Proebstel Rural Center

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In response to a petition from property owners, the county council is considering establishing Proebstel as a Rural Center. A Rural Center designation may allow for future development that is currently not allowed.

What is a Rural Center?

Rural Centers are distinguished by small lot development with a definite edge, surrounded by a rural landscape of generally open land used for agriculture, forestry, large lot residential development, recreation and environmental protection purposes. These centers are often at the crossroads where historical development has allowed for both smaller lots and commercial uses within these nodes of development.  

What land uses are allowed in Rural Centers?

The following land uses have been identified for Rural Centers: residential, commercial, industrial, public facilities, parks and open space. The commercial and industrial activities within these centers should support opportunity for job growth, tax base to support schools, rural and resource needs and not draw people from the urban area.

Commercial uses to be encouraged in Rural Centers include post offices, veterinary clinics, day care, schools, small medical practices, shopping services and housing opportunities compatible with surrounding roads and utilities. These, in turn, reinforce the center’s rural character and distinct sense of community.

Clark County Rural Centers

The Rural Centers of Clark County are as follows: Brush Prairie, Meadow Glade, Hockinson, Dollars Corner, Farger Lake, Amboy and Chelatchie Prairie.

Next steps

The county will begin gathering public comments on the proposed Rural Center designation, beginning with an Open House scheduled for June 11, followed by Planning Commission and County Council hearings. Information will be continuously updated when available.  Please contact staff for any additional information.


Upcoming scheduled public meetings

Clark County Council Hearing
Tues., December 11, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Public Service Center Training Room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver

Open House
Mon., June 11, 2018
5:30- 7 p.m.
Proebstel Church, 18702 NE Fourth Plain Road

Planning Commission Work Session
Thurs., June 21, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Public Service Center Training Room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver

Planning Commission Hearing
Thurs., July 19, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Public Service Center Training Room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver


Related Information

Planning Commission Recommendation

Potential Commercial Zoning

Public Notice

Staff Report

Affidavit of Posting Public Notice

Clark County Rural Centers Policies

Proebstel Rural Center Petition

Proebstel Rural Center Petitioners

Proposed Proebstel Rural Center (map)

Proposed zoning map

Planning Commission work session presentation - 06/21/2018

Public comments 


Staff contact

Matt Hermen, Planner III
matt.hermen@clark.wa.gov
564-397-4343