2022 Public Notices
Notice of Application for the construction of an ADU as an addition to an existing detached shop/garage. City File Number PLN22-0053.
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 1, 2022, 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:
Final Public Hearing on 2023 Final Budget
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 Thursday, December 1, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking here.
Public Notice - The City of Black Diamond’s 2023 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. The view the document please click here.
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 17, 2022, 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:
- 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 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan; Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2022-2027; Tahoma School District Capital Facilities Plan 2022-2027; Kent School District Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan 2021-22 through 2027-28.
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 17, 2022.
Notice of Application for a preliminary subdivision proposing 24 single family lots with sensitive areas present on site. City File Numbers PLN22-0054 (Preliminary Plat), PLN22-0057 (SEPA), and PUB22-0076 (Traffic Concurrency)
City Non-Project SEPA Notice for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt school district Capital Facility Plans (CFPs) with SEPA Checklist issued on November 1, 2022.
Professional Services Consultants for Comprehensive Planning RFQ/RFP - The City of Black Diamond hereby solicits interest from professional services consulting firms with expertise in urban planning, zoning, public outreach, housing, design standards, capital facilities planning, climate/environment, subarea plan development, and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) with expertise in Comprehensive Plan periodic updates.
The City is commencing its required 2024 Periodic Update to its Comprehensive Plan. The City envisions a refresh to its existing Plan addressing the new GMA requirements, Vision 2050, and updated Countywide Planning Policies. Much of the work to update the Comprehensive Plan will focus on new planning requirements including, but not limited to, infrastructure, equity, land use, housing affordability, and zoning. Additionally, this Plan update will likely require revisions to the City's development regulations to implement the revised goals and policies. This task should include a robust and inclusive public participation process. At the end of the project, checklists will need to be completed showing how the City has satisfied GMA, PSRC, and CPP planning requirements, as well as the City’s adopted public participation plan. The professional services contract term will be approximately 24 months in duration, with the option for the City to extend the term for additional time and money, if necessary.
Detailed information pertaining to the RFQ can be found at the link below.
Proposals must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2022, at City Hall located at 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond, WA 98010, or by mail to PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA, 98010. For more information you can contact Mona Davis at 360-851-4528 or by email at mdavis@blackdiamondwa.gov.
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, November 8, 2022 at 6 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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4254157187?pwd=RE9OV0VoU1RFc3psSHdjem9mMk9hdz09 Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password PC.
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following:
Draft of new Sign Regulations in Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82 Code Amendment
If you cannot attend the hearing by either in person, phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to mdavis@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. All documents related to this hearing will be available below by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on November 3, 2022, 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 Preliminary Budget of Revenue Sources and Possible Increase in Property Tax
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 3, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking here.
Notice of City Council Recruitment - The City of Black Diamond is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for Position #2 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 4:00 p.m. on November 2, 2022. A mailing postmark will NOT be accepted.
For more information about this Council position please contact Brenda L. Martinez, City Clerk at 360-851-4564 or bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov.
NOA Sayers SPR - The site plan proposal is to improve the property to support future commercial and residential use. Proposed improvements to the site include a 176-square-foot deck, 19 parking stalls (including 1 ADA stall), a designated loading zone, and frontage improvements. The remainder of the site will contain landscaping and open space encompassing approximately 24,261 square feet of the site. The improvements would be located outside of the 75-foot wetland buffer in the northwest corner of the site, with no impacts to the associated wetland buffer proposed. This proposal is exempt from SEPA pursuant to WAC 197-11-800.
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 20, 2022, 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:
Proposed 2023-2028 Capital 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, October 20, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking here.
Notice of Application for proposed preliminary plat and SEPA review of Sawyer's Landing. This development proposal was revised to combine two previous plat and short plat applications into one proposal. The project consists of 7.8 acres to develop 10 lots for multi-family townhome structures totally 55 new units. All existing structures will be removed with the development. Access to the site will be provided by an extension of Abrams Avenue, which will connect Morgan Street to Roberts Drive through this proposed development. Sensitive areas exist on site and buffer averaging is proposed. Buffer restoration and enhancement measures will result in improved buffer functions.
City Campus RFP 2022 - The City of Black Diamond is soliciting proposals from interested parties to respond to an RFP for the build to suit of a new City Campus that would then be leased to the City with an option to purchase the land and improvements at the end of the leased term.
Detailed information pertaining to the RFP may be picked up at the Black Diamond City Hall located at 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond, WA 98101, or you may obtain the RFP by clicking the below link.
Proposals are due on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 24, 2022. For information on the schedule and where to submit your proposal please refer to the RFP. Should you need more information or have questions please contact the City’s Real Estate Advisor, Cynthia Berne at 206-937-9536 or by email at cynthia@longbayenterprises.com.
