Critical Area Oridinance (CAO) Update

The City is updating its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) – Chapter 11.06 of Kent City Code – in accordance with state law and best available science. This update ensures that our natural resource protections reflect current ecological knowledge, legal requirements, and community values.

Critical areas include: wetlands, streams and shoreline buffers, critical aquifer recharge areas, geologically hazardous areas, and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas.

Project Materials:

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  • November 7 Proposed Draft Code Changes
  • SEPA Determination
  • SEPA Checklist

Presentations:

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The City encourages community participation. Key opportunities to get involved include:

  • Written communication (emailed to futurekent@kentwa.gov or mailed to ECD Long Range Planning, 400 West Gowe, Kent, WA 98032)
  • Written and verbal testimony: Land Use and Planning Board hearing (date TBD)
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