Your Voice Matters

Local Services is working on a 20-year plan to shape the future of the unincorporated Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River area. Whether you live, work, or play in this community, here’s how you can get involved:

If you have questions or want to organize a meeting about the subarea plan, contact us at subareaplanning@kingcounty.gov or call 206-477-3800. Your input is essential in shaping the future of our community!

On this Page, You will Find:

  • Details on the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River subarea planning process
  • Why we plan
  • Timeline of planning process 
  • Information on contacting County staff
  • How to sign up for updates

About the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan


Thank you for your interest in the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan!

King County Local Services is in the initial planning phases of the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan! The focus is on rural, unincorporated King County outside of cities and towns 

The Subarea Plan will include a vision for the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River area for the next 20 years. The Plan will include policies to help the community and King County government achieve that vision. The goal of this subarea plan is to make real, equitable improvements to the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and plays in this area.

The Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan will cover:

  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Housing and Human Services
  • Environment
  • Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Resources
  • Transportation
  • Services and Utilities 
  • Economic Development

Input from communities in the Greater Maple Valley and Cedar River will be reflected in the Executive’s recommended Subarea Plan and in related actions that will be reviewed by the County Council in 2026 and 2027.

The Subarea Plan is part of the King County Comprehensive Plan. King County creates detailed subarea plans for different geographies within the unincorporated areas of King County. A subarea plan takes a closer look at areas in ways that the broader Comprehensive Plan cannot. This helps King County make decisions that fit with the community's goals and the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 

For more information about the Comprehensive Plan, please visit the King County Comprehensive Plan website.


Why We Plan


  • Defines a vision to strive toward.
  • Policies in each plan help guide King County decision for how land is used and developed.
  • Plans help the County serve the community.
  • Subarea planners listen and work with communities to plan growth equitably and responsibly.

Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Study Area

Questions?

Email subareaplanning@kingcounty.gov or planning staff below with questions:

 

Kaitlin Harris, Principal Subarea Planner 

206-225-7346 | kaiharris@kingcounty.gov

 

Kaelene Nobis, Principal Subarea Planner

206-708-9732 | knobis@kingcounty.gov

 

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Project Timeline

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Project Planning

January 2024 - June 2024

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Plan Development

July 2024 - June 2026

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King County Council Review

July 2026 - June 2027

Photos on this page are by Chad Tracy (@photosbychadtracy).