SGA’s Work on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
In December 2025, the City of Anacortes adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan. After reviewing the plan and participating throughout the public process, Smart Growth Anacortes identified several areas where additional clarity, transparency, and public discussion were needed.
To support community understanding, SGA shared documents, commentary, and questions about the plan. Ultimately, SGA filed four appeals with the Growth Management Hearings Board to address issues believed to warrant further review. These appeals were part of SGA’s commitment to ensuring that planning decisions are made openly, with clear information available to the public.
This work highlighted the importance of accessible records, transparent communication, and meaningful public involvement — principles that continue to guide our mission today. Although our focus has broadened beyond the appeals process, the materials from this period remain available as a resource for residents who want to understand how planning decisions are made and how community members can participate.
2026 SEPA Appeal to City of Anacortes to reverse DNS on updates to CAO
On October 5, 2026, Ian Munce filed an appeal to the City of Anacortes to reverse the Determination of Non Significance (DNS) for the 2026 Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) updates and provide a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