MDNS PLN22-0037 - The project is for the installation of two 12-inch water mains within the public right-of-way, along State Route 169 between Roberts Drive and the old Columbia Bank building. One main will run approximately 975 linear feet along the west shoulder and the other approximately 1,275 linear feet along the east shoulder. Work will primarily be open cut trenching; however, a portion will pass under existing culverts at the intersection with Black Diamond-Ravensdale Road and will be constructed using trenchless methods. The replacement water main is intended to improve the City’s water system reliability, increase fire flow, and provide fire flow redundancy along the SR 169 commercial corridor and replace outdated infrastructure.
Notice of Application - MPD Site Plan and MPD Development Agreement Minor Amendment, City File Number PLN20-0054.
Notice of Application - Rezone #3 proposing to rezone Parcel 1021069111 from B/IP to MDR8, City File Numbers PLN22-0047 & PLN22-0048
Notice of Application - Rezone #2 proposing to rezone five contiguous parcels (parcels 1521069110, 1521069112, 1521069113, 1521069114, 1521069115) from B/IP to MDR8, City File Numbers PLN22-0022 & PLN22-0023
Notice of Application - Rezone #1 proposing to rezone Parcel 1021069010 from R4 to MDR8, City File Numbers PLN22-0045 and PLN22-0046
City Administrator Recruitment Services RFQ/RFP - The City of Black Diamond is soliciting qualifications and proposals from qualified firms/individuals for City Administrator recruitment services.
The City is seeking a consultant with an accompanying expertise in recruitment services. The ideal firm/individual will have experience and expertise in, including but not limited to executive searches in the public sector. Demonstrated experience and expertise in writing and presenting reports for local government officials is required, including the development of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Detailed information pertaining to the RFQ / RFP may be picked up at the City Hall located at 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond, WA 98101, or you may obtain the RFQ / RFP by clicking here.
Proposals must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. on August 9, 2022, at City Hall located at 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond, WA 98010, or by mail to PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA, 98010. For more information you can contact Brenda L. Martinez at 360-851-4564 or by email at bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov.
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY - The City of Black diamond is seeking applicants for the Planning Commission to fill one (1) current vacancy. The term for Position #1 expires on December 31, 2022. 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 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 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 August 1, 2022. Interviews for this position are anticipated to take place sometime between August 2 - 12, 2022. If you would like to know more about the Planning Commission, please contact our Community Development Director, Mona Davis at mdavis@blackdiamondwa.gov or
360-851-4528.
For the application form please click here. Or if you would prefer to have one mailed or emailed to you, contact the Deputy City Clerk at 360-851-4502 or email her at cthornquist@blackdiamondwa.gov.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on July 7, 2022, 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, July 7, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking the above proposed ordinance link.
City Non-Project SEPA Notice for Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt school district CFPs with SEPA Checklist issued on June 1, 2022.
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 16, 2022, 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 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) 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 16, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking here.
City Non-Project SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan issued on June 1, 2022.
Notice of Application - MPD Site Plan Minor Amendment and MPD Development Agreement Minor Amendment. City File Number PLN20-0054.
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 2, 2022, 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 2023-2028 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 2, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are available by clicking here.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6 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# 425 415 7187, Password 941820 to listen to the proceedings telephonically;
or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4254157187?pwd=RE9OV0VoU1RFc3psSHdjem9mMk9hdz09 Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password PC.
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following:
2022 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Preliminary Docket
If you cannot attend the hearing by phone or virtually, written comments on this topic can be submitted to CommDevDirector@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
All documents related to this hearing will be available below by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Dated this 21st day of April 2022 Carina A. Thornquist Deputy City Clerk
Notice of Application and SEPA Comment Period - Lawson Hills Fire Station Site Plan Review. City File Numbers PLN22-0018 (Site Plan Review) and PLN22-0019 (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 April 21, 2022, 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:
- 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 2021-2026 Capital Facilities Plan; Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021-2027; Tahoma School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021-2026; Kent School District Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan 2020-21 through 2026-27.
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 Thursday, April 21, 2022. Documents related to this hearing are posted below.
Enumclaw School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021-2026
Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021 – 2027
Tahoma School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021 – 2026
Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021 - 2027
Proposed Ordinance Regarding Comprehensive Plan Emergency Amendment - School CFPs
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two (2) virtual/telephonic Public Hearings will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on April 12, 2022, at 6 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# 425 415 7187, Password 941820 to listen to the proceedings telephonically; or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4254157187?pwd=RE9OV0VoU1RFc3psSHdjem9mMk9hdz09 Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password PC.
