The Comprehensive Plan is a guide for the county on how to approach growth and development.  It consists of ten elements or chapters and was adopted on September 28, 1998; effective December 1, 1998.  Washington State law requires that every jurisdiction have a comprehensive, long term plan for its future development.

The original Island County Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1984. The Board of County Commissioners adopted a more comprehensive and integrated document in 1998. 

Although the State establishes statutes governing plans and their preparation, the policies contained within the plans are left to local discretion. The overall direction of the Island County Comprehensive Plan is to provide for a balanced plan that effectively meets the needs of the public and is sensitive to economic, environmental and social conditions of the given community.

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Volume 1	Adopted Policy Plan and Land Use Element (829 KB)
Volume 2	Adopted Water Resources Element (195 KB)
Volume 3	Adopted Shoreline Element (580 KB)
Volume 4	Adopted Housing Element (196 KB)
Volume 5	Adopted Historical Preservation Element **
Volume 6	Adopted Natural Lands Element **
Volume 7	Adopted Parks and Recreation Element (226 KB)
Volume 8	Adopted Transportation Element (1.02 MB)
Volume 9	Adopted Utilities Element (137 KB)
Volume 10	Adopted Capital Facilities Element (937 KB)

** These Elements are not currently available online.