King County’s Department of Local Services is pleased to announce the release of the Preliminary Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan, available online beginning April 15, 2026. This draft plan represents an important milestone in shaping the future of the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River community and reflects extensive input gathered from residents, stakeholders, and partners over the past several years.

The preliminary plan outlines a long-term vision for land use, housing, transportation, environmental stewardship, economic development, and community services in unincorporated Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Community Service Area(CSA). It is designed to guide growth while preserving the area’s rural character, natural resources, and quality of life.

Review the plan and share your feedback

Community members are invited to review the preliminary plan and share their feedback during the public comment period. This is the first of two opportunities for public input before the plan advances to the King County Council in 2027.

The plan can be accessed online starting April 15 at the King County Department of Local Services website https://publicinput.com/greatermaplevalley.

Join the virtual information meeting on April 23

To help residents better understand the plan and how to provide input, King County will host a virtual public meeting:

  • Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2026
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: Online (registration details available on the project website)

At the meeting, staff will present key elements of the preliminary plan, describe the plan process, and answer questions. Participants will also learn how to submit comments and stay engaged as the plan moves forward.

Man writing on a sticky note on top of a map
A community member writes down his feedback during a community meeting on the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan.

Your voice matters

As the saying goes, “nothing about us without us”—and that’s especially true here. Community feedback is essential to ensuring the plan reflects local priorities and values. Whether you’ve been involved from the start or are just getting acquainted, now is the time to weigh in.

Following the public comment period, King County will refine the plan and release a “Public Review Draft” of the plan, with additional opportunities for community input anticipated later in 2026. For more information, to review the plan, or to register for the April 23 meeting, please visit the project website at https://publicinput.com/greatermaplevalley.