The council conducted a work session to review and discuss the proposed 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2027 Annual Construction Program (ACP). Key topics included the criteria for project prioritization, funding sources such as grants, traffic impact fees, and real estate excise tax, and the coordination of road projects with environmental evaluations and private development. The council reviewed specific project schedules, including work on 179th Street, bridge and culvert programs, and sidewalk/pedestrian safety projects. Discussions also touched upon the impact of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on future transportation planning and the role of funding partners.
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The Council deliberated on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, focusing on several legislative items. Key actions included rejecting a proposal to adopt City of Vancouver density credit codes while directing staff to further study the impact, and passing a motion to prohibit cluster development on designated resource lands. The Council also approved amendments to commercial districts regarding residential uses, emergency housing, and density adjustments. Additionally, the Manufactured Home Park Overlay was approved with amendments requiring long-term affordability for replacement developments and granting residents displaced by redevelopment a right-of-first-opportunity to occupy new units.
Oct 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Clark County, Washington Comprehensive Growth Management Plan 2025-2045
The Clark County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan is a strategic document guiding land use decisions and development for the period 2025-2045. It focuses on accommodating projected population growth while addressing new Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements related to housing affordability, climate change, and environmental justice. The plan is structured around key elements including land use, housing, rural and natural resources, environmental protection, transportation, capital facilities, parks and recreation, historic preservation, economic development, schools, community design, annexation, shoreline management, and climate. It emphasizes fostering compact urban forms, protecting natural resources, ensuring adequate public services, and promoting equitable and sustainable communities.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
Clark County Planning Commission Work Session
The Clark County Planning Commission held a work session to discuss various agenda items, including the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area code updates regarding disaster recovery amendments, the transportation improvement program, the stormwater capital plan, and the parks and nature capital improvement plan. The committee discussed specific concerns about replacement structure regulations, such as height and orientation requirements, and the challenges of meeting current building codes while adhering to strict environmental protection guidelines within the Gorge.
