Vision Statement:
Our community’s Rural Character will be supported by facilitating strong local ties and communication between the public, organizations, and government; promoting locally owned businesses and supporting quality education; protecting the environment, and maintaining landowners’ rights and responsibilities; promoting controlled and well-planned growth with appropriate infrastructure; ensuring proper representation for rural interests and needs; and supporting the health and safety and the privacy of our vibrant community.
Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (p.40):
“Rural Areas are expected to retain important cultural, economic, and rural lifestyle opportunities in the region over the long term. They are not intended to be served with urban services or accommodate a significant amount of residential or employment growth. VISION 2050 calls for reduced rural population growth rates in all counties. Counties are encouraged to plan for even lower growth—where possible—than contained in the Regional Growth Strategy.”
NOTE: Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement by the GMVUAC.
Major Issues
Planning
GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan
KCCP 2024 Major Update *
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan *
PSRC VISION 2050 *
CPP 2021 Update *
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update *
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Utility Franchise Compensation
Local
Asphalt Facility
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Glamping & RV Park Permit Application
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
Maple Valley Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint effort with other King County Rural Area UACs, UAAs, and Organizations (see “Joint Team of Rural Area Organizations” box below)
Joint Team of Rural Area Organizations
- Enumclaw Plateau Comm Assoc
- Four Creeks UAC
- Friends of Sammamish Valley
- Greater Maple Valley UAC
- Green River Coalition
- Green Valley/Lake Holm Assoc
- Hollywood Hill Association
- Soos Creek Area Response
- Upper Bear Creek UAC
The Joint Team has collaborated on the following major regional tasks:
DOC Proposed Changes to GMA WACs
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC VISION 2050
CPP 2021 Update
KCCP 2024 Major Update
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
The GMVUAC’s Regional Coordinator serves as the Coordinator of the Joint Team.
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GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Announcements
October 2019 Meeting
** October 7, 2019; 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** NOTE -- Planned guest speaker, TSD Superintendent Tony Giurado, tendered his resignation effective September 30th. Read the public announcement here. GMVUAC will try our best to still present information re funding of programs and future bond measures.
** Other local issues of importance also will be discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.
September 2019 Meeting
** The Area Council will hold its next monthly meeting on September 9, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** The GMVUAC will have a panel of legislative, government, and private experts discuss the proposed expansion and continued use of the Cedar Hills Landfill. Panelists will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.
** The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
** Future Council Meetings and planned topics and guest speakers are presented as information becomes available.
** Read about other information important to our rural area, including July 4th Fireworks Rules for unincorporated King County.
** We invite you to visit our various Committee and informational webpages to see all in which your Council is and has been involved.
** Get to know your Council by reading a short biography of each current member.
August 2019 Meeting
** The Area Council will hold its next monthly meeting on August 5, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** No guest speakers are planned at this time.
** The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
** Future Council Meetings and planned topics and guest speakers are presented as information becomes available.
** Read about other information important to our rural area, including July 4th Fireworks Rules for unincorporated King County.
** We invite you to visit our various Committee and informational webpages to see all in which your Council is and has been involved.
** Get to know your Council by reading a short biography of each current member.
July 2019 Meeting
** The Area Council will hold its next monthly meeting on July 1, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** KC DLS Director John Taylor will attend and give us an update re pressing local issues.
** The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
** Future Council Meetings and planned topics and guest speakers are presented as information becomes available.
** Read about other information important to our rural area, including July 4th Fireworks Rules for unincorporated King County.
** We invite you to visit our various Committee and informational webpages to see all in which your Council is and has been involved.
** Get to know your Council by reading a short biography of each current member.
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Major Issues
Planning *
KCCP 2024 Major Update
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC VISION 2050
CPP 2021 Update
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Utility Franchise Compensation
Local
Asphalt Facility
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Glamping & RV Park Permit Application
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
Maple Valley Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint efforts with other King County Rural Area UACs, UAAs, and Organizations (see “Joint Team of Rural Area Organizations” box below)
Drop us a line
Ask a question or express your interest:
GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Greater Maple Valley
The GMVUAC serves the residents of unincorporated King County living in the Tahoma School District No. 409 (outside the city limits of Maple Valley). Our Washington nonprofit corporation was established in 1977; we serve a population of 16,100 (2010 Census); and our service area is 116 sq mi. Below is a map of our Service Area and the four Community Areas:
GMVUAC Monthly Meeting Articles
2024
* 7/1--On-Site Septic Systems
* 6/3--Local Community Planning
* 5/6--Dept. of Local Services
* 4/1--Local Subarea Plan
* 3/4--Letter To KC Executive
* 2/5--Comments on KCCP Update
* 1/15--TSD 2024 Levies
2023
* 12/4--CHRLF Emissions
* 11/23--Code Enforcement
* 10/23--Reserve Silica
* 9/23--25th Annual Train Show
* 8/23--Glamping Permit Comments
* 7/23--KCCP Update
* 6/23--KCCP Update
* 5/23--Fire District Facility Plans
* 4/23--Ravensdale Comm Issues
* 3/23--KC Flood Mgmt Plan
* 2/23--KC Solid Waste & Recycling
* 1/23--Subarea Planning
For prior years see: Monthly Articles
2021 GMVUAC Survey
