Thank you for your interest in the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan! 
The preliminary (first) draft is available for you. Please provide your comments by May 18!

Here are four ways to learn more and provide your feedback: 

1) Read the draft plan

[Click here to view the Preliminary Draft Plan] Hints: Zoom in to view the maps more clearly, and use the Table of Contents links to navigate through the plan.
[Click here for the plan summary on this website] 

2) Share your feedback by May 18, 2026

[Click here to submit comments] 

3) Attend the Virtual Information Meeting on April 23 at 6:00 p.m.

[Click here to register for the virtual meeting] 

4) Talk with staff during drop-in "office hours"

• April 30, 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - in-person at the Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th Street
• May 5, 2026 online, 4:30 - 6:30 pm [Click here to join with the following passcode: GMVCR]

About the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan.

The Department of Local Services is working on this plan. It focuses on rural, unincorporated King County—areas outside city and town limits.

The plan will set a vision for the next 20 years. It will include policies and actions to help make that vision a reality. Our goal is to improve quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and spends time in this area.

What will the plan cover?

• Land use and zoning
• Housing and human services
• Environment
• Parks, open space, and cultural resources
• Transportation
• Services and utilities
• Economic development

Community input is important. What we hear from people in the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River area will shape the Executive’s recommended plan. The County Council will review the plan and related actions in 2027.

How does this fit with other plans?

This subarea plan is part of the King County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan sets overall goals for the county. Subarea plans look more closely at specific communities. This helps the County make decisions that reflect local needs while supporting countywide goals.

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

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Why We Plan

• Sets a vision for the future of the community.

• Helps guide how King County makes decisions about land use and development.

• Helps the County meet the needs of the people it serves.

• Brings King County government and communities together to plan growth in an equitable and responsible way.

Related Documents

• Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Existing Conditions Report (Working Document)
• Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Phase 1 Engagement Report

Related Resources

• Interactive Existing Conditions GIS Webmap