Critical Areas Ordinance - Periodic Update

Kitsap County Department of Community Development released its’ Best Available Science (BAS) summary concerning the Critical Areas Ordinance periodic update, with adoption planned for June 2024. The Best Available Science summary fulfills the requirement that Kitsap County must document scientific sources that inform its’ regulations. However, the Best Available Science summary is not intended to evaluate County codes. A Consistency and Gap Analysis Report will be posted for review in late June 2023 to identify policies and regulations that are recommended to be updated based on science and/or to comply with state law.

We encourage you to review the BAS summary and other project information available on the project webpage. You can provide feedback on the BAS or any portion of the project by emailing codeupdates@kitsap.gov.

Next Steps:

• June 28, 2023 –Board of County Commissioners Work Study
• July 2023 – Working Groups begin review of BAS and recommended changes
• July 2023 – Planning Commission Work Study
• Summer 2023 – Continued public engagement (various locations)
• March 2024 – Draft amendments available for public comments

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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We invite you to contact the CAO 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

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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.