HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/01/21 - Regular Board of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
. : Commission Chambers
"nsJ 411 N 51h St, Shelton, WA 98584
January 21, 2025
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—Cmmr.Neatherlin led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call—Present: Present: Commissioner District 1 —Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner
District 2—Pat Tarzwell; Commissioner District 3—Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Capitol Land Trust sent in the 2024 report regarding Decker Creek Wetlands.
4.1.2 Timberland Regional Library(TRL)sent in Resolutions and Tax Levy worksheets for
2025.
4.1.3 United State Fish and Wildlife Service sent in the following:proposal to update the
Grizzly Bear endangered species act listing and management and proposal to list
Suckley's Cuckoo Bumble Bee as endangered.
4.1.4 Advisory board applications were received from the following: Ginger Kenyon for the
Parks and Trails Advisory Board and M.Dujon Johnson for the Housing Authority of
Mason County.
4.1.5 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in the following:liquor license renewal
applications for Casey's Bar and Grille Inc,Happy CJ Inc,Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Somang Inc,Milakai Corp,The Fjord LLC,Olympia Local Foods LLC,Home Meat
Service Inc,and Mason County Senior Activities;and cannabis license renewal
applications for Hazy Daze Inc,Diamond Ace LLC,and Damn Good Bud LLC.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Tamra Ingwaldson,New Horizon Communities&Shelton Veterans Village,shared that she sent
out invitations to the Commissioners to meet with Colleen Carmichael for coffee.
6. Adoption of Agenda
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion
carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye;Tarzwell-aye;Trask-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to adopt the September 5,2024 Delegation
Meeting Minutes;December 2,December 9,December 16,2024 and January 6,and January 13,
2025 Briefing Minutes;December 2,2024 Special Meeting Minutes; and December 3,2024
Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye;
Tarzwell-aye;Trask-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda
8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Funds Warrant#8109984-8110307 $1,743,101.92
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant# 112787-113187 $1,008,846.55
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#7008616-7008653 $1,336,943.65
Treasurer Electronic Remittance $3,563,563.44
8.2 Approval to extend the warranty with Linev Systems US,Inc.for the body scanner machine at
the Jail for the estimated amount of$15,500.
8.3 Approval for Corrections Technology Group(CTG)to upgrade and repair locks for the Jail for
the estimated amount of$66,504.
8.4 Approval to upgrade the Jail security video storage archive to store sixty(60)days of video for
an estimated cost of$20,160 through CTG to be compliant with Washington State retention
rules.
8.5 Approval of the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement(MOA)Appendix A between Washington
State University(WSU)Extension and Mason County in the amount of$99,836.
8.6 Approval of the Resolution setting a hearing date with the Hearings Examiner for Wednesday,
February 26,2025 at 1:00 p.m.via Zoom to consider public comment on Road Vacation no.
421. (Exhibit A,Resolution No.2025-002)
8.7 Approval for Public Works to procure a paint striping truck from Mark Rite Lines Equipment
Co.,Inc. off of the Buy-Board contract for the estimated amount of$410,626 and approval for
the County Engineer to sign the purchase agreement.
8.8 Approval of the Resolution setting the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position salary at
85%of that set for the Superior Court Judge by the Washington Citizens' Commission on
Salaries for Elected Officials. (Exhibit B,Resolution No.2025-003)
8.9 Approval of the one-time use of$200,000 of Treatment Sales Tax(TST)funding from the
available balance of more than$2 million and approval for the Public Health and Human
Services Director to sign the contract with United We Care for implementation of a mental
health support and professional intervention pilot program.
8.10 Approval of the Resolution setting a hearing date with the Hearings Examiner for Wednesday,
February 26,2025 at 1:00 p.m.via Zoom to consider public comment on Road Vacation no.
423. (Exhibit C,Resolution No.2025-004)
8.11 Approval of the Resolution for County Road Project(CRP)2060 Matlock Brady Road safety
improvement project,CRP 2061 Cloquallum Road improvement projects,CRP 2062 Blevins
Road Evergreen Estates Water Extension project,and CRP 2063 for the Maples Road gravel
road conversion project;approval for the County Engineer to Request for Qualifications(RFQ)
as needed for consultant services for the project(s)and to enter into contracts;and approval for
the County Engineer and/or the Chair to sign all pertinent documents. (Exhibit D,Resolution
No.2025-005)
8.12 Approval for Public Works to purchase bridge structures for the Portman,Danny Walker,and
Crisman Bridge maintenance projects located on Beeville Loop Road through the Washington
State contract with the Department of Enterprise Services(DES).
8.13 Approval of the Resolution amending Resolution no.2021-060 designating the Risk Manager to
receive claims for damages served upon Mason County. (Exhibit E,Resolution No.2025-006)
8.14 Approval of the Resolution amending Resolution no.27-19 Mason County Code Chapter 2.46
for Mason County's Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)designating the Risk Manager as
the ADA Coordinator. (Exhibit F,Resolution No.2025-007)
8.15 Approval of the Resolution amending Resolution no.2022-009 Washington Counties Risk Pool
(WCRP)member county appointments and designations. (Exhibit G,Resolution No.2025-
008)
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.15.
Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye;Tarzwell-aye;Trask-aye.
9. Other Business(Department Heads and Elected Officials)
Dan Teuteberg,WSU Director,shared that WSU is hiring for a 4-H Coordinator. Dan was
approached by Hood Canal Communications(HCC)asking that the Broadband Action Team
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(BAT)provide a letter of support on behalf of Mason County. Currently,Dan is Chair of BAT
but is waiting for someone to take leadership to mobilize BAT in Mason County. Unfortunately,
BAT is unable to issue a letter of support at this time.
Mark Neary, County Administrator,was approached by Public Utility District No.3 (PUD 3)
regarding their application for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program through a
federal grant allowing them to push broadband out to rural areas. The County has previously
supported both PUD 3 and HCC through letters of support for grant funding similar to this.
10. 9:15 a.m.Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time
Please see above options to provide public testimony. These options are available only while COVID-19 OPMA
meeting restrictions are in place.
10.1 Public Hearing to consider changes to the Countywide Planning Policies(CPP). Staff:Marissa
Watson(Exhibit H,Ordinance No.2025-009)
Marissa shared Mason County is in the middle of a Comprehensive Plan Update. A draft of
the Countywide Planning Policies was reviewed by County staff,state agencies,and tribes and
contained revisions recommended by SCJ Alliance which were based on updates to the
Growth Management Act(GMA),more concise and clear policy statements and inclusionary
language.
The Planning Advisory Commission(PAC)reviewed and discussed the CPP and reviewed
comments from SCJ,staff,state,and tribes and no decisions were made. Many public
comments were received by the Mason County Climate Justice group which received a grant
from Washington State Department of Commerce for promoting public participation in local
land use comprehensive planning.
PAC also agreed to recommend the document as standalone deleting much of the background
information which could find its way into the Introduction chapter or Chapter 2 which has
community profile information and the vision statement.
Cmmr.Neatherlin asked if Marissa felt confident about moving the CPP forward. Marissa is
confident in the consultant and the draft.
Cmmr.Tarzwell asked about the definition of climate justice. Marissa shared the climate
element is mandated to be included through the state.
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to approve the Ordinance amending
the Countywide Planning Policies as a standalone document with the amendments
presented in Attachment 1. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye;Tarzwell-aye;
Trask-aye.
11. Board's Calendar and Reports—The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past
week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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McKenzie Smith, d4rk of the Board Sharon Trask, Chair
Pat Tarzwell,Vice-Chair
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Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
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RESOLUTION NO. -
VACATION FILE NO.421
NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE
SETTING TIl4E AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON SAID VACATION
RCW 36.87
WHEREAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mason County Public Works Department is
requesting the vacation of the following right of way:
Parcel 1
Vacate all that portion of Mason Ave adjacent to and Easterly of Lots 1,2,3&4,and Easterly of the vacated
alley,all lying Northerly of the centerline of Finch Creek,all in Block 11,Plat of Hoodsport,as recorded in
Volume 2 of plats,page 6,records of Mason County,Washington.
