Pursuant to the requirements of Washington State Law (RCW 53.20.010), the Coupeville Port District has prepared this Comprehensive Plan 2007-2026.

Included by reference as an adopted part of said comprehensive plan are all plans, specifications and environmental documents prepared in association with all past projects and actions of the Port District described in or referenced in this comprehensive plan.

The Port District is project-oriented agency of the people of Central Whidbey Island subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of applicable federal, state, county and city agencies of government.

This comprehensive plan is primarily an authorization vehicle and does not mandate or commit the Port District to pursue any of the actions or projects described herein. The Port District may pursue specific and general acquisition, development and/or improvement goals within the project selection criteria as set forth within this comprehensive plan, or as amended by its elected Board of Commissioners with applicable public notice and process.

It is the intent of this plan to maximize the options available to the Port District in three year increments over the next twenty years.

The Comprehensive Plan 2007-2026 is not an official control or regulatory ordinance. It does not mandate any action of a project or non-project nature. It does not commit the Port District to pursue any action of a project or non-project nature. It does not constitute any final decision or action regarding implementation of any development or other plans which might have an effect on the environment.

Given the above, consideration and adoption of this plan by the Port District is hereby determined by the Port District as Lead Agency to constitute a Categorical Exemption as specified in the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), RCW 43.21C and sections 197-11-800(18), and 197-11-704(2)(b)(iii) & (v), of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

BY: James Patton, Executive Director, and
SEPA Responsible Official for the
Port of Coupeville

Original is signed and may be inspected at the Port of Coupeville office.

Port of Coupeville Comprehensive Plan 2007-2026