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1018 Updating Comp Plan Attachment A CITY OF YELM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN and JOINT PLAN WITH THURSTON COUNTY February 14, 2017 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Acknowledgements Elected Officials CityStaff JW Foster, Mayor Grant Beck, Community Development Director Ron Harding, Mayor Tami Merriman, Associate Planner EJ Curry, Councilmember Karen Bennett, Administrative Assistant Molly Carmody, Councilmember Jennifer Littlefield, Councilmember Yelm Planning Commission Tracey Wood, Councilmember John Graver, Chair Tad Stillwell, Councilmember Jerry Fugich, Commissioner Joe DePinto, Councilmember Wayne Potter, Commissioner Russ Hendrickson, Councilmember John Thomson, Commissioner Joe Baker, Former Councilmember Shawn Christensen, Commissioner Bob Isom, Former Councilmember Terry Kaminski, Commissioner Ken Garmann, Former Councilmember Anne Wahrmund, Commissioner Glen Nutter, Former Commissioner Jennifer Littlefield, Former Commissioner Molly Carmody, Former Commissioner Special Thanks Yelm Citizens Yelm Parks Advisory Board Yelm Historic Preservation Committee Yelm Chamber of Commerce Yelm Real Estate Network Windermere Real Estate Yelm Business Association Adopted by the Yelm City Council February 14, 2017 Ordinance No. 1018 Prepared in accordance with the Washington Growth Management Act RCW 36.70A CP OMPREHENSIVE LAN TC ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 Growth Management Act Planning Parameters............................................................................. 2 Guiding Principles........................................................................................................................... 4 Land Use .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Housing ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Capital Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 23 Utilities.......................................................................................................................................... 33 Transportation.............................................................................................................................. 36 Economic Development ................................................................................................................ 40 Parks and Recreation .................................................................................................................... 43 Environmental Protection and Critical Areas ............................................................................... 46 Essential Public Facilities ............................................................................................................... 49 Joint Planning Policies ................................................................................................................... 51 LT IST OF ABLES Table 1 - Population Projections ................................................................................................... 16 Table 2 - Residential Supply vs. Demand ...................................................................................... 16 Table 3 - Housing Inventory by Type 2015 Estimate................................................................. 21 Table 4 - Housing Unit Projection ................................................................................................. 21 Table 5 - Residential Supply vs. Demand ...................................................................................... 22 Table 6 - Capacity for Additional Dwelling Units by Type ............................................................. 22 Table 7 - Relationships of Various Plans....................................................................................... 27 Table 8 - Capital Facilities Plan Funding Sources .......................................................................... 28 Table 9 - 10 Year Capital Facilities Plan Summary........................................................................ 29 Table 10 - Long Term Capital Facilities Needs .............................................................................. 31 Table 11 - Inventory of Major City Assets ..................................................................................... 31 LM IST OF APS Map 1 - Joint Base Lewis McChord Compatibility .......................................................................... 7 Map 2 - Land Use Designations..................................................................................................... 14 Map 3 - Future Land Use Designations......................................................................................... 15 Map 4 - 2010 Commercial, Industrial & Mixed Use Development Potential ............................... 17 Map 5 - 2010 Residential Development Potential........................................................................ 18 I NTRODUCTION The Yelm Comprehensive Plan (Plan) establishes the vision of the City of Yelm forthe ongoing and future development of the community over the next 20 to 25 years. The Plan is a broad statement of goals and policies that direct the orderly and coor a city into the future. The 2016 update includes new goals and polices based on comments and ideas from the public, local stakeholders, and City boards and Commissions, along with Sustainable Thurston Development Plan for the Thurston Region an Study. The Plan is written in the context of the State Growth Management Act, which mandates iss that must be dealt with in a comprehensive plan and County-wide planning policies, which identify how certain aspects of growth management planning are t The purpose of the Joint Plan is to identify how development is to o years for the City, and for the County area within the Urban Growth Area (UGA), which will eventually be served by City of Yelm public facilities and utili The Plan is intended to apply to the entire UGA. Jurisdictional in the City limits by the City of Yelm, and the unincorporated U The Plan is organized by subject matter, with each main topic haan objective, general goals, and policies. The maps, goals, and policies provide the regulations, programs, and services which implement the Plan. The Plan is to be revisited not less than each eight years to review population progress, the effectiveness of the existing plan, and the need for change. The Plan is designed to incorporate and coordinate many of the Y a coordinated whole. For purposes of a complete picture, the "Y includes the following documents: Yelm Comprehensive Plan and Joint Plan with Thurston County Yelm Transportation Plan Yelm Water System Plan Yelm General Sewer Plan Yelm Parks Plan Introduction - Page 1 GMAPP ROWTH ANAGEMENT CT LANNING ARAMETERS Growth Management Act The City of Yelm participates in comprehensive planning under the provisions of the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW. The purpose of the Act is t responsible local planning to accomplish thirteen identified statewide goals. The following State Growth Management Act goals are adopted to g adoption of comprehensive plans and development regulations of t are required or choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040. The following goals are not listed in order of priority and shall be used exclusively for the purpose comprehensive plans and development regulations: (1) Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adepublic facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. (2) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeve sprawling, low-density development. (3) Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comp (4) Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. (5) Economic development. Encourage economic development through consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opl citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadv the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitme recognize regional differences impacting economic development opd encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic gro capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, an (6) Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for pub compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. (7) Permits. Applications for both state and local government pe in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. (8) Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural re-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industr conservation of productive forest lands and productive agricultuands, and discourage incompatible uses. (9) Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recrea conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural r and develop parks and recreation facilities. Growth Management Act Planning Parameters -Page 2 (10) Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state' including air and water quality, and the availability of water. (11) Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the invol planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdict reconcile conflicts. (12) Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public fa to support development shall be adequate to serve the development the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasin levels below locally established minimum standards. (13) Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservat structures that have historical or archaeological significance. County-Wide Planning Policies (CWPP) Thurston County, with the advice of the Cities and Towns in Thur- Wide Planning Policies (CWPP) to aid and focus the Growth Managectivities in Thurston County. These County-Wide Planning Policies were specifically approved by the City of Yelm. Growth Management Act Planning Parameters -Page 3 GP UIDING RINCIPLES Goal 1 Plan and act toward zero waste in the region. Policy 1.1 Support efforts to maintain a rate structure that will incentivize waste prevention, as well as implement policy and support waste reduction programs. Goal 2 Ensure that residents have the resources to meet their daily nee Policy 2.1 Support a coordinated and streamlined approach to social service planning and funding in Thurston County. Goal 3 Ensure that the regions water supply sustains people in perpetu the environment. Policy 3.1 Support regional efforts to find resources to create a water systems plan that explores ways to manage water resources in the Thurston Region m. Goal 4 Move toward a carbon-neutral community. Policy 4.1 Support regional efforts to find resources to create a balanced Thurston Region climate action plan. Goal 5 Provide opportunities for everyone in the Thurston Region to lea sustainability. Policy 5.1 Support regional efforts to find resources to ensure continued focus on sustainability actions, education, and coordination. Goal 6 Make strategic decisions and investments to advance sustainability region Policy 6.1 Support regional efforts to develop a generic sustainability checklist for modification and use by local jurisdictions. Policy 6.2 Incorporate a locally adopted sustainability checklist into the decision