Parcel 2
Vacate all that portion of Mason Ave adjacent to and Easterly of Lots 5,6,7&8,and Easterly of the vacated
portion of Grove Street on the North,all in Block 11,Plat of Hoodsport,as recorded in Volume 2 of plats,
page 6, records of Mason County,Washington.
WHEREAS the Board of Mason County Commissioners did set a date for public hearing on the matter
before the Hearing Examiner on the matter and directed Public Works to prepare notice thereof for posting and
publication.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that said hearing has been set for Wednesday,
February 26,2025,at 1:00 p.m.via Zoom,at which time any taxpayer may appear via Zoom to hear the County
Engineer's report and be heard either for or against the vacation of the above said portion of road located in Mason
County Washington.For those unable to attend the hearing email testimony to mfrazier@co.mason.wa.us.
Visit the Mason County Hearings Examiner Agenda webpage at www.co.mason.wa.us/hearings-examiner or
contact Mariah Frazier at mfrazier n,co,mason.wa.us or call(360)427-9670 Ext 365 for Zoom information.
DATED this ;V� day of 11 1JkaIRU 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
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McKenzie Smith,Clerkubf the Board Sharon Trask,Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pat Tarzwell,Vice Chair
Tim Whitehead, Ch. DPA
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Assessor
Auditor Ran y Neatherlin, Commissioner
County Engineer
Petitioner
Post no later than 2/6/25 (20 days prior to hearing at each
terminus of the county road or portion thereof proposed to be
vacated or abandoned.)
Vacation File No. 421
JOURNAL—Publish 2t: 1/30/25—2/6/25(Bill Public Works)
Resolution No.
SETTING THE CHIEF DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SALARY
WHEREAS, RCW 36.40.080 states that "...the Board of County Commissioners shall fix and
determine each item of the budget separately and shall by resolution adopt the budget..."; and,
WHEREAS,RCW 36.16.070 states that"...in all cases where the duties of any county office are
greater than can be performed by the person elected to fill it, the office may employ deputies and other
necessary employees with the consent of the board of county commissioners. The board shall fix their
compensation..."; and,
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No.2024-075 on December
17, 2024 setting the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney salary at 80% of that of a Superior Court Judge;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Mason
County hereby amend Resolution No.2024-075 and set the salary of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
to 85%of the wage of a Superior Court Judge beginning February 1,2025.
DATED this 21'day of January,2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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McKenzie Smiti ,C erk of the Board Sharon Trask,Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pat Tar ell,Vice-Chair
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M chael orcy,Prosec g Attorney
Randy eathe Commissioner
RESOLUTION NO. ;�Q;)5-OCA
VACATION FILE NO.423
NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE
SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON SAID VACATION
RCW 36.87
WHEREAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mason County Public Works Department is
requesting the vacation of the following right of way: .
Vacate all that portion of the old alignment of Johns Prairie Road lying Northerly of the new alignment
and Westerly of Johns Creek Drive, and adjacent to Parcel B as delineated on Auditor's File No. 454652
and as shown on the official map of County Road Project#1010,all lying within the Northeast quarter of
the Southwest quarter,in Section 5,Township 20 North,Range 3 West,W.M.
WHEREAS the Board of Mason County Commissioners did set a date for public hearing on the matter
before the Hearing Examiner on the matter and directed Public Works to prepare notice thereof for posting and
publication.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that said hearing has been set for Wednesday,
February 26,2025,at 1:00 p.m.via Zoom,at which time any taxpayer may appear via Zoom to hear the County
Engineer's report and be heard either for or against the vacation of the above said portion of road located in Mason
County Washington.For those unable to attend the hearing email testimony to mfrazier e,co.mason.wa.us.
Visit the Mason County Hearings Examiner Agenda webpage at www.co.mason.wa.us/hearings-examiner or
contact Mariah Frazier at mfraziergeo.mason.wa.us or call(360)427-9670 Ext 365 for Zoom information.
DATED this day of janua ,2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
McKenzie Smith,C erk of the Board Sharon Trask,Chair
APPR S TO FORM:
Pat Tarzwell,Vice Chair
Tim Whitehead,Ch.DPA
Assessor
Auditor Ran d y Neatherlin, ommissioner
County Engineer
Petitioner
Post no later than 2/6/25 (20 days prior to hearing at each
terminus of the county road or portion thereof proposed to be
vacated or abandoned.)
Vacation File No. 423
JOURNAL—Publish 2t: 1/30/25—2/6/25 (Bill Public Works)
�- BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON.
In the matter of initiating county road projects and assigning CRP numbers. Resolution No.2025-�Q5
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the roads listed below be improved as shown between the points indicated.
C These projects are hereby declared to be public necessity and the county road engineer is hereby ordered and authorized to report and proceed
t as by law provided.(RCW 36.75.050,36.90.030,36.80.070 and/or WAC 136-18-030).
L IJ IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriations from the officially adopted road fund budget and based on the county engineers estimates
are hereby made in the amount and for the put-poses shown:
Cost Estimate(Thousand S)
Contract
Annual 1. Type or and/or
Road Log Project Name M.P. to M.P. Work Local Grant/Other Eugr IVW County Project Total
1(See Code) Forces
No.
Road Improvement 23.30-24.50 D 600,000 - - - 600,000 600,000
2060 2 Brady Matlock Road 90100 Project
Road Improvement 6.60-7.80 D 146,000 1,314,000 - - 1,460,000 1,460,000
20G1 l7 CloqualluunRoad 10000 Project
Blevins Road
2062 15 Blevins Road North 50990 Evergreen Estates 0.00-.22 D - 551,764 100,000 - 451,7G4 551,7G4
Water Extension
Gravel Road 0.04-0.60 C 45,000 - - - 45,000 45,000
2063 14 Maples Road 40850 Conversion I —r
791,000 1,865,764 100,000 - 2,556,764 2,656,764
(1) (2) (g) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
(6)TYPE OF WORK CODE
K.Environmental Mitigation (l I) The construction is to be accomplished by contract
A.Grading and Drainage F.Sidewalks
B. Base&Top Course G.Traffic Facilities L.Fish Passage its accordance with RCW 36.77.020 et.seq.AND/OR
C. B.S.T./SEALS H.Paths,Trails,Bikeways The construction is to be accomplished by county
D.A.C./P.C.C.Pavement 1. Bridges forces in accordance with RCW 36.77.065 and WAC 136.18
E.Curbs and Gutttetrs5 J. Ferry Facilities
ADOPTED this }day of Jar, .2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
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McKenzie Smith.Clerk he Board
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Engineer
JOURNAL: Publ.It: 1/30/25(Bill Rd Dept.)
RESOLUTION NO. QQW �-
AMEDNING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-060 DESIGNATING THE RISK MANAGER TO RECEIVE
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES SERVED UPON MASON COUNTY
WHEREAS, RCW 4.96 requires each local governmental entity to designate an agent to receive any
claim for damages made under said chapter, and
WHEREAS,,in accordance with State Statute, the County desires to designate its Risk Manager as the
designated agent for service of claims for damages arising out of the tortious conduct of the County, or
its officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity; and
WHEREAS,the hours of operation for receipt of claims requires updating in Mason County, Washington,
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.148.060;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners that:
1. The Risk Manager is hereby designated as the agent to receive any claim for damages made
under RCW 4.96.
2. The Risk Manager may be reached during the normal business hours of the County, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 423 N Fifth Street, Shelton, Washington.
3. If the Risk Manager is not available during normal business hours, the Risk Manager's designee
is designated as the agent to receive claims for damages.
