Comprehensive Plan Update 2044 Project


Project Description

Beginning January 2023, the City of Snoqualmie launched an extensive two-year project to update its Comprehensive Plan - a long range planning tool that guides decision making about how the City will grow over a 20-year time period. The Comp Plan, as it is often called, outlines goals and policies for managing growth while protecting the health, welfare, and quality of life of residents. 

This 20-year visioning plan guides development, laws, and City spending. As a whole, it describes the Snoqualmie that community members wish to leave to future generations and coordinates City departments under a common vision. 

The Comp Plan can be amended annually through the docket process - which provides citizens an opportunity to suggest changes to the Comprehensive Plan - but the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) requires counties and cities conduct a mandatory periodic update at least once every ten years.  This is the process the City has launched in 2023. 

Primary purposes of the update include:

  • Review plan and regulations, bringing them in compliance with changes to state law and the Growth Management Act (GMA)
  • Respond to changes in land use and population
  • Address community priorities and/or needs. 

The City of Snoqualmie's periodic comprehensive plan update is due in December 2024 and will guide the City's growth through 2044. The two-year Comp Plan Update process will include extensive public engagement, including future town halls, surveys, and informational outreach.

Timeline

Snoqualmie Comprehensive Plan 2044 Timeline

Final Public Review Draft Snoqualmie Comprehensive Plan 2044

Other Documents

Climate Change Element

Cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act must have a climate element as part of their comprehensive plan. Climate elements must maximize economic, environmental, and social co-benefits and prioritize environmental justice in order to avoid worsening environmental health disparities.  The Climate Element will focus on building resilience to climate and environmental impacts while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It consists of two key sub-elements: resilience and emissions reduction.

Public Engagement  

  • April 6, 2023: Open House at City Hall.
  • Oct. 18, 2023: Open House, Snoqualmie Library Meeting Room

Public Comment

As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update - Snoqualmie 2044 - public comments were compiled. Below see all public comment received through January 2024.

Snoqualmie Growth Targets Analysis

As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update - Snoqualmie 2044 - the City had a Growth Targets Analysis Studies in early 2024.  Additionally, the City has requested reconciliation of the 2044 target for Snoqualmie.