making process for funding allocations, comprehensive plan amendments, and capital facilities investments. Goal 7 Support public and private local food systems to increase community resilience, health, and economic prosperity. Policy 7.1 Support regional efforts to find resources to create a local food systems plan. Goal 8 Become a model for sustainability and livability. Identify resources, organizational structure, and educational opportunities to achieve regional sustainability goals. Policy 8.1 Support regional efforts to identify and secure funding to imple achieve Sustainable Thurston goals and vision. Policy 8.2 Participate in regional efforts to monitor progress in achievingle Thurston goals and targets. Policy 8.3 Support regional efforts to create a regional grant center to pr identifying and applying for grants. Guiding Principles- Page 4 Policy 8.4 Coordinate and collaborate with outreach and planning efforts th jurisdictional boundaries. Policy 8.5 Support regional efforts to find resources for demonstration pro support innovative community ideas and projects that support Sus goals. Goal 9 Create safe and vibrant South County city and town centers that foster entrepreneurship, active transportation, civic pride, and a sens Policy 9.1 Encourage commercial and cultural activities in Yelm. Policy 9.2 Continue to support coordinated economic and community building among South County communities. Policy 9.3 Identify opportunities to support existing and prospective entre Policy 9.4 Support workforce development training in southern Thurston Coun promote new industries. Policy 9.5 Improve marketing of potential development and business opportunities available in South County. Policy 9.6 Support efforts to develop an infrastructure for tourism in South Thurston County. Policy 9.7 Build on the quality of place within each of the historic communty centers. Policy 9.8 Minimize the impact of highways on each of the historic South Co community centers. Policy 9.10 Invest public money to attract private investment in the develop South County centers. Policy 9.11 Coordinate with Thurston County to ensure that future development that generates pass-through traffic within incorporated communities pays its fair sh necessary road improvements. Policy 9.12 Promote telework in South County towns and cities to keep worker dollars local and reduce vehicle miles traveled. Goal 10 Improve regulatory clarity and predictability to encourage urban redevelopment. Policy 10.1 Plan at the neighborhood level and involve the neighborhoods in process. Policy 10.2 Ensure that housing as envisioned in different areas is feasible build. Policy 10.3 Offer financial and project development incentives for reducing environmental impacts. Guiding Principles - Page 5 Goal 11 Promote future development that protects public health, afety, and welfare by minimizing risk to life, property, and the well-being of Yelm residents from military training operations and maintaining compatibility with current and forese Lewis - McChord (JBLM). Policy 11.1 Continue to support the unique and vital mission capabilities of JBLM and significant contribution of the installation, military personnel to the economic base of the community and region. Policy 11.2 Partner with JBLM and the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership to anticipate and meet community growth and service demands related change and to ensure that Yelm residents participate fully in ec outreach activities associated with the installation. Goal 12 Foster meaningful, ongoing communication among Yelm residents, J Sound Military and Communities Partnership and other regional pa awareness of Department of Defense and other federal and state mssions and activities and to coordinate on ongoing compatibility planning and management a Policy 12.1 Continue Yelms participation in the implementation of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) by appointing primary points of contact to facilitate the communication and coordination strategies recommended in the JLUS Report. Policy 12.2Work with JBLM to establish ongoing communication mechanisms for mutual concern, including mission or operational changes that co community or specific development and infrastructure projects that compatibility with training operations. Policy 12.3 Partner with JBLM to make information on the potential impacts o operations available to residents. Policy 12.4 Review community development and infrastructure proposals for in that could produce compatibility challenges with training operat sensitive uses in areas of known exposure to aviation and range infrastructure that could interfere with low-level flight operations; and sources of electrical emissions that could interfere with military communications or n Policy 12.5 Provide notice to JBLM for review and comment on Yelms discreti actions such as comprehensive plan amendments, rezones, development regulation changes, and land use permits. Goal 13 Coordinate Planning Activities Policy 13.1 Cooperate with Thurston County in planning activities through no updating policies and plans and by reviewing and commenting on Thurston County p and plans which may affect the residents of Yelm. Policy 13.2 Notify the Nisqually Tribe during plan reviews and updates and e tribe to participate in local planning activities. Policy 13.3 Communicate with JBLM about planning and permitting actions within the City. Guiding Principles- Page 6 LU AND SE The objective of the land use chapter is to establish Yelm as anwhich provides for a wide variety of goods and services for Yelms service area, jo community, and a variety of housing types and style for all of i sustainable fashion while preserving Yelms history. Goal 1 Create a comprehensive plan with goals and policies which fosters balanced sustainable approaches to managing growth within Yelm and its Ur Policy 1.1 Adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies that address the statewide Growth Management Act (GMA) goals within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area (UGA). Policy 1.2 Adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies that implement the County Wide Planning Policies (CWPP) within Yelm and its UGA. Policy 1.3 Adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies that accommodates projected growth (legally required under the Washington State Growth Manag economic forces which will shape the future of the community. Policy 1.4 Adopt urban growth boundaries for Yelm which encourage urban development at urban densities with urban services. Policy 1.5 Recognize the property rights of landowners in Yelm and its UGA. Policy 1.6 Respect property owners legal rights when implementing this plan should provide for compensation for the property owner of waivers from requirements if implementation of the regulation would otherwise constitute a le Policy 1.7 Process comprehensive plan amendments no more than once per calendar year, except in cases of emergency. Policy 1.8 Provide public notices, encourage public participation, and allo all phases of the comprehensive plan review process. Goal 2 Create a sustainable community. Policy 2.1 Utilize the following definition of sustainable development with comprehensive plan as a foundation for decision making: Provide for current needs while not compromising the availability of resources for future needs. Policy 2.2 Adopt goals, policies, and development regulations designed tofoster sustainable development through tools such as: Smart Growth; Low Impact Development; and Built Green/LEED standards. Policy 2.3 Adopt policies and development regulations to implement smart growth principles that: Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration (public partic Land Use - Page 8 Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities; Provide a variety of transportation choices; Mix land uses in appropriate scale for the neighborhood. This may include apartments over retail and commercial space, or residential and close proximity; Preserve open space, natural beauty, and critical environmental Create a range of housing opportunities and choices; Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place Create walkable neighborhoods; Take advantage of compact building design; and Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost-effective. Policy 2.4 Adopt development regulations that implement low impact development (LID) stormwater provisions. Policy 2.5 Adopt development regulation incentives that encourage sustainable development such as Green/LEED or Home Energy Rating System ratings in the construction of new or significantly remodeled structures. Goal 3 Establish a variety of land uses and densities that supports a c densities. Policy 3.1Adopt land use designations, a land use map, and development regthat accommodates a variety of land use categories and densities. Policy 3.2 Adopt a single land use category for all unincorporated lands lo Yelm UGA boundary: Single Family - 1 unit per 5 acres. Policy 3.3 Adopt two categories of residential single family land use to meet communi needs: Single Family - 4 units per acre; and Single Family - 6 units per acre. Policy 3.4 Adopt two categories of residential multifamily land use to meet community needs: Multifamily - Medium Density 6 units per acre; and Multifamily - High Density 16 units per acre. Policy 3.5 Adopt a mixed use development category which allows both residential and commercial uses suitable for planned developments on larger parcels and which provides for a variety of land uses, more efficient use of open space, and more cost effective public infrastructure. Policy 3.6 Adopt a variety of commercial land use categories to meet community needs. Land Use - Page 9 Policy 3.7 Adopt industrial land uses to meet community needs. Policy 3.8 Adopt land use designations which reflect limited development potential. It may include: Publicly owned lands; Lands permanently set aside as open space; or Lands with sensitive areas. Policy 3.9 Consider the required level of public facilities and utilities w various urban densities and types of land use. Goal 4 Provide guidance for a cohesive city. Policy 4.1 Adopt development regulations and subdivision standards that require new multi-lot subdivisions to provide a network of connected streets which Yelms existing street system. Policy 4.2 Adopt development regulations that require new development projects to address public transit, and where necessary to accommodate new a stops. Policy 4.3 Adopt development regulations that allow parking to be shared by two or more businesses, and joint-use parking between non-competing uses (e.g. the same parking might be used for office workers during the week and by shoppers durin Policy 4.4 Adopt development regulations that accommodate live-work structures (where citizens can live and work within the same structure). Policy 4.5 Adopt sign regulations designed to support business establishments while protecting community character. The sign code may: Provide community way-finding signage; Encourage pedestrian-oriented signs with a consistent character; and Allow for eccentric signs in some locations. Policy 4.6 Adopt