FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PORT ORCHARD, WA —After a two-year-long public discussion of future growth and Kitsap’s future through 2044, the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update is nearing a conclusion. After receiving public testimony on Sept. 24, the Kitsap County Planning Commission has made a recommendation regarding updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan and Development Regulations. This recommendation is based on the draft documents released on Aug. 30, 2024, and amended as shown in their Findings of Fact.
The amendments proposed by the Planning Commission considered public comments and adjusted tree canopy requirements, removed additional boundary line adjustment regulations, and made other changes.
Their recommendation will now go before the Board of Commissioners at a public hearing on Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kitsap County Administration Building’s, Commissioner Chambers (619 Division St., Port Orchard) or via the Zoom virtual meeting platform. This may be the final opportunity for the public to provide written and oral testimony on the draft documents and the Planning Commission recommended amendments prior to adoption in December.
Please provide written comments on the draft documents and Planning Commission recommendation to [email protected] or mail them to Kitsap County Department of Community Development, Comprehensive Plan Update, 614 Division St. MS-36, Port Orchard, WA 98366 no later than 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 28.
For all information regarding the update including draft documents, plan maps, analysis, schedule, and videos of past presentations, please visit the project website or email [email protected].
About Kitsap County
Located in Washington, Kitsap County is home to over 270,000 residents across 566 square miles, making it the seventh-largest county in the state. Bordered by the Hood Canal and Puget Sound, Kitsap offers residents, businesses, and visitors a stunning natural beauty and a unique blend of urban amenities and rural charm. The county includes the cities of Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island, as well as many unincorporated communities.
Kitsap County is led by a three-member Board of Commissioners that is committed to providing high-quality services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering economic growth, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
For more information about Kitsap County services and initiatives, visit www.kitsap.gov or follow us on social media @KitsapWa.
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Links in this document
Draft documents: https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/ComprehensivePlanUpdate_2024.aspx
Findings of Fact: https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/PEP%20Documents/Comp%20Plan%20PC%20FoF%20SIGNED%20101524%20%28002%29.pdf
[email protected]: mailto:[email protected].
Project website: https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/ComprehensivePlanUpdate_2024.aspx
[email protected]: mailto:[email protected].
Kitsap County: www.kitsap.gov
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