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2023 Public Notices

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan update, which defines the concept for collecting sewage throughout the city, projects the amount of expected sewage growth, identifies the major implementing projects, assesses the financing of the major projects, and suggests policies to the City Council for consideration. City file number PLN23-0044. Click here for SEPA checklist.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password 941820 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link. Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password PC.

The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following:

  1. Comprehensive Sewer System Plan

If you cannot attend the hearing either in person, by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to Mona Davis mdavis@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  All documents related to this hearing will be available on the City’s website at www.blackdiamondwa.gov under “Public Notices” by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

REVISED Notice of Public Hearing for the Ten Trails Master Planned Development Phase 2 Plat F Preliminary Plat application. See link for Public Hearing details. City File Numbers PLN23-0019 (Preliminary Plat) and PLN23-0020 (SEPA Environmental Review). The City's Staff Report and Staff Report Exhibits on this application can be accessed by clicking the links on this post. Staff Report Addendum 

Notice of Application and SEPA Comment Period for the Ten Trails MPD Visconsi North Commercial Short Plat and Visconsi North Commercial Site Plan Review. City File Numbers PLN23-0072 (Preliminary Short Plat), PLN23-0073 (Site Plan Review), and PLN23-0074 (SEPA Environmental Review).

Notice of Application and SEPA Comment Period for the Ten Trails MPD Visconsi Southeast Commercial Phase 1 Site Plan Review. City File Numbers PLN23-0075 (Site Plan Review) and PLN23-0076 (SEPA Environmental Review).

 

Notice of Application for Wendy's Site Plan Review. This proposal is to construct a Wendy’s restaurant with drive-through and associated site improvements, including landscaping, parking, and utilities. The site is in the Community Commercial (CC) zone and the SR 169 Gateway Corridor Overlay District with a comprehensive plan designation of Community Commercial. City File Number: PLN23-0069.

Notice of Application for The Villages (a/k/a Ten Trails) MPD Site Plan and Development Agreement Minor Amendment. City File Number PLN23-0080.

 

Public Notice - The City of Black Diamond’s 2024 Preliminary Budget has been filed with the City Clerk.  Copies of the proposed (preliminary) budget are available to the public for inspection or purchase at City Hall, 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond, Washington.  To download or view the document please click here.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on December 4, 2023, at 7 p.m., which may be attended telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password 426953 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4454477047?pwd=eGxRY3ZEeU14SVM2cGRBcUxCSjdmZz09, Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password Council.

The Black Diamond City Council will solicit comments regarding the following:

If you cannot attend the hearing by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023.  

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the City's comprehensive plan amendment to adopt school district capital facilities plans. SEPA Checklist.

Notice of Application for Tagney Caretakers Cottage ADU. City file numbers: PLN23-0042 (Accessory Dwelling Unit)  and PLN23-0043 (Shoreline Exemption). 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password 426953 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4454477047?pwd=eGxRY3ZEeU14SVM2cGRBcUxCSjdmZz09, Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password Council.

The Black Diamond City Council will solicit public testimony regarding the following:

If you cannot attend the hearing in person, by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two (2) hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearings will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on November 2, 2023, at 7 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password 426953 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4454477047?pwd=eGxRY3ZEeU14SVM2cGRBcUxCSjdmZz09, Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password Council.

The Black Diamond City Council will solicit public testimony regarding the following:

  1. Incorporation of the following school districts' capital facilities plans by reference into the City of Black Diamond Comprehensive Plan, and adoption of updated school impact fee amounts as requested therein: Enumclaw School District 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plan; Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2023-2028; Tahoma School District Capital Facilities Plan 2023-2028; Kent School District Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan 2022-23 through 2028-29.

                         Public Hearing Material for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for School CFPs
     
  2. 2024 Preliminary Budget of Revenue Sources Including Possible Increase in Property Tax

                         Public Hearing Material for 2024 Preliminary Budget of Revenue and Possible Increase in Property Tax

If you cannot attend these hearings by phone or virtually, written comments on these topics can be submitted to bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the City’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a hybrid in-person and virtual/telephonic OPEN-RECORD PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Palmer Rezone 3 which will take place on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:00 P.M., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 821 5867 7847, Passcode 972909 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link here, Meeting ID# 821 5867 7847, Passcode 972909.

A staff report will be available no later than five working days before the Public Hearing. The applicant and parties of record will be mailed a copy of the examiner’s recommendations. Other interested persons may request a copy of the recommendation and subsequent decision once made. Find the Staff Report here. Exhibits to the Staff Report can be found here.

