This presentation, prepared for the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting on October 25, 2023, outlines housing needs in South King County and the role of the King County Affordable Housing Committee in coordinating and tracking progress on regional affordable housing goals. It explains how local comprehensive plans — which must be updated by December 31, 2024 — are required to align with the Countywide Planning Policies, Multicounty Planning Policies, and the state Growth Management Act. The document provides context on the layered planning framework governing housing, land use, and related decisions across King County cities and unincorporated areas.Open full document
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A presentation prepared by King County Department of Community and Human Services for the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting on October 25, 2023. The document outlines the purpose of the King County Affordable Housing Committee and explains the role of Comprehensive Plans in guiding housing and land use decisions. It describes the planning hierarchy from the State Growth Management Act down to city and county comprehensive plans.