Date:  Monday, January 31, 2011

Contact: Carter Timmerman, aviation planner, 360-651-6312

ARLINGTON – Airports, local jurisdictions and decision-makers now have access to an updated resource to aid in land-use-compatibility planning near airports. The updated Airport and Compatible Land-Use Program Guidebook is available at: 

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/Planning/ACLUguide.htm

The updated guidebook does not change land-use requirements for towns, cities and counties. Instead, it incorporates new, interactive tools and resources for navigating through the sometimes challenging airport land-use-planning process.

The guidebook includes new features such as:

• Graphics and visual aids to communicate land-use practices.
• A user-friendly six-step planning process to encourage informed decision-making.
• Checklists, worksheets and a tool kit to assist in compatibility planning.

Effective and proactive land-use planning is critical for protecting airports and communities against incompatible development. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation program provides technical assistance to airports and local decision-makers to encourage informed and practical land-use-compatibility choices.

For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation.

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