Zoning Use Table Update - Important Date Reminders

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Kitsap County

Zone Use Table

Kitsap County is accepting comments on the Zoning Use Table Update.

Comments will be accepted until September 21, 2021, at 5:00 PM and help inform the proposed changes recommended to the Board of County Commissioners later this year.

To be included as part of the official public record, submit your comment using one of the following methods:

Please note, the Kitsap County Planning Commission may consider extending the written comment period beyond their September 21, 2021, public hearing. Interested parties are still encouraged to submit written comments prior to the 5:00 PM deadline, as this extension will be considered following the close of the public hearing.

Documents for Public Review

What is the Goal of this Update?

The primary goal of the Zoning Use Table Update is to reduce barriers to investment in Urban Growth Areas (UGA), Limited Areas of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD), and the rural commercial and rural industrial zones.

The project will address:

Housing Equity and Diversity

The project will encourage a wide array of housing product types within the various urban and LAMIRD zones, including addressing gaps in the land use categories and definitions.

Economic Development

The project will encourage economic development by:

  • Scaling land uses to streamline the level of permit review required.
  • Adding new land uses based on projects submitted to the Department and a comparison of other jurisdictions.

Making the Code Easier to Use

Finally, the project will improve predictability and ease of use for applicants and permit reviewers.

Learn more about the Zoning Use Table Update

More information about the Zoning Use Table Update is available on the project website. The County also invites you to the following public participation opportunities to learn more about the project prior to providing your comments.

 

Zoning Use Table Update Virtual Meeting #2:
Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.

To find more information about the virtual meeting visit: https://www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/PEP%20Documents/CD_ZUT_VM_Instruction_2021_0819.pdf

Request a Consultation:
Consultations are offered to interested community groups, department advisory groups, local associations, minority and low-income community organizations, groups of young Kitsap County residents, property owners, environmental interest groups, and any other group that wishes to know more.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please contact County staff by email at dgurnee@co.kitsap.wa.us or by phone at 360-337-5777.

 

For More Information

Please click here to visit the Zoning Use Tables Update Project website.
You may also contact Kitsap 1 at (360) 337-5777 and via email at help@kitsap1.com.