4. All claims for damages against the County made pursuant to RCW 4.96 shall be presented to
said agent within the applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced.
Said claims shall not be effective unless delivered to the agent or designee as specified in this
Resolution.
5. The Risk Manager is hereby directed to record a copy of this Resolution with the Mason County
Auditor.
6. This resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption.
DATED this AP* day of jahua%?!A , 2025
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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Clerk of the Bokfd, AcEen�zieSmith Randy eatherlin, boMmissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner
itehead, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Attorney
2.148.060 Claims administration.
(a) The risk manager is hereby designated as the agent to receive any claim for damages made under RCW 4.96.
(b) The risk manager may be reached during the normal business hours of the county, Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m.to-4:00 p.m.,at 423 N Fifth Street,Shelton,Washington.
(c) If the risk manager is not available during normal business hours,the risk manager's designee is designated
as the agent to receive claims for damages.
(d) All claims for damages against the county made pursuant to RCW 4.96 shall be presented to said agent
within the applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced.Said claims shall not
be effective unless delivered to the agent or designee as specified in this section.
(e) The risk manager is hereby directed to record a copy of the resolution from which this section derived with
the Mason County Auditor.
(Res. No.29-13,Exh.A,§ F,6-4-2013; Res. No.2021-060,§§1-5,9-28-2021)
Created: 2024-22-12 08:59:11 [EST]
(Supp.No.69,11-24)
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RESOLUTION NO. aOa5-00i
Amends Resolution 27-19 and Title 2 Chapter 2.46 —Mason County's Americans with
Disabilities Act Coordinators
WHEREAS, the United States Congress adopted the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA) as amended; and
WHEREAS, the ADA provides that the public entities like Mason County, shall not exclude
disabled people from participating in the county's services, programs, activities and
employment, and that the County shall not discriminate against disabled people or otherwise
deny the disabled the benefit of County services, programs, activities and employment. Mason
County, Washington, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.46 also designates the Risk Manager to
be the designated contact and investigate complaints and grievances; and
WHEREAS, Federal regulations require that the County designate at least one County
employee to coordinate the County's efforts to comply with and carry out, the County's
responsibilities under the ADA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective on the date of this resolution, the Board
of Mason County Commissioners herby designates the Risk Manager as Mason County's ADA
Coordinator for any internal or external complaints or grievances (see attachment A);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ADA Coordinator shall post Mason County's ADA
Grievance Procedure (Exhibit A) and Notice of Nondiscrimination (Exhibit B) in all County
buildings.
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smi , Cler of the Board Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ZX7
Randy NeAlberlin, Commissioner
Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Prosecuting Attorney
Exhibit A
�'°9pr1 coDISABILITIES ACT
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NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH
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In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Mason County will not discriminate
against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or
activities.
Employment: Mason County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or
employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication: Mason County will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aid
and services leading to effective communication for qualified person with disabilities so they can
participate equally in Mason County's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign
language interpreters, and various other ways of making information and communications
accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Mason County will make all reasonable
modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal
opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Requests for Accommodation: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective
communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or
activity of Mason County, should contact the Court or Department directly.
Please make requests for accommodation at least 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Problems or Complaints:
Nichole Wilston, Risk Manager & ADA Coordinator
360-427-9670 ext. 643
nwilstonQmasoncou ntywa.gov
The ADA does not require Mason County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the
nature of its programs or services, or impose and undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of Mason County is not accessible to persons with
disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinators as listed above.
Mason County will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group
of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable
modifications of policy.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO OUR SERVICES.
Exhibit A
AVISO o ` • LALEY DE AMERICANOS
® N- PISCAPAGIDADES
De acuerdo con los requisitos del Tftulo 11 de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades
(ADA) de 1990 y la Seccion 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973, el Condado de Mason no
discriminara a personas calificadas con discapacidades por motivos de discapacidad en sus
servicios, programas o actividades.
Empleo: El Condado de Mason no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en sus practicas de
contr_atacion o empleo y cumple con todas las regulaciones promulgadas por la Comisi6n de Igualdad de
Oportunidades en el Empleo de EE. UU. bajo el Tftulo I de la ADA.
Una comunicacion eficaz: El Condado de Mason generalmente, previa solicitud, proporcionara
ayuda y servicios adecuados que conduzcan a una comunicacion efectiva para personas
calificadas con discapacidades para que puedan participar equitativamente en los programas,
servicios y actividades del Condado de Mason, incluidos interpretes calificados de lenguaje de
senas y varias otras formas de generar informacion y comunicaciones accesibles para personas
con discapacidades del habla, auditivas o visuales.
Modificaciones a las politicas y procedimientos: El Condado de Mason hara todas las
modificaciones razonables a las politicas y programas para garantizar que las personas con
discapacidades tengan igualdad de oportunidades para disfrutar de todos sus programas,
servicios y actividades.
Solicitudes de adaptaciones: Cualquiera persona que requiera ayuda o servicio auxiliar para
una comunicacion efectiva, o una modificacion de politicas o procedimientos para participar en
un programa, servicio o actividad del Condado de Mason, debe comunicarse con el tribunal o el
Departamento directamente.
Por favor hacer las solicitudes de alojamiento al menos 48 horas antes del evento programado.
Problemas o Quejas:
Nichole Wilston, Gerente de Riesgos Y Coordinadora de ADA
360-427-9670 Ext. 643
nwilston@masoncountywa.gov
La ADA no requiere el Condado de Mason de emprender cualquier accion que fundamentalmente
alterar la naturaleza de sus programas o servicios, o imponga una carga financiera o
administrativa indebida.
Las quejas de que un programa, servicio o actividad del Condado de Mason no es accesible para
personas con discapacidades deben dirigirse a los coordinadores ADA como se enumeran
anteriormente.
El Condado de Mason no impondra un recargo a una persona con una discapacidad en particular
ni a ningun grupo de personas con discapacidad para cubrir el costo de proporcionar ayudas
auxiliares y servicios o modificaciones razonables de la poliza.
ESTAMOS COMPROMETIDOS A PROPORCIONAR IGUALDAD DE ACCESO A NUESTROS SERVICIOS.
COs, ,1 Exhibit A
PROCEDIMIENTO DE QUERE LLAS DE
ADA
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Condado del mason ha adoptado un procedimiento de queja internos preven pronta soluci6n equitativa de las
quejas alegando cualquier acci6n prohibida por las regulaciones del Departamento de Justicia estadounidense
aplicaci6n el tftulo II de la ley de estadounidenses con discapacidades. Tftulo II los Estados, en parte, que "de
to contrario no individuo calificado con discapacidad, unicamente por raz6n de tal incapacidad, se excluira de
la participaci6n en, ser negado los beneficios de o ser objeto de discriminaci6n" en programas o actividades
patrocinadas por una entidad p6blica.
Las quejas deben ser dirigidas a:
Coordinadora de ADA Condado de Mason
411 North 5th Street
Shelton, Washington, 98584
(360) 427-9670
1. Una queja por escrito se debe Ilenar y contienen informaci6n sobre la presunta violaci6n como el
nombre, direcci6n, numero de telefono del querellante y la ubicaci6n, fecha y descripci6n de la
violaci6n. Medios alternativos de presentaci6n de denuncias, como una entrevista personal, estaran
disponibles para las personas con discapacidad previa solicitud.
2. Una queja debe presentarse tan pronto como sea posible, pero no mas tarde de treinta 30 dfas
calendario despues de la supuesta violaci6n.
3. Una investigaci6n, segun corresponds, debera seguir a la presentaci6n de una denuncia dentro de los
quince (15) dfas calendario. La investigaci6n sera realizada por el Coordinador de ADA del Condado
de Mason. Estas reglas contemplan investigaciones informales pero exhaustivas, brindando a todas
las personas interesadas y a sus representantes, si los hubiere, la oportunidad de presentar pruebas
relevantes para una denuncia.
