In February 2012, the Growth Management Hearings Board of Central Puget Sound stated in footnote 11 of their ruling,”…Silverdale is a densely developed commercial hub, already thoroughly urban with urban services. The GMA contemplates that cities should provide governmental services in urban areas. RCW 36.70A.110: “In general, cities are the units of local government most appropriate to provide urban governmental services.” Thus incorporation of Silverdale is appropriate.”
Silverdale is the only unincorporated Regional Growth Center recognized by the Puget Sound Regional Council. It is comprised of leaders from over 80 entities, including four counties, their cities and towns, ports, state, and local transportation agencies and tribal governments. This council was established to assure coordination and compliance of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and comprehensive planning within a four-county area (King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap). read more »