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the City’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a hybrid in-person and virtual/telephonic OPEN-RECORD PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Palmer Rezone 2 which will take place on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:00 P.M., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 821 5867 7847, Passcode 972909 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link here, Meeting ID# 821 5867 7847, Passcode 972909.

A staff report will be available no later than five working days before the Public Hearing. The applicant and parties of record will be mailed a copy of the examiner’s recommendations. Other interested persons may request a copy of the recommendation and subsequent decision once made. Find the Staff Report here. Exhibits to the Staff Report can be found here.

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN hat the City’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a hybrid in-person and virtual/telephonic OPEN-RECORD PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Palmer Rezone 1 which will take place on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:00 P.M., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 821 5867 7847, Passcode 972909 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link here, Meeting ID# 821 5867 7847, Passcode 972909.

A staff report will be available no later than five working days before the Public Hearing. The applicant and parties of record will be mailed a copy of the examiner’s recommendations. Other interested persons may request a copy of the recommendation and subsequent decision once made. Find the Staff Report here. Exhibits to the Staff Report can be found here.

Notice of Application for City of Black Diamond Public Pier and Police Boat Moorage Shoreline Substantial Development and Shoreline Variance. The applicant proposes a new public pier and boat slip to accommodate moorage and safely secure the City Police boat on Lake Sawyer in accordance with the City’s Shoreline Master Program. The boating facility would extend 60 feet in length from the OHWM and cover 647 SF. An aluminum safety fence around the boat slip is proposed to restrict public access to the police boat. City File Numbers: PLN23-0064 (Shoreline Variance), PLN23-0065 (Shoreline Substantial Development), and PUB23-0066 (SEPA).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on October 19, 2023, at 7 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password 426953 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4454477047?pwd=eGxRY3ZEeU14SVM2cGRBcUxCSjdmZz09, Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password Council.

The Black Diamond City Council will solicit public testimony regarding the following:

  • Marijuana Regulations

If you cannot attend the hearing in person, by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  Documents related to this hearing are at the below link.

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the Ten Trails MPD Phase 2 Plat F Preliminary Plat. City File Numbers: PLN23-0020 (SEPA Review) and PLN23-0019 (Preliminary Plat).

Notice of DNS and Public Hearing- Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Potts Pier Shoreline Substantial Development permit. City File Numbers: PLN23-0033 (Shoreline) and PLN23-0034 (SEPA).

Notice is further given that the City’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing on the Potts Pier Shoreline Substantial Development which will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 894 1279 7631, Password 575266 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link, Meeting ID# 894 1279 7631, Password 575266.

A staff report will be available no later than five working days before the Public Hearing. You may request a copy of the decision once made.

Notice of Application for The Villages Master Planned Development Minor Amendment to the Development Agreement. City File Number PLN22-0071

Notice of Application for Diamond Market Gas Site Plan Review. City file numbers PLN23-0051 (Site Plan Review), PLN23-0052 (SEPA), and PUB23-0041 (Traffic Concurrency)

Notice of Application for Huxdotter Coffee Site Plan Review. The proposal is for a 649-square-foot, free-standing drive-through coffee stand with walk-up customer service in the Foothills Village. City File Numbers: PLN23-0047 (Site Plan Review) and PUB23-0040 (Traffic Concurrency).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password 941820 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password PC. The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following: 1) Marijuana Regulations a. Deliberation and possible action taken on “Marijuana Regulations.” If you cannot attend the hearing either in person, by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to mdavis@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Please see supportive documents linked below.

Staff Memo to Planning Commission

Resolution 23-1555 Referring Analysis to the Planning Commission

Cannabis Restricted Entities Map

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the SR169 Corridor Improvements. City File Numbers: PLN22-0080 (SEPA Review) and PUB21-0064 (Construction/Utility Permit).

Notice of Decision for Kelly Latte's Site Plan Review. City File Number PLN22-0076.

The City of Black Diamond is hosting a LAND USE WORKSHOP for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm at the Black Diamond Community Gym located at 25511 Lawson Street. Online attendance options will not be provided. The workshop is open to the public and anyone wanting to learn more or participate is encouraged to attend. Members of the City Council and/or Planning Commission may be present and there may be a quorum of the Council and/or Planning Commission.

