Groundwater Protection District Update in South Tacoma
Learn about the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) update, including project overview, moratorium details, agencies involved, work plan, and the importance of updating the STGPD code to comply with the Growth Management Act requirements.
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South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District September 18, 2024 City of Tacoma | Long Range Planning 1
Agenda Agenda Project Overview Moratorium Agencies Involved STGPD Work Plan Public Engagement Project Timeline
Project Overview Project Overview The South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) is an overlay zoning and land use control district specifically designed to prevent the degradation of groundwater in the South Tacoma aquifer system by controlling the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances by businesses. The overlay zoning district imposes additional restrictions on high impact land use development in order to protect public health and safety.
Project Overview Project Overview Why are we updating the STGPD code? Growth Management Act (GMA) Requirement 1. Cities must adopt development regulations that protect Critical Areas 2. The Critical Areas Ordinances must be evaluated and revised as needed every eight years South Tacoma Neighborhood Council Application
Moratorium Moratorium Mar. 2023 In March 2023, the City Council adopted an initial one-year moratorium on underground storage tanks and metal recycling/auto wrecking facilities in the STGPD The moratorium was extended twice and will now expire on March 20, 2025. Mar. 2025
Agencies Involved Agencies Involved
Work Plan Work Plan Lead Planning Efforts Tacoma Water Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Critical Areas Best Available Science Review Urban Waters Protection Plan Topic Water Quality: Consider restrictions and/ or standards for uses that pose a risk to groundwater resources Scope High Impact Uses Stormwater Infiltration Policy and Best Management Practices (BMPs) Stormwater Infiltration Policy and BMPs Impervious Surface Standards Tacoma Water IRP Critical Areas Best Available Science Review Urban Waters Protection Plan Aquifer Recharge: Consider best available science for protecting aquifer recharge TPCHD HIA Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Tree Canopy/Landscaping Focus on STGPD Tacoma Mall Regional Growth Center South Tacoma Manufacturing and Industrial Center PDS Code Review and Amendments
Engagement Engagement Spotlight on South Tacoma (January, February, March 2024) One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan Visioning Workshops (May-June 2024) South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee (August 22) South Tacoma Neighborhood Council Tacoma Water Integrated Resource Plan Public Advisory Committee STGPD Health Impact Assessment Advisory Group
Project Timeline Project Timeline Date Milestone Advisory Groups Planning Commission IPS Committee Planning Commission South Tacoma Neighborhood Council Report back to Advisory Groups and Relevant Community Organizations Present-November 2024 Code and Best Practice Assessment STGPD Code Review: Preliminary Recommendations November-December, 2024 Public Hearing and Comment Periods Legislative Process Planning Commission City Council January-June, 2025
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