Easton Subarea Plan
The Easton Subarea Plan was reviewed at a public hearing held by the Kittitas County Planning Commission on March 17, 2026. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Easton Subarea Plan and other documents with several recommended amendments. Please see the meeting minutes for the exact amendments approved by the Planning Commission.
The Easton Subarea Plan will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners. Another public hearing will be scheduled for the opportunity to provide public comment. Currently, no date is officially confirmed. Meetings are expected to take place in May and June 2026.
To see the drafts that were reviewed by the Planning Commission, go the documents page.
Please go the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners website to check meeting dates.
What is a subarea plan?
A subarea plan for a community is a detailed, localized planning document that focuses on a specific geographic area. The geographic area is usually a concentrated pocket of commercial, housing, and other services that are relied upon by the immediate population in the vicinity. The subarea plan typically explores opportunities in land use and economic development for the purpose of creating a self-sustaining community. The subarea plan typically also explores the feasibility of potential land uses through utility and infrastructure capabilities.
Why create a subarea plan?
A subarea plan is a tool to help the community start establishing long-term goals and actions to ensure prosperity for future generations. The subarea plan can help with three key planning efforts:
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Communicate future needs or goals to the County, future property owners, and agencies,
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Assist with funding efforts, help seek grants, and efficiently use available resources, and
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Inventory existing facilities and land uses to start improving existing conditions over time.