development regulations that allow permits to be processed and efficient manner. Goal 5 Encourage diverse residential growth. Policy 5.1 Encourage new residential subdivisions to incorporate alleys into their street network by providing increased density incentives. Policy 5.2 Adopt development standards that allow duplexes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units within residential areas. These are intended to in the community and aid in achieving an overall urban density. Policy 5.3 Adopt development regulations that encourage mixed use subdivisions. Land Use - Page 10 Goal 6 Encourage commercial and industrial growth that serves the needs of the City. Policy 6.1 Restrict commercial developments to those lands already zoned fo land uses. Policy 6.2 Define the boundaries between the Central Business District and other commercially zoned areas along Yelm Avenue. This is roughly betw NW/SW, Stevens Avenue NE/NW, 4th Street NE/SE and Mosman Avenue Policy 6.3 Adopt development and design regulations for the Central Business District (CBD) which: a. Allows pedestrian oriented businesses, such as open-air restaurants; b. Locates buildings directly on street, and prohibits off-street parking in front of the structure; c. Retain pedestrian-oriented character with wide sidewalks, street landscaping, and pedestrian amenities along Yelm Avenue; and d. Retains on-street parking throughout the CBD. Policy 6.4 Adopt development regulations limiting the location and design of fast-food restaurants. Policy 6.5 Adopt development and design regulations that encourage compatibility and connectivity between commercial and residential land uses. Policy 6.6 Locate industrial areas on major transportation routes, near exi where they can be appropriately buffered from adjacent land uses. Policy 6.7 Locate warehouse, assembly, and distribution land uses on the pe industrial area, with manufacturing/industrial located toward th land use designation. Goal 7 Participate in joint planning with Thurston County for Yelms urban growth area. Policy 7.1 Support a joint planning process between the City of Yelm and Th for lands which lie within the Yelm UGA and may incorporate into Yelms City limits. Policy 7.2 Identify the goals and policies from the Yelm Comprehensive Plan which will apply to the unincorporated land within the Yelm UGA. Policy 7.3 Review Yelms UGA boundary no more frequently than once every ten (10) years. Policy 7.4 Ensure that any change to Yelms UGA boundary is consistent with the County Wide Planning Policies. Policy 7.5 Establish pre-annexation zoning for lands within the Yelm UGA boundary. Policy 7.6 Evaluate properties which could be annexed into Yelm based upon the availability of utilities. Policy 7.7 Defer annexing unincorporated lands shown on the Future Land Use the property can be served by the City water and sewer systems. Land Use - Page 11 Policy 7.8 Defer changing the land use categories adopted in a Joint Plan f three (3) years without the written concurrence from the other jurisdiction. Policy 7.9 Analyze and provide comment to Thurston County on any proposed development within the unincorporated lands shown on the Future Goal 8 Foster regional coordination. Policy 8.1 Educate the public and local businesses regarding the planning p can include comprehensive planamendments, development regulation updates, and the adoption of functional plans for parks, water, sewer, transporta Policy 8.2 Coordinate and provide notification of proposed amendments to th comprehensive plan or development regulations to adjacent jurisdictions and governm entities (e.g. Thurston County, Intercity Transit, Joint Base Le-McChord, and the Nisqually Tribe) providing them an opportunity to comment prior to final a Policy 8.3 Support the transfer of development rights (TDR) program to cons important natural and/or cultural resources (e.g. long-term agricultural lands, historic properties,or significant wildlife habitat) within the rural portion of Thu Goal 9 Foster historic preservation. Policy 9.1 Adopt development regulations that provide incentives to protect, preserve, and restore historic properties. Goal 10 Create vibrant centers, corridors, and neighborhoods while accommodating gro Policy 10.1 Promote a greater mix of uses and densities to support efficient services. Policy 10.2 Focus neighborhood-level planning efforts. Policy 10.3 Continue the community conversation about land use and zoning changes. Goal 11 Create safe and vibrant neighborhoods with places that build com encourage active transportation. Policy 11.1 Plan at the neighborhood level to increase housing density and dty while preserving neighborhood character and quality of life. Policy 11.2 Plan for land use patterns that provide most neighborhood reside basic services within a half mile or 20 minute walk from home. Policy 11.3 Encourage appropriately scaled home-based business and live/work opportunities in neighborhoods. Policy 11.4 Support Intercity Transit efforts to expand transit routes and i frequency where the density, land uses, street design, and locat between main activity center destinations will result in good service Policy 11.5 Identify opportunities for small urban centers with a mix of lan densities in Greenfield and Brownfield buildable lands. Policy 11.6 Encourage Thurston County to streamline the annexation process w UGA. Land Use - Page 12 Policy 11.7 Identify and build street and path connections within existing n and design well-connected streets within any new neighborhoods. Policy 11.8 Increase opportunities for urban agriculture. Goal 12 Maximize opportunity to redevelop land in priority areas by inve infrastructure and environmental remediation. Policy 12.1 Mitigate the additional cost of development in centers and corri public infrastructure investment that adds value, safety and public community and that result in appropriate public return on invest properties are developed. Allow for latecomers and other methods government outlay for infrastructure. Policy 12.2 Identify additional funding sources to make building infrastruct priority infill housing project more financially viable. Policy 12.3 Do soil and groundwater assessments and evaluate appropriate remediation options where contaminated soils and groundwater exist. Identify remediation. Apply for grants and loans to complete clean-up. Policy 12.4 Encourage mechanisms to allow private development that constructd improvements (such as curb, gutter, sidewalks, or travel lanes) latecomers or other methods of repayment. Goal 13 Support the local production, processing, and sale of local food Policy 13.1 Provide for public and private food processing centers in development regulations. Policy 13.2Allow for the location of farmers markets, food cooperatives, an gardens in development regulations. Policy 13.3 Allow the use of commercial kitchens in churches, fraternal orgaons, and schools for processing local food products and to support food trucks. Policy 13.4 Identify public spaces for community gardens and other food prod Policy 13.5 Support regional efforts to create a local agricultural economy. Goal 14 Enhance land use compatibility between JBLM and property in the surround to protect public health and safety. Policy 14.1 Consider the Military Influence Area as identified in the Joint prepared by Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the surrounding communities when reviewing and updating plans and policies. Specifically consider compatib from the Installation Operational Noise Management Plan. Policy 14.2 Consider the use of open spaces adjacent to Joint Base Lewis-McChord as part of overall compatibility strategies. Land Use - Page 13 T1-PP ABLE OPULATION ROJECTIONS 2010 2015 Estimate 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Census Yelm 6,850 8,170 12,570 16,990 19,910 21,980 25,070 UGA 1,350 1,420 1,480 1,610 2,550 4,310 5,700 Total 8,200 9,590 14,050 18,600 22,460 26,290 30,770 Source: Small Area Population Estimates and Population and Employment Fo, 2014, Thurston Regional Planning Council. T2-RS.D ABLE ESIDENTIAL UPPLY VSEMAND Capacity for Units required to accommodate 2035 2010 additional Excess population Dwelling dwellings Units Total 2010 2035 2010 plus 2035 Yelm& UGA 3,05010,2507,20010,31030% Source: Buildable Lands Report 2014 for Thurston County, 2014, Thurston Regional Planning Council. Land Use - Page 16 H OUSING The objective of the housing chapter is to provide for a variety of affordable and market rate housing choices through the creation of efficient neighborhoods mixed housing styles, and mixed housing types. Goal 1 Encourage a variety of housing types, densities and a range of affordable housing within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 1.1 Allow a variety of housing types within the residential and mixe designations to promote a range of housing alternatives within t include but not be limited to: government assisted housing, housing for low-income families, manufactured housing, multi-family housing, and group or foster homes. Policy 1.2 Allow accessory dwelling units in all residential land use categ development standards and design criteria. Policy 1.3 Encourage opportunities for a range of housing costs to enable h segments of the population. Policy 1.4 Encourage the provision of adequate affordable building sites th appropriate zoning, infrastructure, and other development regulations. Policy 1.5 Review development regulations to ensure that a range of housing types is available throughout Yelm. Policy 1.6 Review development regulations to ensure residents can safely walk throughout Yelm. Policy 1.7 Monitor the need for special needs housing and increase opportunities for such housing. Policy 1.8 Consider density increase incentives to promote a variety of hou mixed uses, range of housing costs, affordability, and increasedhousing. Goal 2 Meet the county wide planning policy to ensure a fair share of a Policy 2.1 Encourage a variety of housing types in the residential designat choice, opportunity, and availability of a fair share of afforda housing throughout Yelm, its UGA, and adjacent areas of Thurston County. Policy 2.2 Participate with other jurisdictions and Thurston County in a re monitor Fair Share Affordable Housing targets within the County. Goal 3 Conserve and improve the existing housing stock and neighborhoods. Policy 3.1 Maintain up-to-date development regulations for building, housing, mechanical, and other design standards. Policy 3.2 Require owners of unsafe dwelling units to correct significant p and encourage the maintenance of existing structures consistent with neighborhood. Policy 3.3 Support rehabilitation efforts for substandard housing. Housing -Page 19 Policy 3.4 Encourage and facilitate local economic development as an importa of improving housing conditions by providing economic opportunity. Policy 3.5 Encourage local community groups, churches, and businesses to pr voluntary assistance with maintain existing structures for the e with special needs. Goal 4 Promote energy efficient housing to reduce the overall costs of Policy 4.1 Support programs that make existing structures more energy effic Policy 4.2 Periodically