November 1, 2022, Planning Commision Meeting PacketCITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Planning Commission
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(36o) 874-5533 planning@cityofportorchard.us
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 — 6:00 pm
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1. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of allegiance.
2. Welcome and Introduction.
Planning Commission and City Staff Introductions.
3. Audience Comments: Topics not listed for public hearing on tonight's agenda.
Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
4. Approval of Minutes from October 4, 2022. (Attachment)
5. Business Items:
(ACTION)
a) PUBLIC HEARING: POMC 20.132 Subdivision Entrance Signs (Attachment)
DCD staff has prepared a draft ordinance outlining proposed changes to POMC 20.132 to include
standards for Subdivision Entry Signs. The proposed changes to POMC 20.132 have been prepared for the
Planning Commission's review.
b) PUBLIC HEARING: Title 20 Annual Housekeeping Ordinance (Attachment)
DCD staff continually tracks errors, inconsistencies, outdated references, and omissions in Title 20 POMC
(Unified Land Use and Development Code) and gathers these into one corrections ordinance each year —
generally known as the annual Title 20 "housekeeping ordinance". These proposed corrections to Title 20
for 2022 have been prepared for the Planning Commission's review.
c) DISCUSSION: POMC 20.132 Temporary Signage (Attachment)
DCD staff has prepared a draft ordinance with examples of temporary sign code language from other
Washington cities. DCD staff asks that the Planning Commission review the draft code and discuss if the
draft amending POMC 20.132 is appropriate to take to a public hearing at the December 6th meeting.
d) DISCUSSION: Public Participation Plan, 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (Attachment)
e) DISCUSSION: City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan 2023
(Attachment)
6. Adjourn
Next Planning Commission Meeting — December 6, 2022
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Planning Commission Minutes
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (36o) 874-5533 • Fax: (36o) 876-498o
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
October 4', 2022
Hybrid Zoom Teleconference
COMMISSIONERS:
Present: Bek Ashby, Joe Morrison, Tyler McKlosky, Dave Bernstein, and Stephanie Bailey.
Absent: Annette Stewart, and Phil King.
STAFF:
Senior Planner Jim Fisk, and Assistant Planner Josie Rademacher.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Ashby called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION: Vice Chair Ashby introduced the present Planning
Commissioners, Commissioner Morrison, Commissioner Mcklosky, Commissioner Bernstein,
Commissioner Bailey and present City staff members, Senior Planner Jim Fisk, and Assistant Planner
Josie Rademacher.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments from the public regarding issues not on the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2022: Commissioner Morrison made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented from the September 61h meeting. Commissioner Bernstein seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. DISCUSSION: POMC 20.132 TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
Senior Planner Jim Fisk reintroduced the temporary signage code amendments as a separate item
compared to last meeting's business item that brought temporary signage and subdivision entry
signs together as one item.
Fisk shared an exhibit that showed examples of temporary signage in the right-of-way across the
City. Fisk stated that POMC 20.132 as currently written, does not have a way to regulate the pick-
up and removal of temporary signage. Per guidance from the Planning Commission at last month's
meeting, Staff has compiled examples from other jurisdictions (Gig Harbor, Covington, and
Monroe) to share with the Planning Commission as possible ideas for a future code amendment.
Fisk offered Planning Commissioners to have a discussion on the topic and receive guidance on
how Staff should proceed.
Staff was directed by the Planning Commission to draft look into other examples from other Cities
and compile examples of both temporary signage for the Commission to review to determine next
steps. The Planning Commissioners expressed interest in using examples from other cities to draft
an ordinance amending POMC 20.132 to include additional regulations for temporary signage for
City Council to review for adoption.
B. DISCUSSION: POMC 20.132 SUBDIVISION ENTRY SIGNAGE
Senior Planner Jim Fisk shared that POMC 20.132 does not have regulations for subdivision
signage, although it has been something that developers have expressed interest in creating
subdivision signage for their projects. Per guidance from the Planning Commission at last month's
meeting, Staff has drafted an ordinance amending POMC 20.132 to include regulations for
Subdivision Entry Signage. Fisk offered Planning Commissioners to have a discussion on the draft
ordinance and receive guidance on how Staff should proceed.
The public hearing is scheduled for November 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.
C. DISCUSSION: POMC TITLE 20 ANNUAL "HOUSEKEEPING" AMENDMENTS
Senior Planner Jim Fisk shared that DCD staff continually tracks errors, inconsistencies, outdated
references, and omissions in Title 20 POMC (Unified Land Use and Development Code) and
gathers these into one corrections ordinance each year — generally known as the annual Title 20
"housekeeping ordinance". Fisk shared the proposed corrections to Title 20 for 2022 have been
prepared for the Planning Commission's continued review.
The public hearing is scheduled for November 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.
ADJOURN: Chair Stewart adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Annette Stewart, Chair
Nick Bond, Community Development Director
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CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Ph.: (36o) 874-5533 • FAX: (36o) 876-4980
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 5(a) Meeting Date: November 1, 2022
Public Hearing Revisions to
Subject: POMC 20.132 — Subdivision
Entry Sign
Prepared by: Nick Bond, Development
Director
Issue: On June 27, 2017 the City of Port Orchard adopted a sign code which is consistent with the Reed
v. Town of Gilbert Decision issued by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in 2015. Port
Orchard's current sign regulations address signage type, size, placement and design, but is entirely
content -neutral.
Currently, POMC 20.132 does not provide standards for free standing sign related to subdivision entry
points. In fact, most subdivisions are not permitted free-standing signage based on the associated
residential zoning designation. POMC 20.132.210(2)(b) requires a free-standing sign to be located a
minimum of 30 feet from any residential zoned property. However, if the property is residentially zoned,
a free-standing sign cannot be 30 feet from the property which it would be constructed or from itself.
The proposed code amendment creates a free-standing sign type permitted in residential districts with
specific development regulations related to sign area and height. The amendment creates certain
location requirements in relation to subdivision entry points and defines what a subdivision entry sign is.
Staff introduced regulations for subdivision entry signs at the October 4, 2022 Planning Commission
meeting where the Planning Commission requested that staff continue to review subdivision entry
signage and develop an Ordinance to amend the Port Orchard Municipal Code creating a free-standing
sign type for subdivision entries.
Staff discussed the current proposal with the Land Use Committee on October 19, 2022 where the
Committee directed staff to continue with the current proposal as drafted. Staff notified the Department
of Commerce of the proposed changes on October 14, 2022 and requested an expedited 15-day review
for comment after the issuance of a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance on October 14, 2022.
At the October 4, 2022 Planning Commission meeting staff was directed to schedule a public hearing for
the November 1,2022 Planning Commission meeting. Public notice for the tonight's public hearing was
properly noticed consistent with the requirements of POMC 20.25 on October 14, 2022. As of the date of
Report preparation, the Department of Community Development has not received comments regarding
the proposed code amendment.
The proposed language to be included in the ordinance, are presented for the Planning Commission's
review and recommendation to the City Council.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to Port Orchard Municipal
Code 20.132 as presented.
Suggested Motion: "I move to recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance amending in Port
Orchard Municipal Code 20.132, as presented."
Attachments: Ordinance amending POMC 20.132
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
REGARDING SUBDIVISION ENTRY SIGNS, AMENDING SECTIONS
20.132.040, 20.132.090, 20.132.210, AND 20.132.290, OF THE
PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A FREE-
STANDING SIGN TYPE FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND
PUBLICATION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a 2015 decision of the United States Supreme Court (Reed v. Town of
Gilbert) necessitated a review of the City's sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Reed decision ruled that, in most instances, local government sign
regulations must be "content neutral"; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017, the City Council adopted Port Orchard Municipal Code
(POMC) 20.132, Ord. 024-17, containing the City of Port Orchard's development standards for
permanent and temporary signage; and
WHEREAS, POMC 20.132, does not make provision for a free-standing sign associated
with residential subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend POMC Sections 20.132.040, 20.132.090,
20.132.210 and 20.132.320 to create development standards for a free-standing sign type for
residential subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, the City's SEPA official issued a determination of
nonsignificance for the proposed amendment, which was published and provided to the public
in accordance with POMC 20.160.190 and WAC 197-11-510, and there have been no appeals;
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was submitted to the Department of Commerce for 15-day
expedited review on October 14, 2022 which was granted by Commerce and the requisite time
has now passed to allow this ordinance to be adopted; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, the City issued a Notice of Public Hearing for the
proposed amendments to POMC 20.132.040, 20.132.090, 20.132.210 and 20.132.320, which
was published and provided to the public in accordance with POMC 20.25.050; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the substance of
this Ordinance on November 1, 2022, and recommended adoption by the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council, after careful consideration of the recommendation from the
Planning Commission, all public comment, and the Ordinance, finds that this Ordinance is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, the Growth
Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, and that the amendments herein are in the best
interests of the residents of the City and further advance the public health, safety and welfare;
now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth in this ordinance are hereby incorporated as
if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.132.040, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.132.040 Prohibited signs.
No person shall erect, alter, maintain or relocate any of the following signs in the city:
(1) Animated Signs. A rotating or revolving sign or signs where all or a portion of the sign moves
in some manner. This includes any sign animated by any means, including: fixed aerial displays;
balloons; pennants; spinners, propellers, whirling, or similar devices designed to flutter, rotate
or display other movement under the influence of the wind, including flag canopies and feather
signs not otherwise allowed in this chapter; streamers, tubes, or other devices affected by the
movement of air or other atmospheric or mechanical means. This does not include historic
signs and historic replica signs where the applicant is able to prove, through documentation or
other evidence, that the original historic sign produced the same motion/movement and is
proposed in the same location. A flag, as defined in this chapter, shall not be considered an
animated sign.
(2) Nuisance Signs. Any signs which emit smoke, visible particles, odors and sound, except that
speakers in drive -through facilities shall be permitted.
(3) Bench or furniture signs greater than one square foot in area.
(4) Flashing Signs or Lights. A sign that contains an intermittent or flashing light source, or a sign
that includes the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation, or an
externally mounted intermittent light source. Flashing light sources are prohibited. Signs with
an exposed light source, exceeding the equivalent of 25 watts per incandescent lamp, including
clear light bulbs which do not flash on a theater marquee except for neon incorporated into the
design of the sign are also prohibited. Electronic message center signs and digital signs are
allowed under the provisions of POMC 20.132.200, Electronic message center (EMC) signs.
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(5) Hazardous Signs. Any sign that constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by
reason of its size, location, movement or method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of
drivers, or by distracting from the visibility of an official traffic control device by diverting or
tending to divert the attention of drivers or moving vehicles from traffic movements on streets,
roads, intersections or access facilities. No sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the vision of
pedestrians or by glare or method of illumination constitutes a hazard to pedestrians or traffic.
No sign may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(6) No sign may impede free ingress and egress from any door, window or exit way required by
building and fire regulations.
(7) Permanent Signs on Vacant Lots, Parcels or Easements. No permanent sign, except a
subdivision entrance sign, shall be located on a vacant lot, parcel or easement. No permanent
sign shall be located on a lot, parcel or easement as the principal use of that lot, parcel or
easement. Signs may only be established as an accessory use to a principally permitted use.
Provided, however, that subdivision entrance signs may be located on tracts under common
ownership of a Homeowner's Association.
(8) Portable signs on wheels (trailer signs), changeable copy portable signs and illuminated
portable signs.
(9) Abandoned signs.
(10) Signs on utility poles or trees.
(11) Off -Site Controlled Signs. Any sign that is programmed and/or controlled off site.
SECTION 3. Section 20.132.090 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.132.090 Sign illumination.
(1) General. No temporary sign may be illuminated. No sign located in a residential zone may be
illuminated, except that on parcels two acres in size or greater or a subdivision entrance sign,
signs may be halo illuminated or illuminated as necessary for allowable digital signs. Permanent
signs allowed by this chapter may be nonilluminated, or illuminated by internal light fixtures,
halo illuminated, or have external indirect illumination, unless otherwise specified. All
illuminated signs shall comply with the time limitations of subsection (4) of this section.
(2) Externally Illuminated Signs.
(a) Except as provided in this subsection, externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated
only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without
causing glare. Light shielding shall ensure that the lamp or light source is not visible beyond the
premises and shall further ensure that the light is contained within the sign face.
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(b) A light fixture mounted above the sign face may be installed with its bottom opening
tilted toward the sign face, provided:
(i) The bottom opening of the light fixture is flat (i.e., it could be covered by a flat
board allowing no light to escape); and
(ii) The uppermost portion of the fixture's opening is located no higher than the
top of the sign face, as shown in Figure 1 below. Light fixtures aimed and installed in this
fashion shall be considered fully shielded.
Figure 1
External Sign Lighting Configurations
Permitted and Prohibited External Sign Lighting Configurations
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(3) Internally Illuminated Signs.
(a) Internally illuminated signs shall be constructed with an opaque sign face
background with translucent text and symbols and/or logo shields. If the sign owner desires to
have the entire sign face visible at night, an external light source may be used to illuminate the
sign, subject to the illumination standards in this chapter.
(b) In no case may an internally illuminated sign, a digital sign or an electronic message
center sign exceed a light output of 50 nits in a residential zone or 100 nits in a nonresidential
zone during nighttime hours.
(c) Neon sign lighting is allowed in nonresidential zones only and shall not exceed 100
nits per sign face. An example of a neon sign is shown in Figure 2 below.
Figure 2
Neon Sign
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(4) Time Limitations. All signs over three square feet in area shall be turned off by 11:00
p.m., or when the business closes, whichever is later. Signs subject to time limitations are
required to have functioning and properly adjusted automatic shut-off timers.
SECTION 4. Section 20.132.210 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.132.210 Freestanding signs.
The installation or modification of a freestanding sign shall require a sign permit unless the
activity related to the sign installation or modification is listed as exempt under POMC
20.132.030. Freestanding signs, as defined in this chapter, include monument signs, pole signs,
and other signs permanently mounted or supported on the ground by posts or braces. No sign
permit shall be issued for a freestanding sign which does not comply with the following
standards:
(1) Number.
(a) The number and type of freestanding signs for single and multiple tenant uses are
derived from the use, zone, location and length of development site frontage as described in
this section.
(b) One freestanding sign is allowed for each site frontage. Flag lot sites with frontage on
a public street are permitted one freestanding sign on the frontage providing primary access to
the site.
(c) Where more than one freestanding sign is proposed on a site with multiple
frontages, a minimum of 60 linear feet shall separate each sign.
(2) Location.
(a) No freestanding sign shall be permitted on any site that does not have street
frontage.
(b) Freestanding signs except subdivision entrance sins. shall be set back a minimum of
five feet from the street -side property line, a minimum of 25 feet from any interior side lot line
and a minimum of 30 feet from any residential zoned property.
(c) No freestanding sign shall be located in the triangular area(s) measured 15 feet by 15
feet where a driveway enters onto a street, or in any other area which may obstruct the vision
of motorists so as to create a safety hazard. The short legs of the triangular area shall be
measured along the site frontage and perpendicular to the site frontage at the intersecting
driveway. Additionally, all signs are subject to the public works standards regarding sight
distances.
(d) A freestanding sign may not be approved in conjunction with a roof -mounted sign, or
where a roof -mounted sign exists.
(3) Height, Support Width, and Area by Freestanding Sign Type.
(a) Top Mounted Pole Signs.
Figure 8
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Pole Sign
Top mounted pole signs shall meet the following sign area, height, and support width
requirements which shall be based on site frontage:
Maximum Area
Maximum
uMaximum
Site Frontage
per Face
Height
Support Width
< 50 feet
24 square feet
6 feet
40% of sign width
50 — 99 feet
36 square feet
10 feet
40% of sign width
100 feet and over
50 square feet
12 feet
40% of sign width
(b) Pole and Mast Arm Hanging Signs.
Figure 9
Pole and Mast Arm Sign
Pole and mast arm hanging signs shall meet the following sign area, height, and support width
requirements which shall be based on site frontage:
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Maximum Area Maximum
Site Frontage per Face Height
< 50 feet 16 square feet 10 feet
50 —and over 16 square feet 10 feet
(c) Double Post -Mounted Freestanding Sign.
Figure 10
Double Post -Mounted Freestanding Sign
Double post -mounted freestanding signs shall meet the following sign area and height
requirements which shall be based on site frontage:
Maximum Area Maximum
Site Frontage per Face Height
< 50 feet 30 square feet 6 feet
50 —150 feet 42 square feet 7 feet
150 feet and over 56 square feet 8 feet
(d) Monument Freestanding Signs.
Figure 11
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SUDBURY CROS51NG
Monument Freestanding Sign
Monument freestanding signs shall meet the following sign area, base width and height
requirements which shall be based on site frontage:
Maximum Area Maximum Minimum Sign
Site Frontage per Face Height Base Width
< 50 feet 30 square feet 6 feet 100% of sign width
50 — 150 feet 42 square feet 7 feet 100% of sign width
150 feet and over 56 square feet 8 feet 100% of sign width
(e) Subdivision Entrance Signs
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Subdivision Entrance Sign
Subdivision Entrance signs shall meet the following sign area and height requirements which
shall be based on the number of entrances to a residential subdivision:
Number of Maximum Maximum Area Maximum Height Minimum Sin
residential number of per Face Base Width
subdivision subdivision
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entrances entrance signs
1 or more 2 per entrance 100 square feet 5 feet 100% of sign width
Location: The location of subdivision entrance signs shall be subject to the approval of the
building official; no portion of a subdivision identification sign shall be within a public rj�ht-of-
way or public easement, except where authorized by a street -use permit granted by City
Council. Subdivision entrance signs shall be located on a separate tract, not on a resultant Lot of
the residential subdivision, within 50 feet of the adjacent street centerline intersection, at least
five feet from an adjacent right-of-way, and satisfy sight visibility standards.
(4) Design Requirements.
(a) Freestanding signs shall be of a style, material, and design compatible with the
associated building.
signs.
(b) Berming shall not be used to exceed the maximum allowable height of freestanding
(c) For monument signs or signs surrounded by a framework, the area of the
surrounding structure shall not exceed the allowable sign area by more than 20 percent.
(d) Freestanding signs should be sited so that they integrate with the location of street
trees and other site landscaping, and to avoid obscuring the view of adjacent freestanding
signs.
(e) Landscaping at the base of a freestanding sign is required, providing a landscaped
area equal to square footage of one face of the freestanding sign; however, this provision does
not apply to temporary freestanding signs.
(f) If a sign is proposed in a landscaped area, either an existing landscaped area or
required landscaping for new development, the sign shall be compatible with the existing or
proposed landscaping, and shall be shown on the landscaping plan if applicable.
Figure 12
Landscaped Monument Freestanding Sign
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Figure 13
Landscaped Pole and Mast Arm Hanging Freestanding Sign
SECTION 5. Section 20.132.290 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.132.290 Definitions.
The words and phrases used in this section shall be construed as defined in this chapter, unless
the context clearly appears otherwise. Unless specifically defined in this section, the definitions
set forth in other provisions of this code shall likewise apply to this chapter.
"A//
"Abandoned sign" means a sign, the face of which has been removed or is broken and is not
refaced within 180 days thereafter. Abandoned signs shall also include signs with rusted, faded,
peeled, cracked or otherwise deteriorated materials or finishes that have not been repaired
within 90 days after the city provides notice of the sign's deteriorated condition under the city's
enforcement chapter (Chapter 20.02 POMC).
"Accessory sign" means a permanent, freestanding sign of limited height and size that provides
supplemental opportunity for freestanding signage on a site.
"Aerial sign" means a freefloating balloon, kite or similar object not directly secured to property
within the city.
"A -frame sign" means signs capable of standing without support or attachment. See also
"portable sign."
"Alter" means to change the copy, color, size, shape, illumination, position, location,
construction or supporting structure of a sign, not including ordinary maintenance.
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"Area of a sign" means the smallest square, rectangle, parallelogram or circle that will enclose
the extreme limits of writing, representation, logo, or any figure of similar character, together
with any frame, background area, structural trim, or other materials or color forming an
integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the background against which
it is placed. The supports or uprights on which any such sign is supported shall not be included
in determining the sign area. The area of signs with two faces shall be considered to be the area
of the largest face. The area of signs with three or more faces shall be considered to be the area
of the largest face or one-half the area of all of the faces, whichever is less.
"Awning or canopy sign" means a sign affixed to or imprinted on an attached shelter composed
of nonrigid materials such as an awning or a permanent architectural projection or composed
of nonrigid materials on a supporting framework, affixed to the exterior wall of a building or
extending over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. This definition does not apply
to gas station canopies and similar permanent, rigid structures, which shall be regulated in the
same manner as other buildings according to zoning and land use requirements.
"Business activity" means an enterprise offering goods, services, or other consideration to the
public, in legal occupancy of a site or of a specific portion of a site and under separate and
distinct management from any other enterprise located on the same site.
"Business frontage" means the horizontal dimensions of a building or individual business
elevation measured at ground level.
„C„
Canopy or Awning Sign. See definition under "awning or canopy sign."
"Changeable copy sign" means a sign or portion thereof which is designed to have its message
or copy readily changed manually or by remote or automatic means without altering or
replacing the face or surface. Changeable copy signs support hard -copy text or graphics and do
not use digital or electronic text or images.
M
"Digital sign" means a changeable copy sign with monochrome LED (light emitting diodes) text,
graphics or symbols over a black, nonilluminated background.
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"Electronic message center sign" means an electrically activated changeable copy sign having
variable message and/or graphic presentation capability that can be electronically programmed
by computer or handheld device from a remote location. EMC signs typically use light emitting
diodes (LEDs) or liquid crystal display (LCD) as a lighting source.
"Elevation" means the visible vertical plane of the side of a building from ground level to the
roof line.
"Elevation, primary" means the side of a building directly abutting either a street or a parking
area. A business owner may choose which elevation is considered the primary elevation, except
that in a multitenant building, the elevation which is contiguous to other businesses shall be the
primary elevation.
"Elevation, secondary" means any elevation of a building not determined to be a primary
elevation.
„F„
"Facade" means the elevation of a building extending from the ground level up to the bottom
of the fascia on a pitched roof building, and up to the top of the wall or parapet on a flat roof
building. The area of a facade for purposes of calculating allowable wall signage includes the
area of the windows and doors but excludes openings that do not have solid coverings, such as
breezeways, colonnades and gateways that extend to the backside of the building.
"Face" means the area enclosed within a perimeter consisting of a series of straight lines at
right angles enclosing the extreme limits of characters, lettering, logos, illustration or
ornamentation, together with any material or color as to differentiate the sign from the
background material on which it is placed.
"Fascia" means an architectural term for a vertical frieze or board under a roof edge or which
forms the outer surface of a cornice, visible to an observer.
"Feather sign" means a freestanding type of attention -getting device that resembles a sail
made of fabric or nylon affixed to a single lightweight pole used for promotional or advertising
purposes.
"Flag" means a flat piece of cloth, with distinctive colors, patterns or symbols, having one end
of the cloth attached to a vertical staff (directly or by rope and pulley mechanism) and all other
ends freeflowing under natural movement of wind.
"Flag canopy" means a line of flags, or a series of lines of flags, suspended above a site.
"Flashing sign" means an electric sign or portion thereof, except electronic message center
signs, which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in
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a constant pattern in which more than one-third of the nonconstant light source is off at any
one time.
"Freestanding sign" means any sign which is supported by a solid base, posts, poles or braces
located in or upon the ground, and which is independent from any building or other structure.
"Freeway" means a limited access highway, state route or interstate.
"Freeway oriented sign" means a sign within 150 feet of a freeway right-of-way that has its sign
face parallel to, perpendicular to, angled toward, or otherwise readable from the freeway right-
of-way.
"Frontage" means the property line of an individual lot, tract or parcel that abuts a public or
private street right-of-way, excluding alleys and private driveways. The number of frontages on
a lot is the same as the number of public or private street rights -of -way that the lot abuts.
