Putting Residents at the Center of Anacortes' Growth Decisions

We strive to create a more transparent, collaborative partnership in which Anacortes residents—its owners and financiers—set community priorities and help our city implement them.

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What's changing in Anacortes and why it matters

What to Know

2025 Comprehensive Plan

Overview of the plan, key sections, and supporting documents.
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Review Process and Appeals

Documents, filings, and updates related to the current review process.
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Public Participation and Transparency

How the process works and how residents can stay informed and involved.
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OUR PURPOSE

Understanding the Anacortes Comprehensive Plan

Smart Growth Anacortes is a community resource focused on helping residents better understand how planning decisions shape the future of our city.

In December 2025, the City adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan. This plan guides housing, infrastructure, and long term growth.

Because these decisions impact daily life in real ways, this site brings together key information, documents, and updates in one place so it is easier to follow what is happening.

Here, you can:

  • Explore the Comprehensive Plan
  • Read submitted materials and updates
  • Follow the appeals process
  • Stay informed as decisions move forward

We believe informed communities lead to better outcomes. This site is here to help you understand the process and stay connected.

LATEST NEWS & ARTICLES

Housing Element Overview

I guess we should have expected it, but it’s disappointing none the less. Since “affordable housing” is a critical issue for all our communities, it…

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Housing Element Summary

As house builder, past president of Skagit Habitat, and strong advocate for affordable housing (Bill) and John a past president of SHH, a City administrator…

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