King County Ordinance No. 2883, passed in September 1976, officially adopted the Sea-Tac Communities Plan as an addendum to the King County Comprehensive Plan, establishing it as the guiding policy for land use, development, and redevelopment around Sea-Tac International Airport. The plan, developed with Federal Aviation Administration grant funding and extensive community involvement, addresses noise programs, open space acquisition areas, and compatible land use in the airport's vicinity. It required coordination between King County and the Port of Seattle on any future changes, with the Highline Communities Plan designated as the official zoning guideline for implementing its land use concepts.Open full document
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King County Ordinance No. 2883 adopting the Sea-Tac Communities Plan as an addendum to the King County Comprehensive Plan, establishing official county policy for the vicinity of Sea-Tac International Airport. The ordinance outlines cooperative arrangements with the Port of Seattle, open space acquisition provisions, and designates the Highline Communities Plan as the official zoning guideline for implementing land use concepts. It was introduced by Bernice Stern, passed September 20, 1976, and approved by the King County Executive on September 27, 1976.