„G„
"Gross leasable space" means area of a single leasable space, regardless of the number of
tenants or leases within the space.
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"Halo illuminate" means a light source placed behind totally opaque letters or symbols so that
the light reflects off the wall or background to which the letters or symbols are mounted, rather
than emanating through the letters or symbols, creating a halo effect that leaves the letters or
symbols viewable in silhouette form only.
"Height of sign" means the overall height of the sign above grade directly below or at the base
of the sign.
„I„
"Illegal sign" means a sign which does not conform to the requirements and standards of this
chapter and which does not meet the criteria of a nonconforming sign as defined in this
definitions section.
"Integrated development site" means any commercial or noncommercial development site,
regardless of the number of lots or individual tenants, that is developed with common parking,
layout, architecture or design features.
"Item of information" means a word, figure, logo, abbreviation or other symbolic
representation.
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„L„
"Logo" means a design of letters, colors or symbols used as a trademark or for identification in
lieu of, or in conjunction with, other signs.
"Logo shield" means a logo contained within an area no greater than four square feet,
incorporated into a larger sign face or designed as an individual sign or component of a sign
containing individually mounted sign graphics.
"Lot line" means a line that separates two lots.
"Luminance" means the photometric quality most closely associated with the perception of
brightness. Luminance is measured in candelas per square meters or "nits."
„M„
"Mansard" means a roof with two slopes on each side of the four sides, the lower steeper than
the upper.
"Master sign plan" means a coordinated sign plan which includes the details of all signs (not
including exempt or temporary signs) which are or will be placed on a site.
"Monument sign" means a freestanding low profile sign with the sign width greater than the
sign height and designed with a solid base and background.
"Motion" means the depiction of movement or change of position of text, images or graphics.
Motion shall include, but not be limited to, visual effects such as dissolving and fading text and
images, running sequential text, graphic bursts, lighting that resembles zooming, twinkling or
sparkling, changes in light or color, transitory bursts of light intensity, moving patterns or bands
of light, expanding or contracting shapes and similar actions.
"Multitenant development" means a development consisting of three or more leasable spaces.
„N„
"Natural grade" means the topographic condition or elevation of a site or portion of a site over
the past five years, or the finished grade of an approved site development plan. Changes to
grade or elevation resulting from fill, mounding or berming within five years preceding any
requested permit other than a site development plan shall not be considered natural grade for
permitting purposes.
"Neon sign" means a sign with illumination affected by a light source consisting of a neon or
other gas tube which is bent to form letters, symbols or other shapes.
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"Nighttime hours" means from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise.
"Nits" means a unit of measure of brightness or luminance. One nit is equal to one
candela/square meter.
"Nonconforming sign" means any sign, which at one time conformed to all applicable
requirements and standards of this chapter, including all permit requirements, but which
subsequently ceased to so conform due to changes in such requirements and standards.
"Nonresidential zone" means, in the context of this chapter, any zone that does not include
residential dwelling units except for mixed use zoning districts where residential units are
located above or behind nonresidential uses and the ground floor streetscape is characterized
by commercial and other nonresidential uses.
M
"Opaque" means a material that does not transmit light from an internal illumination source.
„P„
"Painted sign" means a sign painted directly on a building or on material which is then attached
to a building. See also "wall sign."
"Pan -channel" means a sign graphic that is constructed of a three -sided metal channel, usually
having a light source contained within the channel. The open side may face inward, resulting in
silhouette lighting, or it may face outward to allow full illumination. The open side of the
channel may be enclosed with a translucent material.
"Parapet" means a protective wall or barrier projecting above any canopy, balcony or roof.
"Permanent sign" means a sign constructed of weather resistant material and intended for
permanent use and that does not otherwise meet the definition of "temporary sign." Wall -
mounted sign holders designed for insertion of signs and posters shall be considered
permanent signage and subject to all standards of this chapter.
"Pole sign" means a sign mounted on a pole that is permanently inserted into or affixed to the
ground.
"Portable sign" means a freestanding sign that is readily moveable and not permanently affixed
to the ground, including A -frame or sandwich board signs, pole signs mounted on weighted
bases, and similar signs that are used on more than a temporary basis.
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"Projecting sign" or "projection sign" means a sign attached to a building with the face not
parallel to the vertical surface of the building. Projecting signs include signs projecting directly
from walls, or signs hanging from porch ceilings or other support structures.
„R„
"Raceway" means a box -type conduit to house electrical wires for signs and used to support
and/or affix signage on a wall.
"Right-of-way" is the strip of land platted, dedicated, condemned, established by prescription
or otherwise legally established for the use of pedestrians, vehicles and/or utilities.
"Roadway" means that portion of the street improved, designed, or ordinarily used for
vehicular travel and parking, exclusive of the sidewalks and shoulder. Where there are curbs,
the roadway is the curb -to -curb width of the street.
"Roof line" means the uppermost edge of the roof or the top of the parapet, excluding
mechanical equipment screens, whichever is highest. Where a building has several roof levels,
the roof line shall be the one belonging to that portion of the building on which the sign is
located.
"Roof -mounted sign" means a sign which has a point of attachment to the roof or mansard of a
building. Architectural projections, including mechanical equipment screens, above any parapet
or roof line whose sole function is a background for signs shall be considered a sign structure. A
sign on such an architectural projection shall be considered a roof sign.
„S„
Sandwich Board Sign. See "A -frame sign" definition.
"Service island sign" means a permanent sign displayed on the service island canopy of a gas
station, bank, carwash, or other use that provides a canopy cover for vehicles. Service island
signs are not the same as awning or canopy signs as otherwise defined by this chapter.
"Sign" means letters, figures, symbols, trademarks, or logos, with or without illumination,
intended to identify any place, subject, person, firm, business, product, article, merchandise or
point of sale. A sign also includes balloons attached to sign structures, products, streamers,
spinners, pennants, flags, inflatables or similar devices intended to attract attention to a site or
business, as well as architectural or structural forms, illuminated panels, spandrels, awnings and
other structural or architectural features not common to classic vernacular or noncorporate
regional architecture and that are intended to convey a brand, message or otherwise advertise
a location or product, whether or not such features include text or graphics and whether or not
they serve other practical purposes such as lighting, covering or enclosure of persons or
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products. A sign includes any device which streams, televises or otherwise conveys electronic
visual messages, pictures, videos or images, with or without sound or odors. Refer to POW
20.132.040, Prohibited signs, for a list of prohibited signs.
"Signable area" means the area of the largest rectangular portion of a face of a building to
which a sign is affixed or proposed to be affixed, which can be included within parallel, vertical
and horizontal lines uninterrupted by significant architectural features of the building.
"Sign walker" means a sign carried by a person.
"Site" means a unit of land, together with all improvements thereon, determined as follows:
(1) A unit of land which may be conveyed separately from any and all adjacent land
without the requirement of approval of a boundary line adjustment, short plat or a preliminary
plat.
(2) Two or more buildings or business activities that are or will be related to each other
physically or architecturally, such as by sharing off-street parking facilities, so as to form an
integrated development, such as a shopping center, industrial park, or office complex.
"Spandrel" means a panel or box -type structure that spans between and/or is connected to the
support columns of a porch, colonnade or canopy, usually for architectural embellishment
and/or signage purposes.
"Special event sign or temporary sign" means signs or advertising displays or a combination
thereof which advertise or attract public attention to a special one-time event, including but
not limited to the opening of a building or business activity, the sale of goods and services at
discounted or otherwise especially advantageous prices, or similar event.
"Static" means without motion.
"Story" means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the
upper surface of the floor or ceiling next above.
"Subdivision entrance sign" means a free-standing sign located at an entrance of a residential
subdivision.
"Suspended sign" means a sign mounted above a sidewalk adjacent to a business, affixed to a
beam, overhang, roof or other fixture that is an integral part of a building.
„T„
"Temporary sign" (which may include special event sign) means any sign that is used
temporarily and is not permanently mounted, painted or otherwise affixed, excluding portable
signs as defined by this chapter, including any poster, banner, placard, stake sign or sign not
placed in the ground with concrete or other means to provide permanent support, stability and
rot prevention. Temporary signs may only be made of nondurable materials including, but not
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limited to, paper, corrugated board, flexible, bendable or foldable plastics, foamcore board,
vinyl canvas or vinyl mesh products of less than 20-ounce fabric, vinyl canvas and vinyl mesh
products without polymeric plasticizers and signs painted or drawn with water soluble paints or
chalks. Signs made of any other materials shall be considered permanent and are subject to the
permanent sign regulations of this chapter, except that post -mounted temporary signs allowed
in POMC 20.132.270, Temporary signs, which are located on properties that are actively listed
or marketed for sale or rental or actively under development or construction, may be made of
durable materials. Temporary signs of durable materials shall be removed when such properties
are no longer actively listed or marketed for sale or rental or actively under development or
construction. If site development or construction ceases or is suspended for a period of more
than 180 days, such signs shall be removed until construction or development resumes.
"Tenant space" means the entire building which encompasses a building or use on a site; or in
buildings designed for multitenant occupancy, it is the space between demising walls and which
has an independent entrance to common corridors or to the outside. Portions of tenant spaces
that are sublet to or otherwise allowed to be used by persons or businesses other than the
principal person or business of a tenant space are not considered tenant spaces in the context
of this chapter.
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"Unshielded lighting" means an external illumination source which is exposed to view from a
publicly accessible area.
"Wall sign" means a sign which is attached parallel to or painted on a wall, including parapet or
canopy fascia, or a building.
"Width of sign" means the total horizontal dimension of a sign, including all frames or
structures.
"Window" means the entire window unit including individual sashes or panes that might
otherwise divide the area between the head, jamb and sill; except that in commercial
storefront window assemblies, a single "window" is the glass area between each mullion that
divides the window assembly, whether installed as a single piece of glass or as multiple pieces
of glass divided by muntins.
"Window sign" means a sign that is attached to or is intended to be seen in, on or through a
window of a building and is visible from the exterior of the window.
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SECTION 6. Corrections. Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and/or
code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to this ordinance,
including but not limited to the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance
numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any reference thereto.
SECTION 7. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and
effect five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this day of 2022.
ATTEST:
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
SPONSOR:
Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk Scott Diener, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Ph.: (36o) 874-5533 • FAX: (36o) 876-4980
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 5(b) Meeting Date: November 1, 2022
Discussion: Annual Nick Bond, Development
Subject: Housekeeping Amendments Prepared by: Director
Issue: DCD staff continually tracks errors, inconsistencies, outdated references, and omissions in Title 20 POMC
(Unified Land Use and Development Code) and gathers these into one corrections ordinance each year— generally
known as the annual Title 20 "housekeeping ordinance". These proposed corrections to Title 20 for 2022 have
been identified and the proposed action for the Planning Commission's review.
Staff introduced the code sections identified to be addressed in the 2022 Housekeeping Ordinance at the
September 6, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. At the October 4, 2022 Planning Commission meeting staff
provided an explanatory document listing each correction in numerical order, in redline strikeout/underline
format, with explanations at the head of each change. The Planning Commission directed staff to schedule a public
hearing regarding amendments at the November 1, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting.
Staff discussed the housekeeping amendments with the Land Use Committee on October 19, 2022
where the Committee directed staff to continue with the current proposal as drafted. Staff notified the
Department of Commerce of the proposed changes on October 14, 2022 and requested an expedited 15-
day review for comment after the issuance of a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance on October 14,
2022.
Public notice for the tonight's public hearing was properly noticed consistent with the requirements of
POMC 20.25 on October 14, 2022. As of the date of Report preparation, the Department of Community
Development has not received comments regarding the proposed code amendment.
The proposed language to be included in the ordinance, are presented for the Planning Commission's
review and recommendation to the City Council.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to Titles 5, 10, and 20 of
the Port Orchard Municipal Code for Housekeeping purposes; repealing Section 5.88.010 POMC and
Chapter 10.96 POMC; amending the following sections of the POMC: 20.31.010, 20.32.010, 20.39.250,
20.39.355, 20.100.070, 20.124.040, 20.127.160, 20.127.330, 20.180.040 and 20.200.018 as presented.
Suggested Motion: "I move to recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance amending in Port
Orchard Municipal Code to Titles 5, 10, and 20 for Housekeeping purposes, as presented."
Attachments: Ordinance amending POMC Titles 5, 10, and 20 for Housekeeping purposes
ORDINANCE NO. -22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING MINOR
REVISIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO TITLES 5, 10, AND 20 OF THE PORT ORCHARD
MUNICIPAL CODE (POMC) FOR HOUSEKEEPING PURPOSES; REPEALING SECTION
5.88.010 POMC AND CHAPTER 10.96 POMC; AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
OF THE POMC: 20.31.010, 20.32.010, 20.39.250, 20.39.355, 20.100.070, 20.124.040,
20.127.160, 20.127.330, 20.180.040 AND 20.200.018; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND CORRECTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2017, the Port Orchard City Council adopted ordinance 019-
17 establishing a new unified development code (Title 20 POMC); and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of ordinance 019-17, on an annual basis the City has
docketed, considered and adopted amendments to Title 20, to correct minor errors and
internal conflicts and to clarify development regulations, pursuant to Chapter 20.06.020(7);
and
WHEREAS, the City may adopt amendments to the City's development regulations
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, the City submitted to the Department of Commerce
a request for expedited review of the proposed minor revisions and corrections to Title 20,
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106(3)(b); and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, the City's SEPA official issued a determination of non -
significance for the proposed adoption of minor revisions and corrections to Title 5, 10 and
20, and there have been no appeals; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2022, the City Council's Land Use committee reviewed the
proposed minor revisions and corrections to Title 5, 10 and 20, and directed staff to bring an
ordinance to the full Council for review; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public
hearing on the proposed adoption of minor revisions and corrections to Titles 5, 10, and 20,
and "public testimony was received", and the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after careful consideration of the recommendation from
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the Planning Commission, all public comment, and the Ordinance, finds that this Ordinance
is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, the Growth
Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, and that the amendments herein are in the best
interests of the residents of the City and further advance the public health, safety and
welfare; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council adopts all of the "Whereas" sections of this ordinance as
findings in support of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 5.88.010, is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION 3. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Chapter 10.96, is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION 4. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.31.010, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
20.31.010 Zones established.
(1) The following zones are hereby established:
(a) Greenbelt (GB).
(b) Residential 1 (111).
(c) Residential 2 (112).
(d) Residential 3 (113).
(e) Residential 4 (R4).
(f) Residential 5 (115).
(g) Residential 6 (R6).
(h) Residential mixed use (RMU).
(i) Neighborhood mixed use (NMU).
(j) Commercial mixed use (CMU).
(k) Business professional mixed use (BPMU).
(1) Downtown mixed use (DMU).
(m) (Downtown) Gateway mixed use (GMU).
(n) Commercial corridor (CC).
(o) Commercial heavy (CH).
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(p) Industrial flex (IF).
(q) Light industrial (LI).
(r) Heavy industrial (HI).
(s) Civic institutional (CI).
(t) Parks and recreation (PR).
(u) Public facilities (PF).
(2) The following overlay districts are hereby established:
(a) View protection overlay district (VPOD).
(b) Downtown height overlay district (DHOD).
(c) Self -storage overlay district (SSOD).
(d) Ruby Creek overlay district (RCOD).
e) McCormick Village Overlay District (MVOD).
(3) The location and boundaries of the various zones are shown on the city's adopted
zoning map and are codified in this title and made a part of this title. Overlay district boundaries
may be shown on the city's adopted zoning map, may be codified elsewhere in this code, or be
adopted as a standalone map. Changes in the boundaries of the zones or overlay districts,
including application or amendment or interim zoning, shall be made by ordinance adopting or
amending the zoning map or alternatively in the case of an overlay district, by amending the
standalone overlay district map or code section.
(4) Maps may be kept electronically in a geographic information system (GIS). Copies
published online or electronically do not constitute originals. Map originals must be kept on file
with the Port Orchard city clerk and must indicate the date of the adoption and most recent
amendment.
SECTION S. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.32.010, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
20.32.010 Building type descriptions.
(1) Detached House.
(a) A building type that accommodates one dwelling unit on an individual lot with yards
on all sides. A new manufactured home shall be considered a detached house for the purposes
of this title. "New manufactured home" means any manufactured home required to be titled
under RCW Title 46, which has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser, and is not a
"used mobile home" as defined in RCW 82.45.032(2). A new manufactured home shall be
treated as a detached house for the purposes of this title.
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(4) Duplex: Side -by -Side.
(a) A building type that accommodates two dwelling units on an individual lot separated
vertically side by side that share a common wall.
(b) Zones where permitted
(5) Duplex: Back -to -Back.
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(a) A building type that accommodates two dwelling units on an individual lot separated
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(6) Attached House.
(a) A building type that accommodates two attached dwelling units located on two
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(7) Fourplex.
(a) A building type that accommodates three to four dwelling units vertically or
horizontally integrated.
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(b) Zones where permitted: R3, R4, R5, NMU.
(8) Townhouse.
(a) A building type that accommodates three or more dwelling units where each unit is
separated vertically by a common side wall and located on its own lot. Units cannot be
vertically mixed. A subdivision or short subdivision may be required to construct townhouse
units.
(b) Zones where permitted: R2 (twe to three to four dwelling unit buildings only), R3,
R4, R5, NMU, CMU, GMU, BPMU.
(9) Apartment.
(a) A building type that accommodates five or more dwelling units vertically and
horizontally integrated.
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(10) Live -Work.
(a) A building type that accommodates three or more units. Units allow for residential
and nonresidential uses in the same physical space. Units may be vertically or horizontally
mixed.
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(b) Zones where permitted: RMU, NMU, CMU, GMU, DMU, IF, CC.
(11) Shopfront House.
(a) A building type that typically accommodates ground floor retail, office or commercial
uses with upper -story residential or office uses at a scale that complements the existing
residential character of the area.
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(12) Single -Story Shopfront.
(a) A single -story building type that typically accommodates retail or commercial uses.
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(13) Mixed Use Shopfront.
(a) A building type that typically accommodates ground floor retail, office or commercial
uses with upper -story residential or office uses.
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(b) Zones where permitted: BPMU, CMU, DMU, CC.
(14) General Building.
(a) A building type that typically accommodates ground floor retail, office, or
commercial uses with upper -story residential or office uses.
(b) Zones where permitted: BPMU, CMU, GMU, CC, CH, IF, IL, IH, Cl, PR, PF.
(15) Manufactured or Mobile Home Park.
(a) A cluster of manufactured or mobile homes configured such that more than one
mobile home is located on a lot, parcel, or tract. A manufactured or mobile home park typically
features land or unsubdivided lots leased or rented by the manufactured or mobile home
owner.
(b) Zones where permitted: none. New manufactured or mobile home parks are not
permitted. Existing legal nonconforming manufactured or mobile home parks may be
maintained and the homes therein may be replaced.
(16) Accessory Building.
(a) An accessory building is any building of which the form and use are subordinate in
both purpose and size, incidental to and customarily associated with a permitted principal
building and use located on the same lot.
SECTION 6. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.32.090, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
20.32.090 Townhouse.
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(1) Definition. A building type that accommodates tw-s three or more dwelling units where each
unit is separated vertically by a common side wall and located on its own lot. Units cannot be
vertically mixed. A subdivision or short subdivision may be required to construct townhome
units.
(2) Districts where allowed: R2 (three to four unit residential attached only), R3, R4, R5, RMU,
NMU, CMU, GMU, BPMU.
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(3) Lot and Placement.
(a) Minimum site area: 5,000 square feet minimum.
(b) Minimum site width: 70 feet.
(c) Minimum lot area: set by district.
(d) Minimum lot width: set by district.
(e) Maximum lot coverage: set by district.
(f) Primary street setback: set by district.
(g) Side street setback: set by district.
(h) Side interior setback: set by district.
(i) Rear setback: set by district.
(4) Dwellings allowed per site/lot: one minimum, no maximum.
(5) Build -to Zone (BTZ).
(a) Building facade in primary street BTZ: set by district.
(b) Building facade in secondary street BTZ: set by district.
(6) Height and Form.
(a) Maximum principal building height: three stories/35 feet maximum.
(b) Accessory structure: 24 feet maximum.
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(c) Minimum ground floor elevation: two feet minimum.
(d) Unit width: 20 feet minimum.
(e) Number of units permitted in a row: six maximum.
(f) Transparency ground story: 20 percent minimum.
(g) Transparency upper story: 20 percent minimum.
(h) Blank wall area: 35 feet maximum.
(i) Pedestrian Access.
(i) Entrance facing primary street: required.
(j) Building Elements Allowed.
(i) Awning/Canopy. See POMC 20.122.020.
(ii) Balcony. See POMC 20.122.030.
(iii) Porch. See POMC 20.122.060.
(iv) Stoop. See POMC 20.122.070.
(k) Parking Location.
(i) Front/corner yard restrictions: not allowed in front/corner yards.
(ii) Garage door restrictions. See POMC 20.139.015.
SECTION 7. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.39.250, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
20.39.250 Parks and open space.
(1) Defined. Uses focusing on natural areas consisting mostly of vegetation, passive or active
outdoor recreation areas, and having few structures. Parks and open space includes the
following:
(2a) Golf Course. A golf course is a public or private recreational facility that contains a
golf course, and may contain ancillary facilities such as a driving range, pro shop, storage and
maintenance buildings, clubhouse, meeting rooms and restaurant.
(4b) Cemetery. Land or structures used for burial or internment of the dead. For
purposes of this code, pet cemeteries are considered a subclassification of this use.
(4c) Park, Recreation Field. An area used for outdoor play or recreation, often containing
recreational equipment such as slides, swings, climbing frames, ballfields, soccer fields,
basketball courts, swimming pools, and tennis courts. May include passive and active
recreation.
SECTION 8. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.39.335, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
20.39.355 Personal services.
(1) Defined. A facility involved in providing personal or repair services to the general public.
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Personal services include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Beauty, hair or nail salon;
(b) Catering establishment;
(c) Cleaning establishment, dry-cleaning or laundry drop-off facility, laundromat,
washeteria;
(d) Copy center, printing, binding, photocopying, blueprinting, mailing service;
(e) Funeral home, funeral parlor, mortuary, undertaking establishment, crematorium;
(f) Landscaping services;
(g) Locksmith;
(h) Optometrist;
(i) Palmist, psychic, medium, fortunetelling;
(j) Repair of appliances, bicycles, canvas product, clocks, computers, jewelry, musical
instruments, office equipment, radios, shoes, televisions, watch or similar items;
(k) Tailor, milliner or upholsterer;
(1) Tattoo parlor or body piercing;
(m) Taxidermist;
(n) Tutoring; a4:,A
(o) Wedding chapel... and
a) Massage parlor
SECTION 9. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.39.335, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
20.100.070 Cul-de-sac streets.
Except where projecting into adjacent unsubdivided areas, any street having only one vehicular
access to another street shall be terminated by a permanent turnaround. Standards for both
the turnaround and its street approach are set forth within this section. Exceptions to these
standards shall be discouraged due to firefighting and solid waste collection requirements. Any
turnaround, either temporary or permanent, that does not meet these requirements shall be
permanently signed for no parking or marked as a fire lane in accordance with the adopted
PWESS.
(1) That portion of any street extending from an intersection to a turnaround shall be
improved and rights -of -way platted with the minimal dimensions provided in Table
20.100.070(1) below.
Table 20.100.070(1): Width for Cul-de-sac Streets for Certain Activities
Activity Served
Paving Width*
Right -of -Way Width
Additional
Requirements
Less than 12
3-2-L20'
-5-2-L45'
300 feet maximum
dwellings
length
12 — 25 dwelling
-3Q0'
&6L45'
450 feet maximum
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units
length —Single-
family, duplex only**
Nonresidential
36�26'
54�52'
300 feet maximum
zoning districts
length
(except as otherwise
specified)
Industrial districts
40�26'
6,452'
300 feet maximum
length
* Measured from the front of adjoining curbs.
