Tuesday, Oct 30 2012 4:17PM
Though changes have been in development for a year, the first formal public hearing for rural land use policies in Kittitas County, Washington, took place on October 23.
Though changes have been in development for a year, the first formal public hearing for rural land use policies in Kittitas County, Washington, took place on October 23.
The way the local government manages rural land has been problematic in the past, according to local newspaper The Daily Record. Many restrictions have delayed local officials from addressing the lack of adequate infrastructure systems.
Some major land-use changes discussed included designating land for different uses, increasing conservation of forest and other agriculture land and increased lot densities to provide more growth for housing.
One major point of concern has been well restrictions, according to the paper. Rural residents would be required to provide legal proof of a water right to offset water pumped from a well that isn't returned to aquifers. By extending the restrictions, well users will be protected from the threat of losing water should a drought occur.
Residents have yet to see a detailed analysis with accurate information on how rural land will be used in rural areas, but Deidre Link of rural Cle Elum suspects information regarding anticipated population growth will be released soon.
For further information, check out this source:
The Daily Record