4. Una determinaci6n escrita en cuanto a la validez de la denuncia y la descripci6n de la resoluci6n, si los
hubiere, se expedira por el Coordinador de ADA y copia enviada a la organizaci6n querellante no mas
tarde de quince 15 dfas calendario despues de la investigaci6n.
5. Si la respuesta del Coordinador de ADA no resuelve satisfactoriamente el asunto, el demandante
puede apelar la decisi6n dentro de los quince 15 dfas calendario despues de la recepci6n de la
respuesta a la Junta de Comisionados del condado. Una decisi6n final se hard por la Junta de
Comisionados del Condado dentro de 30 treinta dfas de calendario.
6. El Coordinador de ADA mantendra los archivos y registros relativos a las quejas. El Condado de
Mason mantendra estos registros de acuerdo con el programa de retenci6n establecido por el estatuto
estatal aplicable.
7. El derecho de una persona a una resoluci6n rapida y equitativa de la denuncia presentada a
continuaci6n no debera ser deteriorado por la b6squeda de la persona de otros remedios como la
presentaci6n de una queja de ADA con la agencia o Departamento federal responsable. El use de
este procedimiento de quejas no es un requisito previo para la b6squeda de otras soluciones.
8. Estas reglas se interpretara para proteger los derechos sustantivos de las personas interesadas para
cumplir con normas de proceso debido apropiado, y asegurar el Condado de Mason cumple con la
ADA y reglamentos de aplicaci6n.
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cobs Exhibit A
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ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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Mason County has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt equitable resolution of
complaints alleging any action prohibited by the U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II states, in part, that "no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall,
solely by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination" in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity.
a public entity.
Complaints should be addressed to:
Mason County ADA Coordinator
411 North 5t' Street
Shelton, Washington, 98584
(360) 427-9670
1. A complaint should be filled in writing and contain information about the alleged violation such as the
name, address, phone number of complainant and the location, date and description of the violation.
Alternative means of filing complaints, such as a personal interview, will be made available for persons
with disabilities upon request.
2. A complaint should be filed as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the
alleged violation.
3. An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow the filing of a complaint within fifteen (15) calendar
days. The investigation shall be conducted by Mason County's ADA Coordinator. These rules
contemplate informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their
representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.
4. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of the resolution, if any, shall
be issued by the ADA Coordinator, and copy forwarded to the complainant no later than fifteen (15)
calendar days after the investigation.
5. If the response of the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may
appeal the decision within fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of the response to the Board of
County Commissioners. A final decision will be made by the Board of County Commissioners within
thirty (30) calendar days.
6. The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records relating to complaints. Mason County shall
retain these records for at least three years.
7. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be
impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as filing of an ADA complaint with the
responsible federal department or agency. Use of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the
pursuit of other remedies.
8. These rules shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons to meet
appropriate due process standards, and to assure the Mason County complies with the ADA and
implementing regulations.
Attachment A
Chapter 2.46 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CONTACT PERSONS }
Sections:
2.46.010 Contact persons—Designated
2.46.020 Contact persons—To review and investigate complaints
2.46.010 Contact persons—Designated
The Risk Manager shall b Formatted:Justified
designated as ADA contact persons for any internal or external complaints or
grievances, and will provide proper notice of this complaint procedure to the
community and on official county bulletin boards and will provide
complaint/grievance forms (See Attachment A attached to the resolution codified
in this chapter and on file in the office of the county clerk of the board)in all county
facilities where there is public access.
6Res 20 47(paFt) 2017)
2.46.020 Contact persons—To review and investigate complaints
The Suppept SeWiGes QiFeGtGF er the FaGilitieS ManaWRisk Manager will review,
investigate and otherwise dispose of such complaints in a manner that meets the
good of the service and will provide a quarterly report of any ADA concern to the
board of county commissioners.
(Ono 20 47/no,fl O947)
Exhlb�� C-,
RESOLUTION No. SOS
AMENDS RESOLUTION 2022-009 -CONTINUING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE
WASHINGTON COUNTIES RISK POOL AND THE RELATED APPOINTMENTS AND
DESIGNATIONS FOR EACH MEMBER COUNTY.
WHEREAS,several Washington counties agreed to the creation of the Washington Counties Risk
Pool ("Pool"), organized and operating under Chapters 48.62 and 39.34 RCW, to provide to its
member counties programs of joint self-insurance, joint purchasing of insurance, and joint
contracting for or hiring of personnel to provide risk management, claims handling, and adminis-
trative services; and
WHEREAS, the Pool's Interlocal Agreement and Bylaws, and policies of its Board of Directors
require appointees and/or designees from each member county; that is:
a) DirectodAlternate Director— officers or employees of each Pool member county that are
appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the respective county's legislative authority(Article
8 of the Interlocal Agreement and Article 2 of the Bylaws);
b) County Risk Manager-an employee of each Pool member county appointed to serve as a
liaison between the County and the Pool as to risk management and who is responsible for
the risk management function within the County (Article 99(b) of the Interlocal Agreement);
c) County Safety Officer—an active employee designated by each Pool member county who,
along with a related committee, are maintained to consider all recommendations concerning
the development and implementation of a loss control policy to prevent unsafe practices
(Article 11(c)of the Interlocal Agreement); and
d) County Claims Administrator — each Pool member county must designate someone to
administer civil claims, with whom incidents should be immediately reported to, who is
responsible for sending all claims and lawsuits and reporting various known incidents to the
Pool, and with whom the Pool will coordinate the County's clams administration (section B of
the Pool Board of Directors'Claims Handling Policies and Procedures);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners for Mason County
hereby confirms the appointment or designation of the following individuals for the applicable and
required relationships with the Washington Counties Risk Pool:
WCRP Name County Position Email Telephone#
Relationship
Director: Randy Commissioner randyn@masoncountywa. 360427-9670
Neatherlin gov ext.419
Alternate Sharon Trask Commissioner strask@ 360427-9670
Director: masoncountywa.gov ext 419
Alternate Pat Tarwell Commissioner ptarzwell 360427-9670
Director: masoncountywa.gov ext.419
Alternate Nichole Wilston Risk Manager nwilston@ 360427-9670
Director: masoncountywa.gov ext.643
Risk Nichole Wilston Risk Manager nwilston@ 360427-9670
Manager/Claims masoncountywa.gov ext. 643
Administrator:
Safety Officer: John Taylor DEM Manager jtaylor@ 360-427-9670
masoncountywa.gov ext. 806
Prosecuting Michael Dorcy Prosecutor michaed@ 360-427-9670
Attorney: masoncountywa.gov ext. 417
(Civil) Deputy Tim Whitehead Chief Deputy timw@ 360-427-9670
Prosecuting Aft : I I Prosecuting Atty I masoncountywa. ov ext.417
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and shall supersede any prior conflicting action(s); and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk of this body shall forward a copy of this
resolution, once completed, to the attention of Executive Director Derek Bryan at the
Washington Counties Risk Pool, 2558 RW Johnson Rd. S.W., Suite 106, Tumwater, WA 98512-
6103.
