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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires Kittitas County adopt and periodically update regulations that protect five types of critical areas:
Kittitas County adopted a new Critical Areas Ordinance on December 7, 2021 which was implemented on February 7, 2022. The new Critical Areas Ordinance and a Frequently Asked Questions document can be found below. Please contact CDS Planning with any questions (509) 962-7056.