North Bend City Council Approves 2024 Capital Facilities Element Update

The North Bend City Council has taken a significant step in urban planning by adopting an updated Capital Facilities Element (CFE) for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan on August 20, 2024. This unanimous decision is essential for ensuring that the city’s infrastructure—such as roads, utilities, public safety facilities, and parks—can adequately meet the needs of current and future residents. The CFE serves as a strategic framework that outlines the development and maintenance of essential facilities with a focus on a minimum ten-year lifespan. Recent amendments to the CFE include new service and facility information provided by local utility providers, as well as revised policies that reflect feedback from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The update process was robust, involving multiple reviews by the Planning Commission and a public hearing, which led to the recommendation for Council approval.

This update is part of the city’s compliance with the Growth Management Act, which requires cities to develop comprehensive plans to manage population growth effectively. The CFE ensures that urban development is adequately supported by necessary infrastructure, in line with state laws and King County planning policies. For more details, residents can visit the Comprehensive Plan updates webpage.