PASSED this day ofr 2025
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
'(Y1Cd�QlY1/Y)tl A Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sharon Trask, Commissioner
m-W ' ead, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Ra dy Neather in, Commissioner
Attorney
ORDINANCE NUMBER
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE MASON COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act(RCW 36.70A.130) requires each
county, including Mason County, to take legislative action to review and revise its
comprehensive plan and development regulations to ensure that the plan and regulations
continue to comply with the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the County is in the process of updating the comprehensive plan through the
periodic review process and according to the deadline outlined by RCW 36.70A.130(5)(b); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210, the County legislative authority must adopt
countywide planning policies in cooperation with the city; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 36.70A.210,. countywide planning policies are written policy
statements used solely for establishing a countywide framework from which county and city
comprehensive plans are developed and adopted ensuring that city and county
comprehensive plans are consistent; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2024 a draft Countywide Planning Policies document was reviewed by
County staff and Fire Districts with recommendations provided by invitees; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2024 a revised draft Countywide Planning Policies document was also
reviewed by state agencies, PUDs,tribes, ports, the Economic Development Council, and the
City of Shelton; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2024 the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission held a work
session to review the Countywide Planning Policies draft based on input provided by
stakeholders during the June 27, 2024 and July 11, 2024 meetings; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2024 the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission held a duly
advertised public hearing to review the draft Countywide Planning Policies,staff presentation,
public comment received prior to and during the hearing, and to deliberate; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2024the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission held a duly
advertised special meeting to continue the public hearing from October 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the public comment the Planning Advisory
Commission made revisions to the draft Countywide Planning Policies and made a motion to
recommend to the Board of County Commissioners the approval of the Mason County
Countywide Planning Policies as amended; and
WHEREAS, the amendments remove non-policy language for placement in other chapters of
the Comprehensive plan, clarify the previously adopted policies, incorporate public comment
and reflect changes in the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners considered the updated Policies at a duly
advertised public hearing on January 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners took public testimony from interested parties,
considered all the written and oral arguments,testimony and comments presented; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners also considered the Staff Report and
recommendations of the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners find that the amendments to the Mason
County Countywide Planning Policies complies with all applicable requirements of the Growth
Management Act, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Mason County Code, and that it is in the
best public interest; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, the Mason County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves and ADOPTS amendments to the Mason County Countywide Planning
Policies as shown in Attachment 1 effective January 21, 2025.
DATED this day of g 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Randy Neathe ' , Commissioner
McKenzie Smit , Cler<ofthe Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner
2
Attachment 1
CI--h1l @;rt-P%-IF2 - 'Countywide Planning Policies ,
Paee 1 of 22
Attachment 1
The Role of the Countywide Planning Policies..............................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................6
AbewtMasen 6eblR%...............................................................................................................................fib
HiGteF�'of RUbliG ERgagement .......................7-7
di5lenStatement.................................................................................................................................113-1-19
PlanningPolicies..................................................................................................................................134344
1:URBAN GROWTH.........................................................................................................................134344
2:REDUCE SPRAWL.........................................................................................................................111419
3:TRANSPORTATION.......................................................................................................................151514
4:HOUSING.....................................................................................................................................161615
-5:ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT........................................................................................................17371fi
6:PROPERTY RIGHTS.......................................................................................................................18'�"
7:PERMITS......................................................................................................................................18194:7
8:RESOURCE INDUSTRIES...............................................................................................................183$1-7
9:OPEN SPACE................................................................................................................................18'8"
10:ENVIRONMENT.........................................................................................................................191-949
11:PUBLIC PARTICIPATION..............................................................................................................2024K4
12:FACILITIES/SERVICES..................................................................................................................202)_44
13:HISTORIC PRESERVATION..........................................................................................................212128
14:CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCY..........................................................................................212 2-9
15:SHORELINES OF THE STATE........................................................................................................212149
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Attachment 1
The Role of the Countywide Planning Policies
• These countywide planning policies shall be the foundation for the Mason County
Comprehensive Plan.
• As required by RCW 36.70A.120,all elements of the Comprehensive Plan and implementing
regulations,including zoning maps,zoning regulations,and any amendments,shall be consistent
with and implement these policies.
• As required by RCW 36.70A.120,all planning,land use permitting actions,,and capital budgeting
decisions shall be made in conformity with the adopted Comorehensive
filaaPlan.
*—The Mason County Comprehensive Plan adspts-b�-shall reference and be coordinated with the
following functional plans:Shoreline Master Plan,Drainage,Floodplain,Se w'peaial
DiStFirts Economic Development,Parks and Recreation,Transportation,Watershed,Hazard
Mitigation Plan,Puget Sound Action Plan,aad the functional plans of Schools and Soecial
Districts and any other functional or subarea plans adopted by Mason County.°,^"•tee'
plan shall be GeeFdinated with,and seF;sistent with,the CeMpFehensive Rial� Commented ICH71:verify the intent to adopt by
• All disputes over the proper.interpretation of other functional plans and all implementing reference for each of these.
regulations,including zoning maps and zoning regulations,shall be resolved in favor of the cristlna and i<irsten to recommend which mould be
interpretation which most clearly achieves Countywide Planning Policies. adopted by reference and which should be listed as
+--A definition section will be incorporated into the final Comprehensive Plan document with "consulted in this update.~
definitions for technical terms that are clearly articulated in Mason County Code or state or Identify which are GMA requirements and which are just
federal statutes. If a specific term is not defined or referenced,it takes its normal and customary helpful information/implementation docs.
meaning within the context of how it is used.
Differentiate which elements are outside of the comp plan
but are comp plan requirements.
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zZ Attachment 1
Tableyi {Cra;sflvalk £otlhtyN►lde Planning Pc11Fl�s and C4tnQrghens(v Pla�ihapt�r
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Comprgheinsive Plan Enuntywide Platiraing
Bement PeveloPmentRegulations Polic�r� Polic�r5tatement
_.___.._.__—_._ _..... _..-.-... _-..._ --.__._._._.._..._.._.-..__._..... —.._— _ __ _ .._.....:..-... _ _.—.__
Chapter 3 Land Use MCC 17.07;17.10 17.17; #1 URBAN GROWTH Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist,
17.20-17.35;17.70 or which can be provided in an efficient manner.
Chapter 3 Land Use MCC 17.02;17.05;17.70; #2 REDUCE SPRAWL Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density
17.90 development.
Chapter$6 Tansportation MCC Title 12 #3 TRANSPORTATION Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional
priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.
Chapter 54 Housing MCC 17.11;17.90 #4 HOUSING Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the
population of this state,promote a variety of residential densities and housing types,and
encourage preservation of existing housing stock.
Chapter4&5 Economic MCC 2.78;17.07;17.24 #5 ECONOMIC
Development DEVELOPMENT Encourage economic development throughout the state-Crnmty that is consistent with
adopted comprehensive plans,promote economic opportunity for all citizens-residents of
this stateCounty,especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons,promote the
retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses,
recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities,u. ort
safe and healthy working environments and living wages.�nd.encourage growth in areas Cuattnteitted[Iet'h12j: tevisi n anted in Co r!".1-1110'a.triz
experiencing insufficient economic growth,all within the capacities of the state3Coun 's ------------------...................-------------...................-....---..................
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natural resources publicservices,and publicfacilities.
Chapter 3 Land Use MCC 17.01 #6 PROPERTY RIGHTS Private property shall not betaken for public use without just compensation having been
made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and
discriminatory actions.
Chapter Land Use&Chapter MCC 11.05 #7 PERMITS Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a timely
539 Economic Development and fair manner to ensure predictability.
Chapter47 Rural MCC 8.52;17.02 #8 NATURAL RESOURCE - aintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, Crxrsyt9zerated[Ci i3] Suers lF.lr.ttn the GViA nai tilt!'
. ..... ..... ... .. _. ..... ...._
INDUSTRIES including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries Industries. Encourage the ifo;-ccnsist.e sc w to the ot>;er foal.,iiatrd in t(:is
conservation of productive forestlands and productive agricultural lands,and discourage
incompatible uses.
Chapter Land Use,Chapter 4-7 MCC 16.23;17.07;17.10; #9 OPEN SPACE Retain open space,enhance recreational opportunities,conserve fish and wildlife habitat,
Rural,&Chapter9-8 Parks 17.26 increase access to natural resource lands and water a"develop new arks and
recreation facilities and maintain existing. CoonrryenterJ JMVIJ�ajt Revn ior,not:w i ,omn ni mat,
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faeikties
Chapter Land Use&Chapter MCC 8.52 Resource #10 ENVIRONMENT Protect the environment and enhance the Count 's high quality of life,
4-7 Rural Ordinance Shorelines - •- •------ .-.--- ___ ._.• .____._..__......._-._ _.......
