City of Lake Forest Park News Release

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process 2008

The City of Lake Forest Park is accepting applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map on an annual basis. The application period begins on December 7th and continues for 60 days. After the application periods ends, the Planning Director compiles a preliminary docket of all complete applications. The City Council reviews the preliminary docket and decides whether or not proposals meet the criteria set forth by LFPMC 18.14. The City Council is under no obligation to approve amendment proposals. If City Council gives its initial consent, any approved proposals are placed on a final docket. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on each application on the final docket and subsequently makes a recommendation for each to the City Council. The City Council will make a final decision on each proposed amendment by December 15th of the current year. Concurrent rezones, which are required for site or project-specific Comprehensive Plan amendments, will also be decided by this date. Applications forms are available from the City's website at www.cityoflfp.com, or from the Planning Department. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Lake Forest Park Planning Department at 206/368-5440.