review the energy efficiency development regulatione that they are up-to-date. Policy 4.3 Promote residential subdivision designs that maximize solar heat opportunities. Goal 5 Provide sufficient housing for low- and moderate-income households within each jurisdiction. Policy 5.1 Provide sufficient housing for low- and moderate-income households. Policy 5.2 Provide tenants and landlords information about housing rights a responsibilities. Policy 5.3 Incentivize developers to set aside a percentage of multifamily low- and moderate-income buyers and renters. Policy 5.4 Support efforts to provide funding for shared-equity policies via community land trust or down-payment assistance models to make buying housing of all types affordable. Goal 6 Provide sufficient service-enriched housing for homeless and high-risk populations. Policy 6.1 Allow shelters, group homes, transitional housing, and permanent housi social services in development regulations in locations where these facilities have access to transit, parks, and other amenities. Goal 7 Encourage housing density and diversity in neighborhoods to add increase equitable access to opportunity. Policy 7.1 Review and amend residential development regulations to provide for the mix and density of housing needed to meet the needs of changing demographics, use land wisely, and support nearby transit and businesses. Policy 7.2 Allow densification by providing for accessory dwelling units, s small lots, attached housing types or appropriately scaled multifamily buildings, cottage housing, and village cohousing developments in development regul Goal 8 Encourage the construction, weatherization and operation of home efficiency. Policy 8.1 Prioritize home weatherization funds to preserve affordable housing. Policy 8.2 Support regional efforts to engage landlords and property manage efficiency efforts. Housing -Page 20 Policy 8.3 Support the efforts of local financial institutions to facilitat of energy upgrades. Policy 8.4 Support regional efforts to conduct energy audits of large power identify efficiency improvements, such as RESNETs Home Energy Ra Goal 9 Increase housing amid urban corridors and centers to meet the neng population. Policy 9.1 Review regulations that stymie or prevent housing development ne urban corridors and centers. Policy 9.2 Remove barriers or right-size regulations to achieve goals. Policy 9.3 Identify priority areas ripe for housing development that will meet multiple goals. Policy 9.4 Examine ways to encourage smaller, affordable housing units thro structure, especially in centers, corridors or adjacent to neigh Policy 9.5 Reduce impact fees for those projects located where there is less impact. Policy 9.6 Use tax exemptions, such as Special Valuation, or other financing tools to make projects financially feasible. Policy 9.7 Identify opportunities to aggregate properties where housing deneeded to achieve community goals and make multifamily projects feasibl T3-HIT2015E ABLE OUSING NVENTORY BY YPE STIMATE Single Family Multi-Family Manufactured Total Yelm 2,290 590 1203,000 UGA 38010160550 Total 2,670 600 2803,550 Source: Small Area Population Estimates, 2014, Thurston Regional Planning Council T4-HUP ABLE OUSING NIT ROJECTION 2010 Census 2015 Estimate 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Yelm 2,520 3,000 4,670 6,440 7,660 8,540 9,810 UGA 530 550 570 620 1,000 1,710 2,280 Total 3,050 3,550 5,240 7,060 8,660 10,250 12,090 Source: Small Area Population Estimates and Population and Emplo Regional Planning Council Housing -Page 21 T5-RS.D ABLE ESIDENTIAL UPPLY VSEMAND Capacity for Units required to accommodate 2035 2010 additional Excess population Dwelling dwellings Units Total 2010 2035 2010 plus 2035 Yelm & UGA 3,050 10,250 7,200 10,310 30% Source: Buildable Lands Report 2014 for Thurston County, 2014, Thurston Regional Planning Council. T6-CADUT ABLE APACITY FOR DDITIONAL WELLING NITS BY YPE Planning Area Total Single-Family Multi-Family City Center 2,720 1,775 945 Master Planned Community 5,900 3,890 2,010 Urban Growth Area 1,690 1,460 230 Source: Buildable Lands Report 2014 for Thurston County, 2014, Thurston Regional Planning Council. Housing -Page 22 CF APITAL ACILITIES The objective of the capital facilities chapter is to plan for afund those improvements necessary to provide appropriate levels of service in a manner t citizens and ensures that growth pays for growth. Goal 1 Maintain a Capital Facilities Plan which supports the infrastrucof Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 1.1 Adopt a capital facilities plans that promote orderly compact urban growth, maximizes the use and protects the investments of existing facil public facilities and services to implement the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. Policy 1.2 Adopt and integrate Yelms capital facilities plans (park plan, water plan, general sewer plan, and the transportation plan) into the comprehensive plan as appendices. Policy 1.3 Undertake a consistency review prior to local adoption of capital facilities plans to insure that the plans proposed facilities, the level of serv guidance are consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. Policy 1.4 Ensure that the Capital Facilities Plan: Is adopted after a periodic review by the Planning Commission and City Council or Board of County Commissioners, as appropriate; Is consistent with the comprehensive plan; Includes the scope and location of capital projects or equipment; Includes the projects need and its links to established levels comprehensive plan goals and policies, facility plans, and other capital facilities projects; Specifies the construction costs, timing, funding sources, and projected operations and maintenance impacts; Establishes priorities for capital project development; Provides a twenty-year forecast of future capital facility needs, and an inventory existing capital facilities; and Is coordinated with Thurston County, school districts, telecommunications carriers, and private utility providers. Policy 1.5 Adopt by reference the Capital Facilities Plans of Thurston Coun Community Schools District #2, and SE Thurston Regional Fire Authority, as they apply to Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 1.6 Encourage the public to participate throughout the development a phases of capital facilities plans. Capital Facilities -Page 23 Goal 2 Create a list of capital facility projects which addresses defic replaces obsolete facilities, and will meet the future infrastru Urban Growth Area. Policy 2.1 When developing a list of capital facility projects give priorit projects based upon the following: Mandated by law and those by State and Federal agencies; Already initiated and to be completed in subsequent phases; Renovate existing facilities to reduce maintenance and operating Remove existing capital facilities deficiencies, encourage full cilities, or replace worn-out or obsolete facilities; Meet concurrency requirements for growth management; or Promote the conservation, preservation, or revitalization of com and residential areas. Policy 2.2Evaluate and prioritize proposed capital facility projects based upon the following criteria: Is needed to correct existing deficiencies, replace needed facil facilities needed for future growth; Eliminates a public hazard; Eliminates a capacity deficit; Is financially feasible; Phasing and priorities as established in the comprehensive plan; Site needs based on projected growth; Serves new development and redevelopment; Is compatible with plans of state agencies; and An acceptable impact on the local operating budget. Policy 2.3 Use the type, location, and phasing of public facilities and uti expansion where it is desired. Policy 2.4 Ensure that some of Yelms key public facilities are located in the Central Business District. Policy 2.5 Initiate streetscape improvements along Yelm Avenue in the Central District to support pedestrian activity and promote transportati Minimize traffic-oriented improvements to the minimum necessary to move traffic efficiently; Construct safety medians in the center lane; Improve pedestrian crossings; and Capital Facilities -Page 24 Undertake transit improvements to provide an alternative to the Policy 2.6 Support capital facility projects which would improve public tra Yelm. Policy 2.7 Adopt a concurrency management system for all public facilities which the available capacity of public infrastructure. This management capacity for approved development commitments and permits until those approvals or permits expire. Policy 2.8 Level of Service (LOS) standards for concurrency standards are found in the Yelm Transportation Plan. Goal 3 Provide adequate funding for capital facilities in Yelm and its ensure that the communitys visions and goals can be implemented. Policy 3.1 Manage Yelms fiscal resources to support a balanced approach to allocating financial resources among the following: Maintaining existing facilities; Eliminating existing capital facility deficiencies; and Providing new or expanded facilities to serve growth. Policy 3.2 Integrate all of the communitys capital project resources regar source (e.g. grants, bonds, city funds, donations, impact fees, funding) into the Capital Facilities Plan. Policy 3.3 Require new development projects to finance their fair share of and utilities which may include the following: Collection of impact fees, Allocation of sewer and water connection fees primarily to capital Improvements related to urban expansion, and Development and implementation of other appropriate funding mech ensure new developments fair share contribution to other public (recreation, drainage, solid waste, and congestion management services and facilities car/van pool matching, transit shelters, bike racks, street tree Policy 3.4 Administer impact fees on behalf of the school district and the fire authority, to ensure that new growth pays appropriately for the cost of providing necessary new services. Policy 3.5 Allow latecomers agreements for development projects which insta infrastructure with excess capacity. Policy 3.6 Evaluate the operations and maintenance (O&M) costs associated w capital project, and consider adjusting the capital budget should the O&M cos determined to be an unacceptable burden on Yelms operations budget. Policy 3.7 Promote joint use facilities through the use of interlocal agree owned lands; and long-term leases, or conservation easements for privately owned lands. Capital Facilities -Page 25 Policy 3.8 Investigate potential new fundingstrategies for capital facilities which may include the following: Growth-induced tax revenues; Additional voter-approved financing; Regional tax base sharing; Regional cost sharing for urban infrastructure; Voter-approved real estate excise transfer tax; and County-wide bond issues. Policy 3.9 Explore regional funding strategies to support needed capital fa Policy 3.10 Consider contingency strategies for capital facility funding shortfalls which may include the following: Increase revenues; Decrease level of service standards; Decrease the cost of the facility; Decrease the demand for the public service or facility; or Other fiscal management options. Policy 3.11Seek