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following:
1) Amend Chapter 18.08 – Administration: Procedures, Notice and Appeals to create internal consistency in the code regarding Type 6 application noticing requirements and Type 3 application appeal procedures, as well as amending the notice requirements table (Table 18-1) to remove unnecessary information.
2) 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 2021-2026 Capital Facilities Plan; Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021-2027; Tahoma School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021-2026; Kent School District Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan 2020-21 through 2026-27
If you cannot attend the hearing by phone or virtually, written comments on these topics can be submitted to CommDevDirector@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. All documents related to these hearings will be available here by 5 p.m. on April 5th.
Documents for the above hearing are:
Ch. 18.08 - Proposed Amendments
2015-2035 CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
8.8 Public Schools
Staff Report - School Impact Fees
Enumclaw School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021-2026
Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021 – 2027
Tahoma School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021 – 2026
Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan 2021 - 2027
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 March 17, 2022, 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:
- Public hearing to consider repeal of Ordinance No. 21-1169 regarding the 2020 Annual Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; suspending further consideration of the 2021 Final Docket of proposed amendments; and prioritizing City planning resources toward preparation of the 2024 major periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan.
Documents for the above hearing are:
Ordinance No. 21-1169 with attachments
Resolution No. 21-1424 establishing the City's docket for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update
Proposed Ordinance No. 22-1172, Repeal of 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Public hearing to consider the 2022 Update to the Stormwater Management Program Plan
Please click here for the material associated with the above hearing.
If you cannot attend the hearings by phone or virtually, written comments on these topics can be submitted to cityclerk@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Notice of Withdrawal - SEPA Withdrawal for 2021 Comp Plan Amendments PLN21-0084
Notice of Withdrawal - Lawson Hills MPD, Lawson Hills Fire Station Site Plan Review. PLN21-0028.
Notice of Withdrawal - Lawson Hills MPD, Lawson Hills Fire Station Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS). PLN21-0037.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two (2) virtual/telephonic Public Hearings will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on March 8, 2022, at 6 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# 425 415 7187, Password 941820 to listen to the proceedings
telephonically;
or 2) joining the meeting by Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4254157187?pwd=RE9OV0VoU1RFc3psSHdjem9mMk9hdz09 Meeting ID#
425 415 7187,
Password PC.
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following:
1) Amend Chapter 18.100 – Definitions, to incorporate definitions for all uses permitted in the City, move all definitions within Title 18 to the definitions chapter, and revise existing definitions for clarity.
Documents for above hearing:
2) Adopt a zoning use matrix into the code.
Documents for above hearing:
If you cannot attend the hearing by phone or virtually, written comments on these topics can be submitted to CommunityDevDirector@blackdiamondwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
City of Black Diamond
2022 Annual 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 2022 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 on the City of Black Diamond’s website at www.blackdiamondwa.gov The deadline for privately initiated applications is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Contact Mona Davis at CommunityDevDirector@blackdiamondwa.gov for more information.
SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS). Ten Trails MPD - Phase 2 Plat F Staging and Stockpile Area Clear and Grade. PLN21-0073.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hybrid in person and virtual/telephonic Open Record Hearing will be held by the Black Diamond City Council on February 17, 2022, 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:
Noise Variance Application at 216th Ave SE and 292nd St for Tamarack Plat Improvements
If you wish to testify virtual/telephonically during the Open Record Hearing, please provide your name to the City Clerk at cityclerk@blackdiamondwa.gov by 12 p.m. on February 17, 2022. Alternatively, written comments on this topic can be submitted to cityclerk@blackdiamondwa.gov by 4:00 p.m. on February 16, 2022. All documents related to this hearing are available at the following links.
Notice of Application - The Vault Site Plan Review. Permit Numbers PLN21-0086, PUB21-0114 and PLN21-0075. - Posted 01/26/2022
PUBLIC HEARING - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing
will be held by the Black Diamond Planning Commission on February 8, 2022 at 6 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# 425 415 7187, Password 941820 to listen to the proceedings telephonically;
2) joining the meeting by Zoom link
https://zoom.us/j/4254157187?pwd=RE9OV0VoU1RFc3psSHdjem9mMk9hdz09
Meeting ID# 425 415 7187, Password PC.
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will solicit comments regarding the following: 1) Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS) If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing, you must provide your name and email
address to the Deputy City Clerk at Deputycityclerk@blackdiamondwa.gov by 12 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 so that the remote legislative public hearing protocols can be
emailed to you prior to the start of the meeting. Alternatively, written comments on
these topics can be submitted to Communitydevdirector@blackdiamondwa.gov by 2:00 p.m. on
February 8, 2022.
All documents related to this hearing are available by clicking here.
Notice of Decision and SEPA Determination of Non-Significance. Lawson Hills Fire Station Site Plan Review, PLN21-0028 / PLN21-0037.