Board of Commissioners to Review 17 Rural Rezone Requests





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Board of Commissioners to Review 17 Rezone Requests as Part of 'Year of the Rural' Initiative

*June 5, 2025*

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *

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PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is committed to supporting our communities and preserving the rural character that makes our County special. This year, we're undertaking a comprehensive review of rural policies and development opportunities to ensure we're meeting the needs of rural residents while protecting the landscapes and way of life that define Kitsap. 

As part of the County's Year of the Rural, the Board is considering 17 rural rezone requests throughout the County. These 17 requests were included in the 2025 docket and represent an important focus on rural development opportunities. 

*Upcoming Key Dates on Rural Rezone Request:* 


* *Monday, June 9, 2025 - Staff Briefing (2 to 3:30 p.m.)* The Board will receive a staff presentation during their afternoon briefing session to determine which of the 17 requests will proceed for further consideration. While this briefing doesn't include public comment opportunities, community members are welcome to attend in person or participate via Zoom. Related documents will be posted prior to the meeting on the Board of Commissioners e-agenda website. [ [link removed] ]

* *Monday, June 23, 2025 - Public Hearing (10 a.m.) *If the Board directs changes to the docket during the June 9 briefing, an amended docket will be presented at a meeting on the morning of June 23. This will be a public hearing with opportunities for community input and comment after the staff presentation. 

Your input is essential to this process. We encourage you to participate and engage with us throughout the year. Both meetings are open to the public, and details for attending online or in-person are available on the County website. You can also find additional information about this initiative and related documents on our Year of the Rural website [ [link removed] ]. 

The Year of the Rural will include more chances for input—through community workshops, comment periods, and public hearings. Updates about this program will be provided by our Department of Community Development. To sign up for these, visit our Kitsap County Electronic Notification System registration page [ [link removed] ] and select the topic 'Year of the Rural.' 



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Krista Carlson, Communications Manager & PIO, Board of County Commissioners [email protected], (564) 222-0375

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