The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss various proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan that the city received in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The proposed amendments concern the city’s Future Land Use map, language in the city’s Comprehensive Plan, and/or the development regulations. Proposed amendments specifically relating to transportation will not be addressed at the LAND USE WORKSHOP as those will be taken up in a future workshop, expected in October 2023.


Visit the City's Comprehensive Plan Update website for more information.

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PUBLIC HEARING - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on August 3, 2023, at 7 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password 426953 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4454477047?pwd=eGxRY3ZEeU14SVM2cGRBcUxCSjdmZz09, Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password Council.

The Black Diamond City Council will solicit public testimony regarding the following:

2023 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Preliminary Docket

If you cannot attend the hearing in person, by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023.  Documents related to this hearing are available at the below link.

Notice of Application for Reasonable Use Exception to build a new SFR on a lot encumbered by one wetland and its associated buffer. City File Number: PLN23-0017.

Notice of Application and SEPA Comment Period for Shoreline Substantial Development to construct a new 300-square-foot pier on Lake Sawyer. City File Numbers: PLN23-0033 (Shoreline Substantial Development) and PLN23-0034 (SEPA).

Notice of SEPA Modified Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the Ten Trails Master Planned Development Phase 2F Staging and Stockpile Area. City File Numbers: PLN21-0073 (SEPA Review) and PUB21-0062 (Utility Permit).

Notice of Planning Commission Vacancy- Position #5

The City of Black Diamond is seeking applicants for the Planning Commission to fill one (1) current vacancy. The term for Position #5 expires on December 31, 2024. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

The Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members. The Commission prepares and makes recommendations to the City Council on the Comprehensive Plan and various development regulations that guide the physical development of the City. The Commission typically meets once per month on a Tuesday evening but may meet more frequently if needed.

Any individual who resides in the City for at least one hundred eighty (180) days each calendar year or who owns a business with a physical presence within the city who is interested in serving on this important Commission is encouraged to submit an application to the City of Black Diamond, Attn: Deputy City Clerk, 24301 Roberts Drive, PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA 98010. To be considered for this position, applications need to be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 31, 2023. Interviews for these positions are anticipated to take place sometime between August 3 – August 8, 2023. If you would like to know more about the Planning Commission, please contact our Community Development Director, Mona Davis by email here or 360-851-4528.

Click here to receive an application form. Or if you would prefer to have one mailed or emailed to you, contact the Deputy City Clerk by calling 360-851-4502 or by email here.

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) and Site Plan Approval for King County Housing Authority/Rainier View Mobile Home Park. City File Numbers PLN20-006 (Site Plan Review,) PLN20-0052 (SEPA Checklist,) and PUB20-0018 (Transportation Concurrency).

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Palmer Rezone #3 application. City File Numbers PLN22-0047 (Rezone) and PLN22-0048 (SEPA Environmental Review.)

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Palmer Rezone #2 application. City File Numbers PLN22-0022 (Rezone) and PLN22-0023 (SEPA Environmental Review.)

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Palmer Rezone #1 application. City File Numbers PLN22-0045 (Rezone) and PLN22-0046 (SEPA Environmental Review).

Notice of Public Hearing for the Ten Trails Phase 1 Plat B Preliminary Plat application. City File Numbers PLN20-0107 (Preliminary Plat) and PLN20-0108 (SEPA Environmental Review). 

Please see the City’s Staff Report and associated Staff Report Exhibits for this application.

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the Ten Trails Phase 1 Plat B Preliminary Plat application. City File Numbers PLN20-0107 (Preliminary Plat) and PLN20-0108 (SEPA Environmental Review).

Notice of Planning Commission Vacancy- Position #5- The City of Black Diamond is seeking applicants for the Planning Commission to fill one (1) current vacancy. The term for Position #5 expires on December 31st, 2024. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

The Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members. The Commission prepares and makes recommendations to the City Council on the Comprehensive Plan and various development regulations that guide the physical development of the City. The Commission typically meets once per month on a Tuesday evening but may meet more frequently if needed.

Any individual who resides in the City for at least one hundred eighty (180) days each calendar year or who owns a business with a physical presence within the city who is interested in serving on this important Commission is encouraged to submit an application to the City of Black Diamond, Attn: Deputy Clerk, 24301 Roberts Drive, PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA 98010. To be considered for this position, applications need to be received by 4:00pm on June 26th, 2023. Interviews for these positions are anticipated to take place sometime between June 27-July 7, 2023. If you would like to know more about the Planning Commission, please contact our Community Development Director Mona Davis by clicking here to send an email or by phone at 360-851-4528.

