Comprehensive Plan

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What is a Comprehensive Plan?

Enacted in 1990, the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) provides a framework for state, regional, county, and local planning coordination. Most cities and counties are required to develop a long-range plan to help manage growth over a 20-year planning period. This plan is referred to commonly as a Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan guides citywide policies on topics that affect our daily lives, including housing, transportation, economic development, the natural environment, land use, and parks.

What will Bonney Lake look like in 2049?

The City is updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2025 to reflect how the residents of the community want the City to grow in 25 years, which will coincide with the City’s centennial in 2049. Envision Bonney Lake is the City's comprehensive plan and describes the City's shared vision for the future. This plan identifies goals, policies, and strategies for maintaining the health, welfare, and quality of life of Bonney Lake's residents.

Learn More About Comprehensive Plans and Planning in Washington State

Growth Management Act Basics (Municipal Research & Services Center)
Comprehensive Planning (Municipal Research & Services Center)
Short Course on Local Planning (Washington State Department of Commerce)

2024 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Bonney Lake

The 2024 Comprehensive Plan is effective on January 1, 2026 (Ordinance No. 1744 - Washington State Archives).

Cover and Table of Contents (.pdf)
Chapter 1: Introduction (.pdf)
Chapter 2: Community Development Element (.pdf)
Chapter 3: Historic Preservation & Cultural Resources Element (.pdf)
Chapter 4: Community Mobility Element (.pdf)
Chapter 5: Capital Facilities & Services Element (.pdf)
Note: Chapter 6 is reserved for future use.
Chapter 7: Environmental Stewardship Element (.pdf)
Chapter 8: Shoreline Element (Reformatted only, .pdf)

Appendix A: Housing Equity Report (.pdf)
Appendix B: Land Capacity Analysis (.pdf)
Appendix C: Growth Alternatives Memo (.pdf)
Appendix D: 2023 Existing and 2049 Projected Traffic Volumes (.pdf)
Appendix E: 2023 Existing Intersection Level of Service (ILOS) Worksheets (.pdf)
Appendix F: Pedestrian Priority Index Scores (.pdf)
Appendix G: Transportation Evaluation of Land Use Alternatives (.pdf)
Appendix H: Traffic Analysis Allan Yorke Park (.pdf)
Appendix I: 2049 Projected Intersection Level of Service (ILOS) Worksheets Without Improvements (.pdf)
Appendix J: Intersection Control Evaluation Angeline Road at Veterans Memorial Drive (.pdf)
Appendix K: Intersection Control Evaluation Church Lake Road E at W Tapps Highway (.pdf)
Appendix L: 192nd Avenue Extension and 100th Street Extension Evaluation (.pdf)
Appendix M: 2049 Projected Intersection Level of Service (ILOS) Worksheets With Improvements (.pdf)

Use the City of Bonney Lake Public GIS Portal to see future land use designations and zoning districts.

Reference Plans

The following City of Bonney Lake plans are incorporated by reference, with the adoption year shown:

Current 6-Year Transportation Improvement Programs

2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program - Resolution 3283 (Washington State Archives)

Recent 6-Year Transportation Improvement Programs

2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program - Resolution 3251 (Washington State Archives)
2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program - Resolution 3178 (Washington State Archives)
2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program - Resolution 3054 (Washington State Archives)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (.pdf)

See the City's Budget & Financials webpage for the current budget, financial statements, and audit reports.

Centers Plan (.pdf)

Eastown Subarea Plan (.pdf, reformatted only in 2025)

The Watershed Protection Plan (.pdf) is a holistic approach to preserving and protecting water quality and habitat while facilitating economic development, promoting healthy lifestyles, and accommodating growth in targeted areas of the City. This plan received the 2019 Smart Community Judges' Merit Award.

Watershed Protection Plan Appendices (.pdf)

2015 Comprehensive Plan: Bonney Lake 2035

The 2015 Comprehensive Plan is effective until December 31, 2025.

Cover and Table of Contents (.pdf)
Chapter 1: Introduction (.pdf)
Chapter 2: Community Development Element (.pdf)
Chapter 3: Cultural Arts and Heritage Element (.pdf)
Chapter 4: Economic Vitality Element (.pdf)
Chapter 5: Community Mobility Element (.pdf)
Chapter 6: Community Facilities and Services Element (.pdf)
Chapter 7: Environmental Stewardship Element (.pdf)
Chapter 8: Shoreline Element (.pdf)
Chapter 9: Implementation Element (.pdf)
Chapter 10: Eastown Subarea Plan (.pdf)

Appendix A: Historical Markers (.pdf)
Appendix B: Traffic Forecast and Operations (.pdf)
Appendix C: Centers Plan (.pdf)

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Questions

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any questions about the Comprehensive Plan.

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21719 96th ST E
Buckley, WA 98321

Mailing:
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21719 96th ST E
Buckley, WA 98321

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