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See Public Involvement Plan MCC 15.09.060 #11 CITIZEN PUBLIC Encourage the involvement of eitizews residents.orooerty owners,and business owners in
Conntte?sted ticpiij:'"'Diww:Inciuie larst-age about
PARTICIPATION the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to !undRt?r,g thc>CF;ii tf:in:ItlLl hest aYi941a1:1 a"i.i<nCe:iS IL
reconcile conflicts. LeczAing CAL'
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Chapter-7-9 Utilities MCC Title 13,Title 6 #12 PUBLIC FACITILES Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be
AND SERVICES adequate to serve the development at thetime the development is available for occupancy
and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established
minimum standards.
Chapter 3 Land Use MCC 17.40 #13 HISTORIC Identify and encourage the preservation of lands,sites,and structures that have historical
PRESERVATION _ or archaeological significance._ �_
ha ter 4411 Climate #14 CLIMATE CHANGE Ensure that comprehensive plane development regulations.and regional policies.plans,
Resilience and Hazard AND.RESILIENCY and strate its under RCW 36.70A.210 and chapter 47.80 RCW adapt to and mitigate the ........................................................._.."._.................._....._......,...
_.....
Mitigation effects of a chain climat re�are for,cl!p un act s�en�rios�,foster resiliency to Carrue -rated[CH7];New Chapter.1.2 will be Inserted
climate impacts and natural hazards;protect and enhance envlronmentai economicy_nd before Clan Irnplementatlon and monitoring.
human health and safety and advance environmental Justice.
Comptented[3ViW3l:rm :;'.nd+:r;ng frtisconfnstns to
ee Mason Coupt Shoreline MCC 17.50 415 SHORELINES OF For shorelines of the state the coals and policies of the shoreline management act as set :inciuda ttf;;„olt;,;n since we are riot mandated nor__ill
Master Prngrarn THE STATE forth in RCW 90.58.020 shall be considered an element of the county: or city's, I b;e core,ra,ati,n n.: the gr ent+.,-,usr;s emi::i;;nz.%•ghlrl::
com mhensive plan. miles tills time aliouft:i.
CpiYtmentad'[L9"t9]:erg••✓x1USIy I11iSSln(%fYOrri.• ..
cross1willt/goals•consider adyin;?.
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Attachment 1
Introduction
This chapter presents the Countywide Planning Policies used to develop Mason County's Comprehensive
Plan.The policies in this document are organized and numbered based on the t#+:iiee fifteen goals
adopted in Washington's State's Growth Management Act(RCW 36.70A)to guide counties and cities in
the development and adoption of comprehensive plans.Table 1 shows which Chapter of the County
Comprehensive Plan provides additional information,statistics,maps,and other detail related to each
policy.
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examples of middle housing that aren't currently
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iopportunitles.
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Hazard Mitigation Plan.Will be revised with info From
community survey.
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Planning Policies
Mason County's Comprehensive Plan addresses each of the,.hamfifteen GMA goals according to the
vision shared by County residents.The following discussion identifies the Countywide Planning Policies
for Mason County organized by the GMA goal they address.
1: URBAN GROWTH
GMA encourages concentrating development where adequate public facilities and services exist,or
which can be provided within a reasonable amount of time.In conjunction with the City of Shelton,
Mason County has adopted County-Wide Planning Policies(CWPP),some of which deal specifically with
the issue of urban growth and are designed to ensure growth can be supported by adequate public
infrastructure and services.
1.1. Deslonate7Maintain Urban Growth Areas around the incorporated City of Shelton and two
unincorporated areas of Belfair and Allyn. Prioritize urban growth-where infrastructure exists
or•'4- ;ris planned,as identified in an approved Capital Facilities Plan,or services can
be reasonably and economically extended;where development does not conflict with riatural
resource uses:Where there is a sufficient su _I ofl^^ °^^^^^�^" ^^ ^'develo abl land to Commented[MW35]:Revision noted in comment matrix
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support urban densities and urban growth forecasted for the 20-year planning cycle,-hand Commented[CH361:Changing this to"developable"
where the community's vision has identified its area as an Urban Growth Area. broadens potential exclusions to include lands with historic
cultural significance etc.
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1.2. (Coordinate planning zoning and development standards in the Shelton Urban Growth Area
with the City of Shelton to ensure consistency in development patterns,logical transition from
urban to rural uses adequate provision of infrastructure and services,and to facilitate
annexation as envisioned in the Growth Management Act. Commented[CH37]:This policy opens the door to an
Interlocal Agreement or similar tool that would delegate
4-.2:1.3. Mixed-use developments,multi-family developments,employment centers,and other certain planning and permitting authorities to the City of
urban land uses are @PpFepFiate deyelepmeRt`^be^ncouraged within designated Urban Shelton.This allows a more seamless transition to City
Growth Areas,-iR 9Fdeeto make efficient use of urban-level infrastructure and services and to services and supports annexation consistent with the GMA.
protect rural character in the remainder of the County.
4�1.4. Encourage development in Urban Growth Areas where:
• infrastructure exists or is planned;or
o infrastructure is provided by the developer according to locally established minimum
urban standards.
1.5. Encourage development in Urban Growth Areas where:
• services,such as public transit,emergency response,fire protection,schools,and
other public services,have adequate capacity;or
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• services can be expanded through County action or via private investment from the
developer.
2: REDUCE SPRAWL
GMA discourages the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling,low density
development.Several of Mason County's CWPPs are designed to reduce the impacts of growth,including
sprawl,in areas outside of Urban Growth Areas.Rural areas now exist throughout Mason County and
contribute to a large measure of the quality of life enjoyed by residents.These areas are characterized by
Low hgusing den-e w�, ildernp-aandlecreational living 0000ltunii es.and 4p-en-apgc._e Other rural
qualities include tranquility low traffic volumes natural views privacy and rural enterprise
2.1.
'.N Designate rural areas in Mason County.Rural areas include those portions of
e County that lie outside designated growth areas.master planned communiti s.
o,.,,mhomeowner's associations.and destination resorts,and may have lower standards
o i restructure and service that reflect anr<i Maintain this rural charact r.Intensive
development will be is discouraged in these rural areas due to the difficulty of providing
cost-effective services and-ef because rural areas are character-defining features of
Mason Count
nrnteeted f...m a ..I.ment by•..tessiye.I.....,I........,..t
2-4-.2.2.Rural development and accompanying water availability,including permit exempt wells,
_shall be consistent with protection of natural surface water flows and groundwater
recharge.
2-.2-2_3.The r.,..pFehensiye ol..R VAII,.,,.I..,,.,a o.F.,I Element pFeteGt;..,.Protect the County's
rural character,lifestyles,and values.
"-3-2_4.Establish Level of Service Q;;F;d;;Fdsstandards,timely development of essential
infrastructure and provision of services and adherence to design standards for rural and
urban areas.
14:2_5.Establish a rural land use system that provides for continued vitality of euF Ctivity
centers that may become afban Urban rowth areas-Areas or incorporated
communities.The categories of these areas include rural activity centers,hamlets,
commercial centers,industrial areas,and tourist and recreational areas.
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3:TRANSPORTATION
GMA encourages the development of efficient,multi-modal transportation systems that are based on
regional priorities and are coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.
3.1. Coordinate multimodal transportation systems with neighboring counties.Tribes,and the City
of Shelton to encourage efficiency and align transportation with regional priorities. e
H.' t multidal t eFtatiSR S,Stn...S that @Fe based n Fegienal p 4iPr;;Rd
3.2. Establish Level of Service standards that encourage densities in Urban Growth Areas where
services such as public transit,sidewalks,car-pooling,etc.,are available.
