Kitsap County Shoreline Master Program Public Comment Period Is Now OPEN

Kitsap County

Department of Community Development/DCD

Your partner in building safe, resilient, and sustainable Kitsap County communities!

 

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Ordinance Adoption

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 24, 2021 beginning at 5:30 P.M. to consider an Ordinance locally adopting Kitsap County’s Shoreline Master Program, Title 22 KCC and amending provisions of Titles 15 (Flood Hazard Areas), 19 (Critical Areas Ordinance), and 21 (Land Use & Development Procedures) KCC for consistency.

The public may link into the meeting through video conference, or telephonically through a call-in number, and will be allowed to provide comments. Meeting access link information, as well as related materials, will be available prior to the hearing at https://www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/Pages/SMP_review.aspx, or by clicking here: Board Meeting Agendas.

Share Your Comments
Kitsap County is collecting public comments on the proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program and related code revisions from May 12 to May 26, 2021 at 5:00 P.M.

You may submit your comments directly to the County using the following methods:
Email: ReviewSMP@co.kitsap.wa.us
Mail: 614 Division Street – MS36, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Online: Visit the Kitsap SMP Periodic Review Online Open House 
Public hearing: May 24, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 

This meeting will be held via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89343898085.  
For audio only, dial: 1-253-215-8782; Webinar ID: 893 4389 8085.

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Monthly Project Update - Thursday, May 20
You’re invited to join our last Monthly Project Update Meeting
Thursday, May 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.!

Kitsap County is conducting a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and we want to hear from you. To promote timely information sharing and transparency throughout the SMP periodic review process, the County is hosting monthly project updates via Zoom Webinar through Spring 2021.


What We’ll Cover
Monthly project updates are a chance for you and other community members to learn about the SMP periodic review as it progresses and ask project staff questions as part of a moderated community Q&A. Please note, comments on the Department’s draft proposal need to be submitted through the formal public comment process to be included in the record for consideration by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.

During this month’s meeting, the County will share details about the upcoming public comment period and public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners. This meeting will include instructions on how to share your comment as well as how your feedback will be incorporated into the decision-making process. The County will also provide an overview of next steps, which includes making revisions as recommended by the Board of County Commissioners to the proposed amendments and submitting the updated SMP to the Department of Ecology for final determination and adoption.

 

Zoom Meeting Link Information

Thursday | May 20, 2021 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm
To join, use this Zoom Webinar link: https://zoom.us/join

To enter, type in the following meeting credentials when prompted:

· Meeting password: 200058
· Webinar ID: 821 9914 2754

If you would like to join the meeting by phone:
· Teleconferencing number: +1 253 215 8782
· iPhone one tap: +12532158782,,82199142754#,,,,,,0#,,200058# or +16699006833,,82199142754#,,,,,,0#,,200058#

Meeting Questions
Having trouble accessing the meeting or have questions about this process? A downloadable PDF with tips for joining Zoom Webinar is available. You can also reach County staff by email at ReviewSMP@co.kitsap.wa.us or by phone at 360-337-5777.

Request a Consultation
In addition to monthly project meetings, virtual consultations are also being offered throughout the SMP review process for interested community groups, department advisory groups, local associations, minority and low-income community organizations, groups of young Kitsap County residents, property owners directly impacted by SMP legislation, and environmental interest groups. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation please contact County staff by email at ReviewSMP@co.kitsap.wa.us or by phone at 360-337-5777.

Stay informed
SUBSCRIBE NOW to ensure you receive future digital announcements regarding the Shoreline Master Program periodic review process. To learn more about Kitsap County’s Shoreline Master Program and other opportunities to engage, check out the SMP periodic review webpage.

 

Contact information
We encourage you to reach out to our team throughout the process.
For questions please contact:

Kirvie Mesebeluu-Yobech, Planner
Department of Community Development
ReviewSMP@co.kitsap.wa.us
(360) 337-5777 (Kitsap1)

Mailing Address
614 Division Street - MS36 Port Orchard, WA 98366
Media Contact: Eugenie Jones-Laughridge

NOTE: Kitsap County is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities per the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and actively working to make online resources accessible to the visually impaired. Individuals who require accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at (360) 337-5777 (voice).

KITSAP COUNTY
Kitsap County government exists to protect and promote the safety, health and welfare of our citizens in an efficient, accessible and effective manner.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Department of Community Development is to foster the development of quality, affordable, structurally safe and environmentally sound communities.

NOTE: Kitsap County is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities per the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and actively working to make online resources accessible to the visually impaired. Individuals who require accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at (360) 337-5777 (voice).

KITSAP COUNTY
Kitsap County government exists to protect and promote the safety, health and welfare of our citizens in an efficient, accessible and effective manner.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Department of Community Development is to foster the development of quality, affordable, structurally safe and environmentally sound communities.