** Cul-de-sacs (dead-end streets) serving triplex, quadraplex and higher density
multifamily uses shall be discouraged. Exceptions may be granted by the hearing examiner
where no alternative exists and meeting the industrial districts standard or in infill development
situations.
(2) The turnaround portion of any cul-de-sac shall be improved, and rights -of -way
platted, as prescribed below:
Table 20.100.070(2): Width for Cul-de-sac Turnarounds for Certain Activities
Activity Served
Paving Width*
Right -of -Way Width
Addeteenal
Re q u i re„-ren s * * *
Residential and
nonresidential zoning
districts (except as
otherwise specified)
90' diameter
110' diameter
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4-9�96' diameter
120' diameter
* Measured to front of adjoining curbs.
** C.,ye.p feet to p ide r nq fee fire hy.JFants and etheF utilities stFe flights and
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SECTION 10. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.124.040, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
20.124.040 Bicycle parking required.
(1) Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for new buildings or facilities, additions to or
enlargements of existing buildings, or for changes in the use of buildings or facilities that result
in the need for additional auto parking facilities in accordance with the parking requirements in
POMC 20.124.140 and where required in Table 20.124.140. The director is authorized to
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approve modifications to these standards when the applicant successfully demonstrates that
the proposed alternative layout, location, design or type of racking meets the intent of these
standards.
(2) The number of required bicycle parking spaces shall be calculated as shown in Table
20.124.140.
(3) Individual bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of 75 inches long by 24 inches wide
for each space. Where double -sided multi -racks are utilized resulting in overlapping of bicycle
parking spaces, the minimum bicycle parking space for two bicycles shall be 100 inches long by
36 inches wide.
(4) Bicycle parking racks shall be located in areas visible from public right-of-way and shall
be provided with adequate lighting if intended for use after dark. A minimum of 50 percent of
the required number of bicycle parking spaces shall be located within 50 feet of a public
entrance to the building requiring bicycle parking spaces.
(5) Bicycle parking racks shall support the bikes in a stable, upright position, without
damage to wheels, frame or other components.
(6) Bicycle parking racks shall support the frame of the bicycle at two points of contact and
at least one wheel. Racks shall allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack,
regardless of whether the front wheel is removed or not. Racks shall be securely anchored.
Racks shall accommodate a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycles, including those with
water bottles or without kick stands.
(7) Bicycle parking racks shall be permanently mounted/installed within private property on
solid surfaces. Racks placed adjacent to sidewalks shall not encroach upon required pedestrian
access ways, accessible routes or accessible passing space areas.
(8) Access shall be provided to each required bicycle parking space. Aisles shall have a width
of at least three feet to the front, rear or side of the bicycle parking spaces.
(9) Racks shall be placed a minimum of 24 inches away from walls and other elements that
may create an obstacle to accessing the bike parking spaces.
(10) Where the required bicycle parking spaces cannot be properly located upon the
property generating the need for bicycle parking, the owner or applicant of the property
generating the need for bicycle parking may apply for a street use from the city for permission
to locate the bicycle parking on city right-of-way.
(11) New and existing nonresidential uses, buildings and facilities may substitute up to 10
percent of the required vehicular spaces for additional bike parking. Substitutions shall be made
based on one vehicular parking space for at least six bicycle parking spaces.
SECTION 11. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.127.160, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
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20.127.160 Landscaped block frontage standards.
(1) Description/Purpose. The landscaped block frontage designation emphasizes landscaped
frontages and clear pedestrian connections between buildings and the sidewalk and serves the
purpose of including attractive vegetation within the streetscape. This designation applies to all
streets designated landscaped in POMC 20.127.130, Community design framework maps, and
t#e all development in residential zones.
Figure 20.127.160(1)
Landscaped Block Frontage Vision and Key Standards
Weather protection
_, over entry
Entry facing
the street.
Special facade I
transparency
requirements
g Landscaped setback"'
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(2) Standards. All development as set forth in POMC 20.127.130 on sites containing a
landscaped block frontage designation must comply with the following standards (on applicable
block frontages):
Table 20.127.160(2)
Landscaped Block Frontage Standards
Element
Standards
Examples and Notes
Building placement
10-foot minimum front
See POMC 20.127.230 for
setback, except where
special design provisions
greater setbacks are
associated with ground level
specified in the district in
residential uses adjacent to a
Chapter 20.122 POMC or
sidewalk.
where future right-of-way
need and/or acquisitions
have been identified in city
plans. =>
Building entrances
Building entrances must be
visible and directly accessible
from the street. =*
For uses that front on
multiple mixed designated
block frontages, an entry
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along both streets is
encouraged, but not
required.
Facade transparency
25 percent minimum for
Also see POMC 20.127.140
buildings design with ground
for additional clarification on
level nonresidential uses. =>
transparency standards.
20 percent minimum for
residential uses. =*
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Windows must be providedon
all habitable floors of the
facade.
,
Facade transparency
example.
Weather protection
Provide weather protection
at least three feet deep over
primary business and
residential entries.
Parking location
Parking must be placed to
^°`"
Also see Chapter 20.124
the side, rear, below or
POMC for related parking
above uses. For multi-
; l
requirements
building developments,
surface and structured
parking areas (ground floor)
are limited to no more than
50 percent of the street
SV...
Miximum SO%af komage
frontage.
Private or shared garage
entries must occupy no more
than 50 percent of facade
width.
Provide a 10-foot minimum
buffer of landscaping
between the street and off-
street parking areas meeting
the standards of Chapter
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20.128 POMC.
Landscaping
The area between the street
Also see Chapter 20.128
and building must be
1�.1
POMC for related
landscaped, private porch or
landscaping standards
patio space, and/or
pedestrian -oriented space.
For setbacks adjacent to
buildings with windows,
provide low level landscaping'
that maintains views
between the building and the
Example of low level
street.
landscaping that screens
Also provide plant materials
foundation walls, provides
that screen any blank walls
visual interest, and maintains
and add visual interest at
views from dwelling units to
both the pedestrian scale and
the street.
motorist scale. For extended
wall areas, provide for a
diversity of plant materials
and textures to maintain
visual interest from a
pedestrian scale.
Sidewalk width
Six-foot minimum sidewalks
are required.
Wider sidewalks may be
required where designated in
other code sections or in the
public works standards.
(3) Departure Criteria. Departures from the above standards that feature the =:> symbol will be
considered by the reviewing authority (the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate),
provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards, plus the following
criteria:
(a) Building Entrances. Block frontages with steep slopes and/or those facing busy
arterial streets and very limited pedestrian traffic may warrant some flexibility to this standard
(particularly in residential districts).
(b) Facade Transparency. The proposed alternative design treatment of facade area
between ground level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates impacts
of any blank wall areas. No less than 40 percent of the facade between 30 inches and 10 feet
above the sidewalk may be approved with a departure.
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(c) Parking Location. There must be an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the amount and
quality of landscaped area that is integrated with the development and the applicable parking
location departure. Plus, the alternative must include design features to successfully mitigate
the visual impact of additional parking areas along designated landscaped streets.
SECTION 12. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.127.330, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
20.127.330 Nonmotorized circulation and design.
(1) Purpose.
(a) To improve the pedestrian and bicycling environment by making it easier, safer, and
more comfortable to walk or ride among residences, to businesses, to the street sidewalk, to
transit stops, through parking lots, to adjacent properties, and to connections throughout the
city.
(b) To enhance access to on- and off -site areas and pedestrian/bicycle paths.
(2) Access to Sidewalk. All buildings must feature pedestrian connections to a sidewalk per
applicable block frontage standards in Article II of this chapter. See subsection (4) of this section
for access design requirements.
Figure 20.127.330(2)
Examples of Direct Pedestrian Access to Buildings from the Street
(3) Internal Circulation.
(a) For sites with multiple buildings, pedestrian paths or walkways connecting
businesses and residential entries on the same development site must be provided. Routes that
minimize walking distances must be utilized to the extent practical.
Departures will be allowed where steep slopes prevent a direct connection or where an indirect
route would enhance the design and/or use of a common usable open space. See subsection (4)
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of this section for walkway design standards.
Figure 20.127.330(3)(a)
Internal and External Pedestrian Connections Are Important
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conne
neight
no
Fully connected
pedestrian
aystem
Open space
focal points
Pedestrian connection
to intersection
(b) Sites with Residential Units. Provide direct pedestrian access between all ground
related unit entries and a public street or to a clearly marked walkway network or open space
that has direct access to a public street. Residential developments must provide a pedestrian
circulation network that connects all main entrances on the site to other areas of the site, such
as:
(i) Parking areas.
(ii) Recreational areas.
(iii) Common outdoor areas.
(iv) Any pedestrian amenities.
For townhouses or other residential units fronting the street, the sidewalk may be used to meet
this standard.
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Figure 20.127.330(3)(b)(i)
Direct Walkways between the Street and Dwelling Units Are Required
The entries of the example on the left connect directly to a public sidewalk while the entries in
the right example connect to a common path that extends to the sidewalk.
Figure 20.127.330(3)(b)(ii)
Examples of Attractive Pedestrian Connection through a Residential Development
It
(c) Crosswalks are required when a walkway crosses an on -site paved area accessible to
vehicles. Crosswalks must contain contrasting material (such as concrete) and/or patterns (such
as stamped asphalt), excluding painted surfaces.
(d) Pedestrian Walkways through Parking Lots. Developments with 50 parking spaces or
more must provide specially marked or paved walkways through parking areas. At least one
walkway must be provided every four rows of parking or at a maximum spacing of 200 feet. The
walkways must provide a safe connection to the building entrance and meet the walkway
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design standards set forth in subsection (4) of this section. See examples below.
Figure 20.127.330(3)(d)
Parking Area Walkway Standards and Examples
Note the location of the parking lot walkway in the upper right example (connecting shops in
one building to the main entry of a grocery store).
Note in both examples that the concrete walkway extends into the vehicular area to provide a
highly visible and safe crosswalk.
(e) Connections to Adjacent Properties (Including Parks and Trails). Except for when
adjacent properties have less than five dwelling units, provide pedestrian walkways that
connect to adjacent properties. Public sidewalks in the right-of-way shall not count towards this
requirement.
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Departures will be allowed where it is determined that internal connections are not necessary
or practical due to shallow lot depths, steep slopes, or other contextual challenges.
(f) Barriers that limit future pedestrian access are prohibited. Gates that limit access to
employees are permitted. See subsection (4) of this section for walkway design standards.
(4) Walkway Design.
(a) All internal pedestrian walkways must have a minimum five -foot -wide unobstructed
walking surface, except where wider walkways are prescribed in this article or where the
applicable uses and context dictate wider walkways.
(b) Where parking is adjacent to perpendicular or angled parking and does not utilize
wheel stops as described in POMC 20.124.100, an extra two feet of walkway width must be
provided to mitigate for parked vehicles overhanging the walkway.
(c) Pedestrian walks must be separated from structures at least three feet for
landscaping except where the adjacent building facade meets the storefront block frontage
standards per POMC 20.127.120(2).
Departures will be considered where other landscaping and/or facade design treatments to
provide attractive walkways are proposed. Examples include sculptural, mosaic, bas-relief
artwork, or other decorative treatments that meet the purpose. Figure 20.127.330(4)(c) below
provides one example.
3'
min
Figure 20.127.330(4)(c)
Standards for Internal Walkways Adjacent to Buildings
Non -Pedestrian -Oriented `� =
Facade r
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Landscaping ■ ■ ■ ■ r ■ ■ - -
walkway■�i•��;
Internal walkways adjacent to building walls that do not meet storefront facade standards must
provide at least three feet of landscaping to enhance the character of the walkway. The
reviewing authority will consider alternative treatments, such as decorative walls (right
example).
(d) Walkway design where multi -tenant commercial or mixed use buildings 100 feet or
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more in length abut parking lots. Such walkways must feature a 12-foot wide sidewalk with:
(i) Eight feet minimum unobstructed width.
(ii) Trees, as approved by the director or hearing examiner, placed at an average
of 50 feet on -center and placed in grates or in planting strips as set forth in subsection
(4)(d)(iii) of this section.
Departure: Breaks in the tree coverage will be allowed near major building entries to enhance
visibility.
(iii) Planting strips may be used between any vehicle access or parking area and
the walkway; provided, that the trees required above are included and the walkway
meets the applicable width standards herein and the combined walkway and planting
strip is at least 12 feet wide.
(iv) See also POMC 20.127.340(4), internal roadway design.
Figure 20.127.330(4)(d)
Example of a Successful Pedestrian Sidewalk between Parking Lot and Storefront
SECTION 13. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.180.040, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
20.180.004 Exempt development.
(1) No development activity shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter, unless the
permit is listed below. The following types of permits are not subject to the capacity reservation
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certificate (CRC) process because they do not create additional long-term impacts on
transportation facilities, additional sewer capacity in the city's waste water treatment plant, or
a need for more potable water from the city's water system:
(a) Administrative interpretations;
(b) Sign permit;
(c) Street vacations;
(d) Demolition permit;
(e) Street use permit;
(f) Interior alterations of a structure with no change in use;
(g) Excavation/clearing permit;
(h) Hydrant use permit;
(i) Right-of-way permit;
(j) Single-family remodeling with no change of use;
(k) Plumbing permit;
(1) Electrical permit;
(m) Mechanical permit;
(n) Excavation permit;
(o) Sewer connection permit;
(p) Driveway or street access permit;
(q) Grading permit;
(r) Tenant improvement permit with no change in use;
(s) Fire code permit;
(t) Design review.
Notwithstanding the above, if any of the above permit applications will generate any new p.m.
peak hour trips, require additional sewer capacity, or increase water consumption, such
application shall not be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(2) Transportation. This chapter shall apply to all applications for development or
redevelopment if the proposal or use will generate any new p.m. peak -hour trips. Every
application for development shall be accompanied by a capacity reservation certificate
application. Developments or redevelopments that will generate one or more new projected
vehicle trips that will pass through an intersection or roadway section identified with a level of
service below the acceptable level noted in the transportation element in the city's
comprehensive plan, or that will generate 15 or more new p.m. peak hour trips, shall also be
required to submit information for a traffic report pursuant to POMC 20.180.011(2)(b).
(3) Water. This chapter shall apply to all applications for development or redevelopment if the
proposal or use requires water from the city's water system (not West Sound Utilities). In
addition, this chapter shall apply to existing developments to the extent that the property
owner requires water for a use not disclosed on a previously submitted water service
application or a previously submitted application for a capacity reservation certificate.
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(4) Sewer. This chapter shall apply to all applications for development or redevelopment if the
proposal or use requires sewer from the city's sewer system (not West Sound Utilities). In
addition, this chapter shall apply to existing developments to the extent that the property
owner requires sewer for a use not disclosed on a previously approved request for sewer
service or a previously approved application for a capacity reservation certificate.
SECTION 14. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.200.018, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
20.200.018 Appeals.
Whenever the fire code authority shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit
applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the codes do not apply or that the true intent
and meaning of the codes have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal
from the decision of the fire authority within 30 days from the date of the decision in accordance with
Section 4-G9 113 of the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted herein.
SECTION 15. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
SECTION 16. Corrections. Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and/or
code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to this ordinance,
including but not limited to the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance
numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any reference thereto.
SECTION 17. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper
of the city and shall take full force and effect five (5) days after the date of publication. A
summary of this ordinance in the form of the ordinance title may be published in lieu of
publishing the ordinance in its entirety.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this **th day of ** 2022.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sponsored by:
Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney Scott Diener, Councilmember
lull : [.9:L"
EFFECTIVE DATE:
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Ph.: (36o) 874-5533 • FAX: (36o) 876-4980
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 5(c) Meeting Date: November 1, 2022
Revisions to POW 20.132 — Prepared by: Nick Bond, Development
Subject: Temporary Signage Director
Issue: On June 27, 2017, the City of Port Orchard adopted a sign code which is consistent with the Reed
v. Town of Gilbert Decision issued by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in 2015. Port
Orchard's current content -neutral sign regulations address signage type, size, placement, and design.
The current regulations allow temporary signage as defined in Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC)
20.132.290 to be placed within public right-of-way outside of the roadway provided the temporary
signage placement is consistent with the regulations of POMC 20.132.270. Currently, regulations are
not in place to allow City staff to remove temporary signage unless the placement, size or material is
inconsistent with the minimum code requirements. City staff cannot remove dilapidated signage as
POMC 20.132.270 indicates the person responsible for placement of the sign is also responsible for its
removal.
Recently, staff has been made aware of a significant amount of temporary signage in public right-of-
way. POW 20.132 does not regulate or have measures to enforce temporary signage removal, such as
the signage shown in the attached exhibit. Temporary signage that meets the standards outlined in
POMC 20.132.270 does not require a permit.
At the September 6th Planning Commission meeting, DCD staff asked for guidance on how they would
like staff to proceed. The Planning Commission concluded that revisions should be made to POMC
20.132, and that Planning Commissioners would like staff to gather examples from other jurisdictions
to review the manner temporary signage is regulated in other communities.
At the October 4t" Planning Commission meeting, DCD staff compiled examples from other jurisdictions
to receive further guidance on which, out of the examples provided, would be appropriate to include in
the revisions to POMC 20.132.270. Planning Commissioners directed Staff to draft an ordinance that
includes the favored examples from other jurisdictions. Staff began the process of drafting an
ordinance and would like the Commission's guidance on details regarding permit logistics, such as cost,
duration of permit, sign limit.
At the October 191" Land Use Committee meeting, staff shared that with guidance from the Planning
Commission, staff compiled examples from other jurisdictions' adopted code and is currently drafting
regulations to address temporary signage. The Land Use Committee seemed generally receptive to the
direction that staff received from the Planning Commission. The committee requested to review the
draft language after Planning Commission recommendation and prior to City Council action.
A draft ordinance has been compiled based on Planning Commission's direction and other jurisdictions'
adopted code. The draft ordinance is presented for the Planning Commission to review the materials,
continue discussion, and provide direction to staff on possible code amendments regarding the details
listed below.
Outstanding issues as we draft an ordinance amending POMC 20.132 are:
• Duration of Temporary Sign Permit
• Number of signs per applicant limit
• Location requirements
The Planning Commission is requested to hold a public hearing at the December 6t", 2022 Planning
Commission meeting.
Recommendation: The Planning Commission should review the proposed revisions to 20.132 prior to
scheduling a public hearing. Staff recommends that a public hearing be scheduled for December 6tn,
2022, on the proposed amendment.
Attachments: Redline Draft POMC 20.132.270 Temporary Signage Code
2
20.132.270 Temporary signs.
(1) Permitting. All temporary signs shall have an approved city permit attached to the sign face. The
permit, a sticker showing an expiration date, must be affixed to each temporary sign. Temporary Sign
Permits are Type I permits. Permits can be acquired through the Department of Community
Development. Permits are valid for XXX days at a time. All signs with expired permits or no permit
attached will be removed.
(2) Removal. Temporary signs with expired permits or no permit attached shall be removed. Temporary
signs shall be removed if the sign is in need of repair, is worn, dilapidated or creates a public nuisance.
(3) Materials. See POMC 20.132.100, Sign materials, and the definition of "temporary sign" in
POMC 20.132.290, Definitions.
(4) City Property (Excluding City Right -of -Way). Temporary signs on city -owned property (excluding city
right-of-way) are allowed only in conjunction with an approved special event permit.
(5) City Right -of -Way Outside of the Roadway. Temporary signs are prohibited in the roadway.
Temporary signs on city right-of-way placed outside of the roadway must comply with the following
requirements:
(a) Location. Allowed only between the property line and the back of the nearest curb, or where
no curb exists, between the property line and the nearest edge of the roadway pavement. Signs
may not be placed on sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas designed for pedestrian or
vehicular use, in roundabouts or center medians, areas of the public right-of-way that are not
accessible by a sidewalk, improved pedestrian facility and/or multi -modal pathway or as
conditioned in a street use permit.
(b) Approval of Abutting Owner. Approval of the abutting owner is recommended.
(c) Type. Signs on stakes that can be manually pushed or hammered into the ground are allowed.
All other signs are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by a street use permit.
(d) Size and Height. Limited to four square feet, and three feet in height.
LeA Other Signs. The city may allow peFWanent er oversize signs in city rights -of -way for a special
event provided the applicant obtains both a street use permit and a special event permit.with
(6) Residential Zones. Temporary signs may be placed on property residentially zoned in accordance
with the requirements of this section and the following:
(a) Window Signs. Limited to no more than one temporary window sign per residential unit, not to
exceed four square feet.
(b) Freestanding Signs (Includes Post -Mounted, Stake and Portable Signs).
(i) Single -Family Zones. Each temporary freestanding sign shall not exceed four square feet in
size and five feet in height, if the sign is mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three
feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. No more than 32 square feet of
temporary freestanding signage may be located on any one site.
(ii) Multifamily Zones. Each temporary freestanding sign shall not exceed six square feet in
size and five feet in height if the sign is post -mounted on the ground, and not to exceed
three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. No more than 32 square feet of
temporary freestanding signage may be located on any one site.
(iii) Developments. One post -mounted sign of up to eight feet in height and 32 square feet
shall be allowed in association with a residential subdivision, during the period of active site
development and construction. Such sign may not be permanently installed, and shall be
removed upon completion of construction of all homes in the associated subdivision. If site
development or construction ceases or is suspended for a period of more than 180 days, the
sign shall be removed until construction or development resumes.
(c) Surface -Mounted Signs. Limited to sites two acres or larger:
(i) Size. The total amount of temporary signage on a site, whether in one sign or multiple
signs, must equal no more than 32 square feet.
(ii) Location. Must be flatly affixed to walls below the fascia or parapet line, or flatly affixed
to on -site fences either facing or abutting the street, or facing inward to the subject site.
Signs shall not be attached or tethered to other site improvements.
(7) Nonresidential Zones. Temporary signs are allowed on nonresidentially zoned property in accordance
with the requirements of this section and the following:
(a) Window Signs. Limited to 25 percent of the window area, subject to the window sign
requirements of POMC 20.132.280, Window signs.
(b) Freestanding Signs (Including Post -Mounted, Stake and Portable Signs). One sign per street
frontage meeting the following conditions:
Size/height: limited to four square feet and five feet in height if the temporary sign is mounted on
the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the temporary sign is portable.
(c) Surface -Mounted Signs.
(i) Size. The total amount of temporary signage on a site, whether in one sign or multiple
signs, must equal no more than 30 square feet.
(ii) Location. Must be flatly affixed to walls below the fascia or parapet line, or flatly affixed
to on -site fences either facing the abutting street, or facing inward to the subject site. Signs
shall not be attached or tethered to other site improvements.
(8) Temporary Signs on Large Properties, Residential or Nonresidentially Zoned Properties. The following
temporary signs may be placed on any site at least two acres in size, in accordance with the
requirements of this section and the following:
(a) Type. Any type.
(b) Number/Size/Height. One sign per street frontage. Not to exceed 32 square feet and up to
eight feet above ground level.
(c) Exclusivity. The sign allowed under this subsection is in lieu of and shall not be displayed with
or be in addition to other temporary signs allowed by this section. (Ord. 024-21 § 1; Ord. 024-17
§ 2 (Exh. 1)).
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Ph.: (36o) 874-5533 • FAX: (36o) 876-4980
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 5d
Discussion: 2024
Subject:
Comprehensive Plan Periodic
Update - Public Participation
Plan
Meeting Date: November 4, 2022
Prepared by: Nick Bond, AICP, Development
Director
Issue: The Department of Community Development is beginning the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic
Update, which is proposed to be adopted by December 2024. Comprehensive Plan updates potentially
interest residents in and around Port Orchard, businesses, utility providers and public service providers,
staff have prepared a draft Public Participation Program to provide the Comprehensive Plan update a
schedule and proposed actions to engage the public in the update process, to indicate how information
will be disseminated to a broad range of interested parties, and to provide multiple options for the public
to provide comments and other input to reviewing bodies.
