Comprehensive Plan

This layer contains the 2024 comprehensive zoning plan for the city of Federal Way. A comprehensive plan is required by the state of Washington every 10 years. It conveys the goals, objectives, policies, actions, and standards that will guide the city's elected representatives and government staff in making decisions. The plan must include elements on land use, housing, capital facilities plan, utilities, and transportation; it can also include sections on economic development, parks and recreation, conservation, solar energy, recreation, and subarea plans such as neighborhoods and downtown areas. The plan is created and maintained by the city in accordance with state law. It is updated whenever a new ordinance is passed.