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Value Statements:
Serve the public interest
as it has been identified through continuous and open community discussion.
Provide timely, adequate,
clear and accurate information on planning issues to all affected persons
and to governmental decision makers.
Ensure that community
members have a meaningful impact on the development of plans and programs
that may affect them.
Foster partnerships
between the City and other jurisdictions, agencies and the private sector.
Strive for a high
standard of professional integrity, proficiency and knowledge.
Strategic Goals & Objectives for 2009
Goals:
Ensure that identified community initiatives are facilitated in an
effective, economically viable and timely manner.
Ensure that community involvement in developing long-range planning goals
and implementing planning initiatives is focused and meaningful.
Ensure implementation of community goals through the development of
appropriate regulations.
Objectives:
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Facilitate the permitting and construction of the Upper Sims Way /
Howard Street Strategy and Implementation Plan. |
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Address short and long-term issues associated with Washington State
Ferries service to Port Townsend. |
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Facilitate the permitting and implementation of the West Downtown
Historic Streetscape Design Concept Plan. |
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Facilitate the public and environmental review process for the City’s
Transportation Plan. |
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Prepare revisions to the Port Townsend Municipal Code for
consideration by Planning Commission, Council and the Community. Focus
areas for proposed revision will be: Sign Code standards, Uptown
commercial design standards and historic residential teardown, bulk and
dimensional standards. |
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Assist in the implementation of the Housing Action Plan. |
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Facilitate the development of a Climate Action Strategy for the City. |
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In concert with Jefferson County and the Port of Port Townsend,
develop and execute a joint economic development planning agreement. |
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Assist Development Services permitting function on a project-specific
basis. |
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Work with our partners (Port Townsend School District, County Parks
and Recreation, YMCA, etc.) to improve programs and amenities available
to Port Townsend youth. |
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