grants or low-interest loans to finance capital facility projects. Policy 3.12 Maintain or improve Yelms bond rating through prudent fiscal management. Policy 3.13 Implement a joint public/private parking management strategy in the Central Business District. Policy 3.14 Support the development of a financial assistance or loan program to repair or upgrade older buildings within the Central Business District. Goal 4 Ensure the Capital Facilities Plan is responsive to the communitys vision and goals through periodic updates. Policy 4.1 Monitor the implementation of the Capital Facilities Plan on an This review should include completion of major maintenance proje facilities, and addition of new facilities. Policy 4.2 Periodically review, update, and amend the Capital Facilities Pl that the various plan elements are internally consistent. Policy 4.3 When updating the Capital Facilities Plan consider possible chanhe rate of growth, development trends, changing priorities, and budget and Policy 4.4 Acknowledge that the implementation of projects in the Capital F may vary from the schedule and budget due to unanticipated conditions, such as: Revenues become available but have conditions about when they ma Capital Facilities -Page 26 The construction of a facility to serve new development occurs i year than predicted. Goal 5 Conserve and protect drinking water to meet theregions daily and long-term needs. Policy 5.1 Include wellhead protection areas and standards for aquifer rech areas in development regulations. Policy 5.2 Continue water-conservation measures that stretch existing drinking water supplies. Policy 5.4 Prohibit individual exempt wells within the Yelm water service a City can provide service. T7-RVP ABLE ELATIONSHIPS OF ARIOUS LANS Time Degree of Type of Plan Financial Implications Affected Area Frame Action Community City and Urban Comprehensive Vision, Goals, 20+ Broad Policy None Growth Area Plan and Policies (UGA) Water System Plan Facilities Goals General Sewer City, UGA, and and Policies Plan Regional 20+ Specific Policy Forecast of needs Drainage Level of Service Parks Plan basins standards Transportation Plan Construction Estimates Target areas Capital Facilities Prioritize Strategic and specific 6-10 Plan (CFP) Projects Revenue Estimates sites Project site or Construction Implementation Annual Budget 1 Obligated Funds equipment Funding specific Completed Operations Operations Annual Budget 1 Obligated Funds facility or Funding equipment Capital Facilities -Page 27 T8-CFPFS ABLE APITAL ACILITIES LAN UNDING OURCES Funding Source General Fund Contributions (Including Interest) Sewer Rates Water Rates Storm water Rates Current Revenues Solid Waste Rates Water and Sewer System Development Charges Impact Fees (Parks, School, Fire, Transportation) ½ percent Real Estate Excise Tax Councilmanic (No Public Vote) Bonds General Obligation (Public Vote Required) Revenue (Paid by Utility Ratesor other revenue source) Federal Aid to Urban Streets Fund Federal Highway Safety Funds Federal Grants Federal Surface Transportation Act Land and Water Conservation Fund Transportation Improvement Board Hazardous Bridge Replacement Stormwater Management Grants State Grants and Loans Recreation and Conservation Funding Board Arterial Street Fund (Motor Fuel Tax) Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) Loans Developer Contributions Other Private Donations Local Improvement Districts Capital Facilities -Page 28 T9-10YCFPS ABLE EAR APITAL ACILITIES LAN UMMARY Park Projects Funding Source 2016-2025 Connection between Prairie Line trail SR 510 Alternate Grants $250,000 Connection between Longmire Park and SR 510 Alternate WSDOT $0 Trail Head/Skate Park picnic area and restrooms Grants $200,000 70 acres of additional park Grants Transportation Projects Funding Source 2016-2025 Transportation Facilities Bald Hill Road to SR 507/SR 510 Intersection Charges $4,247,000 Grants TFCs Extend Coates Road to Killion Road $2,812,000 Grants TFCs rd 103 Avenue SE Bridge Replacement $690,000 Grants TFCs rd Burnett/93 Intersection $1,400,000 Grants TFCs th Central Business District Cullens to 4 $2,299,000 Grants TFCs thth Mill Road SE - 107 to 104 $1,232,400 Grants TFCs th Mill Road SE Sidewalk - 104 to Cochrane Park $291,100 Grants TFCs st Mill Road SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to 1 $279,000 Grants TFCs Connect Prairie Line to Tacoma Rail $4,083,000 Grants TFCs Extend Prairie Line Trail to Roy $7,000,000 Grants TFCs Mosman Avenue Railroad to Longmire $2,000,000 Grants TFCs th Mosman Avenue 4 to Clark $2,341,900 Grants TFCs Bald Hill Road City Limits to 5 Corners $2,392,000 Grants TFCs Cullens Street Yelm Avenue to Van Trump $490,700 Grants TFCs th Cullens Street 94 to 450 north $222,000 Grants TFCs th 100 Way Middle to Green Acres $468,300 Grants TFCs st 1 Street Sidewalks Mill to Mosman $327,600 Grants TFCs st 1 Street Sidewalks Mosman to Washington $490,100 Grants TFCs st Railway Road SE Sidewalk 1 to Middle $605,000 Grants TFCs Middle Road Sidewalk Railway to 300 east $175,500 Grants Capital Facilities -Page 29 TFCs rd Creek Street Sidewalk 103 to Algiers $391,300 Grants Water Projects Funding Source 2016-2025 Water Rights Mitigation Projects Revenue Bonds $1,000,000 Southwest Yelm Well 1ARevenue Bonds$1,530,000 Water Treatment System 1 Revenue Bonds $1,749,000 Transmission Main 1Revenue Bonds$250,000 Southwest Yelm Reservoir 1 Revenue Bonds $2,430,000 Southwest Yelm Well 2 Revenue Bonds $1,530,000 Transmission Main 2 Revenue Bonds $348,000 Southwest Yelm Well 3 Revenue Bonds $1,530,000 Southwest Yelm Well 4 Revenue Bonds $1,530,000 Southeast Yelm ReservoirRevenue Bonds$2,430,000 Southwest Yelm Reservoir 2 Revenue Bonds $2,430,000 Water Treatment System 2 Revenue Bonds $1,950,000 Transmission Main 3 Revenue Bonds $574,200 Transmission Main 4 Revenue Bonds $435,000 Transmission Main 5 Revenue Bonds $2,790,000 Distribution System Projects Revenue Bonds $1,000,000 Water Reclamation Projects Funding Source 2016-2025 Sewer Rates Collection System Upgrades System Development $540,000 Charges Sewer Rates Short Term Improvements $300,000 SDCs Sewer Rates Expand Cochrane Park RIBs $661,000 SDCs Sewer Rates Facilities Plan $400,000 SDCs Stormwater Projects Funding Source 2016-2025 None General Government Projects Funding Source 2016-2025 New City Hall G.O. Bond $10,000,000 Capital Facilities -Page 30 T10-LTCFN ABLE ONG ERM APITAL ACILITIES EEDS Park Projects 2026 - 2035 26 acres of additional parks Transportation Projects 2026 2035 Vancil Road to Morris Road Connection $2,100,000 Morris Road to Bald Hill Road Connection $4,410,000 st Mill Road/1 Street Intersection Realignment $600,000 Mill Road Vertical Realignment $700,000 th Mill Road to 105 Avenue Connection $1,750,000 th Extend 105 Avenue between Clark Road and Vancil Road $1,880,000 N.P. Road Reconstruction $3,020,000 Parkview Drive New Connection $550,000 View Drive Reconstruction $1,110,000 Rhoton Road Reconstruction $5,110,000 Water Projects 2026 2035 Water Rights Mitigation Projects $1,000,000 SW Yelm Well 5 $1,530,000 New Transmission Mains 6 $348,000 Distribution System Projects $400,000 Water Reclamation Projects 2026-2035 Collection System Upgrades $860,000 Stormwater Projects 2026 2035 None General Government Projects 2026 2035 None T11-IMCA ABLE NVENTORY OF AJOR ITY SSETS Parks Location Cochrane Memorial Mill Road Longmire Community Canal Road Yelm City Park Mosman Avenue st Yelm Skate Park 1 Street Transportation Location StreetlightsVaries Arterials Varies Collectors Varies Local Access Varies Capital Facilities -Page 31 Water Location Well #12nd Avenue Well #2 2nd Avenue Well #3 100th Street SW Yelm 1A Tahoma Blvd Reservoir #1 2nd Avenue Reservoir #2 Baker Hill Reservoir #3 Rhoton Road SW Yelm Reservoir 1 Tahoma Blvd Sewer Location Water Reclamation Facility NP Road Force main sewer lines Varies General Government Location Yelm City HallYelm Avenue Yelm Public Works Shop Rhoton Road Public Safety Building McKenzie Street nd Yelm Community Center 2 Avenue Capital Facilities -Page 32 U TILITIES The objective of the utilitieschapter is to provide city operated utility services in an effic and cost effective manner and to coordinate with private utiliti growth demands can be met with maintaining appropriate levels of Goal 1 Ensure that utilities and public facilities are sized appropriately to accommodate the growth that is anticipated to occur within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 1.1 Rely upon the utility purveyor to determine the sequence of line adequately serve the community. Goal 2 Ensure that utilities and public facilities are environmentally reliable service, are available at a reasonable economic cost to compatible with the surrounding land uses. Policy 2.1 Promote the co-location of new public and private utility distribution faciliti shared trenches. Policy 2.2 Provide timely notice to utilities of City sponsored constructio maintenance projects to encourage coordination of public and priate utility trenching activities. Policy 2.3 Promote the joint use of transportation rights of way and utilit Policy 2.4 Adopt development regulations that require new electrical distri communication lines be placed underground. Policy 2.5 Encourage utilities to underground existing electrical distribut communication lines. Policy 2.6 Adopt development regulations that require new above ground faci appropriately landscaped and/or architecturally compatible with djacent land uses. Policy 2.7 Encourage the directional pruning of trees and phased replacemen improperly located vegetation planted in public rights-of-ways. Policy 2.8 Facilitate environmental stewardship by encouraging energy conse retrofits and the use of alternative energy sources. Goal 3 Process permits for public facilities and utilities in a timely Policy 3.1 Allow the extension of utilities beyond the City limits or the U boundary only when there is a declared public health emergency by the Thurston County Board of Health; and the action will not impose a financial burdYelm. Policy 3.2 Encourage the cooperation with other jurisdictions in the planni implementation of multi-jurisdictional public facility and utility additions and improvements. Policy 3.3 Make decisions regarding utility facilities in a manner that is complementary to regional demand and resources. Policy 3.4 Review applications for public facility and utility permits simultaneously when feasible. Utilities -Page 33 Policy 3.5 Jointly undertake a periodic review of comprehensive plan utility chapters and regional utility plans with adjacent jurisdictions. Identify pro use decisions to achieve consistency of timing and substantive requirements. Policy 3.6 Coordinate with utility providers to periodically obtain up-to date plans of their proposed facilities. Recognize that the scale of these plans may location of new facilities may not be site specific. Goal 4 Provide efficient and effective drinking water infrastructure. Policy 4.1 Continue to advance hydrogeological modeling to better quantify available groundwater resources. Policy 4.2 Support regional efforts to develop a water system plan that includes an exploration of ways to manage water