The draft Public Participation Program introduces the City's 2024 Comprehensive Plan periodic update
schedule, provides the purpose and objectives of the update, and identifies opportunities for the public to
provide input through surveys, workshops, and public meetings. Additionally, the program indicates the
roles of the public, decision makers and other reviewers, and describes the methods and tools that will be
used to obtain public participation.
The draft program has been provided for the Planning Commission's review and input. The proposed
public participation plan is presented for the Planning Commission's review. The Planning Commission is
requested to hold a public hearing at the November 1 ,2022 Planning Commission meeting. After a
recommendation from the Planning Commission the Public Participation Plan and the Planning
Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for action.
Attachments: Draft Public Participation Program for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
City of Port Orchard
2024 Comprehensive
Plan Update
Public Participation
Program
City of Port Orchard Department of Community Development
Mailing Address: 216 Prospect St., Port Orchard WA 98366
Physical Address: 720 Prospect Street, Port Orchard
Phone: (360)874-5533
E-mail: planning@cityofportorchard.us
Website: https://www.cityofportorchard.us/2024-comprehensive-plan-periodic-update/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/City-of-Port-Orchard-
Government/100064446051899/
Nick Bond, AICP City Development Director
nbond cityofportorchard.us
Jim Fisk, AICP Senior Planner
jfisk(a_)_cityofportorchard. us
Stephanie Andrews, Senior Planner
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Jacob Miller, Associate Planner
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Josie Rademacher, Assistant Planner
Rademacher(a)cityofportorchard.us
I. INTRODUCTION
Port Orchard is conducting a periodic review of its Comprehensive Plan as required by the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). As a city in Kitsap County, Port Orchard is
required to complete its update by December 31, 2024. The entire Comprehensive Plan will be
reviewed and updated with review to include the following elements or chapters:
• Introduction
• Land Use
• Housing
• Parks
• Natural Systems
• Climate
• Economic Development
• Utilities
• Transportation
• Capital Facilities
• Appendices
In addition to the review and update of these elements and chapters, the City will also conduct
a consistency evaluation to ensure that its development regulations are consistent with the
updated comprehensive plan, the Growth Management Act, Vision 2050, and the Kitsap
Countywide Planning Policies.
The GMA requires early and continuous public participation in the Comprehensive Plan and
Municipal Code Update in RCW 36.70A.140:
Each county and city that is required or chooses to plan under RC 36.70A.040 shall
establish and broadly disseminate to the public a public participation program identifying
procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and
amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing such
plans. The procedures shall provide for broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives,
opportunity for written comments, public meetings after effective notice, provision for open
discussion, communication programs, information services, and consideration of and response
to public comments [..]
The purpose of this document is to identify the City of Port Orchard's public participation
objectives, approach, audiences, schedule, and opportunities for public participation. This
document may be updated over time to reflect the needs of the Comprehensive Plan and
Municipal Code Update project and experiences in early outreach to ensure public participation
is effective.
II.OBJECTIVES
The Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan Update Public Participation Objectives include:
• Meeting the public participation goals of the Growth Management Act.
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• Offering engaging opportunities to the Port Orchard community to participate in
planning and comment on the future of the city.
• Providing objective information to assist the public in understanding issues and solutions.
• Providing opportunities for the public to provide feedback through all phases of the
review.
• Using a variety of participation methods (such as meetings, media, social media, mailers,
etc.) to offer all residents a variety of ways to participate.
• Making the review inclusive to people of all ages, races, cultures, and genders.
• Making the plan itself easily accessible to residents of the community.
• Asking questions of the community in order to gain new insights about Port Orchard
and choices about the Comprehensive Plan polices, regulations, and implementation
strategies.
• Identifying GMA requirements, policy trade-offs, and opportunities to voice
unique conditions about Port Orchard.
III. APPROACH
The 2016 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update was a major overhaul of the City's guiding
document. In 2024, the City envisions a light refresh of the 2016 document to address
regional objectives, changes to state law, and changes in community preferences. The City
intends to check in with the public on progress toward achieving previously stated goals while
seeking input on how to best achieve regional objectives and implement state law.
The City has hired a team of consultants lead by AHBL, Inc. to assist with the 2024 periodic
update. The City has other consultants working on related plans that will be utilized in the
comprehensive plan update process including:
• Water System Plan
• Sewer System Plan
• Stormwater System Plan
• Housing Action Plan
• Transportation Plan and Modelling
Other recently completed plans and reports will also inform the planning process and include
but are not limited to:
• The 2022 Port Orchard Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
• The 2021 Kitsap County Buildable Lands Report
• The Port Orchard Downtown Subarea Plan
• The Ruby Creek Subarea Plan
• The McCormick Village Subarea Plan
• The South Kitsap School District Capital Facilities Plan
• The West Sound Utilities District Water System Plan
• The West Sound Utilities District General Sewer Plan
• The Blackjack Creek Watershed Assessment Protection and Restoration Plan
• The City's 6- and 20-Year Transportation Improvement Programs
• The Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Plan
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The City has a separate contract with Transportation Solutions, Inc. (TSI) to assist with
updating the City's transportation model and transportation element, though TSI is also a
member of the team led by AHBL. The City is working with other consultants on updates to
utility system plans and these system plan updates will be utilized to inform the Utilities
Element Update. The City and the consultant team will consult with West Sound Utility District
and the City of Bremerton to inform the Utilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Housing Action Plan currently under development using Department of Commerce Grant funds
will inform the Housing Element. The entire Comprehensive Plan update process will be
Finally, the recently completed Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan adopted in 2022 will
be used as the basis for the Parks Element.
IV. AUDIENCES
There are several audiences - individuals and agencies - that will participate in the 2024 Port
Orchard Comprehensive Plan Update, and each will become engaged in the process in
different v%qs
o General Public: Port Orchard residents, property owners, and business owners.
o Elected and Appointed Officials: City Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners,
Design Review Board Members.
o Non -City Service Providers: West Sound Utility District, City of Bremerton (Water),
South Kitsap Fire District, Kitsap Transit, South Kitsap School District, etc.
o Non -governmental Organizations: Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Port Orchard and
other service clubs, the Port Orchard Bay Street Association (POBSA), Kitsap Alliance of
Property Owners (KAPO), etc.
o State, Regional, and Other Local Governments: Puget Sound Regional Council, Kitsap
County, Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, The Suquamish Tribe, and the cities of
Bremerton, Gig Harbor, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island, WSDOT, the Department of
Commerce, the Department of Ecology, the Port of Bremerton, and the Department of
Natural Resources.
V. ROLE OF DECISION MAKERS
City Council: The City Council will provide policy guidance and is the final decision maker for
the Comprehensive Plan update. Council members will be notified of public workshops and
are invited to participate early on in the planning process. All public workshops will be noticed
appropriately so that all Council members are able to fully participate in these events in the
event of a quorum. The Council will receive periodic briefings on the update and will review the
Planning Commission recommendations on the periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan.
Council will hold a public hearing on the final draft periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan
prior to taking final action.
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission will provide policy recommendations for
the periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan and ensure that the public is involved
throughout the process. The Planning Commission will review the draft update on a chapter -
by -chapter basis, providing opportunities for public comments while providing feedback and
recommendations to the administration. All public workshops will be noticed appropriately so
that all Planning Commission members are able to fully participate in these events in the event
of a quorum. The Planning Commission shall forward its final recommendation to the City
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Council for the periodic update no later than October 31, 2024.
Administration: The Administration will oversee staff and consultant work on the periodic
update. They will facilitate public meetings and present draft materials to the Planning
Commission and City Council for review. They will revise documents as needed and provide
all materials to Planning Commissioners and City Council members in a timely manner.
VI. ROLE OF THE PUBLIC
The Comprehensive Plan is primarily written for and with guidance from the public. It contains
their preferences, ideas, and policy objectives. During the update is important to retain the
public's interest by making citizen participation as accessible as possible. This will be
accomplished through advertising, outreach, stakeholder involvement, and numerous public
events.
Goal 11 of the GMA requires citizen participation and coordination: "Encourage the
involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities
and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts." The Washington State Department of Commerce lists
benefits of including citizens in the process:
• Enhances the quality of planning by incorporating a wide variety of information
and perspectives.
• Allows communities to make decisions based on shared values.
• Engage citizens in the ownership of local land use challenges and solutions.
• Educates and empowers citizens.
• Supports swift and efficient project implementation.
• Ensures that good plans remain relevant over time.
• Fosters a sense of community, and trust in government.
This Public Participation Program is intended to supplement existing City regulations and procedures for
the processing and adoption of policy materials and development regulations.
VII. METHODS AND TOOLS
Techniques for public participation vary in scale, technology, structure, and timing. The
primary means of participation will be the traditional public meeting at several key points
during the update process. Meetings will likely be held in a hybrid virtual/in-person format to
ensure that all members of the public are encouraged to participate. All meetings offering
virtual engagement components will be recorded to provide citizens with an opportunity to
follow this process at their convenience. Port Orchard has a historical lack of citizen interest
in planning processes, so it essential to encourage involvement from as wide an audience
and as early as possible.
The following tools will be employed to achieve widespread and ongoing citizen involvement:
Public open houses and meetings
o Background presentations, educational lectures, workshops, roundtables, one-
on-one interviews, activities, games, etc.
o Encouragement of participation by attendees
Effective notice:
• Underrepresented groups will be specifically targeted for outreach
• The date, time, and location of events will be published early enough
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and widely enough for all interested citizens to be notified
Notice will be published in the City's official newspaper of
record
Regular press releases will be published ahead of public meetings,
and city staff will be available for interested reporters and media
outlets
Postings in public spaces, social media updates, and email subscription
lists
Focus events
o Small scale focus groups with underrepresented members of the community
(at schools, businesses, neighborhood centers, etc.
o Presentations and workshops with community organizations and neighboring
jurisdictions
Opportunities for open discussion
o Speaking sessions and roundtables at meetings
o Additional public comment periods at Planning Commission, Council, and sub-
committee meetings
Written comments
o Online meetings
o Public feedback
o Online surveys
o Comment forms available at public meetings
Surveys
o Online and paper surveys will be conducted to collect public opinion on a wide
range of topics and from a diverse and representative sample.
Distribution of background information
o The current Comprehensive Plan and other relevant documents will be easily
accessible on the City website and available at the Port Orchard branch of the
Kitsap Regional Library.
o Information will be shared with the Planning Commission, city departments, and
regional agencies as needed.
• Public hearings
o The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on the draft plan elements
and on the final draft plan prior to making a recommendation to the City Council.
Written and oral testimony will be accepted at public hearings.
o The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the final draft plan prior to
adoption. Written and oral testimony will be accepted at this public hearing.
• SEPA
o The city's environmental process will include opportunities for the public to
provide comments on the proposed plan and its possible adverse impacts.
• Interested Parties List
o The city will build and maintain an interested party's notification list and provided
notice to interested parties when opportunities to participate in public workshops
or to provide testimony exist.
XIII. SCHEDULE AND OPPORTUNNITIES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
(See Appendix A attached)
IX. CONCLUSION
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A public meeting was held to discuss the draft Public Participation Program on November
1, 2022 by the Port Orchard Planning Commission to review and provide comments on the
draft Program. A subsequent public hearing on this Program was held on December 6, 2022 by the
Planning Commission at which time the plan was recommended for approval by the City
Council. The Port Orchard City Council adopted the program at its regular meeting on
December 13, 2022. This program may be updated administratively as conditions change
or additional resources to support outreach activities become available. A current copy of
the program shall be available for viewing at the front counter of the Department of
Community Development and on the city's website.
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CITY OF PORT ORCHARD STORMWATER AND
WATERSHEDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2023
Prepared for
City of Port Orchard
Prepared by
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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CITY OF PORT ORCHARD STORMWATER AND
WATERSHEDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2023
Prepared for
City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, Washington 98366
Prepared by
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
2200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100
Seattle, Washington 98121
Telephone: 206-441-9080
SEPA DRAFT
October 21, 2022
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan (Plan) was produced through the
combined efforts, ideas, and contributions of the following City of Port Orchard staff, appointed
and elected officials, and consultants. Photos courtesy of Herrera staff.
City of Port Orchard
Mayor
Rob Putaansu
City Council
Shawn Cucciardi
Jay Roasapepe
Scott Diener
John Clauson
Cindy Lucarelli
Fred Chang
Mark Trenary
Planning Commission
Annette Stewart
Stephanie Bailey
Tyler McKlosky
Phillip King
David Bernstein
Bek Ashby
Joe Morrison
City Staff
Zack Holt, Stormwater Permit Manager
Tony Lang, Director of Public Works
Mark Dorsey, Director of Public Works*
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Chris Hammer, City Engineer
Jackie Brown, Utility Manager
Nick Bond, Director of Community Development
Ian Smith, Engineer
Jim Fisk, Planner
Darren Padroza, GIS/Inspections
Consultants
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Matthew Fontaine, Project Manager
Mindy Fohn, Watershed Planning
Rebecca Dugopolski, NPDES Permit Specialist
Julianne Chechanover, Staff Engineer
Katie Wingrove, Geographic Information Systems Lead
Rebecca Stebbing, Geographic Information Systems
Brian Busiek, Capital Project Planning
Stacy Vayanos, Graphic Design
John Lenth, Principal in Charge
Reid Middleton
Mark Davis, Engineer
GeoEngineers, Inc.
Joe Callaghan, Biologist
Adam Wright, Biologist
*Former Director of Public Works
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CONTENTS
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................4
Stormwater Runoff and Effects.........................................................................................................................4
Purposeof this Plan..............................................................................................................................................4
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan Vision
Statement......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Long-term Goals.....................................................................................................................................................5
Opportunitiesand Challenges..........................................................................................................................7
Opportunities...............................................................................................................................................7
Challenges..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Surface Water and Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Development..................................................8
Background.......................................................................................................................................................................9
CityWatersheds.....................................................................................................................................................9
Stormwater Influences on Watersheds........................................................................................................13
Applicable Policies and Regulations.............................................................................................................17
Program Accomplishments..............................................................................................................................19
FutureDevelopment...........................................................................................................................................20
ClimateChange.....................................................................................................................................................21
Capital Improvement Program(CIP)......................................................................................................................23
Problem and Project Identification................................................................................................................23
ProjectPrioritization............................................................................................................................................23
Surface Water Management Program Evaluation and Recommendations............................................25
WatershedPlanning.....................................................................................................................................................33
PlanImplementation....................................................................................................................................................38
CIPPlan Implementation...................................................................................................................................38
Staffingand Funding Needs............................................................................................................................40
FinancialAnalysis..................................................................................................................................................42
Linkagesto Other City Programs...................................................................................................................42
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Interagency Collaboration............
.......................................................................42
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References........................................................................................................................................................................44
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APPENDICES
Appendix A.....................................Stormwater Management Program Staffing and Funding Matrix
Appendix B ......................CIP Initial Project List, Project Summary Sheets, and Project Prioritization
TABLES
Table 1. City of Port Orchard Watershed Stormwater Impact Rating.......................................................16
Table 2. City of Port Orchard Climate Change Impacts..................................................................................22
Table 3. Prioritized Projects and Ranking............................................................................................................24
Table 4. Summary of Major Watershed Habitat Conditions.........................................................................36
Table 5. Capital Improvement Program Implementation Schedule...........................................................39
Table 6. Staff FTE Summary by Year and Tier.....................................................................................................42
Table 7. Funding Summary by Year and Tier......................................................................................................42
FIGURES
Figure 1. City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan Process...............8
Figure 2. City of Port Orchard Watersheds..........................................................................................................10
Figure 3. Presence of Key Stream and Nearshore Fish Species in City of Port Orchard
Watersheds.................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 4. City of Port Orchard Stormwater Infrastructure.............................................................................14
Figure 5. City of Port Orchard Stormwater Influence within Watersheds................................................15
Figure 6. Aerial Rendition of the City of Port Orchard's Downtown Basin..............................................20
Figure 7. Aerial Rendition of the north end of the City of Port Orchard's Ruby Creek
Neighborhood...........................................................................................................................................21
Figure 8. City of Port Orchard Top 10 Capital Projects...................................................................................24
Figure 9. City of Port Orchard Major Watershed Stream and Nearshore Habitat
Conditions...................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 10. City of Port Orchard Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment A.......................................................37
Figure 11. Level 1 Full Time Equivalents and Staff Positions........................................................................40
Figure 12. Level 2 Full Time Equivalents and Staff Positions........................................................................41
Figure 13. Level 3 Full Time Equivalents and Staff Positions........................................................................41
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
BMP
best management practice
CTE
Career & Technical Education
CIP
Capital Improvement Program
City
City of Port Orchard
Ecology
Washington State Department of Ecology
ESA
Endangered Species Act
FTE
full time equivalent
GIS
geographic information systems
GMA
Growth Management Act
IDDE
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
LID
low impact development
MS4
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NA
not applicable
NPDES
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
O&M
operations and maintenance
Permit
Western Washington Phase II Stormwater Permit
PMC
Port Orchard Municipal Code
QAPP
Quality Assurance Project Plan
RCW
Revised Code of Washington
SAM
Stormwater Action Monitoring
SMAP
Stormwater Management Action Plan
STEM
science, technology, engineering, and math
TMDL
Total Maximum Daily Load
UGA
Urban Growth Area
UIC
underground injection control
WAC
Washington Administrative Code
WRIA
Water Resource Inventory Area
WREC
Watershed Restoration and Enhancement
WSPER
West Sound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery
WSSOG
West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group
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INTRODUCTION
Stormwater Runoff and Effects
The City of Port Orchard (City) operates a system of drainage pipes and ditches to convey
stormwater runoff to receiving waters including streams and Sinclair Inlet. The drainage system
prevents and minimizes damage to private properties, city streets, and other infrastructure. As
rain falls and travels across hard surfaces, such as roofs, yards, and streets, pollutants are picked
up and carried to receiving waters. The City is faced with the challenge to convey runoff safely,
while minimizing adverse high -flow impacts (erosion, flooding, and sediment deposition) and
water quality degradation to receiving waters.
In 2008, the City established the Storm Drainage Utility (Utility) to create a funding source to
address stormwater and receiving water management issues citywide. State and federal
regulations related to stormwater have evolved since 2007, when the City was issued its first
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Western Washington Phase II
Stormwater Permit (Permit) from the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), leading to
more stringent requirements for implementing projects, programs, and maintenance.
Purpose of this Plan
Water resources in the City of Port Orchard include freshwater streams, marine water shorelines
and estuaries, upland wetlands, and aquifers underground. These waters support aquatic
wildlife, terrestrial wildlife, and people, in the form of recreation and drinking water.
A watershed is the area of land where surface water flows to a
receiving water body.• supporting salmon in a stream, where
children play at the beach, or the nearshore environment
nourishing shellfish and forage fish.
The City has chosen to develop and implement its first surface and stormwater comprehensive
plan with a focus on watersheds spanning the landscape and stormwater influence on water
resources. This approach recognizes the ecosystem function and value of receiving waters and
maps out a plan to accommodate future growth, correct existing flooding problems, involve the
public, preserve functioning habitat, and enhance habitat where opportunities are found.
This Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan (Plan) sets a course for stormwater
programs and capital projects for years to come and addresses current and anticipated
regulatory requirements, future development, existing flooding and water quality concerns,
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infrastructure maintenance and management, and the resources needed for the City to fully
implement this plan.
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive
Plan Vision Statement
The City's intent is to complete a plan that is well thought out, detailed, and directs the activities
of staff over the next 20 years on initiatives to improve water quality, human/environmental
health, citizen satisfaction and the wise use of City resources. The Plan is intended to provide
consistent, stable guidance on the direction of the City for meeting the Plan's goals, regardless
of staffing levels and personnel changes.
The ideal future outcome of the Plan is a financially stable, permit compliant program that
meets the needs of the citizens of Port Orchard and promotes sustainable development, while
fostering community relationships and protecting the City's environmental resources.
Long-term Goals
All functions performed or influenced by the stormwater management program can be divided
into ten major elements. City staff developed goals for each program element.
• Conveyance infrastructure that meets the Public Works Engineering
Standards (City Standards) (convey the 100-yr return period flow; 50-yr
return period flow if the 100-yr overflow does not threaten buildings
and critical structures) for the entire city.
Flood • The City's tidally influenced stormwater infrastructure is resilient to
Reduction tidal fluctuation including projected sea level rise.
• The City has a complete understanding of system deficiencies and a
plan to address those deficiencies that is balanced with available
funding.
Groundwater • Infiltrated stormwater does not negatively affect groundwater quality.
and Surface • Streams meet water quality standards for aquatic life.
Water Quality
• Groundwater supply is replenished by infiltration from developed
Groundwater areas at a rate that is equal to the volume infiltrated under natural
and Surface forested conditions.
Water Quantity • Streams have adequate summer flow volume and natural winter storm
flow regimes to support local aquatic life.
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• City -influenced streams are fully restored to forested hydrologic
conditions and meets designated uses and water quality standards.
• City culverts that carry fish -bearing streams allow fish to pass
unimpeded.
• Pocket estuaries adjacent to city lands are ecologically functional and
not negatively affected by stormwater runoff or hydraulic constraints
Habitat from stormwater infrastructure.
Enhancement • Shorelines adjacent to city lands are not negatively affected by
stormwater.
• City watersheds are characterized and prioritized according to
potential environmental restoration, conservation, or development so
that investments in stormwater and watershed projects can be
directed to where they achieve the maximum benefit.
• Stormwater system asset attributes and conditions are tracked and
managed in one cohesive system that is compatible with all other city
Mapping and systems.
Asset • The stormwater system asset management system supports planning
Management and prioritizing repairs, upgrades, and maintenance, as well as
generating and tracking work orders to support annual review and
evaluation.
• Community members understand the relationship between their
actions and stormwater quantity and quality and take action to
minimize their stormwater impacts and habitat damage.
Public
• City residents and people that work in the city support the mission of
Participation
the stormwater and watersheds program.
(Education,
• The community has access to public natural areas for education and
Outreach, and
aesthetic enjoyment without creating negative impacts to sensitive
Involvement)
habitat.
• The community views stormwater and watershed management and
planning as a necessary function for citizen enjoyment of water
resources.
• Pollutants from developed lands and roads do not enter surface water
or groundwater at levels that are harmful to aquatic life or human
Pollutant health.
Source Control • Citizens and businesses implement pollution prevention practices to
the maximum extent feasible.
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Infrastructure All City -owned and privately -owned stormwater infrastructure,
Operations & including flow control and water quality facilities, functions as
Maintenance designed.
• All development and redevelopment projects comply with City
Standards for stormwater management.
• The City's approach to development and redevelopment oversight
Development enables money spent on stormwater management to have the
Practices maximum benefit for water resources.
• Runoff from all manmade development and construction sites is
mitigated by stormwater facilities in accordance with current City
Standards prior to discharge to surface water bodies.
• The City's storm drainage utility has a comprehensive strategy to
manage infrastructure, protect water resources, restore damaged
habitats, and ensure sustainable development.
• The City's storm drainage utility is adequately funded to meet
Comprehensive
regulatory requirements and the stormwater related needs of citizens.
Planning,
• Existing property owners and developers pay for an equitable share of
Administration,
the necessary improvement and expansion of the City's stormwater
and Funding
system.
• The City has a complete understanding of existing unmanaged
manmade surfaces and a plan to retrofit those surfaces that is
balanced with available funding.
Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities
The process to develop this Plan allowed City staff to identify long-term goals, describe the ideal
state for managing stormwater runoff, and identify and plan capital projects to invest in the
future of the city stormwater system. Existing activities, future programs and projects, and future
regulatory requirements were evaluated when developing this Plan. The process of developing
this Plan has provided the opportunity to set a road map for the future of stormwater
management.
Challenges
The City is operating its stormwater program according to the 2019-2024 Permit (Ecology 2019).
Challenges facing the City include implementing the increasing NPDES permit requirements:
business source control and inspection program, public education, reporting, watershed
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planning, and adoption of a new stormwater manual. Additionally, a new NPDES Permit will be
issued in 2024 and is expected to have additional requirements.
