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March 7th, 2007

SKAGIT COUNTY SEEKS COMMENT ON UPDATED CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE

SKAGIT COUNTY –The Skagit County Planning and Development Services seeks public comment on the Skagit County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) amendments. The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires Skagit County to periodically update its Critical Areas Ordinance and associated development regulations. The draft CAO will be released on March 9, 2007. The 60 day public comment period will end on May 7, 2007.

Informational Open Houses are scheduled at two locations:

Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Skagit Station, 105 East Kincaid in Mount Vernon, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For additional information on the 2006 Critical Areas Ordinance Update, visit the website at www.skagitcounty.net/caoupdate

The Skagit County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Skagit County Administration Building, 1800 Continental Place.

For additional information, contact:
Ann F. Bylin
Senior Planner
Skagit County Planning and Development Services
1800 Continental Place
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9410 ext.5961