resources within the region collaboration among state and local governments. Goal 5 Manage wastewater in a cost-effective and environmentally sound way. Policy 5.1 Support regional efforts to develop a regional sewerage plan. Policy 5.2 Build governmental capacity to address septic system conversions Policy 5.3 Continue conversions from onsite septic systems to sanitary sewe systems are impacting water resources. Policy 5.4 Where sewers are available, require new developments within 200 existing sewer infrastructure to connect. Policy 5.5 Develop criteria for requiring connection to city sewer systems near sewer infrastructure. Goal 6 Manage stormwater in a cost-effective and environmentally sound way. Policy 6.1 Explore new technology to sweep streets to prevent stormwater po source. Policy 6.2 Support applied research in Western Washington on cost-effective stormwater management technologies, routine maintenance, and low-impact development (LID) practices. Policy 6.3 Coordinate with Thurston County to meet stormwater goals by wate Policy 6.4 Encourage innovative and creative solutions for addressing stormwater runoff. Policy 6.5 Establish a mechanism to retrofit existing developments with sto infrastructure that meets current standards. Policy 6.6 Conduct comprehensive stream restoration plans for Yelm and Thom that include plans for in-stream improvements, stormwater retrofits, riparian and wetland restoration. Policy 6.7 Encourage the use of low impact development standards for the tr disposal of stormwater. Utilities -Page 34 Goal 7 Expand the use of reclaimed water for non-potable uses. Policy 7.1 Continue to expand the role of reclaimed water to benefit the re Goal 8 Increase energy generation from renewable resources to reduce th footprint. Policy 8.1 Explore incentives for the installation of distributed generation equipment, such as rooftop solar panels. Policy 8.2 Investigate large-scale renewable energy projects. Policy 8.3 Adopt uniform building codes and permitting practices in jurisdi the installation of solar panels, or other distributed generation technologies, easier and faster. Goal 9 Enhance the regions electricity distribution, monitoring and st support adoption of cleaner technologies and practices. Policy 9.1 Support energy suppliers equipment upgrades, new programs, and service offerings related to adding information technology to the system Policy 9.2 Support voluntary programs for adding vehicle chargers to homes, and public parking infrastructure. Policy 9.3 Allow for electric vehicle charging stations in locations where th Policy 9.4 Increase the Citys use of electric vehicles. Goal 10 Increase energy efficiency and conservation to reduce the region Policy 10.1 Develop new incentives for green buildings, both commercial and residential. Policy 10.2 Encourage new public buildings to be constructed to green buildi Policy 10.3 Support regional efforts to adopt uniform energy-efficiency building standards. Goal 11 Plan and take action to reduce, reuse and recycle as much waste as po meet the needs of current and future populations. Policy 11.1 Support regional efforts to maintain and expand recycling effort participation on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Policy 11.2 Develop standards for multifamily, commercial and mixed use proj accommodate easy and convenient recycling for occupants to diver to collect recyclables and garbage. Goal 12 Continue to plan for, educate, assist and offer access to safely and efficiently manage disposal and reduce hazardous waste. Policy 12.1 Support regional efforts to maintain and expand the collection a of hazardous waste through participation on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Utilities -Page 35 T RANSPORTATION The objective of the transportation chapter is to plan for multi-modal improvements to the transportation system that provides for safe and efficient trave and to accommodate future urban growth in a cost effective manner while ensuring that growth pays for growth. Goal 1 Create a transportation system that is compatible with neighbori County, Washington State, and other transportation providers. Policy 1.1 Encourage the public to participate in all transportation related decisions. Policy 1.2 Coordinate the planning, construction, and operations of transpo and programs. Policy 1.3 Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions, Thurston and Pierce Co Base Lewis-McCord, and the Washington State Department of Transportation to regional transportation issues. Policy 1.4 Support and participate in the Thurston Regional Planning Counci Transportation Plan. Policy 1.5 Coordinate the planning and operation of Yelms transportation system to provide efficient and varied means of transportation. Policy 1.6 Create a community transfer site and support the expansion of tr within Yelm and to surrounding communities and employment centers. Policy 1.7 Support the development of a regional park-and-ride lot system. Policy 1.8 Preserve the existing railroad rights-of-way within Yelms Urban Growth Area and connections to the national rail network. Policy 1.9 Support scheduled air service at the Port of Olympia air termina Policy 1.10 Coordinate with service providers on the location of major utili transportation corridors and the construction of roadway improve Policy 1.11 For planning purposes, the City adopts the Washington State Department of Transportation Urban LOS D standard. Policy 1.12 Accommodate the transportation needs and impacts of special even the costs of such accommodation to the event promoter. Goal 2 Create a well maintained transportation system that provides safe movement of goods, services, and people. Policy 2.1 Disburse traffic throughout the community rather than concentrat the urban core, by providing an interconnected network of streets and trails that offer a variety of travel choices and different ways to get around the c Policy 2.2 Adopt Level of Service (LOS) standards for roads, facilities, and services that reflect the preference of the community. Use this standard for transportation concurrency Transportation -Page 36 and planning purposes which promote development of transportatio routes and modes of transport. This would be an alternative to Policy 2.3 Classify Yelmsstreets according to federal, state, regional, and local guideli Policy 2.4 Ensure adequate and safe access to property through a system of private roads. Policy 2.5 Apply design standards, guidelines, and endorsed criteria that result in attractive and functional transportation facilities. Policy 2.6 Utilize transportation system management strategies to efficient transportation facilities. These could include: Signal interconnection systems, signal coordination and synchronn, and other signal systems to ease traffic flow; Roundabouts; Turn lanes and pockets to allow turning vehicles to move out of and Access control for arterials and major collectors to minimize di Non-motorized infrastructure Policy 2.7 Encourage travel by means other than the automobile and provide of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 2.8 Ensure mobility for all residents, including the elderly and perons with disabilities by providing an accessible and affordable transportYelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 2.9 Maintain the transportation system at a level that is comparable standards applied to new facilities. Policy 2.10 Limit and provide access to the street network in a manner consi function and purpose of each roadway. Policy 2.11 Permit construction of private roads to assist with access to pr Policy 2.12 Manage the demand for transportation systems through strategies mandated by state law. Policy 2.13 Provide public education regarding the future transportation sys serve Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Goal 3 Develop a transportation system with minimal environmental impact and energy consumption that provides for a high quality of life to be enjoy Policy 3.1 Design transportation facilities that minimize adverse environme resulting from their construction and operation. Policy 3.2 Design a transportation network that is compatible with the econom development goals of Yelm. Transportation - Page 37 Policy 3.3 Ensure that transportation system improvements are compatible wi land uses and minimize potential conflicts. Policy 3.4 Ensure that the development of commercial land use is consistent with the transportation projects and programs in the Comprehensive Transp Policy 3.5 Allow major land use changes only when those proposals accompany documentation or proposed plans showing how the transportation system can adequately support the needs of existing and proposed development. Policy 3.6 Retain existing public rights-of-way. Goal 4 Responsibly fund needed transportation system improvements with p sector participation. Policy 4.1 Implement transportation planning and development in the Urban G as a joint exercise of responsibility between Yelm, the County and the State. Policy 4.2 Use a standardized, well documented, and objective process to esablish clear priorities for transportation expenditures within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Policy 4.3 Secure adequate long-term funding sources for transportation through a variety of means described in the Capital Facilities chapter. Policy 4.4 Prioritize transportation expenditures according to the following rank Correct known safety hazards in the road system and improve traf through low cost improvements; Maintain the existing transportation system to prevent deterioraities and avoid the need for major reconstruction of roads and bridges; an Widen existing or construct new roadways to alleviate existing c to accommodate increases in traffic. Policy 4.5 Ensure that any transportation improvements or strategies that are required to mitigate impacts are constructed or financed concurrent with a d Policy 4.6 Share the responsibility of mitigating transportation developmen between the public and private sector. Policy 4.7 Cooperate with private investors to provide for the recovery of facil improvement costs which are attributable to other development pr Goal 5 Encourage safe and active school transportation to improve commu economic, and environmental outcomes. Policy 5.5 Acknowledge primary responsibility of schools for education as w interest in the health and safety of students. Policy 5.6 Continue to support and act on the Healthy Kids Safe Streets Action Plan and other programs that are working to build a generation of healthy and safe walkers, bicyc and bus riders. Transportation -Page 38 Policy 5.7 Collaborate with Yelm Community Schools on school siting, design travel infrastructure around schools to encourage walk, bike, an Policy 5.8 In new neighborhoods, site and design schools that maximize oppo neighborhoods and the community, and encourage travel to schools bus. Policy 5.9 Participate in public/private partnerships to maximize and leverage revenue for schools and other facilities, including surrounding safe walk/bi Goal 6 Improve infrastructure around schools that results in safe pedes access. Policy 6.1 Support Yelm Community Schools efforts on funding