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County releases agricultural lands study as part of the comprehensive plan update

The study focuses on land within the unincorporated areas of the county, outside of the current urban growth areas, including areas that currently have agricultural and rural zoning. The study evaluates state and local criteria to help identify lands that are used or capable of being used for agricultural production. The study and related materials can be viewed here:

• Agricultural Lands Study
• Map - Agricultural Land Base
• Map - Current Use Programs [Land Base]
• Map - Current Use Programs [Land Des]
• Map - Predominant Parcel Size [Land Base]
• Map - Predominant Parcel Size [Land Des]
• Map - Prime Farmland [Land Base]
• Map- Prime Farmland [Land Des]

The agricultural lands study does not include policy recommendations or recommend changes to land designations. The data within the report will be utilized to inform decision makers and the public in the selection of a preferred alternative that will be further analyzed as a part of the comprehensive plan update. 

The consultant that produced it will give the Clark County Council an informational briefing as a part of a work session in November. The work session is open to the public, however there will be no public comment as part of the event. Public comment on the study will take place in early 2026 as a part of a discussion on the preferred alternative. 

The work session will be held on Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Information on how to attend the meeting can be found on the council’s meeting page at https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/clark-county-council-meetings.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Comment Period

The county has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the proposed Updated Comprehensive Growth Management Plans of Clark County, Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland, and Yacolt.

Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS. Written comments may be submitted beginning at 8:00am on October 1, 2025 and must be received by the Responsible Official by 5:00pm on November 30, 2025. 

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Agricultural Lands Study Open Houses

The county held in-person open houses in September and October to gather feedback from community members, farmers, neighbors, and anyone interested in agriculture and land use in Clark County. The events also provided information on the agricultural lands study including the methodology used and some high-level initial findings. View workshop materials here.

Land Use Alternatives Open Houses

Clark County held three in-person open houses in late May and early June to share and discuss the three different land use alternatives being considered as part of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update. An online self-paced open house was available from May 26 to June 30. Key materials from the open houses can be seen here.  

Some of the proposed modifications include changes to zoning designations, amendments to development regulations, and some small expansions to Urban Growth Areas (where urban growth is encouraged).