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Island County approves Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve as special review district
Summary
Island County commissioners voted to create the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve special review district, a zoning designation that establishes a site‑wide permitting framework for conservation, agriculture demonstrations and a conservation center on the property owned by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust.
Island County commissioners voted to adopt an ordinance establishing the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve as a special review district, a zoning designation that allows a single, site‑wide review and set of permitted uses tailored to the property.
John Lanier of Island County planning told the board the Whidbey Camano Land Trust applied in 2024 to create the Keystone preserve; staff said the preserve will protect about 216 acres and roughly 3,500 feet of shoreline. The county’s special review district criteria (Island County Code 17.03.160) were discussed and staff said the property meets…
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