legally existing uses may continue and permit applications submitted prior to January 1, 2025 are vested to current development regulations.

5. Who should I contact if I have more questions?

Email FutureKent@KentWA.gov.

What is changing?

This document includes maps that show the proposed land use map changes. Zoning changes corresponding with land use changes are listed below.

Below is a list of parcel numbers (and site address, if available) of proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map.