Lack of dedicated staff time is the primary challenge facing the City. Staff conduct the activities
required by the NPDES Permit, track progress, and report to Ecology on an annual basis. Staff
also respond to flooding and water quality issues submitted by citizens and conduct inspections
during construction, post -construction, and for maintenance of selected stormwater drainage
facilities. The City lacks available staff time to manage stormwater capital projects and submit
and manage grant applications and funds.
Surface Water and Stormwater Comprehensive Plan
Development
City staff and consultants conducted detailed analyses to support the conclusions and
recommendations in later sections of the Plan. The analyses included interviews with City staff, a
staffing needs evaluation, field review of problem sites, development of Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) projects, and calculation of funding needs to implement the Plan. Figure 1 below
illustrates the process that was used to develop the Plan.
Figure 1. City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan Process.
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BACKGROUND
City Watersheds
Within the City of Port Orchard, there are 18 distinct watersheds (see Figure 2). These
watersheds were delineated and characterized as part of the City's Watershed Inventory and
Assessment (Herrera 2022a). The major watersheds (or watersheds with the most jurisdictional
control) located within the City include:
• Annapolis Creek,
• Downtown -County Campus,
• Anderson Creek (Gorst),
• Caseco Creek,
• Johnson Creek,
• Blackjack Creek (including Lower, Middle, and Upper Blackjack Creeks),
• Melcher Creek,
• Ross Creek,
• Ruby Creek, and
• Stream 270.
The minor watersheds (or watersheds with the least jurisdiction control) located within the City
include:
• Karcher Creek,
• Coulter Creek,
• Anderson Creek,
• Rocky Creek,
• Sacco Creek, and
• Square Creek.
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Figure 2. City of Port Orchard Watersheds.
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Some watersheds support salmon while others support other aquatic species (see Figure 3).
Streams, such as Johnson Creek, Annapolis Creek, Karcher Creek and Stream 270, support up to
three salmonid species, while other larger stream systems associated with valued wetlands, such
as Lower Blackjack Creek, Anderson Creek, Ross Creek, and Ruby Creek, support a wider variety
of salmonid species which may include fall and summer chum, coho, fall chinook and steelhead.
Smaller stream systems such as Downtown County Campus, Melcher Creek and Caseco Creek,
do not support salmonids and may host other species including sculpin, freshwater eels, and
other small stream aquatic species.
Important species that utilize the nearshore marine environment of Sinclair Inlet are forage fish
including surf smelt and sand lance (see Figure 3). These small fish serve to provide recreation
for local families in the form of "smelting" during the open season at Ross Point, and provide an
essential food source for larger fish, seals, and river otter, to name a few local wildlife often seer
from City shorelines. Refer to the City's Watershed Inventory and Assessment (Herrera 2022a)
for detailed characteristics of each watershed.
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Figure 3. Presence of Key Stream and Nearshore Fish Species in City of Port Orchard
Watersheds.
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Stormwater Influences on Watersheds
The City stormwater system (inlets, pipes, ditches, culverts, and ponds) collects runoff from
streets, yards, rooftops, and parking lots (see Figure 4). That runoff is discharged through
stormwater outfalls to either waterbodies (streams or marine nearshore) or to an adjacent
municipality. The degree of influence that the City stormwater system has on each watershed
can be categorized from low to high by examining several factors (see Figure 5 and Table 1),
including the percentage of the watershed that is within the City, the percent of impervious area
within the watershed, and the number of stormwater outfalls. Higher values for each of these
factors indicates a higher degree of stormwater influence within that watershed. City stormwater
influence is highest in the Downtown County Campus, Annapolis Creek, and Johnson Creek
watersheds, and lowest in the more rural watersheds or those with limited City presence such as
the Square Creek, Stream 270, Gorst Creek, Rocky Creek, and Coulter Creek watersheds.
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Figure 4. City of Port Orchard Stormwater Infrastructure.
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FTable 1. City of Port Orchard Watershed Stormwater Impact Rating.
City
Percent Percent City I
Level of City Outfalls
City Lands Watershed Outfalls to
Watershed Name Stormwater to
within the Impervious Watershed I
Impact Sinclair
Watershed Area Stream
_ Inlet
Downtown County Very High 100% 50% 0 10
Campus
Annapolis Creek
High
55%
30%
1
4
Johnson Creek
High
Moderate/High
100%
29%
2
2
Lower Blackjack
68%
22%
10
12
Creek
Ross Creek
Moderate/High
1 65%
13%
10
13
Melcher Creek
Moderate
100%
12%
0
3
Caseco Creek
Moderate
100%
12%
1
1
Anderson Creek
Moderate
60%
9%
4
5
Ruby Creek
Moderate
54%
5%
6
NA
Karcher Creek
Moderate
11%
28%
3
0
Sacco Creek
Moderate
22%
18%
0
0
Square Creek
Low
7%
4%
1
NA
Stream 270
Low
45%
3%
0
NA
Gorst Creek
Low
5%
4%
1
NA
Rocky Creek
Low
1%
2%
0
NA
Coulter Creek
Low
1%
<1%
0
NA
NA=not aoolicable
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Applicable Policies and Regulations
In addition to addressing drainage and water quality concerns impacted by stormwater runoff,
the SWMP must also comply with several local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. They
include:
NPDES Permit
The 2019-2024 Permit (Ecology 2019) has broad requirements associated with stormwater
runoff and requires the City to develop distinct program components. The first Phase II Permit
was issued by Ecology in 2007, reissued in 2012, and again in 2019. The requirements for the
City's stormwater program have become more stringent with each new permit issuance. The
permit requires that the City's program meet requirements in 11 primary areas:
• Stormwater planning
• Public education and outreach
• Public involvement and participation
• Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit mapping and documentation
• Illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE)
• Controlling runoff from new development, redevelopment, and construction sites
• Operations and maintenance (O&M)
• Source control program for existing development
• Compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements
• Monitoring and assessment
• Reporting requirements
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA)
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) is a series of statues, which include
requirements for the inventory and protection of environmentally critical areas. Environmentally
critical areas include steep slopes, wetlands, and streams (Chapter 36.70A of the Revised Code of
Washington [RCW]). The GMA also requires fast-growing cities and counties to develop
comprehensive plans to ensure environmentally responsible and economically sustainable
development, which includes planning for stormwater related capital facilities. One of the goals
of the GMA is to promote intensification of development inside the municipal Urban Growth
Area (UGA) where "urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of which growth can occur
only if it is not urban in nature" (RCW 36.70A.110).
Port Orchard Municipal Code
Several chapters of the Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) govern aspects of stormwater
management on new development and redevelopment project sites, as well as inspection and
maintenance requirements for private stormwater facilities. The primary chapters in the POMC
related to surface and stormwater management include:
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• Chapter 13.06 — Storm Drainage Utility
• Chapter 15.30 — Illicit Discharge Prevention, Detection, and Elimination
• Chapter 20.150 — Stormwater Drainage
Ecology Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plans
A TMDL cleanup action is required for water bodies that have been identified as impaired on
Ecology's Section 303(d) list due to poor water quality. The City implements actions in
compliance with the Sinclair/Dyes Inlet Fecal Coliform TMDL as required per Appendix 2 of the
Permit.
The Federal Endangered Species Act
The Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits the take of all listed species, including a
take that could result from the City's stormwater facility operations or private development
stormwater management activities that are permitted by the City.
The Underground Injection Control Program
The underground injection control (UIC) program is a federal program intended to ensure that
underground sources of drinking water are protected from surface discharges to the ground. In
the State of Washington, the UIC program is administered by Ecology through Chapter 173-218
of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). The Guidance for UIC Wells that Manage
Stormwater (Ecology 2006) lays out the requirements for UIC wells, and Ecology has included
additional guidance in the latest version of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western
Washington, released in 2019.
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Program Accomplishments
Since the Storm Drainage Utility was founded in 2008, the City of Port Orchard has made
significant progress in reducing detrimental effects of stormwater runoff on receiving waters in
and around Port Orchard. The City has planned and built capital projects to alleviate drainage
problems throughout the City. The City has also provided stewardship opportunities through
education and outreach. These accomplishments are described in chronological order below,
beginning in 2019:
2019: City staff hosted a springtime shoreline cleanup and beach education activity.
Participants were encouraged to remove any trash they encountered, as well as
recovering and removing any riprap or shoring materials that had fallen on the beach
from the upland shoreline. While participants worked, City staff provided educational
guidance regarding ecosystem recovery efforts, shoreline biodiversity, effects of
stormwater on shoreline habitats and anthropogenic effects on intertidal habitats in
general.
• 2019: City staff provided outreach to assist with stormwater, stream, and habitat
education at South Kitsap High School, supporting the school's Career & Technical
Education and science, technology, engineering, and math (CTE/STEM) program. This
outreach event included providing demonstrations and descriptions of methods for
establishing student stewardship activities relating to monitoring water quality,
measuring discharge and habitat and riparian monitoring methods at Annapolis Creek.
2019: The City completed the Tremont Street Widening project, which included
stormwater detention, oil control, and enhanced treatment to protect critical
downstream creeks and waterways (i.e., Johnson and Ross Creeks). Detention was
provided by two underground stormwater vaults, a 164-foot-long by 20-foot-wide by
10-foot deep vault on the west end of the project and 100-foot-long by 20-foot-wide by
10-feet-deep vault on the east end, to provide flow control for downstream water bodies
and mitigate stormwater issues. Stormwater conveyance was also upgraded to properly
accommodate the volume of flow in the area.
2020: The City began developing the Downtown Basin Stormwater Plan. The area
surrounding the downtown basin is shown in Figure 6. This plan is developing a roadmap
for implementing water quality treatment and flow control best management practices
for water quality outcomes in receiving waters. It will include the identification of feasible
actions and implementable capital improvement projects that will modernize
infrastructure and provide flow control in the downtown and nearshore areas of Port
Orchard.
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Figure 6. Aerial Image of the City of Port Orchard's Downtown Basin.
(photo courtesy of City of Port Orchard)
2021: City staff participated in the West Sound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery Lead
Entity for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 15 and the Watershed Restoration and
Enhancement Committee for WRIA 15. This committee connected and engaged citizens
and stakeholders in watershed level discussions and actions relating to water quality,
salmon enhancement, and stormwater.
Future Development
Vacant lands are targeted for development and the watersheds within the City limits are
developing rapidly. The City of Port Orchard, due to its proximity to the urban centers of
Bremerton and Tacoma and connection to Seattle via ferry transportation, is designated as a
"high capacity transit community" by the Puget Sound Regional Council (Puget Sound Regional
Council 2020). The City is expected to grow as much as 36% by 2044 (Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council 2022).
New development and redevelopment are regulated in accordance with the most recent flow
control and water quality standards in the 2019 Public Works Engineering Standards and
defined in POMC Chapter 20.150.06. The City adopts the following by reference:
• 2019 Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual
2012 Puget Sound Partnership Low Impact Development (LID) Technical Guidance
Manual for Puget Sound
Definitions, minimum requirements, and adjustment and variance criteria found in
Appendix 1 of the Permit, with exception of the erosivity waiver.
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Critical areas are regulated in accordance with POMC Chapter 20.162 addressing wetlands, fish
and wildlife habitat conservation areas and related plans, geologically hazardous areas and
related reports, frequently flooded areas, and critical aquifer recharge areas.
Recently, the City completed the Ruby Creek Subarea Plan (City of Port Orchard 2022). The plan
vision was to foster densification, future growth, walkable neighborhood, and business
amenities, while accommodating the natural function of Ruby Creek and Blackjack Creek (see
Figure 7). Similar planning efforts within the City will accommodate both people and aquatic
species.
Figure 7. Aerial Rendition of the north end of the City of Port Orchard's Ruby Creek
Neighborhood (City of Port Orchard 2022).
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Climate Change
In 2020, the City of Port Orchard collaborated with Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton to
develop the Kitsap County Climate Change Resiliency Assessment (Kitsap County 2020). The
assessment reviewed and summarized current and future climate change drivers, impacts, and
risks for Kitsap County. These projected impacts were grouped into impacts to social and
economic systems and biophysical impacts, of which the following are related to this Plan:
• Public infrastructure and support systems (stormwater),
• Hydrology & hydrogeology (hydrologic changes and stream and riverine flooding), and
• Habitat (freshwater and aquatic habitat).
As part of the assessment, specific impacts to the City of Port Orchard were evaluated and have
been summarized by the City's stormwater management component in Table 2.
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Table 2. City of Port Orchard Climate Change Impacts.
Stormwater Management Component Climate Change Impact
• Potential overload, degradation, and damage of
Stormwater Infrastructure stormwater infrastructure from saltwater intrusion
and/or flood inundation
• Winter stream flooding will become more frequent
Stream Flows • Lowerspring and summer flows
• Groundwater recharge may be affected by
Groundwater Supply hydrologic changes (e.g., increasing water
temperatures, declining summer flows, and sea level
• Higher flood risk for low-lying coastal infrastructure,
Flood Risk including stormwater conveyance and facilities
Water Quality • Regionally, warmer stream temperatures
• Cold -water fish species across multiple life -cycle
stages will be impacted by hydrologic changes
• Wetland habitats are likely to contract and threaten
Habitat shelter forjuvenile fish and habitats for a variety of
species
• Aquatic benthic invertebrates, amphibians, and
salmonids will be impacted and will have
downstream ecosystem and food -web impacts
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
This chapter summarizes the surface water and stormwater capital improvement program (CIP).
The purpose of the CIP is to define capital projects that make progress towards the City's long-
term goals including:
• Flood Reduction
• Groundwater and Surface Water Quality
• Groundwater and Surface Water Quantity
• Habitat Enhancement
• Public Participation (Education, Outreach, and Involvement)
• Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
• Comprehensive Planning, Administration, and Funding
Problem and Project Identification
Previous surface water and stormwater plans and input from City staff were used to develop an
initial list of problems to be addressed during work on this Plan. Surface and stormwater plans
reviewed included the following:
• 2018 Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan (City of Port Orchard 2018)
• Blackjack Creek Watershed Assessment and Protection and Restoration Plan (ESA 2017)
• Ruby Creek Subarea Plan (City of Port Orchard 2022)
• Downtown Basin Stormwater Plan (Reid Middleton 2020)
• 2018 Annapolis Creek Culvert Replacement — 30% Design & Permitting Coordination
Report (Reid Middleton 2018)
• Blackjack Creek Floodplain Restoration Project Engineering Design Plans (City of Port
Orchard 2020)
Additional problems were identified by surveying City staff through Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 and
hosting workshops with the City. Problems were evaluated using desktop methods and field
evaluation to assess site -specific opportunities and constraints. Potential capital projects were
developed to address the problems. The initial list of projects, problem descriptions, and
solutions are provided in Appendix B.
Project Prioritization
The initial surface water and stormwater CIP project list was ranked by City staff to determine
the top 10 projects. The top 10 projects are shown in Figure 8. Once the top 10 projects were
chosen, these projects were prioritized using a quantitative process that considered further input
from City staff, review of background documents, and field reconnaissance of existing problems.
This prioritization was then used to develop an implementation schedule that emphasized early
completion of the projects providing the greatest benefit. An overview of the CIP prioritization is
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included in Table 3. Detailed prioritization results and CIP project summary sheets are provided
in Appendix B. The primary goals of the CIP projects and the project implementation schedule
are included in the Surface Water Management Program Evaluation and Recommendations and
Plan Implementation Sections, respectively.
Figure 8. City of Port Orchard Top 10 Capital Projects.
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Table 3. Prioritized Projects and Ranking.
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South Sidney Regional Facility
1
Johnson Creek Estuary Restoration
70
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3
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55
Central Sidney Stormwater Improvements
6
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45
7
SE Salmonberry Road, Lower Blackjack Creek Culvert Retrofit
40
Ruby Creek Culvert Replacement
9
South Blackjack Creek Culvert Removal and Bridge Installation
35
10
Anderson Creek Culvert Replacement
30
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SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM EVALUATION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
This section is organized by long-term goals for the Plan and includes summarized
programmatic and capital project recommendations for the surface water management
program. Detailed tables of recommendations with associated funding and staffing
requirements are provided in City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Program
Evaluation and Recommendations (Herrera 2022c) and Appendix A. Implementation of these
recommendations are discussed in the Staffing and Funding Needs section of the Plan. Three
levels of service were defined for stormwater program activities:
• Level 1 represents activities needed to address gaps between existing service levels and
the 2019-2024 NDPES Phase II Permit requirements. This level ensures compliance with
the 2019-2024 NPPES Phase II Permit.
• Level 2 includes everything in Level 1 and several additional improvements to expand
public education and stewardship opportunities, implement the new asset management
program, and increase staffing to adequately inspect construction projects and private
stormwater facilities to improve environmental protection.
• Level 3 represents staffing and funding to move towards achieving the City's goals. This
level of service would result in the greatest benefits for the community and the
environment, but would have the highest cost. Level 3 includes further expansion of
public education and stewardship opportunities, including creating a volunteer stream
team that would be trained on monitoring activities. Some monitoring activities include
benthic index of biotic integrity (B-IBI) sampling, and habitat/invasive species monitoring
and management.
Capital projects are not divided into levels of service. Different levels of service for capital
projects and stormwater program activities, and associated rate impacts, will be examined
during the financial analysis.
Capital Projects:
• Annapolis Creek Culvert Replacement
• Downtown Basin Stormwater Upgrades
Flood • Johnson Creek Estuary Restoration
Reduction • SE Salmonberry Road, Lower Blackjack Creek Culvert Retrofit
• South Blackjack Creek Floodplain Restoration
• South Blackjack Creek Culvert Removal and Bridge Installation
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Level 1:
• Respond to spills and water quality complaints
• Develop Pollution Control Program Plans (Quality Assurance Project
Plan [QAPP] equivalent) to monitor stream health and provide water
quality status updates
• Make annual payments to the collective fund for S8 Monitoring and
Assessment
• Seek opportunities to participate with Kitsap County and other local
jurisdictions in an integrated and coordinated monitoring assessment
program
Groundwater • Provide information as requested for effectiveness and source
and Surface identification studies that are under contract with Ecology as active
Water Quality Stormwater Action Monitoring (SAM) projects
• 0.25 FTE for Water Quality Technician
Levels 2 and 3:
• Same as Level 1
Capital Projects:
• Central Sidney Stormwater Improvements
• Downtown Basin Stormwater Upgrades
• South Sidney Regional Facility
Capital Projects:
Groundwater • South Blackjack Creek Floodplain Restoration
and Surface • Central Sidney Stormwater Improvements
Water Quantity • South Sidney Regional Facility
Level 1:
• Conduct outreach on private property tree preservation and wetland
buffers within Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment to align with the
SMAP
Habitat Levels 2 and 3:
Enhancement • Same as Level 1
Capital Projects:
• Anderson Creek Culvert Replacement
• Ruby Creek Culvert Replacement
• South Blackjack Creek Floodplain Restoration
• Johnson Creek Estuary Restoration
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Level 1:
• Update the City's MS4 map on an ongoing basis, including all known
connections from the MS4 to a privately owned stormwater system
• Collect size and material data for known MS4 outfalls during the
normal course of inspections and maintenance and update electronic
records
Mapping and • Locate and map additional outfall
Asset • 0.25 FTE for geographic information systems (GIS) Technician
Management
Level 2:
• Select and implement an asset management software
• 0.50 FTE for Asset Management Specialist
Level 3:
• Same as Level 2
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Level 1:
• Review and update existing public education materials as needed
• Develop materials for one new target audience and subject area annually
• Partner with West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (WSSOG) on
implementing social marketing campaigns
• Host and/or advertise volunteer events related to stewardship
opportunities and provide opportunities for public input
• Continue collaborations with local builders' associations and participating
in West Sound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery (WSPER) and Watershed
Restoration and Enhancement (WREC)
• 0.25 FTE for Education Specialist
Public Level 2:
Participation • Develop an education and outreach plan for commercial and private
(Education, facility owners related to LID principles and practices
Outreach, and • Expand the partnership with South Kitsap School District
Involvement) • Additional 0.50 FTE for Education Specialist (0.50 FTE total)
Level 3:
• Develop materials for two additional target audiences and two additional
subject areas annually (three target audiences and three subject areas
total when combined with the Level 1 tier)
• Create a volunteer stream team
• Additional 0.5 FTE for Education Specialist (1.0 FTE total)
Capital Projects:
• Central Sidney Stormwater Improvements
• Johnson Creek Estuary Restoration
• South Sidnev Regional Facilitv
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Level 1:
• Update the City's website with pollution control best management
practice (BMP) resources
• Perform field screening and tracking of illicit connections, illicit discharges,
and spills
• Continue to implement spill hotline and staff training program
• Report illicit discharge data to Ecology using WQWebIDDE
• Review and update public education materials gathered by the Business
Inspection Group (BIG) to create a basic set of resources for the City's
source control program
Pollutant • Provide enhanced source control technical assistances to businesses
Source Control within the Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment
• 0.25 FTE for Source Control Program Coordinator
Level 2:
• Increase staff support to screen outfalls on an annual basis
• Develop additional public education materials to supplement those
gathered by the BIG to create a broader set of resources for the City's
source control program
Level 3:
• Same as Level 2
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Level 1:
• Continue to implement a program to verify adequate long-term O&M
of stormwater treatment and flow control BMPs/facilities
• Use a third -party contractor to conduct private facility inspections
• Document inspections and enforcement actions for private stormwater
flow control and treatment BMPs/facilities
• Perform spot checks and inspections after storms
• Inspect catch basins and maintain as needed
• Conduct additional outfall inspections
• Clean targeted catch basins in Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment
• Continue to implement staff training program
Infrastructure Level2:
Operations & . Have a dedicated inspector to conduct private facility inspections
Maintenance . Inspect and maintain additional catch basins
• 0.50 — 1.0 FTE for O&M Technician (0.50 FTE in 2024, 1.0 FTE in 2025-
2028)
Level 3:
• Same as Level 2
Capital Projects:
• Downtown Basin Stormwater Upgrades
• Johnson Creek Estuary Restoration
• SE Salmonberry Road, Lower Blackjack Creek Culvert Retrofit
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Level 1:
• Continue to implement stormwater plan review, inspection, and
escalating enforcement processes
• Refine and improve inspections and enforcement procedures
• Conduct annual review of stormwater standards
• Continue to implement staff training program
• Add engineering capacity to the capital project design team to assist
with stormwater retrofit projects and upcoming SMAP implementation
projects
• Develop a policy and standards for considering more intense future
precipitation and sea level rise in stormwater capital improvement
projects
• 0.25 FTE for Engineer
Development
Level 2:
Practices . Have a dedicated inspector to conduct construction inspections
• 1.0 FTE for Construction Inspector
• Increase engineering capacity for the capital project design team to
assist with stormwater retrofit projects and upcoming SMAP
implementation
• Additional 0.25 FTE for Engineer (0.50 FTE total)
Level 3:
• Increase engineering capacity for the capital project design team to
assist with stormwater retrofit projects and upcoming SMAP
implementation
• Develop a policy and standards for new and redevelopment projects
to design for more intense future precipitation
• Additional 0.25 FTE for Engineer (0.75 FTE total)
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Level 1:
• Continue to meet regularly to direct planning, development, and
implementation of the City's Stormwater and Watersheds
Comprehensive Plan, SMAP development, and continue to review and
implement LID code updates
• Implement the SMAP activities
• Prepare annual reports summarizing coordination with long-range
planning efforts
Comprehensive • Annually assess administrative or regulatory barriers to
Planning, implementation of LID principles or LID BMPs
Administration, • 0.2S FTE for Planner
and Funding
Levels 2 and 3
• Same as Level 1
Capital Projects:
• Downtown Basin Stormwater Upgrades
• Johnson Creek Estuary Restoration
• South Sidney Regional Facility
• South Blackjack Creek Culvert Removal and Bridge Installation
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WATERSHED PLANNING
The NPDES Permit required the City to conduct watershed planning using a process defined by
the permit as Stormwater Management Action Planning (SMAP). The SMAP process requires the
City to view their watersheds through the lens of receiving water health with the goal of
prioritizing stormwater management actions in watersheds where those actions can have the
greatest benefit.
