Critical Areas Ordinance - Periodic Update

Kitsap County Department of Community Development are currently in phase two of the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) periodic update. County staff have presented each Community Advisory Council (Manchester, Central Kitsap, Suquamish, and Kingston) with an overview of the project and what can be expected in the coming months. In addition, the Technical Advisory Working Groups have successfully completed the first round of review and discussion of the Best Available Science (BAS) summary and the Gap Analysis report. Written summaries for each meeting, along with meeting materials, are available on the CAO Update webpage. The next round of review and discussion for the working groups is anticipated for mid-Fall 2023. Working Group Written Summaries:

• 7/20/23 - Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas
• 7/25/23 – Wetlands
• 7/26/23 - Frequently Flooded Areas
• 7/27/23 - Geologically Hazardous Areas
• 7/27/23 - Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas

Next Steps:

• September 5, 2023 – Briefing to Planning Commission
• September – December 2023 – Continued public engagement (various locations)
• October 2023 – Briefing to Board of County Commissioners
• October 2023 – Round 2 Working Group Meetings
• January – February 2023 – Draft amendments available for public comment

EARN MORE & ENGAGE! Visit the CAO Update webpage for more information about the periodic review process, and to learn about opportunities to participate.

STAY INFORMED: SUBSCRIBE NOW to ensure you receive future digital announcements regarding the CAO periodic review process. After you enter your contact information, scroll down to Community Development, and select Kitsap County Code Update Announcements.

We invite you to contact the CAO team throughout the review process.

If you have questions, please contact:

Carla Lundgren, Long Range Planner
Department of Community Development
Planning & Environmental Programs
clundgren@kitsap.gov
(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).

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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