3.3. Establish multimodal Level of Service afE}sstandards,timely development of essential
infrastructure,and adherence to design standards for rural and Urban Growth Areas.
3.4. Protect functions of designated hir mehigh-volume corridors by restricting individual
access points.
94-3.5. Promote safety and security for the multimodal transportation system.
3 5 3.6. Promote interconnecting street networks which provide alternativelefficfentroutes. 1 Commented[MW38]:Revision noted in comment matrix I
3-6:3.7. Develop policies and Vie-encourage use of varied multi-modal transportation
alternatives that support health and wellbeing through physical activity by providing bikeways,
sidewalks,trails,public transit,ete.7and system connectivity as appropriate to location and
terrain,especially in Urban Growth Areas,and accommodating the young,aging,and disabled.
3,7-3.8. Ensure that cooperative planning efforts continue with the Peninsula Regional
Transportation Policy Organization and the County's Citizen Advisory Panel on the
Transportation Improvement Program,and that policies of the County and the organization are
consistent and coordinated,with the Comprehensive Plan as the guiding document for Mason
County.
3.9. The County and the City and Urban Growth Area should work cooperatively with the Mason
County Transit Authority(MCTA)to provide equitable public transit throughout the County.
3.10. Local and County transportation plans should considerinon-motorized methods of
transportation in addition to rail marine and aviation transportation as an integral part of the ;Commented[MW39]:Revision noted in comment matrix
area's transportation system.
3.11. Incorporate technological advances into transportation systems planning by encouraging
coordination among jurisdictions and Mason County Transit where feasible and applicable.
3.12. Encourage the development of transportation funding resources that support land use goals
and strategies.
3-.8:3 13 Protect transportation assets through proper operations maintenance and preservation
activities to provide safe efficient,and reliable movement of people,goods,and services.
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4: HOUSING
GMAT ire uires the Coun tomakeade uate rov(sionfor affordable ---_...._.._...._.__................._.._.__........._...._......._............_...._........_..._._._.._.._..__
';Commented[MW40]:Hasn't updated legislation
housing to all economic segments of the population,promotes a variety of residential densities and changed"encourage(s)"to"require(s)"?
housing types,and encourages the preservation of existing t4re-housing stock. Commented(MW41] Revision noted in comment
matrix.PAC member Lewis requested revising this
4.1. Incentivize affordable housing,promote a variety of residential densities and housing 1 statement.
types,with a diversity of both rental and homeownership options,and encourage the
preservation of existing housing stocq Commented(KP42]:Reference diversity of rental and
i ownership options. `
4.4-4.2.Coordinate processes for supporting affordable housing between Mason County and the ..............------...... --- ----------
City of Shelton. Define and establish the need for affordable housing countywide through
creation of a collaborative City/County Housing Plan that provides for a mix of housing
types for housing at all income levels.) Commented[CH43]:This is an implement I.ation a I.ction
that could be moved to the Housing Element.
4.3. Encourage affordable housing through innovation including infiil housing incentives,
variety of lot sizes,mixed use,multifamily units,and density bonuses for affordable units.
Selecting innovative techniques to support affordable housing should meet other
Countywide Planning Policies for urban and rural development.
4.14.4.Encourage affordable housing in rural areas by utilizing the supply of existing platted
smaller lots which can meet applicable subdivision,^ P-R-;I,^d+" ildk^
development regulations; by ensuring existiing legally""i'qthe lots retain their
conforming status,and by allowing manufactured housing,mobile homes,micro or tiny
homes and other options in both urban and rural areas.'*is FecegRi7ed t"att4e
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43..4.5.Encourage the preservation of historic structures for use_as or conversion to,,single or
multi-family housing.
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444.6.As part of a comprehensive program to address affordability eliminate barriers to Commented(CH44]:Barriers might include casts,
construction of affordable housing in examiAe SUFFent local regulations and policies4ef permitting requirements,infrastructure gaps,etc.
^n heuslAg Best.Prior to adoption of any new ordinance or regulation affecting
homebuilding,evaluate the impact on the provision of affordable housing options.
4.7. !affordable housing: :for households below 80 percent of the A Median Income
..
s ma Area... .. . . ..... ..... . .._._ .. Commented[KP45]:While there Is focus on 80%AMI, t
should be focused within the City of Shelton and unincorporated Urban Growth Areas with we also need workforce housing that is 120%of AMI.
she-convenient access to public transportation,major employment centers,and 'Include language about this bracket,perhaps in a separate '
public services. policy.Encouraging 80�120%in specific areas.
43:4.8.Assess affordable housing needs will be examined in both sitar-urban and rural contexts
and develop- strategies to address housing affordability w+ll-that reflect local definitions
of affordable housing,urban and rural values,cost and availability of land,infrastructure
cost and availability,the capacity of public services,private property rights,and broad-
based eitLer uo bhc involvement.
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44.4.9.Housing plans and policies should prevent or mitigate the physical,economic,and
cultural displacement of low-income households due to planning,public investments,
private development,and market pressures.
5: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GMA encourages economic development that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans,
promotes economic opportunity for all ins residents of the County,especially for unemployed and
disadvantaged persons,komotes:safe and healthy workingconditions.forall, nd encourages growth in Commented jMW46]:Revision noted in comment matrix l
areas experiencing insufficient economic growth,all within the capacities of the County's natural
resources,public services,and public facilities.
5.1. Encourage economic development throughout the County that is consistent with the
adopted Comprehensive Plan-and promote economic opportunity for all c-it4i=eas
residents of the County,especially for unemployed and disadvantaged persons,aa4
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easeaFage including encouraging!gFs+�ttkFinvestment in areas experiencing slower Commented jKP47]:Revision proposed by Fire Marshal,
economic growth,all within the capacities of Mason County's natural resources,public
services,and public facilities.
5.2. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries including productive timber,
agriculture,aquaculture,mining,and fisheries industries.Encourage the conservation of
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productive natural resources or!potentially productive natural resources and discourage Commented jCH481 Should this be considered as a wa.....y
.
incompatible uses.Assure that adjacent land uses do not contribute to the demise of the to address some of the growth sectors identified in the
leng-teFFFdong-term commercially productive resource extraction and agricultural lands Economic Development element?
fbFeSt -.n,.aG ItWF @Rd @8Fi..,1l. F@I...,.,,weti,..,l.,Rds and the ,;edresource-
based industries associated with these areas.Support natural resource-based industries to
shift towards more sustainable and regenerative practices in the context of a changing
climate.
5.3. Establish coordinated incentives to promote economic development with Fespeet te
consistent with Vision Statements and Goals for each Urban Growth Area.
5.4. Promote economic development activities where services needed by such activities
already exist or can be easily and economically provided. Coordinate with service
providers to review economic development activities as early as possible.
5.5. Promote economic development where off-site impacts,such as transportation,can be
effectively managed.
5.6. In environmentally sensitive areas,ensure land use permit processes control activities
w4kl;that may have a detrimental effect on public health,safety,or the environment,
consistent with state and federal requirements.
5.7. Increase economic vitality in Mason County by stimulating the creation of jobs in tourism,
trades,and other areas that provide livable wageslin safe and h2aj6v work.environments I Commented EMW491:Revision noted in comment matrix
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5.8. Support school district,post-secondary,and higher education efforts including vocational
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education training,and education of a highly trained,technically skilled multilingual I Commented[MW50]:Revision noted In comment matrix
population that aligns with key economic development opportunities and industry sectors.
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6: PROPERTY RIGHTS
GMA states,"Property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
Further,private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been
made."
6.1. Non-conforming uses,structures,and parcels shall be allowed alterations and expansions
when appropriate.
