Plan Review Manual

Last Updated: 
Mar 10, 2017

The Plan Review Manual provides details on the policy, review and certification process. It also provides guidance and checklists for aligning plans and policies with VISION 2050 and Growth Management Act requirements.

Plan Review Manual
Plan Review Manual

The Plan Review Manual describes expectations for both amendments and updates to countywide planning policies, local comprehensive plans, transit agency plans, and regional center subarea plans.

Note: It is intended that you use only those portions that are most relevant to your specific type of plan.The Plan Review Manual is in the process of being updated to reflect VISION 2050, the newly adopted long-range plan. PSRC has assembled a Plan Review Working Group, comprised of local planning staff and state representatives, to inform this project. 

Plan Review Manual

Part 1: Introduction

Part 1: Overview, Introduction, Background
382KB (.pdf)

Part 2: Model VISION 2040 Statement

Part 2: Model VISION 2040 Statement
223KB (.pdf)

Part 3: Reporting Tools

Reporting Tool - Center Plans
185KB (.pdf)
Reporting Tool - Countywide Planning Policies
282KB (.pdf)
Reporting Tool - Local Comprehensive Plans
326KB (.pdf)
Reporting Tool - Transit Plans
234KB (.pdf)
Examples of a Completed Reporting Tool
258KB (.pdf)

Download Complete Plan Review Manual With Appendices

Plan Review Manual With Appendices
2MB (.pdf)

Appendices

Appendix A: Adopted Policy and Plan Review Process

Appendix A: Adopted Policy and Plan Review Process
134KB (.pdf)

Appendix B: Excerpt from VISION 2040

Appendix B: Excerpt from VISION 2040 on Policy and Plan Review (Part IV: Implementation)
127KB (.pdf)

Appendix C: VISION 2040 Multicounty Planning Policies

Appendix C: VISION 2040 Multicounty Planning Policies
299KB (.pdf)

Appendix D: GMA – Transportation Element

Appendix D: Growth Management Act – Transportation Element
111KB (.pdf)

Appendix E: Topic-by-Topic Guidance

Appendix E: Topic-by-Topic Guidance – to assist with developing policies and provision
653KB (.pdf)

Appendix E-1: Consistency with VISION 2040

Appendix E-1: Consistency with VISION 2040 - Provides guidance for addressing multicounty planning policies & related provisions in VISION 2040
492KB (.pdf)

Appendix E-2: Consistency with Transportation 2040

Appendix E-2: Consistency with Transportation 2040 – discusses ways to address issues in the regional transportation plan
308KB (.pdf)

Appendix E-3: GMA Requirements for Local Transportation Planning

Appendix E-3: Growth Management Act Requirements for Local Transportation Planning – Provides guidance for addressing requirements in the Act related to transportation planning
321KB (.pdf)

Appendix E-4: Planning for Centers

Appendix E-4: Planning for Centers – Addresses issues related to plans for regional growth and manufacturing industrial centers
129KB (.pdf)

Appendix F: Example of a Completed Plan Review Report

Appendix F: Example of a Completed Plan Review Report
154KB (.pdf)

Download All Appendices in One File

Plan Review Manual Appendices
1MB (.pdf)

Additional Resources

Plan Review Status and Certification Reports

View PSRC certification reports for local comprehensive plans.

Level of Service Standards

View the adopted Level of Service standards for regionally significant state highways in the region.