Washington State Guidebook on Military and Community Compatibility
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Washington State Guidebook On Military and Community Compatibility July 2019 Washington State Guidebook On Military and Community Compatibility Commerce Mission: The Department of Commerce touches every aspect of community and economic development. We work with local governments, businesses and civic leaders to strengthen communities so all residents may thrive and prosper. Funding Statement: This guidebook was prepared under contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the Washington State Department of Commerce and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment. Guidebook Contributors Washington State Department of Commerce Mark Barkley, assistant director, Local Government Division Mark McCaskill, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), managing director, Growth Management Services Dave Andersen, AICP, eastern regional manager, Growth Management Services Deanah Watson, program manager, Growth Management Services Genevieve Dial, program specialist, Growth Management Services Project Partners Julie Bassuk, AICP, partner, MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design LLP Beth Batchelder, associate 1, MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design LLP Dan Cloutier, research assistant, Department of Urban Design and Planning, University of Washington Acknowledgments Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Bill Adamson, South Sound Military and Communities Noelle Madera, Yakima County Partnership Larry Morrell, Sound Defense Alliance Erik Ashlie-Vinke, Economic Alliance Snohomish Kim Peacher, Northwest Training Range Complex County Steve Powers, city of Oak Harbor Jim Baumgart, Washington State Governor’s Office Jacob Rain, Washington Military Department Grant Beck, city of Yelm Jacqueline Reid, Snohomish County Jim Bolger, Kitsap County Allison Satter, city of Bremerton Dan Cardwell, Pierce County Tiffany Speir, city of Lakewood LTC Chris Cavin, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tom Tolman, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Patty Charnas, Jefferson County Brian Tyhuis, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Richard Corff, Trust for Public Land Hiller West, Island County Allan Giffen, city of Everett Jeff Wilson, City of DuPont Rich Hadley, Forward Fairchild Jeff Johnson, Fairchild Air Force Base 2019 | Washington State Department of Commerce | Guidebook on Military and Community Compatibility Washington State Guidebook On Military and Community Compatibility Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................1 Compatibility Planning .......................................................................................................................... 1 Project Context ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Part 1: Community Guide to Compatibility ..........................................................................................5 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................5 Balancing Community Vision and Military Mission .............................................................................. 5 Civilian-Military Compatibility ............................................................................................................... 7 Local Planning Structure and Public Processes ............................................................................... 10 Land Use Planning Framework ........................................................................................................... 10 Land Use Authorities ........................................................................................................................... 10 Local Plans and Land Use Regulations ................................................................................................ 13 Periodic Updates and Amendments ................................................................................................... 14 Participation in Planning Process ........................................................................................................ 17 Environmental Review Processes ....................................................................................................... 19 Military Background and Presence in Washington ......................................................................... 23 History ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Military Service Branches .................................................................................................................... 23 Military Authorities and Structure ...................................................................................................... 24 About Military Plans and Programs .................................................................................................... 26 Bases, Ranges, and Airspace ............................................................................................................... 29 Part 2: Technical Guide to Compatibility ........................................................................................... 35 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 35 Finding a Mutual Planning Context ..................................................................................................... 35 National Defense and Planning ........................................................................................................... 36 Base Plans and Joint-Planning ............................................................................................................. 38 Conservation Programs ....................................................................................................................... 52 2019 | Washington State Department of Commerce | Guidebook on Military and Community Compatibility Growth Management Requirements and Compatibility ................................................................. 56 Statewide Land Use Goals and Priorities ............................................................................................ 56 Stakeholders in Land Use Processes ................................................................................................... 59 Compatibility and Local Plans ............................................................................................................. 59 Compatibility and Local Codes ............................................................................................................ 60 Local Project Review and Permitting .................................................................................................. 62 Concurrency ........................................................................................................................................ 63 Consistency ......................................................................................................................................... 64 Plan Elements and Compatibility ........................................................................................................ 66 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................... 80 Compatibility Relies on Coordination ................................................................................................. 80 Part 3: Implementation Toolkit ......................................................................................................... 82 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 82 About Part 3: Implementation Toolkit ................................................................................................ 82 Case Studies: Coordination ................................................................................................................. 82 Compatibility in Comprehensive Plans ............................................................................................... 84 Integrating Military Training Routes ................................................................................................... 88 Compatibility in Local Codes ............................................................................................................... 91 Sample Policy Language ...................................................................................................................... 96 Sample Notifications and Disclosures ............................................................................................... 102 Checklists and Worksheets ......................................................................................................... 105 Sample Compatibility Project Process .............................................................................................. 105 Growth Management Act Military Compatibility Provision Checklists............................................. 106 Consultation Guidance: Energy Projects 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