This planning was completed in three distinct steps:
• Develop an inventory of watershed attributes, including conditions, uses, stormwater
influence, and social equity (Herrera 2022a),
• Apply a prioritization process to identify the highest priority watershed and catchment
(Herrera 2022b), and
• Complete an "Action Plan" (i.e., Stormwater Management Action Plan) that includes
actions, costs, and a schedule (Herrera 2022d).
The inventory of City watersheds is summarized in the Background Section of this Plan. The goal
of watershed prioritization was to identify the watershed where City investments in stormwater
management are most likely to lead to environmental improvements. The first step in the
prioritization process was to characterize the nearshore and stream habitat conditions within
major watersheds (see Figure 9). Watersheds showing moderate or good habitat conditions
would benefit from proactive actions; facility retrofits and enhanced stormwater program
actions would protect or restore ecosystem function in these watersheds. The City will prioritize
capital projects and stormwater program actions in watersheds with moderate or good habitat
conditions. However, the City also intends to invest in watersheds with poor habitat conditions
to alleviate flooding and address water quality issues, where feasible.
Figure 3 shows the overall stream habitat and nearshore conditions by major watershed. Table 4
summarizes the analysis of each critical salmon life cycle stage condition and the nearshore
forage fish habitat condition for each major watershed. The City selected the Lower Blackjack
Creek watershed for development of the Action Plan with the goal of protecting existing good
habitat and receiving water health while addressing issues such as stream temperature and
erosion.
Lower Blackjack Creek watershed was selected as the highest priority watershed based on the
following characteristics:
• High receiving water use, including use by multiple salmonid species
• Moderate level of development and future growth
• Good water quality and habitat condition
• Higherjurisdiction control
• Promotes other plans and projects, most notably the Blackjack Creek Watershed
Assessment and Restoration Plan (ESA 2017).
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The Permit recommends identifying a 400-600 acre size catchment for the SMAP (see Figure 10).
Catchment A of Lower Blackjack Creek watershed was identified as the highest priority
catchment in the City for this purpose. Catchment A is 615 acres and has diverse land use:
commercial, single-family residential, multi -family residential, high -use state highways, and City
roads. Three retrofit projects, a floodplain reconnection project, and several programmatic
actions are identified to protect the Lower Blackjack Creek when implemented over a 20-year
planning period.
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Figure 9. City of Port Orchard Major Watershed Stream and Nearshore Habitat Conditions.
r
Gust Creek
J
C reek
Creek C
(fj)
F'
Rocky
Creek
h
Le end
Port Orchard City Umit
Nearshore Habitat
- Waterbodies
- Good
Minor Watersheds
C J Fair
State Highway
� Poor
Major Watersheds
Overall Stream Habitat Condition
- Good
0 Fair
JW Poor
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10.000
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Table 4. Summary of Major Watershed Habitat Conditions.
Major Watershed
Anderson Creek (Gorst)
Watershed Habitat Condition for Salmon
and Forage Fish
Salmon Life Cycle Support
Migration Spawning Rearing
Good Good Good
Salmon and Forage
Fish in the Marine
Nearshore
Sinclair Inlet
Nearshore
Good
Annapolis Creek
Poor
Good
Fair
Fair
Downtown County
Campus
Gorst Creek
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Good
Fair
Johnson Creek
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Karcher Creek
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Lower Blackjack
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Ross Creek
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Ruby Creek
Good
Fair
Poor
NA*
Stream 270
Poor
Good
Good
NA
NA = not applicable
*NA= Ruby Creek is an upper watershed with no nearshore areas on Sinclair Inlet; Gorst, Sacco and Stream
270 have no City lands on the Sinclair Inlet.
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Figure 10. City of Port Orchard Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment A.
9
Legend
Port Omha Id City Limit
Watersheds
Q Catchment Boundary
- Lower Blackjack Creek Watershed
- Waterhodies
State Highway
0 0.75 1.5 3
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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
This section presents detailed information on implementing the recommended surface water
and stormwater program activities presented in Surface Water Management Program Evaluation
and Recommendations section and the capital projects described in Capital Improvement
Program section. The major components of plan implementation include addressing staffing
and resource needs, completion of CIP projects, interdepartmental collaboration, interagency
collaboration, and utility finances.
CIP Plan Implementation
The CIP projects are described in Capital Improvement Program section and additional detail on
each project can be found in the project summary sheets (Appendix B). Table 5 presents an
implementation schedule that balances project priority, project complexity, and coordination
with other projects. The project implementation schedule was based on project priority at the
time this Plan was developed and will be updated as the financial analysis is completed.
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Table
S. Capital Improvement Program Implementation Schedule.'
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Out Years'
Project Name
Annapolis
Creek Culvert
$400,000 $800,000
Replacement
South Sidney
$700,000
$2,800,000
Regional Facility
Downtown
Basin
$1,760,000 $1,100,000
$982,000
Stormwater
Upgrades
Ruby Creek
Culvert
$400,000 $1,200,000
Replacement
Johnson Creek
Estuary
$2,500,000
Restoration
Ongoing
Conveyance
System
$13,000, 000
Improvement
Program
SE Salmonberry
Road, Lower
$300,000
Blackjack Creek
Culvert Retrofit
South Blackjack
Creek
$7,000,000
Floodplain
Restoration
South Blackjack
Creek Culvert
Removal and
$1,600,000
Bridge
Installation
Central Sidney
Stormwater
$4,000,000
Improvements
Anderson Creek
Culvert
$1,600,000
Replacement
Total
$0
$1,100,000
$800,000
$2,800,000
$2,160,000
$2,300,000
$30,982,000
' All costs are in 2022 dollars.
2 The projects listed in the 'out years' column have not been scheduled during the planning period.
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Staffing and Funding Needs
Under the current level of staffing, City staff can address surface water and stormwater problems
that arise on a daily basis and troubleshoot specific issues that arise with development project
reviews. However, they are not fully able to perform activities that would enable continual
improvement of the City's surface water management program. Current staffing levels will not
be adequate to meet the rest of the requirements of the 2019-2024 Phase II Permit and long-
term goals defined as part of this Plan. The activities listed in the Surface Water Management
Program Evaluation section of the Plan will require additional staffing and funding. Below are
the number of full time equivalents (FTEs), staff positions, and funding that are recommended
for each level of service (see Figures 11 through 13 and Tables 6 and 7). The chosen level of
service will be determined by the financial analysis discussed in the following section. Refer to
Appendix A for a detailed estimate of staffing and funding needs.
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Figure 11. Level 1 Full Time Equivalents and Staff Positions.
Level 1 FTEs
1 ' 1
1
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Year
■ WQTechnician
■ Asset Management Specialist
■ Education Specialist
■ Capital Planning Engineer
■ Construction Inspector
■ O&M Technician
■ Source Control Program
Coordinator
■ Planner
■ GIS Technician
.N
6
0
M
4
c
v
fu
= 3
Cr
w
v
E
H 2
U-
1
6
5
3
L
w
v
E
= 2
Figure 12. Level 2 Full Time Equivalents and Staff Positions.
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Year
■ WQTechnician
■ Asset Management Specialist
■ Education Specialist
■ Capital Planning Engineer
■ Construction Inspector
■ O&M Technician
■ Source Control Program
Coordinator
■ Planner
■ GIS Technician
Figure 13. Level 3 Full Time Equivalents and Staff Positions.
Level 3 FTEs
0
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Year
■ WQTechnician
■ Asset Management Specialist
■ Education Specialist
■ Capital Planning Engineer
■ Construction Inspector
■ 0&M Technician
■ Source Control Program
Coordinator
■ Planner
■ GIS Technician
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Table 6. Staff FTE Summary by Year and Tier.
Tier
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Level 1 Total
1.09
1.23
1.60
1.68
1.68
1.68
Level 2 Total
1.84
3.54
4.35
4.45
4.70
4.70
Level 3 Total
2.34
4.04
5.12
5.20
5.51
5.45
Table 7. Funding Summary by Year and Tier.
Tier
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Total
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Level 1 Total
$10,000
$10,000
$60,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$110,000
Level 2 Total
$30,000
$30,000
$60,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$150,000
Level 3 Total
$30,000
1 $30,000
1 $60,000
$10,000
$110,000
$10,000
1 $250,000
Financial Analysis
The activities and projects listed in this section will be funded by revenue from the stormwater
utility. A financial analysis will be conducted to define utility rate adjustments that are necessary
to implement this plan. During the financial analysis, the City will evaluate the regulatory needs
and surface water- and stormwater-related issues facing the City to find a balance between level
of service and increased utility rates.
Linkages to Other City Programs
Interdepartmental Collaboration
The City of Port Orchard Stormwater Management Program is led by staff in the Public Works
Department. Plan implementation will require contributions from staff in Operations and
Maintenance, Engineering, Community Development, and Finance.
Interagency Collaboration
To address ongoing regional efforts, the City should continue to work with regional stakeholder
groups and local governments in shared drainage basins to manage and treat stormwater
effectively. Below are agencies and regional programs to collaborate with.
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Comprehensive Stormwater Planning
The Cities of Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, and Kitsap County Coordination for
the Dyes/Sinclair Inlets Fecal Coliform TMDL Implementation Plan.
Future Stormwater Management Action Planning requirements may need coordination
with Kitsap County, City of Bremerton, and Pierce County for shared drainage basins.
Public Education and Public Involvement
• West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (WSSOG) coordinating regional messaging and
programs.
• Kitsap Conservation District coordinating potential future efforts including the
homeowner rain garden cost share program.
• South Kitsap School District coordinating school stormwater curriculum and field trips.
Capital Improvement Projects and Programs
• Suquamish Tribe, and other relevant tribes, reviewing salmon habitat projects.
• WSPER prioritizing regional salmon habitat projects.
• Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for reviewing projects and the impacts
to fish habitat.
• Washington State Department of Transportation for City projects adjacent to state lands.
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REFERENCES
Ecology. 2019. Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. State of Washington
Department of Ecology. Olympia, Washington 98504-7600. Issuance Date: July 1, 2019.
ESA. 2017. Blackjack Creek Watershed Restoration Assessment and Protection and Restoration
Plan. Prepared for Suquamish Tribe and Washington Department of Ecology, by ESA
Consultants, Seattle, Washington. < https://kitsapcd.org/wp-
content/uploads/2021/06/Blackjack-Watershed-Plan 29-Dec-2017 Suquamish-Tribe.pdf >
Kitsap County. 2020. Climate Change Resiliency Assessment. Prepared for Kitsap County, City of
Bremerton, and City of Port Orchard by Cascadia Consulting Group, Greene Economics. and
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Seattle, Washington. June. <
https://www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/Kitsap climate assessment/KitsapCountyClimateAssessment Ju
ne2020%20-%202%20Full%20Assessment%20LowRes.pdf >
Kitsap County. 2021. Buildable Lands Report, Kitsap County, Washington. FINAL. <
https://www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/PEP%20Documents/FINAL%20BuiIdable%20Lands%20Report N
ovember%202021.pdf >
Kitsap Regional Coordination Council. February 15, 2022. Land Use Planning Policy Committee
Meeting.
<https://staticl .squarespace.com/static/5660ba88e4b0e83ffe8032fc/t/6205bOf793b6al302e7c8f
41/1644540153978/KRCC+PlanPOL+Feb+15+2022+Meeting+Packet.pdf. >
Herrera. 2022a. City of Port Orchard Watershed Inventory and Assessment — Technical
Memorandum. Prepared for the City of Port Orchard by Herrera Environmental Consultants,
Seattle, Washington. March 21.< https:Hportorchardwa.gov/documents/port-orchard-
watershed-inventory/>
Herrera. 2022b. City of Port Orchard Watershed Prioritization — Technical Memorandum.
Prepared for the City of Port Orchard by Herrera Environmental Consultants, Seattle,
Washington. June 22. < https://portorchardwa.gov/documents/port-orchard-watershed-
prioritization/ >
Herrera. 2022c. City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Program Evaluation and
Recommendations. Prepared for the City of Port Orchard by Herrera Environmental Consultants,
Seattle, Washington. February 24.
Herrera. 2022d. City of Port Orchard Stormwater Management Action Plan. Prepared for the City
of Port Orchard by Herrera Environmental Consultants, Seattle, Washington. November 1.
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Puget Sound Regional Council. 2020. Vision 2050 A Plan for the Central Puget Sound Region.
Puget Sound Regional Council, Seattle, Washington. Adoption Date: October 29, 2020. <
https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/vision-2050-plan%20%281%29.pdf >
Port Orchard. 2020. Blackjack Creek Floodplain Restoration Project Engineering Design Plans.
2020. Port Orchard, Washington.
Port Orchard and Makers Architecture and Urban Design. 2022. Ruby Creek Subarea Plan. Port
Orchard, Washington. Adoption Date: September 22, 2022. <
httl2s://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/12ortorchardwa/uploads/2020/09/FINAL-ADOPTED-
Ruby-Creek-Neighborhood-Subarea-Plan-09222020-1.pdf >
Reid Middleton. 2018. 2018 Annapolis Creek Culvert Replacement — 30% Design & Permitting
Coordination Report, Prepared for the City of Port Orchard by Reid Middleton, Inc., Everett,
Washington.
Reid Middleton. 2020. Downtown Basin Stormwater Plan, Prepared for the City of Port Orchard
by Reid Middleton, Inc., Everett, Washington.
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APPENDIX A
Stormwater Management Program Staffing and
Funding Matrix
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Table A-1. Recommended Activities for Stormwater Planning.
Funding
Staff Hours I
One-Timea Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
year)
Level
1
The interdisciplinary team will continue to meet regularly to direct planning,
development, and implementation of the City's Stormwater and Watersheds
Interdisciplinary team
$0
0
$0
0
0
Comprehensive Plan, SMAP development, and continue to review and implement
LID code updates. Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the
current level of storm drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Prepare report summarizing coordination with long-range planning efforts.
Long-range planning
$0
0
$0
0
0
Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the current level of
storm drainage utility funding. (Due January 2023)
The City will continue to annually assess whether any administrative or regulatory
barriers to implementation of LID principles or LID BMPs were identified. Assumes
LID code review
$0
0
$10,000
40
0.023
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
40 40
40
40
40
40
$10,000 of consultant support and 40 staff hours annually. (Ongoing starting
2023)
Receiving water assessment
$0
0
$0
0
0
Receiving water assessment has been completed. (Due March 2022)
Receiving water prioritization
$0
0
$0
0
0
Receiving water prioritization has been completed. (Due June 2022)
Prepare a Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) for one high priority area.
Assumes funding has already been set aside for this work and staff support would
SMAP
$0
0
$0
0
0
be included with the current level of storm drainage utility funding. (Due March
2023)
Implement the SMAP. Assumes 0.25 FTE of staff time will be needed starting in
SMAP implementation
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
442
442
442
2026 to carry out activities defined in the SMAP.
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$10,000
482
0.27
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
40
40
40
482
482
482
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$10,000
482
0.27
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$10,000
$10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
40
40
40
482
482
482
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$10,000
482
0.27
$10,000
$10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
40
40
40
482
482
482
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$10,000
482
0.27
Same assumptions as Level 2.
$10,000
1 $10,000
1 $ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
40
40
40
482
482
482
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$10,000
482
0.27
$10,000
1 $10,000
1 $ 10,0001
$ 10,000
1 $ 10,0001
$ 10,000
1 40
1 40
1 40
1 482
1 482
1482
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-2. Recommended Activities for Public Education and Outreach.
Funding
Staff Hours
One-Timea Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
2023 2024 2025 2026 F2027 2028
year)
Level 1
Review and update existing public education materials as needed. Develop
General awareness public education
$0
0
$0
221
0.125
materials for one new target audience and one new subject area annually. Assumes
221 221 221 221 221 221
materials
0.125 FTE of staff time will be needed starting in 2023. (Ongoing)
Add additional Mutt Mitt pet waste pick up stations and conduct outreach within
Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment to align with the SMAP. Outreach topics include
SMAP outreach
$0
80
$0
80
0.05
private property stormwater impacts, stormwater practices, tree preservation, and
80 80 80 80
wetland buffers. Assumes 0.05 FTE of staff time will be needed starting in 2024.
(Onaoina startin 2024
Evaluate behavior change program
$0
0
$0
0
0
Evaluation of the Mutt Mitt program has been completed. (Due July 2020)
Partner with WSSOG on implementing a natural lawn care social marketing
Implement social marketing for
campaign as a behavior enhancement in attempt to reduce the use of chemical
$0
80
$0
0
0
40 40
existing program
lawn treatments from 2021-2023. Assumes 80 hours total of additional staff time
needed for implementation in 2023. (Ongoing through 2023)
Summarize the changes in understanding and adoption of targeted behaviors
Report behavior changes
$0
160
$0
0
0
related to the behavior change program. Assumes 80 hours of additional staff time
80 80
needed in 2023 and 2024. (Due March 2024).
Continue to host and/or advertise volunteer events related to stewardship
Continue stewardship opportunities
$0
0
$0
221
0.125
opportunities (shoreline cleanups and rain gardens). Assumes 0.125 FTE of staff
221 221 221 221 221 221
time will be needed starting in 2023. (Ongoing)
Level 1 Total
$0
320
$0
522
0.3
$
$
$
$
$
$
562
562
522
522
522
522
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
320
$0
522
0.3
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
562
562
522
522
522
522
Develop education and outreach materials for commercial and private facility
Develop LID outreach materials
$20,000
80
$0
0
0
owners related to LID principles and practices. Assumes $20,000 of consultant
$ 20,000
80
support and 80 hours of staff support in 2024. (Complete in 2024).
Expand the public education program by creating two additional stewardship
opportunities and including field demonstrations/ interactive monitoring in the
Expand stewardship opportunities
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
442
442
442
442
442 442
partnership with South Kitsap School District. Assumes 0.25 FTE of staff time will be
needed starting in 2023. (Ongoing starting 2023)
Level 2 Total
$20,000
400
$0
964
1 0.55
$
$ 20,000
$
1 $
1 $
1 $
1004
1 1084
1 964
1 964
1 964
1 964
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$20,000
400
$0
964
0.55
Same assumptions as Level 2.
$
$ 20,000
$
$
$
$
1004
1084
964
964
964
964
Develop materials for two additional target audiences and two additional subject
Develop new general awareness
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
areas annually. Assumes 0.25 FTE of staff time will be needed starting in 2023.
442
442
442
442
442
442
public education materials
(Ongoing starting 2023)
Create a volunteer stream team for the City that would be trained on monitoring
activities such as B-IBI sampling, and habitat/invasive species monitoring and
Expand stewardship opportunities
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
442
442
442
442
442
442
management. Assumes 0.25 FTE of staff time will be needed starting in 2023.
(Ongoing starting 2023)
Level 3 Total
$20,000
400
$0
1848
1 1.05
1
1 $
$ 20,000
$
$
$
$
1,888
1,968
1,848
1,848
1,848
1,848
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
` FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-3. Recommended Activities for Public Involvement and Participation.
Funding
Staff Hours I
One-Timea Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
I year)
Level 1
Continue collaborations with local builders' associations related to permit changes
and stormwater issues. Continue participation in WSPER, WREC, WSSOG and
Collaborate with local stakeholders
$0
0
$0
0
0
expanding ways to reach and involve overburdened communities. Assumes
funding and staff support would be included with the current level of storm
drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Continue to post SWMP and latest Annual Report on City's website. Assumes
Post SWMP Plan and Annual Report
$0
0
$0
0
0
funding and staff support would be included with the current level of SWM
funding. (Ongoing)
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
Same assumptions as Level 1.
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$0
0
1 0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
1
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
1
$
$
$
$
$ -
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-4. Recommended Activities for MS4 Mapping and Documentation.
Funding
Staff Hours
One -Times Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
Continue to update the City's MS4 map on an ongoing basis. Assume 0.25 FTE
Ongoing map updates
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
additional staff time needed starting in 2023 to manage additions and updates to
442
442
442
442
442
442
stormwater mapping. (Ongoing)
Locate and map additional outfalls. Assumes 40 hours total of additional staff time
Locate and map additional outfalls
$0
40
$0
0
0
40
needed to find and document outfalls. (Complete by 2024)
Continue to collect size and material data for known MS4 outfalls during the
normal course of inspections and maintenance and update records. Assumes
Map outfall attributes
$0
0
$0
0
0
funding and staff support would be included with the current level of storm
drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Continue to map all known connections from the MS4 to a privately owned
Map known private connections
$0
0
$0
0
0
stormwater system. Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the
current level of storm drainage utility funding. (Due August 2023)
Map new private connections when as-builts are received. Assumes funding and
Continue to maintain electronic maps
$0
0
$0
0
0
staff support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
funding. (Ongoing)
Levell Total
$0
40
$0
442
0.25
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
$
442
482
442
442
442
442
Level 2
All activities from Level 1 $0
40
$0
442
0.25
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
442
482
442
442
442
442
Work with consultant to select asset management software and implement new
asset management system. Assume that funding for consultant (and staff time to
Implement asset management system $0
0
$0
884
0.50
884
884
884
884
884
884
manage the consultant) is already in place and 0.5 FTE is needed to implement
and manage this program starting in 2023. (Ongoing)
Level 2 Total
$0
40
$0
1,326
0.75
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,326
1,366
1,326
1,326
1,326
1,326
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
40
$0
1 1,326
1 0.75
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
$
1,326
1,366
1,326
1,326
1,326
1,326
Level 3 Total
$0
40
$0
1 1,326
1 0.75
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
$
1,326
1,366
1,326
1,326
1,326
1,326
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
` FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-5. Recommended Activities for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Funding
Staff Hours I
One -Times Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
Continue to update the City's website with pollution control BMP resources.
Post pollution control BMP resources
$0
0
$0
0
0
Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the current level of
storm drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Continue field screening for illicit connections and illicit discharges. Assumes
Field screening
$0
0
$0
0
0
funding and staff support would be included with the current level of storm
drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Continue to implement staff training program. Assumes funding and staff support
Staff training program
$0
0
$0
0
0
would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility funding.
(Ongoing)
Continue to respond to spills and water quality complaints. Assumes funding and
Source tracing/respond to spills and
$0
0
$0
0
0
staff support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
water quality complaints
funding. (Ongoing)
Report illicit discharge data to Ecology using WQWebIDDE. Assumes funding and
Report to Ecology
$0
0
$0
0
0
staff support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
funding. (Ongoing)
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
0
0
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$ -
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
Integrate IDDE tasks into asset management system. Assume this work will be
Integrate IDDE into asset
$0
0
$0
0
0
performed by staff implementing the asset management system (see Table B-4),
management system
so no additional staff time needed.
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
1 0
1 0
1 0
0 0
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
1 0
1 0
1 0
0 0
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-6. Recommended Activities for Controlling Runoff from New Development, Redevelopment, and Construction Sites.