support for safety education and infrastructure improvements around schools. Policy 6.2 Prioritize infrastructure improvements around schools. Policy 6.3 Identify targeted revenue source for sidewalk and safety improve schools especially those with walk and bike safety education and encouragement programs. Goal 7 Reduce transportation congestion and environmental impacts. Policy 7.1 Encourage through densification the use of alternative forms of Policy 7.2 Provide for park-and-pool facilities that increase vanpool and carpool options in development regulations. Policy 7.3 Connect urban and rural bicycle and pedestrian pathways with par spaces to encourage more active transportation and use of natura Goal 8 Consider freight mobility needs in local and regional planning. Policy 8.1 Ensure that transportation plans and funding strategies explicit need to move goods and services within and between local communi Thurston Region and other markets. Goal 9 Integrate transportation considerations into land use decisions, Policy 9.1 Provide for increased densities in urban neighborhoods and activ transportation corridors in development regulations. Policy 9.2 Development regulations should allow for more compact forms of d to ensure that future land-use patterns will be efficient to serve with transit, freight or transportation infrastructure. Policy 9.3 Align transportation infrastructure funding to support the preferred land-use vision for vibrant centers, corridors, and neighborhood centers. Policy 9.4 Evaluate integration of location-efficiency into transportation impact fee structures. Transportation -Page 39 ED CONOMIC EVELOPMENT The objective of the economic development chapter is to encourage the location of jobs, and services for the residents of Yelm and Yelms service area as an urban center serving southeast Thurston and south Pierce counties. Goal 1 Create a healthy economic base for the community by supporting c tourism, higher education, vocational education, and retail services. Policy 1.1 Support the development of retail and commercial services to mee the community. Policy 1.2 Support clean industry by providing large parcels suitable for d supporting infrastructure. Policy 1.3 Support actions to preserve the charm and improve the character historic Central Business District. Policy 1.4 Encourage new commercial services to locate in existing commerci areas. Policy 1.5 Encourage the location of higher education and vocational educat in Yelm, focused on the areas of interest in Yelm, such as: Agriculture Horticulture Forestry Policy 1.6 Market Yelms attractions to tourists: such as its agricultural Mount Rainier, location at the head of the proposed regional rai-of-way trail, fishing, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and day-trip proximity to Mount Rainier, ocean, and theme parks. Policy 1.7 Support the development of a survey of the strengths and weaknes local economy and develop strategies to address the results. Policy 1.8 Support the development of a summary of the state of the local economy. Policy 1.9 Join with the Thurston Economic Development Council to identify businesses to locate in Yelms industrial areas. Policy 1.10 Join with the Thurston Economic Development Council to promote c industries within the community. Policy 1.11 Coordinate with State run Universities and Community Colleges to as a satellite location for a State education center. Goal 2 Coordinate economic development efforts to attract and retain bu Policy 2.1 Support efforts by the Thurston Economic Development Council and Yelm Chamber of Commerce to develop an intergovernmental collaboratio panel focused on sustainability and aligned with economic develo Economic Development- Page 40 Policy 2.2 Support regional efforts to establish and update a matrix of deve processes and publish a white paper as the guidepost for comprehensive plan updates and local land use issues. Policy 2.3 Coordinate with other permitting jurisdictions to advocate for permitting vision, clarity, and predictability. Policy 2.4 Support regional efforts to create a community-wide vision and action plan for coordinated and efficient governance that enlists multiple organ implementation of defined community priorities and goals. Policy 2.5 Encourage the creation of a City economic development effort to include marketing to attract new businesses that are consistent with the support retaining existing businesses, and to support small businesses. Policy 2.6 Explore opportunities to defer or delay system development charg encourage new business and facilitate revitalization in the City. Policy 2.7 Explore incentive opportunities to encourage infill development Goal 3 Foster industry clusters to create jobs, and increase revenue cir Policy 3.1 Support efforts to create local opportunities for educational fu Policy 3.2 Support efforts to encourage the Washington State Legislature to business tax incentives/credits. Goal 4 Create an innovation culture to encourage entrepreneurship. Policy 4.1 Support regional efforts to explore public-private partnerships for creation of a community artists center as a place for arts to exist and inter Policy 4.2 Support efforts to evaluate the potential for creating a South C center, perhaps co-located with a small business incubator, library, or other appro Policy 4.3 Support private efforts to recruit artists and entertainers in order to create vital urban places that make the community an exciting place to live and attract young innovators. Goal 5 Provide robust infrastructure to support economic development. Policy 5.1 Support/preserve long-term investment in multimodal transportation. Policy 5.2 Build capacity in telecommunications and fiber networks for comm industrial properties/business parks and employment centers. Policy 5.3 Identify telecom/infrastructure gaps in the network, and place cuit during public works construction projects. Policy 5.4 Consider last mile freight delivery needs when developing site ingress/egress requirements, street standards, and neighborhood commercial circulation. Policy 5.5 Advocate for sustainable funding mechanisms. Economic Development- Page 41 Goal 6 Ensure adequate supply of shovel-ready land along primary transportation corridors and invest in commercial and industrial redevelopment. Policy 6.1 Assess buildable land availability/readiness. Policy 6.2 Support regional efforts to protect employment-bearing lands and ensure an adequate supply to match target industries (medical, manufacturi Policy 6.3 Support brownfield clean-up strategies/planned actions for development and redevelopment. Goal 7 Create a robust economy through sustainable practices. Policy 7.1 Support the Economic Development Councils efforts to implement t Sustainable Economy action plan. Economic Development- Page 42 PR ARKS AND ECREATION The objective of the parks and recreation chapter is to ensure tadequate active and passive recreational and community facilities are provided to serve all Goal 1 Create a network of park and open space lands that serve the res regardless of their age. Policy 1.1 Construct a system of parks, a network of trails, and community recreation facilities. Policy 1.2 Design parks to include play areas and picnic areas, community g and nature walk spaces. Policy 1.3 Design a trail network to be accessible, expandable, and effectively coct sidewalks with on and off street bicycle facilities. Regularly review the design and implementation of the trail network. Policy 1.4 Design sports and community recreation facilities to provide opp learning new skills, exercise and activities for all ages, and respond to the interests of as many citizens as possible.Regularly review the design and implementation of the sports and recreation facilities. Policy 1.5 Enhance the existing park and recreation network by: Adding opportunities for all neighborhoods to have a gathering or play space within walking distance of homes, or linkages via sidewalks and paths t bicycling and walking; Meeting the demands of a more diverse population, increasingly a importance of exercise and activity for the mental and physical wellbeing of you and old; Continuing to support youth and adult sport activity needs, buil cooperation with schools and other public and private partners; Accommodating community needs for gathering spaces and for events and accommodate -as much as possible -regional and state user needs for special events in park and recreation facilities. Policy 1.6 Continue efforts toward developing, maintaining and improving cu areas, facilities and programs according to their current master pla Cochrane Memorial Park; Longmire Community Park; Yelm City Park; Yelm Sidewalk and Bikeways Program; and Thurston Regional Trails Plan. Parks and Recreation - Page 43 Policy 1.7 Create a unified system of openspace lands for public use and enjoyment which integrates critical area, habitat buffers, wastewater reuse or r restoration or enhancement areas, and public lands. Policy 1.8 Prioritize available funds for parks and open space lands to: Maintain existing park and trail areas; Add land to existing and identify new park or open space areas; Construct identified facilities within existing park areas; and Develop new park or recreation facilities. Goal 2 Acquire and develop additional park and open space lands to meet the needs of the community. Policy 2.1 Acquire land and develop new park, trail, and recreation facilit include the following community priorities: Land for athletic fields and play areas; Community recreation facilities that can accommodate facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, meeting areas, and multiuse spaces; Neighborhood parks and a special use park; and Mini parks, such as play lots and playgrounds, which are availab neighborhood and may be part of a larger neighborhood park. In master planned communities, mini parks may be called pocket parks. Policy 2.2 Give preference to new recreational facilities which are located populations or adjacent to schools. Policy 2.3 Adopt development regulations which require park, trails, and communit recreation facilities to: Accommodate the physically handicapped and the elderly; Provide adequate parking at each facility; Considers the long-term maintenance of the facility; Design landscaping and amenities that allows easy surveillance from strdges and surrounding properties, and Provide incentives for developments that provide additional park improvements to existing facilities. Policy 2.4 Avoid creating parks and recreational facilities in hazardous areas or sites which are known to flood. Goal 3 Plan and develop a trail network that serves all parts of the co Policy 3.1 Continue to implement the Thurston Regional Trails Plan which identifies a trail system that connects neighborhoods, cities, and neighboring coun Parks and Recreation - Page 44 Policy 3.2 Acquire and protect land from encroachment that would block trai along existing or potential corridors, such as railroad rights-of-way and power line easements. Policy 3.3 Collaborate with adjacent jurisdictions, tribes, and transportat the planning, financing, and development of regional trail facil Policy 3.4 Connect the