2013-2018
Transportation Improvement Program
The Board of County Commissioners
adopted the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2013-2018
on August 13, 2012. The TIP is a list of capital transportation projects
that Jefferson County Public Works anticipates undertaking in the
corresponding six-year period. The list includes secured and anticipated
funding sources for each project. For more information,
visit the TIP
webpage.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Notebook
Jefferson County’s
Solid Waste
Advisory Committee invites you to take a look at the work it does to
improve upon the essential public function of the County’s solid waste
programs. From fee structures to hours of operations to new services and
the preservation of old ones, “SWAC” is there to provide staff with vital
feedback from the community. Please take a look at the work of this
dedicated group of volunteer community members, industry representatives and
elected officials by clicking on “SWAC Notebook” in the column to the left.
New
Shine Quarry Stormwater Permit Issued
The
Department of Community Development (DCD) has finished its review and issued
a Stormwater Management Permit for the New Shine Quarry located at 9861
State Route 104 Port Ludlow, WA. More information and a PDF copy of the
notice of decision and permit can be found here :
New Shine Quarry
Planning Commission
May 2013–
The Planning Commission has two vacancies, one each for District 2 and
District 3 (flyer)
The regular meetings are now held at the County Courthouse Commissioners
Chambers at 1:30 pm, typically on the first Wednesday each month with a few
schedule changes to accommodate holidays.
The Planning Commission is an advisory group of volunteers that provides a
forum for public review of land use issues and planning proposals. Topics
include Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and zoning designations along
with the specific development regulations that guide land-use activities
around the County. The group does not review project-specific permit
applications.
LEARN MORE:
Planning Commission webpage or from Department of Community Development
at 360/379-4450 or
PlanComm@co.jefferson.wa.us.
Watershed Stewardship Resource Center
May2013:
New “How To” Handouts -
Check the status of your permit application online. Learn to use the online
mapping and parcel data information available for properties in Jefferson
County. Watch a slideshow to better understand Low Impact Development
methods such as rain gardens, permeable pavement, site planning and more.
Learn more
here.
Demo Garden Designs
– Planning for the LID demonstration garden at the Resource Center continues
with a final design currently being translated into construction documents.
Review the final design
here. The County has also partnered with Clallam Conservation District
and City of Sequim to install LID demonstration features near Carrie Blake
Park in Sequim, and with WSU Extension and local residents to install an LID
Demonstration Garden in Quilcene.
Resource Center
- The Resource Center is open four days a week for self-guided browsing and
research with Coaching Services available for one-on-one help to answer
questions (informational
flyer). Educational art posters are on display and the collection of
reference materials keeps growing with a new collection of reference books
added to our library. With a focus on low impact development (LID), County
staff and local development professionals are trained to design, build and
maintain LID methods: LID site planning minimizes clearing and grading to
keep as much native vegetation and topsoil in place to mimic natural
conditions and increase water infiltration. The goal of LID is to prevent
the pollution of local lakes, streams, rivers and Puget Sound by managing
stormwater flow and water quality through land use development strategies
that emphasize protection and use of on-site natural features. Stormwater
runoff? Slow it down, spread it out, and soak it in!
Grant Project - This watershed center grant project provides an
optional ‘one stop shop’ for educational information, staff consultation and
permit application assistance. The project will help applicants reduce
permit review timelines and promote voluntary low impact development and
other best management practices as a non-regulatory approach to meeting
existing environmental protection requirements for stormwater, shorelines,
critical areas and more. This effort helps implement the Clean Water Act and
the Puget Sound Action Agenda to protect and restore the Puget Sound
ecosystem. Learn more on the
WSRC page.
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update
March 2013
–
Public
Comment Period now open on proposed Finfish Aquaculture provisions; public
hearing to be held April 15, 2013. Learn more
here. The Board is currently considering a conditional use permit
process with geographic limitations and specific criteria to review new
finfish aquaculture proposals. The County has been considering a solution to
the finfish aquaculture disagreement with Ecology since 2011. If agreement
with Ecology is found, the Board would likely take formal action to adopt
the revised SMP by local ordinance, then submit the formal response and the
new SMP to Ecology for final adoption. Other than this last remaining
aquaculture issue, it seems the state will be satisfied with the County’s
other proposed changes to the Locally Approved Shoreline Master Program (LA-SMP).
For more information and access to documents, visit our
State Review & Approval page.
The SMP Update is a multi-year, legally-required project to revise the
County's existing Shoreline Master Program (JCC 18.25) in compliance with
new State requirements. The project has included extensive public outreach
since 2006. Learn more on the
SMP Public Outreach page.
The SMP contains goals, policies, development standards and regulations
regarding protection, use, development and restoration activities along
qualifying lake, river and saltwater shorelines in Jefferson County. All
shoreline activities must comply with the SMP, whether a permit is required
or not. This update provides the opportunity for new scientific information
and community values to shape the future of our treasured shoreline
resources. Learn more on the
Shoreline Management & Planning page and the
SMP Update page.