Funding
Staff Hours
One -Timed
Ongoing
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Staff
Recommendation
Staff
Support
Assumptions
Funding
Support Funding
(hours/
FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023F24
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
The Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) update to adopt Ecology's 2019
Ordinance
$0
0
$0
0
0
SWMMWW has been completed. (Due June 30, 2022)
Continue to implement stormwater plan review program. Assumes funding and
Stormwater plan review
$0
0
$0
0
0
staff support (including the recent new hire) would be included with the current
level of storm drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
I
Conduct a review of stormwater standards on an annual basis. Assumes 0.02 FTE
Stormwater standards review
$0
0
$0
40
0.02
40
40
40
40
40
of staff time will be needed starting in 2024. (Ongoing starting 2024)
Refine and improve the stormwater plan review, inspection, and escalating
enforcement processes. Assumes funding and staff support (including the recent
Permit tracking system
$0
0
$0
0
0
new hire) would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
fundin (Ongoing)
Provide training opportunities for inspection practices, recordkeeping, and
erosion control, update the staff training plan as needed, and improve record
Staff training program
$0
0
$0
0
0
keeping/documentation of training for City staff. Assumes funding and staff
support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
funding. (Ongoing)
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
40
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
40
40
40
40
40
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
40
0
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
40
40
40
40
40
Hire a dedicated stormwater inspector (1 FTE starting in 2024) to assist with
Construction inspections
$0
0
$0
1,768
1.00
1,768
1,768
1,768
1,768
1,768
construction inspections. (Ongoing)
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$0
1,808
1.02
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
1,808
1,808
1,808
1,808
1,808
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$0
1 1,808
1 1.02
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,808
1,808
1,808
1,808
1,808
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$0
1 1,808
1 1.02
1
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
1,808
1,808
1,808
1,808
1,808
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
` FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-7. Recommended Activities for Operations and Maintenance.
Funding
Staff Hours
One- Timea Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
L
2023
2024
2025
T
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
Continue implement private facility inspectors via a third -party contractor.
Private facility inspections $0 0 $0 0 0 Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the current level of
storm drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Maintenance SOPS
$0
0
$0
0
0
Stand-alone SOPS, to address the practices, policies, and procedures listed in
the NPDES permit, have been developed. (Due December 2022)
Continue to annually inspect and maintain municipally owned or operated
Public facility inspections and
stormwater treatment and flow control BMPs/facilities according to permit
$0
0
$0
0
0
maintenance
conditions. Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the
current level of storm drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Continue to implement spot checks and inspections after major storms.
Spot checks
$0
0
$0
0
0
Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the current level of
SWM funding. (Ongoing)
Continue to inspect catch basins and maintain as needed. Assumes funding and
Catch basin inspections
$0
0
$0
0
0
staff support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
funding. (Ongoing)
Continue to implement training programs for staff whose work could impact
O&M training
$0
0
$0
0
0
stormwater. Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the
current level of storm drainage utility funding. (Ongoing)
Inspect additional outfalls. Assumes locating and mapping outfalls process is
Outfall inspections
$0
200
$0
0
0
complete and 200 hours total of additional staff time needed to inspect the
200
outfalls in 2025. (Complete in 2025)
Clean targeted catch basins in the Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment to align
Catch basin cleanings
$0
0
$0
120
0.07
with the SMAP. Assumes 0.07 FTE of staff time will be needed starting in 2024.
120
120
120
120
120
l(Ongoing starting 2024)
Continue to conduct annual SWPPP inspections. Assumes funding and staff
Conduct annual SWPPP
$0
0
$0
0
0
support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
inspections
funding. (Ongoing)
Conduct and document SWPPP training for staff. Assumes funding and staff
SWPPP training
$0
0
$0
0
0
support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
funding. (Ongoing)
Level 1 Total
$0
200
$0
120
1 0.07
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
120
320
120
120
120
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
200
$0
120
0.07
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
120
320
120
120
120
Private facility inspections
$0
0
$0
884
0.50
Add 0.25 FTE in 2024 and increase to 0.5 FTE total in 2026 to implement private
442
442
884
884
facility inspections with City inspectors. (Ongoing)
Catch basin inspections
$0
0
$0
884
1 0.50
Add 0.5 FTE in 2024 to support catch basin inspection and cleaning. (Ongoing)
884
884
884
884
884
Level 2 Total
$0
200
$0
1,888
1 1.1
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
1004
1,646
1,446
7888
1,888
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
200
$0
1,888
1.1
Same assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$
$
$
$
1004
1,646
1,446
1,888
1,888
Level 3 Total
$0
200 -4
$0
1,888
1.1
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
1004
1,646
1,446
1,888
1,888
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
`FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-8. Recommended Activities for Source Control Program for Existing Development.
Funding
Staff Hours I
One -Times
Ongoing
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
St aff
Recommendation
Staff
St
Support
Assumptions
Funding
Support Funding
(hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
The City's Stormwater Ordinance to address source control program and
Ordinance
$0
0
$0
0
0
enforcement has been developed. (Due August 2022)
Source control inventory
$0
0
$0
0
0
The City's initial source control inventory has been developed. (Due August 2022)
Review and update public education materials gathered by the Business Inspection
Review/update public education
Group (BIG) to create a basic set of resources for the City's source control
$0
0
$0
40
0.02
40
40
40
40
40
40
materials
program. Assumes ongoing staff support of 40 hours per year starting in 2023 to
update materials. (Ongoing)
Conduct annual source control inspections on 20% of the businesses and/or
properties included in the updated source control inventory. Prioritize inspections
Source control inspections
$0
0
$0
280
0.16
in the Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment to align with the SMAP. Assumes 0.16 FTE
280
280
280
280
280
280
will be needed to implement the inspection program (total staff need for Source
Control will be 0.25 FTE). (Ongoing starting in 2023)
Investigate sites identified through legitimate complaints. Assumes approximately
Investigate complaints
$0
0
$0
40
0.02
40
40
40
40
40
40
40 hours of staff support needed annually. (Ongoing starting January 2023)
Ongoing maintenance of inspection records and enforcement documentation.
Source control recordkeeping
$0
0
$0
80
0.05
Assumes 80 hours of staff support needed annually starting in 2023 to implement
80
80
80
80
80
80
recordkeeping system. (Ongoing)
Provide enhanced source control technical assistances to businesses within the
Enhanced business source control
$0
0
$0
40
0.02
Lower Blackjack Creek Catchment. Assumes 0.02 FTE of staff time will be needed
40
40
40
40
40
technical assistance
starting in 2024. (Ongoing starting 2024)
Conduct and document source control training for staff. Assumes funding and staff
Staff training program
$0
0
$0
0
0
support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility funding.
(Ongoing starting in 2023)
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
480
0.27
$
$
$
$
$
$
440
480
480
480
480
480
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
480
0.27
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
440
480
480
480
480
480
Develop additional public education materials to supplement those gathered by
the BIG and developed as part of Level 1 to create a broader set of resources for
Develop additional public education
$20,000
0
$0
40
0.02
the City's source control program. Assumes $20,000 of consultant support in 2023
$ 20,000
40
40
40
40
40
materials
and ongoing staff support of 40 hours per year starting in 2024 to update
1
materials. (Ongoing)
Level 2 Total
$20,000
0
$0
520
0.29
$ 20,000
$
$
$
$
$
440
520
520
520
520
520
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$20,000
0
$0
1 520
1 0.29
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
$ 20,000
1
$
$
$
$
$
440
520
520
520
520
520
Level 3 Total
$20,000
0
$0
1 520
1 0.29
1
$ 20,000
It
$
$
$
$
440
520
520
520
520
520
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
` FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Part Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-9. Recommended Activities for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDQ Requirements.
Funding
Staff Hours
One-Timea
Ongoing
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Staff
Recommendation
Staff
Support
Assumptions
Funding
Support
Funding
(hours/
FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
Prioritize IDDE screening in areas discharging to Sinclair Inlet via Blackjack,
Annapolis, and Karcher Creeks and to shorelines (2021-2023). Assumes funding and
IDDE screening in high priority areas
$0
0
$0
0
0
staff support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility
funding. (Continue into 2023)
Develop a Pollution Prevention Control Plan (QAPP equivalent) to monitor stream
health and provide water quality status updates by the end of 2023. Assume cost to
Pollution Prevention Control Plan and
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
prepare Pollution Prevention Control Plan is included with the current level of storm
442
442
442
442
442
442
ongoing monitoring
drainage utility funding, but that implementation in 2023 and beyond would require
0.25 FTE staff support. (End of 2023 for Plan; Ongoing for monitoring)
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
$
$
$
$
$
$
442
442
442
442
442
442
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
442
442
442
442
442
442
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
$ -
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
442
442
442
442
442
442
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$0
1 442
1 0.25
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$
$
$
$
442
442
442
442
442
442
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$0
1 442
1 0.25
1
$ -
$
$
$
$
$ -
442
442
442
442
442
442
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-10. Recommended Activities for Monitoring and Assessment.
Funding
Staff Hours I
One-Timea Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
The City should continue to pay into the Regional Status and Trends Monitoring at
the annual contribution amount specified in Appendix 11 of the 2019-2024
Regional status and trends
$0
0
$0
0
0
permit. This is already included in the annual budget. The City should also seek
monitoring
opportunities to participate with Kitsap County and other local jurisdictions in an
integrated and coordinated monitoring assessment program.
The City should continue to pay into the Regional Effectiveness Studies and
Effectiveness studies and source
Source Identification Studies at the annual contribution amount specified in
$0
0
$0
0
0
identification studies
Appendix 11 of the 2019-2024 permit. This is already included in the annual
budget.
The City will continue to implement monitoring required by TMDLs (see Table B-9
TMDL requirements
$0
0
$0
0
0
for funding and staffing).
$
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$ -
$
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
Same assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$
$
$ -
$
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$ -
$
$ -
0 0
0
0
0
0
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-11. Recommended Activities for Reporting.
Funding
Staff Hours I
One-Timea
Ongoing
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Staff
Recommendation
Staff
Support
Assumptions
Funding
Support
Funding
(hours/
FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
Continue to update the SWMP plan and answer the Annual Report questions each
Annual report and SWMP plan
$0
0
$0
0
0
year. Assumes funding and staff support would be included with the current level
updates
of storm drainage utility funding. (Due March 31 st each year)
Continue retaining records for a minimum of 5 years. Assumes funding and staff
Record keeping
$0
0
$0
0
0
support would be included with the current level of storm drainage utility funding.
(Ongoing)
Level 1 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$0
0
$0
0
0
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
Level 2 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$ -
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$0
0
$0
1 0
1 0
ISame assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$
$
$
$
Level 3 Total
$0
0
$0
0
0
1
$
$
$
$
$
$ -
0 0
0
0
0
0
3 One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-12. Recommended Activities for Other SWM Program Support.
Funding
Staff Hours
One -Time' Ongoing
Staff
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Recommendation Staff Support Assumptions
Funding Support Funding (hours/ FTE`
(hours)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
year)
Level 1
Add engineering capacity to the capital project design team to assist with
Capital project design and project
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
stormwater retrofit projects and upcoming SMAP implementation projects.
442
442
442
442
management
Assumes h i i n f 2 FTE in in 2 2 n in
Develop a po icy an Stan ar s or consi Bring more intense future preapitation
Climate change in capital
$50,000
100
$0
0
0
and sea level rise in stormwater capital improvement projects. Assumes $40,000
$ 50,000
100
improvement projects
Level 1 Total
$50,000
100
$0
442
0.25
$
$
$ 50,000
$ -
$ -
$
0
0
542
442
442
442
Level 2
All activities from Level 1
$50,000
100
$0
442
0.25
Same assumptions as Level 1.
$
$
$ 50,000
$
$
$
542
442
442
442
Increase engineering capacity for the capital project design team to assist with
Additional capital project design and
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
stormwater retrofit projects and upcoming SMAP implementation projects.
442
442
442
442
project management
Assumes the addition of 0.25 FTE starting in 2025. (Ongoing)
Level 2 Total
$50,000
100
$0
884
1 0.50
$
$
$ 50,000
$
$
$
0
0
984
884
884
884
Level 3
All activities from Level 2
$50,000
100
$0
884
0.50
Same assumptions as Level 2.
$
$
$ 50,000
$
$
$
984
884
884
884
Increase engineering capacity for the capital project design team to assist with
Additional capital project design and
$0
0
$0
442
0.25
stormwater retrofit projects and upcoming SMAP implementation projects.
442
442
442
442
project management
Assumes the addition of 0.25 FTE starting in 2025.
Climate change in private
Develop a policy and standards for new and redevelopment projects to esign or
$100,000
100
$0
0
0
more intense future precipitation. Assumes $40,000 of consultant support and
$ 100,000
100
development projects
Level 3 Total
1 $150,000
1 200
$0
1 1,326
1 0.75
1
1 $
$
$ 50,000
$
$ 100,000
$
0
0
1,426
1,326
1,426
1,326
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
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Table A-13. Cost Summary by Program Area, Year, and Tier.
Program Area
Tier
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Total
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Stormwater Planning
Level
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$60,000
$60,000
$60,000
Level 2
Level3
Public Education and Outreach
Level
$0
$20,000
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$20,000
Level 2
Leve13
Public Involvement and Participation
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Leve13
MS4 Mapping and Documentation
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Leve13
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Level
Controlling Runoff from New Development,
Redevelopment, and Construction Sites
Levell
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Level
Operations and Maintenance
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
1 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
1 $0
$0
$0
1 $0
$0
$0
1 $0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Level
Source Control Program for Existing Development
Level
$0
$20,000
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$20,000
Level 2
Leve13
TMDL Requirements
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Level
Monitoring and Assessment
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level 2
Leve13
Reporting
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Level
Level
Other SWM Support
Level
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100,000
$0
$0
$0
$50,000
$50,000
$150,000
Level 2
Leve13
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ITable A-14. Cost Summary by Year and Tier.
Tier
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Total
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Level 1 Total
$10,000
$10,000
$60,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$110,000
Level 2 Total
$30,000
$30,000
$60,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$150,000
Level 3 Total
$30,000
$30,000
$60,000
$10,000
$110,000
$10,000
$250,000
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Table A-15.
Program Area
Stormwater Planning
`Public Education and Outreach
Public Involvement and Participation
MS4 Mapping and Documentation
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Controlling Runoff from New Development,
Redevelopment, and Construction Sites
Operations and Maintenance
Staff Hours
Summary by Program Area, Year, and Tier.
Total
Tier
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Year 5 Year 6
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Level
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
1,566
1,566
1,566
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
562
1,004
1,888
562
1,084
1,968
522
924
1,848
522
964
1,848
522
964
1,848
522
964
1,848
3,212
5,904
11,248
0
0
0
2,692
7,996
7,996
0
0
0
Leve12
Leve13
Level
0
0
0
442
1,326
1,326
0
0
0
0
0
0
442
1,326
1,326
0
0
0
442
1,326
1,326
0 0
0 0
0 0
442 442
1,326 1,326
1,326 1,326
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
I 482
1,366
1,366
Leve12
Level
Level
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
1,808
1,808
0
0
0
40
1,808
1,808
Level 2
Leve13
Levell
0
0
0
40
1,808
1,808
40
1,808
1,808
40
1,808
1,808
200
9,040
9,040
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
0
0
0
120
1,004
1,004
320
1,646
1,646
120
1,446
1,446
120
1,888
1,888
120
1,888
1,888
800
7,872
7,872
Leve12
Leve13
Source Control Program for Existing
Development
TMDL Requirements
Monitoring and Assessment
Reporting
Other SWM Support
Level 1
440
440
440
480
520
520
480
520
520
480
520
520
480
520
520
480
520
520
2,840
3,040
3,040
2,652
2,652
2,652
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
442
1 442
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Leve12
Leve13
Levell
0
0
0
0
0
0
542
984
1,426
442
884
1,326
442 442
884 884
1,426 1,326
1,868
3,636
5,504
Leve12
Leve13
Table A-16. Staff Hours Summary by Year and Tier.
Tier
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Levell Total
1,926
2,166
2,828
2,970
2,970
2,970
Level 2 Total
3,252
6,264
7,690
7,872
8,314
8,314
Level 3 Total
4,136
7,148
9,056
9,198
9,740
9,640
Table A-17. Staff FTE
Summary by Year and Tier.
Tier
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Levell Total
1.09
1.23
1.60
1.68
1.68
1.68
Level 2 Total
1.84
3.54
4.35
4.45
4.70
4.70
Level 3 Total
2.34
4.04
5.12
5.20
5.51
5.45
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan October 2022
Table A-18. Funding and Staffing Summary by Program Area and Tier.
Program Area
Tier
One-Timea
Ongoing
Funding
Staff Support
(hours)
Funding
Staff Support
(hours/year)
FTE
Stormwater Planning
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
1 0
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
482
482
482
0.27
0.27
0.27
Level 2
Level
Public Education and Outreach
Level
$0
$20,000
$20,000
320
400
400
$0
$280
$0
$0
$0
$0
522
964
1,848
0.30
0.30
1.05
Level 2
Level
Public Involvement and Participation
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
1 0
0
0
0
0
0
1 0
Level 2
Level
MS4 Mapping and Documentation
Level
$0
$0
$0
40
40
40
$0
$0
$0
442
1,326
1,326
0.25
0.75
0.75
Level 2
Level
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 2
Level
Controlling Runoff from New Development,
Redevelopment, and Construction Sites
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
�$0
$0
$0
40
1,808
1,808
0
1.02
1.02
Level 2
Level 3
Operations and Maintenance
Level
$0
$0
$0
200
200
200
120
1,888
1,888
480
520
520
442
442
442
0
0
0
0
0
0
442
884
1,326
0
1.07
1 1.07
Level 2
Level 3
Source Control Program for Existing Development
Level
$0
$20,000
$20,000
0
0
0
0.27
0.29
0.29
Level 2
Level
TMDL Requirements
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 2
Level
Monitoring and Assessment
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Level 2
Level
Reporting
Level
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
0
0
0
Level
Level
Other SWM Support
Level
$50,000
$50,000
$150,000
100
100
200
0.25
0.50
0.75
Level 2
11-evel 3
a One-time activities are completed once, such as hiring a consultant to develop new training materials
b Ongoing activities occur every year, such as continuing an inspection program or annual review of procedures
FTE, or Full-time equivalent staff, assumes 1,768 hours worked per year for one full-time staff member
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APPENDIX B
CIP Initial Project List, Project Summary Sheets,
and Project Prioritization
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Table 1. Initial Capital Improvement Projects, Problem Descriptions, and Solutions.
ID
Project Name
Basin
Problem Description
Solution
Project Type
The two existing culverts are undersized for fish passage and have not been able to be
Replace undersized culverts with fish passable box culverts or a bridge.
Culvert Retrofits or
1
Anderson Creek Culvert Retrofits
Anderson Creek
inspected in the past 10 years.
Coordinate the project with water main replacement on Old Clifton Road.
Replacement
2
Annapolis Creek Culvert
Annapolis Creek
The existingculvert is failing, which is impairing upstream estuary conditions, and
Replace the failing culvert with o new modern fish passable culvert and restoring
estuary processes upstream. 30% design has been completed by Reid Middleton.
Culvert Retrofits or
Replacement
contributing to local flooding and property damage.
Replacement
Currently in the process of selecting a preferred alternative.
SE Salmonberry Road Lower
Replace the failing culvert with new modern fish passable culvert. Coordinate
Culvert Retrofits or
3
Blackjack Creek Culvert
Lower Blackjack Creek
The existing culvert at SE Salmonberry Road crossing has collapsed.
with Bethel and Sedgwick Road Corridor Stormwater Improvement projects.
Replacement
Replacement
Blackjack Creek Floodplain
The mainstem of Blackjack Creek and the surrounding floodplain are impaired. The
Restore natural channel configuration and floodplain function on Blackjack Creek
Floodplain and
4
Restoration and Stormwater
Lower Blackjack Creek
floodplain currently lacks adequate water storage.
to improve stormwater treatment, infiltration, and water storage for low flows.
Stream Restoration
Management
5
Blackjack Creek Storm Outfall
Lower Blackjack Creek
There are multiple storm outfalls that need rehabilitation. The outfalls have inadequate
Rehabilitate the outfalls.
Outfall Condition
Assessment and
Assessment and Retrofits
energy dissipation, infiltration, and water quality treatment.
Rehabilitation
Old and undersized stormwater infrastructure is resulting in frequent flooding of the
Construct adequately sized stormwater conveyance infrastructure throughout
Stormwater
6
Central Sidney Stormwater
Downtown -County
roadway and private property. stormwater runoff currently discharges untreated to
the neighborhood and construct a regional facility / stormwater park to provide
Conveyance and
Improvements
Campus
Unnamed Stream negatively affecting aquatic organisms.
flow control and water quality treatment in accordance with current stormwater
Water Quality
requirements.
Treatment
Downtown Basin Stormwater
Downtown -County
The Downtown -County Campus Basin has inadequate conveyance, water quality
The Downtown Basin Stormwater Plan is underway. It includes infrastructure,
Stormwater
Conveyance and
Upgrades
Campus
treatment, and flow control to manage stormwater runoff.
condition assessment, and modeling. The work will define approximately five
Water Quality
new capital projects.
Treatment
8
Glenwood Road Ruby Creek
Ruby Creek
There are multiple undersized fish barrier culverts and drainage issues near Glenwood
Remove undersized culverts and replace with fish passable culverts.
Culvert Retrofits or
Culvert Replacement
Road.
Replacement
Feasibility assessment and alternatives analysis for realigning Johnson Creek and
Culvert Retrofits or
9
Johnson Creek Stream
Johnson Creek
There are 18 fish barrier culverts along Johnson Creek, many of which are unnecessary.
Port Orchard Boulevard to restore stream channel function and fish passage. This
Replacement (Full
Realignment
Johnson Creek also has alignment issues.
will involve removing the 18 culverts and potentially installing fish passable
Stream Realignment)
culverts.
Johnson Creek Estuary
The Johnson Creek estuary has been filled by development and contains potentially
Feasibility assessment and alternatives analysis to restore the estuary. Remove
10
Restoration
Johnson Creek
contaminated soils.
two 30" pipes in the easement and restore the estuary. This will require property
Estuary Restoration
acquisition at the mouth of Johnson Creek.
11
McCormick Woods Drive Culvert
Anderson Creek
There are three failing culverts along McCormick Woods Drive that need to be
Remove the three failing culverts and replace with fish passable culverts.
Culvert Retrofits or
Barrier Replacement
removed and replaced.
Replacement
12
Port Orchard East Shoreline
Lower Blackjack Creek
Stormwater outfalls in the Eastern Shoreline are not accessible for inspection and
Acquire access to all shoreline properties east of Rockwell Park to eastern city
Shoreline Acquisition
Acquisition and Easement Right
maintenance. The shoreline is currently inaccessible to the public.
limit.
The Rockwell Area has inadequate water quality treatment. The area also has a high
13
Rockwell Area Stormwater
Lower Blackjack Creek
groundwater table and steep grade resulting in high stormwater flow rates and
Install water quality treatment system(s) for the Rockwell Area.
Water Quality
Improvements
sediment accumulation at the following intersections: Bay Street and Seattle Avenue;
Treatment
Bay Street and Rockwell Avenue.
14
Ross Creek Beaver Dam Analogs
Ross Creek
Ross Creek and the surrounding floodplain are impaired. The floodplain currently lacks
Install beaver dam analogs or other in -stream elements to improve floodplain
Floodplain and
Installation
adequate water storage.
connectivity in the most effective areas.
Stream Restoration
15
Ross Creek Estuary Restoration
and Beach Recreation Area
Ross Creek
The Ross Creek estuary is impaired and there is limited public recreation access at the
nearby beaches.
Restore estuary function and processes in Ross Creek and open privately owned
beaches for recreation activities.
Estuary Restoration
Shoreline Acquisition
Sidney Road SW Ruby Creek
There is a failing culvert under Sidney Road SW. The culvert is a fish barrier due to a
Culvert Retrofits or
16
Culvert Replacement and Bridge
Ruby Creek
plunge pool and elevation drop.
Replace the culvert under Sidney Road SW.
Replacement
Installation
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Table 1. Initial Capital Improvement Projects, Problem Descriptions, and Solutions.
ID
Project Name
Basin
Problem Description
Solution
Project Type
Floodplain and
17
Silver Creek Rehabilitation
Lower Blackjack Creek
Silver Creek, a Type F tributary to Blackjack Creek, requires rehabilitation to restore its
Redirect flow into a deep pipe, trapezoidal channel, or through private property.
Stream Restoration
original fluvial function.
Stormwater
Conveyance
18
South Blackjack Creek Culvert
Lower Blackjack Creek
There is a failing fish barrier culvert under Sedgwick Road. The culvert needs to be
Remove culvert under Sedgwick Road and replace with a large span bridge.
