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Project Message #2 December 12, 2017
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PROJECT UPDATE
A public comment period is currently open on the staff
recommendation.
The
Board of County Commissioners have extended the public comment period through
5:00 PM on Friday, December 15, 2017 and comments may be submitted:
View
Submitted Comments
What is the
Comprehensive Plan?
The Kitsap
County Comprehensive Plan describes the 20-year vision for unincorporated
Kitsap County and how that vision will be achieved. The plan covers land
use, economic development, environment, housing and human services,
transportation, capital facilities and utilities as well as parks, recreation,
and open space. The Comprehensive
Plan is mandated by the Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A).
How often does the
Comprehensive Plan get changed?
Major Comprehensive Plan updates are mandated by the state every
8-years. The last major update of the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan was adopted
in 2016. In-between major updates, the
County may choose to consider minor amendments to the Comprehensive Plan on an
annual basis. The Board of County
Commissioners have opened the annual Comprehensive Plan amendment process for
2018. Learn
more about the annual amendment process for 2018.
What topics require
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and what do not?
- The following are examples of topics that require an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan during this annual amendment process:
- Adding new goals or policies to the
Comprehensive Plan
- Updating a topic-specific plan adopted by
reference in the Comprehensive Plan (e.g. Non-motorized Facilities Plan)
- Modifying land use
designation boundaries for an area in a manner that does not modify net
population capacities
- Changing the land use
designation of specific properties
The following are examples of topics that do not
require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan during the annual amendment
process:
- Revisions to development regulations that are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
- Changes to programs, initiatives, or administrative
policies (these are required by state law to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan)
- Changing the zoning
classification of specific properties where a land use
designation is not also required (e.g. change zoning from Urban Restricted
to Urban Low Residential)
Contact the Department of Community Development to learn if
a specific topic requires a Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Where are we in the
annual amendment process for 2018?
We are currently in the first phase of the process, called
the scoping phase, which will determine what amendments will be considered in
2018. The Board of County Commissioners
do this through the adoption of a docket resolution for the annual Comprehensive
Plan amendment process. The docket resolution describes what types of amendments
will be considered. The Board of
County Commissioners intends to adopt the docket resolution by the end of December
2017.
What happens next?
The next phase of the annual amendment process, called the
development phase, is when most county-sponsored amendments (including
alternatives, if appropriate) are developed.
If the docket allows for the submittal of applications from interested
parties, they will be accepted during a short application period beginning in
January 2018.
How can I stay
informed throughout the process?
An online
open house will
be kept current and available throughout the process and notifications will be
sent to everyone that subscribe to Kitsap County’s Comprehensive Plan Update
list. Subscribe
now to ensure you
receive future notifications.
Additional Information
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Department of Community
Development Planning &
Environmental Programs
360.337.5777 (Kitsap1) or compplan@co.kitsap.wa.us
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Mailing Address
614 Division Street, MS-36, Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Office Location
619 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington
Media Contact: Natalie Marshall, 360.337.5777 or nmarshall@co.kitsap.wa.us
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