64 6.2 If private property must be acquired for public purposes,provide fair and market-
based compensation negotiated during the acquisition process.
7: PERMITS
Both GMA and Mason County express that applications for land use and planning permits be processed
in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability.
7.1. Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure
predictability.
8: RESOURCE INDUSTRIES
GMA recommends Counties maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries including
productive timber,agriculture,aquaculture,mining,and fisheries industries,and encourage the
conservation of productive forest lands and productive agricultural lands,and provide mitigation
opportunities for incompatible uses.
8.1. Maintain an inventory of productive or potentially productive natural resource and agricultural
lands and ensure ongoing regulatory protections for those lands.
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8.2. Discourage the siting of incompatible land uses near natural resources,arfd agricultural gland, Commented[KP57]:This statement could also be
and aquaculture farms. replicated up in the Environment section in relation.to
i location near critical areas.
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9.1:8.3. Provide mitigation for incompatible land uses sited near natural resources and
agricultural lands.
9: OPEN SPACE
GMA encourages the retention of open space and the development of recreational opportunities.GMA
further encourages conservation of fish and wildlife habitat,and increased access to natural resource
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lands,water,and developed parks. GMA also-a requires mapping of open space;corridorJ withCommented[KP52]:Point out habitat connectivity,even
consideration given to habitat connectivity acrossjurisdictions. I across jurisdictions.
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9.1. Designate and map open space areas incoordination with the itteeFgeFAed-Gifu of Shelton
and unincorporated aFe@S designated aF Urban Growth Areas.Criteria for designation shall
include:
• provides multiple use open space
• environmentally unique and(-or fragile
• separates incompatible land uses
consistency with the UGA's vision statement
• traditional cultural places and landscapes-
9.2. Provide accessible public open space and protect environmentally important areas
without compromising private property rights and treat)(rights.-
9.3. Identify and prioritize open space areas,both urban and rural,whieh R;ay be rzense e for
protection through acquisition,conservation easements,life estates,afld,ler-conveyance to
a land trust,and/or another method of conservation.Assure that private property rights
and treaty rights are protected.
9.4. Encourage increased access to publicly owned natural resource lands.Protect existing
public access to shorelines and water.Encourage acquisition of lands to provide additional
public shoreline and water access,especially in underserved areas.
9.5. Encourage retention/maintenance of open space and the development of recreational
opportunities like parks and public-use recreation areasa^^•^^Flate f^-^a^,^i^^ hiWA^
?3-�9.6.Create public and community access to land for the purpose of growing food.
10: ENVIRONMENT
GMA strives to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life,including air and water quality,
and the availabilityof ate --
......... ..............._._.. .....-......._ j Commented(KP53]:would like to include low impact
i development as a tool that can be used by developers. Can
10.1. +a-sFdeF-teTo protect public health and water quality,septic systems and/or appropriate ;build more density is these tools are used. Perhaps a new
alternative disposal systems will be installed where appropriate in rural areas,according to j Policy 10.5 that;'encourages"LID as a tool for stormwater
adopted County health codes.Alternative sewage collection and treatment systems should be treatment'
considered as an option when public health is in jeopardy, aad-and or to correct
environmental damage and when consistent with land use designations in the Comprehensive
Plan.Development permits and/or franchises for sewage treatment systems should be granted
when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
10.2. Mason County and the^iNes the•^i^ ^i^�ity of Shelton shall protect drinking water supplies from
contamination,ensure that water for development is both legally and physically available,and
identify and reserve future supplies.
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10.3. In environmentally sensitive areas,ensure land use permit processes control activities which
that may have a detrimental effect on public health,safety,environment,and physical integrity
of the area consistent with state and federal requirements.
10.4. Encourage water reuse and reclamation for large-scale potable water users,such as golf
courses,parks,and schools.
49.3.10 5 Consider the use of low impact development management strategies for land use and
stormwater management for protecting water quality.
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10.6. Discourage the siting of�ncompati6le land uses 1n and near natural resourcesand critica
areas as defined by WAC 365-190-030 as well!asr akriculture lands defined by RCW,84 34.=aft
_ __ ___,-- 6m,mented[MW54]:Staff suggested mislotrbased'on.
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cdmme'ni recelved 6y!DNR during Commei•cE's 6d day
10.7. Plan for and implement clean up of Mason County's contaminated sites, notice;penod
11: QTIZEN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
GMA encourages the involvement of residents property owners,and business owners in the planning
process and coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
11.1. Encourage the widespread community involvement
h' in the planning process and coordinate between communities and
jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
11.2.!Mason County and the City of Shelton will maintain joint procedures for review of land
development activities within the City's Urban Growth Areal Commented[CH55]:Revise if the City will be granted
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12: FACILITIES/SERVICES
GMA strives to ensure that public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be
adequate to serve the development at the time of occupancy without decreasing the level of service
provided.
12.1. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development rhall he are
adequate to serve the development at the time of occupancy without decreasing current
levels below locally established minimum standards. Commented[KP56]:consider revising this statement to
infrartr h•ire,^a•#IliK •"here se,.ess@F Consider assessing development fees in the form i remove the word"require".Allow for flexibilty enough for '.
of environmental mitigation fees or impact fees for public':serviceA of
owners
Commented[KP57]:Feedback from reviewer:I really
12.2. Mason County and the eities CIty of Shelton,shall develepmaintain understand what Kristin is saying.I think the word"require"
paFtkipatiea;a cooperative regional process to site essential public facilities of regional and isn't clear on whom is required to do what.we always try to
Th....h•..,.N.,,,..f+h,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,h..0 h..+...,..�,..�+h-,+ i accommodate,but it's not always a simple process.Are we '
statewide importance. sSuch facilities aFe i talking about"coordinating"between agencies,or are we
will be located seas-to protect environmental quality,optimize access and usefulness to all i
I"requiring"from some particular group(developers,
jurisdictions,and equitably distribute benefits and burdens throughout the region or county. ;providers,county planners,etc?).
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12.3. Major public facilities that generate substantial travel demand should be sited along or near
major transportation and public transit corridors.
12.4. Sharing of corridors for major utilities,trails,,and other transportation rights of way is
encouraged.
12.5. Advance waste reduction efforts through support of state and federal programs,and thMuoh
public information and education programs,and other available,appropriate methods.
13: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GMA states that jurisdictions should,"identify and encourage the preservation of lands,sites,and
structures that have historical,icultural,.�r archeological significance. commented]KPSs]:Edit proposed by-Historic
Preservation Commission.
13.1. Support the efforts of the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission created to identify ...-and actively encourage the conservation of Mason County's historic resources(MCC 17.40).
13.2. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands,sites,and structures that have historical or
archeological significance through enforcement of regulations that implement the State's goals
and objectives for historic preservation at the local level.
33-113.3. Consult with Tribes land other aovernment.entities Ito ensure the protection of Commented'[KP59]:Edit proposed by HPC.
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archeologically and culturally significant lands,sites,and structures.
14: CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCY
GMA requires iurisdictions to ensure that comprehensive plans development regulations,and regional
policies and plans address climate change and natural hazards,foster resiliency,advance environmental
iustice,and protect and enhance environmental,economic,and human health in the face of a changing
climate.
14.1. Continue coordinated hazard mitigation and community resilience planning efforts with the
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14.2. Plan for and consider the impacts of climate change on communities and industries in Mason
County,including sea level rise,flooding,wildfires,and extreme weather events,on both
existing and new development.Prioritize mitigating the impacts on vulnerable populations and
overburdened communities within the planning period.
14.3. Support efforts to increase the resilience of public services and infrastructures including
transportation,utilities,emergency response,and others,by preparing for disasters and
coordinating planning for continuity of operations,infrastructure and system recovery.
15: SHORELINES OF THE STATE
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15.1. Implement the Mason County or City Shoreline Master Program,as necessary.
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