Culvert Retrofits or
Removal and Bridge Installation
removed and replaced.
Coordinate with TIP projects.
Replacement
Old and undersized stormwater infrastructure is resulting in frequent flooding on
Sherman Avenue and private property in nearby cul-de-sacs. There is no visible
Construct a regional facility that includes infiltration. This project will require
Water Quality
19
South Sidney Regional Facility
Lower Blackjack Creek
stormwater conveyance system nearby. Stormwater runoff currently discharges
property acquisition.
Treatment
untreated to Blackjack Creek negatively affecting aquatic organisms. There is also a
need for residential pedestrian connectivity between Bravo Terrace and South Sidney.
Old and undersized stormwater infrastructure is resulting in localized flooding. There
Stormwater
20
Westbay Stormwater
Lower Blackjack Creek
is currently no water quality treatment in the area. Stormwater runoff currently
Install stormwater conveyance and water quality treatment infrastructure.
Conveyance and
Improvements
discharges untreated to Sinclair Inlet negatively affecting aquatic organisms. The area
Water Quality
has steep slopes and limited right-of-way, making this a difficult project.
Treatment
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City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin
Available
Space
Grades and Soils and
Elevations Groundwater
Critical Areas
Utilities
Anderson Creek Basin
Road ROW
• Flat stream
• Underlying soils consist
Stream channel
• Existing storm and
Crossing located in upper watershed
City owned
grade
of Shalcar muck
surrounded by
water along Old
Tributary confluence —2 miles
property
a 15 feet of
• Very poorly drained soil
wetlands and
Clifton Road
downstream with multiple active and relic
downstream of
culvert cover
multiple beaver
• New development
beaver ponds upstream and downstream
crossing
ponds
ongoing
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OR
Other
Semi -frequent
wildlife/traffic
incidents
reported
Problem Description
The existing 36-inch concrete culvert is
undersized and submerged due to upstream
and downstream beaver activity, creating
backwater conditions through the crossing.
Existing Conditions
Newly installed stormwater input at the
Channel conditions looking upstream
from the crossing inlet
Wetland and stream conditions looking
downstream from the crossing outlet
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Project Description
Replace existing 36-Ilncn culvert with a bridge
structure or large arch/box culvert to accommodate
fish and wildlife passage through the crossing. A
larger structure sized to accommodate flow, debris,
and sediment transport during high flow events,
including potential failure of the beaver dam will
provide long-term resilience to local infrastructure
and restore natural ecological processes.
Structure size likely 25 — 35 feet to accommodate
geomorphic setting with wetlands and beaver
activity.
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
SEPA DNS
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Critical Areas Documentation
Estimated Costs
Total Design + Permitting + Construction Cost (2022)
$1,600,000
Prioritization Matrix
Flood Reduction
r— 5
Concept Site Plan
Existing
Pavement Concrete
Approach
Brill a Deck
Proposed bridge
�—f High Flow
optional Wildlife
I* Low Flow Channel Grossing Bench
Channel Section
122
120
w 118
101dfton Road Crossing
116
Beaver Dam
- � �
0 50 100 250 300 350 400 450
Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
Groundwater and Surface Groundwater and Surface Habitat Enhancement Infrastructure
Water Quality Water Quantity Operations and
Maintenance
0
5
10
5
Public Participation
(Education, Outreach, and
Involvement)
IF
Comprehensive Planning,
Administration, and Funding
5
Total
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Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin Available Space I Grades and Elevations
Annapolis Creek Bay Street ROW
Basin
9RCHARD . (&H E R R E RA
Flat stream grade
9 feet elevation drop from
road to culvert invert
Soils and Groundwater
Critical Areas
Utilities
• Site soils consist of fill material,
Fish stream channel
Existing sewer force main
beach, and estuary deposits
and shoreline
and water main along
• Groundwater at 7 feet
Bay Street
GMENGINEER
Problem Description
The existing wood -framed box culvert under
Bay Street is deteriorating causing
maintenance costs to increase. Flooding
occurs in the area due to tidal influences.
The 36-inch culvert that connects to the box
culvert creates a fish passage barrier.
Existing Conditions
36-inch culvert inlet
Existing utilities crossing through box culvert
Wood -framed box culvert at high tide
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Replace existing 36-inch culvert and wood -
framed box culvert with a 12-ft wide bottomless
concrete box culvert on concrete foundations.
Existing utilities will continue to pass through
the culvert walls.
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
SEPA DNS
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Critical Areas Documentation
Shoreline Permit
Estimated Costs
Total Construction Cost (2022)
$1,200,000
Prioritization Matrix
Concept Site Plan
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Water Quality Water Quantity Operations and (Education, Outreach, and Administration, and Funding
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin
Available Space
Grades and Elevations
• Downtown -County Basin Available space is located near Steeper slopes on eastern and
existing ditch and underneath southern sides of Givens
the baseball fields Playfield
ORCHARD.
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Soils and Groundwater
• Mostly Harstine gravelly ashy
sandy loam (Hydrologic Soil
Group C)
Critical Areas
• No critical areas
Problem Description
Old and undersized stormwater infrastructure in the
vicinity of Givens Playfield is resulting in frequent
flooding of the roadway and private property.
Stormwater runoff currently discharges untreated to
Unnamed Stream (not shown) negatively affecting
aquatic organisms.
Existing Conditions
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Givens Playfield Facing North (Courtesy of Google Earth)
Utilities I Other
• Existing stormwater ditch flows
south to north through Givens
Playfield
• Overhead powerlines may be in
conflict
• Givens Playfield is owned by the
City of Port Orchard
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Construct a bioswale through Givens Playfield to
help convey flow and treat stormwater. Install new
synthetic turf with a subsurface drainage system at
Givens Playfield to provide additional flow control in
accordance with current stormwater requirements.
Design Precedents
0.5-1.0% Slope
Sand
Fine Gravel
Subsurface Drainage Example (Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Extension)
Bioswale Example
Estimated Costs
Total design + construction + permitting cost does
not include lights, fencing, dugouts, walkways, and
emergency vehicle access.
Total Design + Permitting + Construction Cost (2022)
$4,000,000
Concept Site Plan
Prioritization Matrix
Flood
Reduction
I
Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
Groundwater and Groundwater and Habitat Infrastructure Public Participation Comprehensive Planning,
Surface Water Surface Water Enhancement Operations and (Education, Outreach, Administration, and
Quality Quantity Maintenance and Involvement) Funding
10
10
10
10
10
Total
55
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Downtown -County
Campus Basin
Available Space
Public Road ROWs
City owned parking lots in
marina and boat launch
Grades and Elevations Soils and Groundwater
Steep slopes in the upper • Site soils consist of Harstine
part of the basin gravelly ashy sandy loam in the
Flatter grades north of upper basin
Bay Street • Urban land-Alderwood in the
lower basin
Critical Areas
Stream channel
Shoreline
Utilities
Existing water, sewer, and
storm pipes throughout the
basin
Problem Description
Most of the stormwater from the basin
discharges to Sinclair Inlet without treatment.
Some of the existing infrastructure is under
capacity and pipe routing is inefficient. Flooding
of the lower basin occurs during high tide events.
Existing Conditions
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ORCHARD .4 H E R R E RA � t i i G W E N G I N E E R'� Downtown Basin October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Install tide gates in new manhole structures at all
outfall pipes directly discharging into Sinclair Inlet.
Install water quality vaults in centralized locations to
collect and treat stormwater runoff. Replace and
reconfigure convoluted storm pipe systems to new
water quality facilities. Remove smaller pipe outfalls
prone to tidal flooding. Install optional detention
vault (2500 CF) to reduce flooding during large tidal
and storm events.
Permits Required
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Estimated Costs
Total Design + Permitting + Construction Cost (2022)
$1,760,000
Prioritization Matrix
Concept Site Plan
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Operations and
Maintenance
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(Education, Outreach,
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Install tide gates in new manhole structures at all
outfall pipes directly discharging into Sinclair Inlet.
Install water quality vaults in centralized locations to
collect and treat stormwater runoff. Replace and
reconfigure convoluted storm pipe systems to
improve function and maintenance. Install optional
detention vaults (2500 CF) to reduce flooding during
large tidal and storm events.
Permits Required
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Estimated Costs
total Design + Permitting+ Construction Cost (2022)
$970,000 (Near City Hall) or $1,100,000 with Optional
Detention
$982,000 (Near Kitsap County Courthouse)
Prioritization Matrix
Concept Site Plan
. 7E
Program Elements (0 - 15 Scale)
Flood Reduction Groundwater and Surface Groundwater and Surface Habitat Enhancement Infrastructure Public Participation Comprehensive Planning,
Water Quality Water Quantity Operations and (Education, Outreach, and Administration, and Funding
Maintenance Involvement)
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Total
55
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin
Available Space
Grades and Elevations
Soils and Groundwater
Critical Areas Utilities
Other
• Johnson Creek Basin
Heavily constrained by
Site is relatively flat and
• Extensive fill
• Marine
Multiple
Property
• Mouth of Johnson
existing structures, SR
accessible
• Area within historical
Shoreline
utilities cross
acquisition is
Creek, within middle to
116, and Port Orchard
tidal zone
• Stream
Johnson Creek
required
high end of tidal range
Boulevard
under SR 116
of Sinclair Inlet
Problem Description
Johnson Creek and its estuary were piped and filled
during development of Port Orchard. Estuary habitat
has been completely lost and fish passage is difficult
at best. Several businesses and houses as well as SR
116 are built over the fill. Multiple major utility lines
are routed along SR 116.
Existing Conditions
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estuary fill October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Restoration of the Johnson Creek Estuary will require acquisition of
multiple properties prior to removal of structures and fill from the
nearshore. Coordination with WSDOT will be required for construction of
a bridge on SR 116, replacement of existing utility lines, and connection
of pedestrian access to the public pier. Additional investigation of the
stability of Port Orchard Boulevard will be required. The central location
and nearby parking makes the estuary an excellent location for walkways,
overlooks, and educational opportunities.
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404
SEPA DNS
Right -of -Way Permit
Cultural Resources (DHAP)
Critical Areas Documentation
Shoreline Permit
Estimated Costs
Total Cost (2022)
Property Acquisition and Easements: $2,500,000
Planning, Design, and Permitting: $1,000,000
Construction: $2,500,000
Total Project Cost: $6,000,000
Prioritization Matrix
Flood Reduction
5
Groundwater and
Surface Water Quality
10
Groundwater and Surface
Water Quantity
5
Concept Site Plan
Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
Habitat Enhancement Infrastructure
Operations and
Maintenance
15
Public Participation
(Education, Outreach
and Involvement)
10
Comprehensive Planning,
Administration, and Funding
Total
15
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin Available Space curaaes ana Soils and Critical Areas
utilities Other
Elevations Groundwater
Ruby Creek Basin
Sidney Rd ROW.
Flat stream gradient
Site soils consist of
Streams and
Existing water main within
New dense residential development under
Mixed - sparse
Need temporary
Approximately 12
Bellingham silty clay
wetlands - WDFW
Sidney Road.
construction within contributing basin -
residential,
construction
feet of fill cover over
loam
habitat assessment
Storm outfall enters
new culvert should be sized appropriately
lawn/pasture, new
easements on
the culvert
reports frequent
downstream channel from
for increased storm flood magnitude and
dense residential,
private property
areas of ponding and
the north
time period.
forested
beaver activity.
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Problem Description
Existing 8' wide CMP elliptical culvert has
a damaged inlet and rusted bottom and is
a partial fish barrier.
Existing Conditions
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Damaged culvert inlet
Rusted culvert outfall with short water surface drop
Geotextile fabric -lined upstream right bank
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Replace existing culvert under Sidney Road
SW with a proposed bottomless 14-ft wide box
culvert using trenchless methods for
installation.
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
SEPA DNS
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Critical Areas Documentation
Estimated Costs
Total Design + Permitting + Construction Cost (2022)
$1,600,000
Prioritization Matrix
Concept Site Plan
Existing '
Pavement Concrete
Approach
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54
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Distance (ft) from Blackjack Creek Confluence
Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
Flood Reduction Groundwater and Surface Groundwater and Surface Habitat Enhancement
Water Quality Water Quantity
5 I 05
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10
Infrastructure
Operations and
Maintenance
5
Public Participation
(Education, Outreach, and
Involvement)
a
Comprehensive Planning,
Administration, and Funding
10
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin
• Lower Blackjack Creek Basin
• Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC)
2013 survey found the upstrear
headwaters at Bethel Road new
Sylvis Lane
Available Space
Grades and Elevations
Soils and Groundwater
Critical Areas
Utilities
Other
SE Salmonberry
Flat road and culvert grades
Site soils consist of
Stream channel
No existing water
WFC observed
Rd ROW
Ragnar fine sandy loam
and sewer service
Type-F flow into
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Will require
within
the Salmonberry
property
Salmonberry.
road culvert in
easements
Storm culverts
2013, pre -
present
blockage
Problem Description
Previous work to convey stream channel under
Salmonberry Road and through private property
with a culvert has failed. Flooding occurs at the
Salmonberry Road crossing. The culvert across
the site is damaged and caused sinkhole on the
property. Drainage fix with temporary relief
channel and piping is not functioning properly.
Existing Conditions
Upstream stream/pond
Sinkhole on property from damaged culvert
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Temporary relief channel dug on northern property
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description Concept Site Plan
Remove and replace existing crossing
culverts under SE Salmonberry Road with
new storm conveyance system. New storm
LEGEND
STORM PIPE (EXISTING)
pipe system to extend from channel outfall
STORM PIPE (PROPOSED)
to an existing swale channel west of the
CATCH BASIN (EXISTING)
crossing. The swale drains to the Blackjack
Creek tributary channel. It's anticipated that
CATCH BASIN (PROPOSED)
DRAINAGE SWALE (EXIST)
a fish passage culvert is not required since
POND/STREAM (EXIST)
fish habitat only occurs north of SE
Salmonberry Road.
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
SEPA DNS
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Critical Areas Documentation
Roadway
QYerflow Water Surface _
Estimated Costs Normal w,S. p
Weir Opening
Total Design + Permitting+ Construction Cost Existing
(2022) Channel/
Ponded
Area
$300,000
New Storm Profile
Prioritization Matrix
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Water Quality Water Quantity Operations and (Education, Outreach, and
Maintenance Involvement)
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Administration, and Funding
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Basin
• South Blackjack Creek Basin
• Productive fish stream, areas of
ditched channel through pasture
and un-channelized wetland
Available Space Grades and Elevations Soils and Groundwater Critical Areas
Utilities
• SW Sedgwick Road ROW
• Flat road and culvert
Site soils consist of
Fish stream
• Existing water main
• Need temporary
grades
Bellingham silty clay
channel, FEMA
within SW Sedgwick
construction easements
• Less than 5 feet of
loam
flood zone, and
Road
on private property
pipe cover
overbank wetlands
• Storm culverts present
Problem Description
Existing CMP culvert is undersized for
the site and restricts ecological and
floodplain function.
Existing Conditions
SW Sedgewick Road
Stream channel stretch upstream of crossing
flCHARD. HERRERA ' • GECENGINEER�
Culvert inlet
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Replace existing culvert under SW Sedgwick Road
with a bridge structure (40'x26'). A wider structure
may be necessary to accommodate upstream debris
potential and floodplain backwater effects. Further
geomorphic investigation will be needed to access
the stream sediment debris concerns.
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
SEPA DNS
Right -of -Way Permit
Commercial Permit
Critical Areas Documentation
Estimated Costs
Total Design + Permitting + Construction Cost (2022)
$1,600,000
Prioritization Matrix
Flood Reduction
5
Concept Site Plan
Existing
Pavement
High Flow
'*Low Flow Channel
Channel Section
53
52
51
50
Concrete
Approach
SW Sedgwick Road
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Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
Groundwater and Surface Groundwater and Surface Habitat Enhancement Infrastructure
Water Quality Water Quantity Operations and
Maintenance
15 10 5 5
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Proposed bridge
Sedgwick Road Crossing
2.100 2.150 2,200 2,250 2300 2,350 2,400
Distance (ft) from Ruby Creek Confluence
Public Participation
(Education, Outreach, and
Involvement)
I
Comprehensive Planning, Total
Administration, and Funding
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
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Basin Available Space Grades and Elevations
Soils and Groundwater
• Soils in the flood zone
Critical Areas
Freshwater emergent
Utilities
Existing water main
• Stream with good fish Floodplain and wetland
Shallow gradient
habitat, but limited habitat, designated
throughout open space,
are dominated by Kitsap
wetlands; Chinook and chum
along SW Sedgwick
floodplain and wetland FEMA Flood Zone west of
with slope upward
silt loam and Bellingham
salmon and steelhead stream
Road.
connectivity. Blackjack Creek.
towards Sidney Road SW.
silty clay loam.
use; and FEMA flood zone.
Problem Description
Existing reach of Blackjack Creek is confined along eastern
edge of the open space with minimal floodplain and wetland
connectivity. While the stream channel has good riparian
cover, vegetation throughout the property is a mix of native
and invasive species. A rock dam located approximately 50
feet upstream from the confluence with Ruby Creek likely
contributes to the observed backwatered conditions and
supports established wetlands within the floodplain.
Existing Conditions
Good riparian cover over stream
Adjacent floodplain and wetland habitat
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Placed rock dam immediately downstream of confluence
with Ruby Creek
October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
The main objective of the project is to increase floodplain
connectivity. The project includes creating alluvial
streambeds for off channel habitat with depressional
water storage and placing large woody debris on
Blackjack and Ruby Creeks. A mix of coniferous trees and
riparian understory will be planted to create a wetland
forest complex. This project was designed by the City of
Port Orchard. It may be impacted by upcoming work by
the Washington Department of Transportation and Kitsap
Transit on State Road (SR) 16 and SR 16 Park and Ride,
respectively.
Permits Required
Section 7 ESA Consultation and Magnuson -Stevens
Fishery and Conservation Act
Section 106 Review
SEPA DNS
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
Critical Areas Documentation
Estimated Costs
Total Cost (2022)
Planning, Design, and Permitting: $1,000,000
Construction: $5,000,000
Property Acquisition: $1,000,000
Total Project Cost: $7,000,000
Prioritization Matrix
Flood Reduction
15
Groundwater and Surface
Water Quality
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Groundwater and Surface
Water Quantity
15
Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
Habitat Enhancement
15
Infrastructure Operations
and Maintenance
I
Public Participation
(Education, Outreach, and
Involvement)
5
Comprehensive Planning, Total
Administration, and Funding
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Existing Site Plan
Site Characteristics and Constraints
Problem Description
Old and undersized stormwater infrastructure is
resulting in frequent flooding on Sherman Avenue
and private property in nearby cul-de-sacs. There is
no visible stormwater conveyance system nearby.
Stormwater runoff currently discharges untreated to
Blackjack Creek negatively affecting aquatic
organisms.
Existing Conditions
Undeveloped Parcel at the South End of Sherman Avenue
(Photos Courtesy of Google Earth)
Available Space
Grades and Elevations
Soils and Groundwater
Critical Areas
Utilities
• Lower Blackjack Creek
No available space without property acquisition
Steeper slopes on eastern and
southern sides of the property
Mostly Kitsap Silt Loam (Hydrologic Soil
Group A)
Stream buffer located on the east
side of the property
• No known utility conflicts on the property
• Multiple ROW utilities (e.g., overhead
power, gas, water, sewer) are present
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October 2022
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan -Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description
Build a new regional stormwater facility on the parcel
southeast of Sherman Avenue. The facility will
provide centralized flow control and treatment of an
approximately 30-acre upstream drainage area
extending from Sidney Avenue to Sherman Avenue.
The facility could incorporate elements from
constructed wetlands, bioretention, and infiltration
ponds. The facility will serve as a neighborhood
amenity and will enhance aesthetics, biodiversity,
and habitat. A combination of surface (swale) and
subsurface (piped) stormwater conveyance will be
constructed to convey flow to the facility. This project
will require property acquisition.
Design Precedent
Whispering Firs Stormwater Park Example (Photo Courtesy of Contech
Engineered Solutions, LLC)
Permits Required
Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)
USACE Section 404 Permit
SEPA DNS
Estimated Costs
Concept Site Plan
Prioritization Matrix
Total design + permitting + construction cost does
Program Elements (0 -15 Scale)
not include property acquisition.
Groundwater and
Flood
Groundwater and
Habitat Infrastructure
Public Participation
Comprehensive Planning,
Total Design + Permitting+ Construction Cost (2022)
Surface Water
Reduction
Surface Water
Operations and
Enhancement
(Education, Outreach,
Administration, and
Quality
Quantity
Maintenance
and Involvement)
Funding
$3,500,000
5 15
10
10 0
15
15
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GEoENGINEER
October 2022
SE Salmonberry
South Blackjack
Anderson Creek
Annapolis Creek
South Blackjack
Central Sidney
Downtown Basin
Johnson Creek
Ruby Creek Culvert
Road, Lower
Creek Culvert
South Sidney
Culvert Retrofits
Culvert Replacement
Creek Floodplain
Stormwater
Stormwater
Estuary Restoration
Replacement
Blackjack Creek
Removal and Bridge
Regional Facility
Restoration
Improvements
Upgrades
Culvert Replacement
Installation
Groundwater and
Groundwater and
Groundwater and
Groundwater and
Habitat
Habitat
Goals and Outcomes
Primary Criteria
Flood Reduction Surface Water
Flood Reduction Surface Water
Surface Water
Flood Reduction Surface Water Flood Reduction
Enhancement
Enhancement
Quality
Quality
Quality
Quality
Flood Reduction Outcomes
Points
Prevents property damage caused by flooding or damage to other utilities
15
15
15
15
15
Prevents flooding of a major street (arterial or larger)
10
7
10
Prevent flooding of a low -volume street or improves City's ability to respond to flood
5
5
5
5
5
5
events or minor nuisance flooding
No impact to flood reduction
0
Groundwater and Surface Water Quality Improvement Outcomes
Points
Major water quality improvements for receiving water bodies
15
15
15
Moderate water quality improvements for receiving water bodies or improves City's
ability to control pollutants and perform water quality improvement activities
10
10
10
Minor water quality improvements for receiving water bodies
5
No water quality improvements for receiving water bodies
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Groundwater and Surface Water Quantity Improvement Outcomes
Points
Major improvements to summer streamflow and/or groundwater supply
15
15
Moderate improvements to summer streamflow and/or groundwater supply
10
10
10
Minor improvements to summer streamflow and/or groundwater supply
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
No improvements to summer streamflow and/or groundwater supply
0
0
Habitat Enhancement Outcomes
Points
Corrects a significant fish passage barrier or creates significant habitat
15
15
15
Corrects a fish passage barrier (but immediate benefits are limited due to other
barriers) or creates a moderate amount of new habitat/public amenity
10
10
10
10
10
10
Minor improvements to habitat or public amenity
5
5
5
No habitat enhancement
0
0
Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Outcomes
Points
Major reduction level of effort needed by operations and maintenance
15
Moderate reduction of level of effort needed by operations and maintenance
10
10
10
10
Minor reduction of level of effort needed by operations and maintenance
5
5
5
5
5
No benefit to operations and maintenance personnel
0
0
0
0
Public Participation (Education, Outreach, and Involvement) Outcomes
Points
High-level opportunity for public participation
15
15
Mid -level opportunity for public participation
10
10
10
Limited opportunity for public participation
5
5
No opportunity for public participation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Comprehensive Planning, Administration, and Funding Outcomes
Points
Strong candidate for external funding (e.g., fish passage grant, water quality grant,
transportation grant)
15
15
15
15
Average candidate for external funding (e.g., fish passage grant, water quality grant,
transportation grant)
10
10
10
10
10
Weak candidate for external funding (e.g., fish passage grant, water quality grant,
transportation grant)
5
5
5
5
Not a candidate for external funding
1 0
TOTALSCORE 30 45 55 55 55 70
RANK 10 6 3 3 3 1
8 7
8 1
City of Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan
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