Click here for the application form. If you would prefer to have one mailed or emailed to you, please contact the Deputy City Clerk by clicking here or calling 360-851-4502.

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the Diamond Square Site Plan Review. City File Numbers: PLN22-0077 (Site Plan Review) and PLN22-0078 (SEPA).

Notice of Application- Lawson Hills Master Planned Development Minor Amendment to the Development Agreement. City File Number PLN23-0025.

Notice of Application- The Villages Master Planned Development Minor Amendment to the Development Agreement. City File Number PLN23-0024.

Notice of Application- Ten Trails Master Planned Development Preliminary Plat Phase 2 Plat F (Plat 2F). City File Numbers PLN23-0019/PLN23-0020.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on June 1, 2023, at 7 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. The public is encouraged to participate by 1) attending in person, 2) calling 253-215-8782 and entering Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password 426953 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 3) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4454477047?pwd=eGxRY3ZEeU14SVM2cGRBcUxCSjdmZz09, Meeting ID# 445 447 7047, Password Council.

The Black Diamond City Council will solicit public testimony regarding the following:

City’s Draft 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan

If you cannot attend the hearing in person, by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking one of the below links.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City's Hearing Examiner will conduct an OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING on the Olmstead Pier Shoreline Substantial Development permit which will take place on Thursday, June 1st , 2023 at 2:00pm online via Zoom. 

Please see the above link for more details and information.

Zoom link here.

Meeting ID: 889 5655 7694

Passcode: 626418

2023 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments- Preliminary Docket

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., which may be attended either in person at the Council Chambers located at 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA or telephonically or online through the Zoom meeting application. 

Please see the above links for more details and information. Click here for the Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Docket.

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Olmstead Pier Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. City File Numbers: PLN22-0088 (Shoreline Substantial) and PLN22-0091 (SEPA).

Notice of Application - The Villages Master Planned Development Minor Amendment to MPD Site Plan and Development Agreement. City File Number PLN21-0045.

Notice of Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit to permanently place mobile food truck (Taqueria la Finca). City File Number PLN22-0086.

Notice of SEPA Consultation for the State Route 169 Transportation Corridor Improvements. City File Numbers PLN22-0080 (SEPA) and PUB21-0064/PUB19-0069 (Utility Permits).

Notice of Application and SEPA Comment Period for Binding Site Plan to revise a previously permitted project, changing construction of six commercial buildings to construction of four commercial buildings and one apartment complex on the same site. City File Numbers: PLN22-0016 (Binding Site Plan) and PLN22-0017 (SEPA).

2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The City of Black Diamond is hosting a Kickoff and Visioning Workshop on Thursday March 30th at 6:00pm at the Black Diamond Community Gym (presentation starts at 6:15pm). For more information click here.

2023 Annual Docket Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process

The City of Black Diamond is now accepting applications for amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan as outlined in BDMC Chapter 16.10.120 to be considered during the 2023 annual amendment cycle. The Comprehensive Plan is a document that guides the nature and intensity of development in the city. An amendment to the plan is a mechanism by which the city may modify its land use, development or growth policies in order to respond to changing circumstances or needs of the city.

A proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be submitted in accordance with BDMC Chapter 16.10.130. City staff or the City Council may initiate a planning program or specific amendment which may result in an additional element or other amendments to the plan.

Forms and additional information can be found here.

The deadline for privately initiated applications is 5:00pm on Wednesday, march 1st, 2023. Click here to contact Community Development Director Mona Davis for more information.

Notice of Application for Shoreline Substantial Development to replace existing concrete pad with 365 square foot dock. City File Numbers: PLN22-0091 (SEPA), PLN22-0088 (Shoreline Substantial Development).

Independent Force Investigation Team – King County, LETCSA Community Representative - In 2018, Washington State voters approved Initiative 940, (now known as the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, LETCSA) which requires implementation of independent investigation teams (IIT) for officer involved shootings. The Criminal Justice Training Commission was tasked with implementing rules for independent investigations of police shootings.  Those rules created the position of community representative, now a required part of IITs. The goal of this requirement is to enhance accountability and increase trust to improve the legitimacy of policing for an increase in safety for everyone.

Position Requirements:

  • Must be a current resident, business owner, non-profit director/manager, or faith-based leader within the City of Black Diamond. 
  • Must meet criminal background check standards.

