Critical Areas Ordinance - Periodic Update

The Department of Community Development is conducting a required periodic review of the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance, Kitsap County Code (KCC) Title 19. The Critical Areas Ordinance will be updated in conjunction with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, with adoption planned in June of 2024.

The purpose of the 2024 update is to:

• Align the CAO with applicable state laws and guidelines in effect at the time of the review;
• Assure consistency of the CAO with the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan and development regulations; and
• Provide existing code clarifications to improve usability and predictability for applicants and reviewers.

LEARN MORE & ENGAGE! Visit the CAO project website for more information about the periodic review process, the Public Participation Plan and to learn about opportunities to participate.

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CONTACT INFORMATION! We invite you to reach out to the Critical Areas Ordinance team throughout the review process. If you have questions, please contact:

Carla Lundgren, Planner
Department of Community Development
Planning & Environmental Programs

(360) 337-5777 (Kitsap1)

Mailing Address
614 Division Street - MS36 Port Orchard, WA 98366

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.