trail network to major destinations and activity centers including parks, schools, business districts, other public facilities or s Goal 4 Encourage public and private efforts to provide parks, recreatio recreation programs to the community. Policy 4.1 Enhance Yelms existing park and recreation network by making effi existing facilities. Policy 4.2 Support partnerships with private organizations to raise funds t and recreation areas. Policy 4.3 Support a partnership with the Yelm School District to provide, coordinate, and maintain park and recreation facilities. Policy 4.4 Support new recreational programs on public properties located n populations or adjacent to schools. Policy 4.5 Seek support from various local groups (e.g. Yelm Chamber of Commerce, Yelm Lions Club, Youth Athletic Association, Rotary, and other organizations) to participate in providing needed improvements to local parks, such as: Yelm City Park, Cochrane Memorial Park, and Longmire Park. Goal 5 Conserve open space corridors to provide definition between natu land uses. Policy 5.1 Identify natural areas, railroad right-of-ways, and planned trail routes as open space corridors. Policy 5.2 Coordinate and cooperate with other public and private landowners to set aside land and resources necessary to provide high quality open space sites are developed. Policy 5.3 Protect unique environmental features from development and allow access provided that it will not degrade the site. Parks and Recreation - Page 45 EPCA NVIRONMENTAL ROTECTION AND RITICAL REAS The objective of the environmental protection and critical areas enhance the natural environment while accommodating urban growth Goal 1 Protect Yelms natural environment by regulating development within critical areas. Policy 1.1 Work with adjacent jurisdictions, state, federal, and regional a and conserve Yelms critical areas. Policy 1.2 Protect and restore environmental quality through land use plans, surface water management plans and programs, comprehensive park plans, and dev Policy 1.3 Adopt development regulations and land use categories that conce densities and intensities in suitable areas. Policy 1.4 Encourage new development located in or adjacent to critical are clustering, low impact development (LID), and planned unit devel Policy 1.5 Protect groundwater and encourage wise management of this valuab Policy 1.6 Adopt development regulations for wellhead protection areas based upon the best available science and hydrologic modeling. Policy 1.7 Require all development within the urban area to be on sewers wh treatment can provide reclaimed water to enhance aquifer recharge and hydrologically connected surface streams. Policy 1.8 Require treatment of stormwater on site using swales, ponds, bio detention and other conveyance facilities prior to discharge to waters. Policy 1.9 Implement the policies and programs of the sewer and water comprehensive plans. Policy 1.10 Take action in cooperation with the Washington Department of Eco improve areas with degraded ground or surface water. Policy 1.11 Explore contingency plans for drinking water supplies should an existing wate source become unusable. Policy 1.12 Protect Yelms aquatic resources, and where possible restore or natural functions. Policy 1.13 Adopt stormwater development regulations that prevent turbidity and siltation from construction sites and restrict stormwater runoff to predev use of low impact development (LID) management techniques. Policy 1.14Adopt development regulations for wetlands, streams, and their associated buffers that are based upon best available science. Policy 1.15 Manage wetlands, rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes as hydrologic interconnected natural systems and not as isolated units. Environmental Protection and Critical Areas - Page 46 Policy 1.16Provide mechanisms within development regulations to allow buffer averaging, enhancement, and other mitigation measures that do not degrade o sensitive areas in order to achieve maximum allowed densities. Goal 2 Prevent the loss of life and property in frequently flooded area Policy 2.1 Adopt the Federal Flood Insurance Program and the Federal Emerge Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps for any devel within a frequently flooded area. Policy 2.2 Adopt development regulations for frequently flooded areas that prohibits development within a floodway and discourages the filling of flo meet a public purpose. Policy 2.3 Allocate frequently flooded areas to low intensity land uses for best suited. Goal 3 Prevent the loss of life and property in areas subject to erosion, l geologic hazards. Policy 3.1 Adopt development regulations areas subject to erosion, landslid geologic hazards based upon best available science. Policy 3.2 Continue to gather and review seismic data to assess the community earthquake hazards. Policy 3.3 Preserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife habitat. Policy 3.4 Preserve native vegetation in riparian areas and enhance this ha possible. Policy 3.5 Manage publicly owned aquatic and riparian habitats in a way tha ability to sustain fish and wildlife. Policy 3.6 Encourage residents and businesses to use native plants in resid commercial landscaping. Goal 4 Protect air quality. Policy 4.1 Support state and federal air quality standards which regulate a pollutants into the air. Policy 4.2 Encourage commute trip reduction efforts and the use of transpor management techniques to reduce energy consumption and air pollution. Goal 5 Control excessive noise that diminishes the use, value, and enjo within Yelm. Policy 5.1 Rely upon the state noise standards to ensure that excessive noi impair permitted land use activities. Goal 6 Reduce air pollution that endangers human health. Policy 6.1 Reduce the regions vehicle miles traveled by focusing more job density in Yelm. Environmental Protection and Critical Areas - Page 47 Policy 6.2 Continue to support regional efforts to monitor air quality and tions to reduce air pollution. Goal 7 Protect, preserve and restore streams, wetlands, and shorelines quality. Policy 7.1 Enforce existing environmental-protection regulations. Policy 7.2 Allow the use of low-impact development (LID) practices where feasible in development regulations. Policy 7.3 Continue to support local efforts to identify and restore degrad shorelines of Puget Sound. Goal 8 Preserve environmentally sensitive lands, farmlands, forest landrural lands through the development of compact urban areas. Goal 9 Protect and improve water quality, including groundwater, rivers the Puget Sound. Policy 9.1 Support Thurston Countys efforts to preserve stream basins that still have the opportunity to function properly. Policy 9.2 Participate with Thurston County in any watershed-based land-use planning activities in Yelm or the Yelm urban growth area. Goal 10 Maintain air quality standards. Policy 10.1 Support regional efforts to continue to focus on reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving the efficient movement of people and goods on the Goal 11 Invasive Species Policy 11.1 Discourage the use of any invasive species in any landscaping wi limits and the Urban Growth Area. Environmental Protection and Critical Areas - Page 48 EPF SSENTIAL UBLIC ACILITIES The objective of the essential public facilities chapter is to identify and allow facilities necessary to accommodate urban growth. Goal 1 Provide for the siting of essential public facilities. Policy 1.1 Cooperatively establish a fair share process for locating essent identified by Yelm, county, and state which are needed for the community and the r Policy 1.2 Adopt a permit process for essential public facilities which accommodates locating the use while mitigating its impacts. Policy 1.3 Locate City of Yelm essential public facilities based upon the f Allow all essential public facilities in all land use categories with appropriate safeguards; Exclude public safety facilities (e.g. central police, court, an residential land uses; and Accommodate schools within the Yelm urban growth area consistent development regulations. Policy 1.4 Locate county-wide and state-wide essential public facilities based uponthe following criteria: Prohibit facilities that would have a probable significant adver areas or resource lands; and Prohibit major public facilities which generate substantial trafc unless they are sited near major transportation corridors. Policy 1.5 Locate existing and proposed essential public facilities (such as well sites, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants, parks and other publicl future land use map. Policy 1.6 Encourage the public to participate in all stages of identifying essential public facilities within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area. Goal 2 Provide emergency services in a dependable and efficient manner dynamic needs of a diverse society. Policy 2.1 Cooperate with regional efforts to provide emergency services. Policy 2.2 Develop and maintain an emergency plan. Goal 3 Create a resilient region by improving disaster preparedness, re efforts, as well as by expanding public safety education. Policy 3.1 Support regional efforts to fund an update to the regions Feder Management Agency-approved Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan every five years. Policy 3.2 Identify cost-effective mitigation actions that provide all sectors of the community protection from disaster events. Essential Public Facilities -Page 49 Policy 3.3 Consider emergency facilities in community planning and permitti Policy 3.4 Participate in regional emergency exercises and recovery plannin Policy 3.5 Support regional efforts to expand the eligibility of Federal Em Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation grant programs to allow repl structures. Goal 4 Promote good health for city residents. Policy 4.1 Support awareness of the Washington Health Plan Finder (Health Care Exchange) and local navigator assistance for users of the program. Policy 4.2 Support efforts by health care providers to improve health care services for all within the Yelm area. Policy 4.3 Identify the health and human services in the Yelm area for: Young women Low income Special needs and behavioral health needs Clinics and family practices Fitness and gym facilities Goal 5 Improve community coordination to create schools that use land, and other resources efficiently. Policy 5.1 Participate in meetings with Yelm Community Schools to share inf discuss issues related to long- and short-term planning for schools, parks, bike/pedestrian/bus network or other facilities. Policy 5.2 Support efforts by Yelm Community Schools to explore innovative such as public-to-public land swap opportunities, to create suitably-sized parcels for new schools close to existing neighborhoods or where there is convenansit service. Policy 5.3 Identify joint use and cost-sharing opportunities when co-locating facilities or making infrastructure investments. Policy 5.4 Allow schools to locate within walking distance of large student near available transit routes through development regulations. Essential Public Facilities -Page 50 JPP OINT LANNING OLICIES Joint Planning Policies -Page 51