Essential job functions of the LETCSA Community Representative:

  • Participate in a review of the qualifications of incumbent and newly appointed Independent Investigations Team (IIT) investigators.
  • Willingness to serve as a community representative, when called upon, after an officer involved shooting.
  • Complete a conflict-of-interest assessment tool, provided by the IIT, within 72 hours of the commencement of each investigation in which you participate.
  • Be present at the briefings with the Black Diamond Chief of Police.
  • Ability to review the investigation file when it is completed.
  • Access to press releases and communications to the media prior to release.
  • Sign a binding confidentiality agreement at the beginning of each police use of deadly force investigation that you are participate in, which remains in effect until the prosecutor of jurisdiction either declines to file charges or the criminal case concludes.

This is an unpaid position. LETCSA is a voluntary position, not a job and it does not receive a salary, hourly wage, or benefits. 

Application Process: 

  • Complete the Community Representative Application
  • Submit 1-page letter of interest addressed to Chief Jamey Kiblinger
    • Outline your ties to the Black Diamond Community
    • Reason for wanting to serve in this capacity.
  • Submit your resume with references.
  • Deadline – *** TBD
  • Send application materials to jkiblinger@blackdiamondwa.gov

Selection Process:

  • Qualified Candidates will be invited to an interview.
  • Chief will make recommendation to City Council.
  • City Council will confirm appointment.

Future Training:

  • Non-LE Representatives will be provided training at a date to be determined.

                                   Application Form

Notice of City Council Recruitment - The City of Black Diamond is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for Position #6 on the Black Diamond City Council, due to a recent resignation.  The term for this position will commence once a candidate is appointed by a majority vote of the City Council and will expire after the results of the general election to be held in November 2023 have been certified. 

Residents interested in applying for this Council position must have resided in the City of Black Diamond for at least one year prior to Council appointment and must be registered to vote.  Application forms may be obtained at City Hall, located at 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond, WA 98010 or by clicking on the below link. Applications must be received at City Hall by 3:00 p.m. on February 15, 2023.  A mailing postmark will NOT be accepted.  

Council Vacancy Application

For more information about this Council position please contact Brenda L. Martinez, City Clerk at 360-851-4564 or bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov.

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Ten Trails Master Planned Development Phase 1B West Trail Corridor. City File Numbers: PLN21-0004 (SEPA) and PUB21-0004 (Utility Permit).

Notice of Application for the construction of a Kelly Latte's Coffee Shop with drive-through. City File Numbers: PLN22-0076 (Site Plan Review), PRE22-0015 (pre-app), PUB22-0095 (traffic concurrency), SGN22-0008 (banner sign placement).

Volunteer Opportunities – Want to make a difference in your community?  One way to get involved is to volunteer on various boards and commissions.  Below you will find some volunteer opportunities.

Civil Service Commission –This Commission adopts rules and regulations, consistent with State law, for the examination, appointment, demotion, transfer, and promotion of uniformed (Police) personnel.  The Commission hears and determines complaints and appeals, with members serving a three-year term.  The Commission meets on the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.  If you interested in serving on this Commission and are a US citizen who resides in the city for at least three years immediately preceding such appointment and are an elector in King County and are interested in serving on this important Commission, I encourage you to consider submitting an application.  The application form can be found here.

Community Gym Ad Hoc Committee - Recently the City Council adopted Resolution No 22-1497 establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to advise the City Council on improvements to the Community Gymnasium.  The City has applied for a grant to make substantial improvements to the Gymnasium and if awarded the Council desires to involve local residents in the process of developing a vision and goals for future improvements and to ensure that any funds spend on improvements will align with the current needs and preferences of the community.  Members shall be either a resident or work within the City at the time of their appointment and throughout their term on the committee.  Committee members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.  It is anticipated that the term of office shall be less than three (3) years.  If you are interested in serving on the committee, please submit an application which can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission – Ordinance No. 22-1179 adopted a new Chapter 20.09 to the City’s Municipal Code and established a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission.  The Council finds that it would be beneficial to have this commission for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on various subject as stated in the ordinance.  Members of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years with the initial appointments serving staggered terms.  All members of the commission shall be current residents of, or employees or owners of businesses located in, the City of Black Diamond at the time of appointment and throughout their time on the commission, and shall serve as community stakeholders.  In addition, all members of the commission shall have at least a general understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and obtain, at city expense, a one-day training program from a city-approved training provider within 90 days of appointment.  If interested on serving on this commission, I encourage you to submit an application which can be found here.