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Commission begins multi‑month update of critical‑areas regulations; focus on best available science and avoidance
Summary
Staff introduced a multi‑month program to update Monroe's critical‑areas regulations to reflect updated state guidance, best available science, and new emphasis on avoidance and function. Staff plans to bring defined code changes in stages with formal review this fall and final adoption before year end.
Planning staff introduced the start of a multi‑month update to Monroe’s critical‑areas regulations on June 9, telling the Planning Commission the work is required as part of the city’s periodic comprehensive‑plan review and must be adopted by the end of the year (with limited extra time if progress is demonstrated).
Planner Kate said the update will emphasize best available science, add or revise definitions, consolidate citations to external mapping resources (Department of Ecology, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Snohomish…
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