 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2025
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. –
Kitsap County is seeking public input on the draft Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) code and related code revisions.
A Boundary Line Adjustment allows property owners to move or adjust lot lines between neighboring properties without creating new lots. State law (RCW 58.17.040(6)) requires counties to regulate BLAs through local codes.
Currently, Kitsap County is the only county in Washington without a dedicated BLA code. This gap has created challenges such as:
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Nonconforming or improperly sized lots
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Attempts to avoid subdivision requirements
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Lack of legal access to adjusted parcels
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Adjustments made across rights-of-way or jurisdictional boundaries
To resolve these issues, the County is developing a clear, consistent BLA code that aligns with state law and ensures fairness, predictability, and protection of the public interest. The new code will:
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Establish uniform application and review standards
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Prevent misuse of the BLA process
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Maintain compliance with zoning and access requirements
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Provide a straightforward path for property owners to adjust lot lines
🗓️ Comment Period: October 6 – October 27, 2025
📄 Provide Your Feedback:
Submit your comments using this online form »
Upcoming Meeting
December 9, 2025
Planning Commission Public Hearing
Kitsap County Administration Building – Commissioners’ Chambers
Materials coming soon
Learn more and share your input today!
Your feedback helps shape a fair, consistent, and transparent process for boundary line adjustments across Kitsap County.
About Kitsap County
Located in Washington, Kitsap County is home to over 270,000 residents across 566 square miles, making it the seventh- most populated 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
County's Boundary Line Adjustment Code / http://kcowa.us/BLAcode
Draft Boundary Line Adjustment Code Feedback Form / https://www.cognitoforms.com/KitsapCounty1/BoundaryLineAdjustmentCodeCommentForm
Kitsap County: www.kitsap.gov
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