10/19/2021 - Work Study - PacketMayor:
Rob Putaansuu
Administrative Official
Councilmembers:
Bek Ashby (Mayor Pro-Tempore)
Finance Committee
Economic Development & Tourism Committee
Transportation Committee, Chair
KRCC/KRCC PlanPol-alt /KRCC TransPol
PSRC-alt/PSRC TransPOL-Alt/PRTPO
Shawn Cucciardi
Finance Committee
E/D & Tourism Committee, Chair
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Fred Chang
Economic Development & Tourism Committee
Land Use Committee
Jay Rosa pepe
Utilities/Sewer Advisory Committee
Land Use Committee, Chair
Transportation Committee
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Chair
KRCC-alt
John Clauson
Finance Committee, Chair
Utilities/Sewer Advisory Committee
Kitsap Public Health District-alt
Cindy Lucarelli
Festival of Chimes & Lights Committee, Chair
Utilities/Sewer Advisory Committee, Chair
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Scott Diener
Land Use Committee
Transportation Committee
Department Directors:
Nicholas Bond, AICP
Development Director
Mark Dorsey, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Tim Drury
Municipal Court Judge
Noah Crocker, M.B.A.
Finance Director
Matt Brown
Police Chief
Brandy Rinearson, MIMIC, CPRO
City Clerk
Meeting Location:
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Contact us:
(360) 876-4407
cityhall@cityofportorchard.us
City of Port Orchard Council Work Study Session
October 19, 2021
6:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Public Hearing on Mid -Year Biennial Review and Modifications Budget
(Crocker) Page 2
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
2. Ratification of Adopted Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies (Bond)
Estimated Time: 15 minutes Page 14
3. Special Event Ordinance (Rinearson/Archer/M. Brown)
Estimated Time: 30 minutes Page 105
4. Personnel Policy Update for COVID Vaccination as a Condition of
Employment (Lund) Page 115
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
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Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Public Hearing
Subject: Public Hearing on 2021-2022
Budget Mid -Biennial Review
and Modification
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Meeting Date:
October 19, 2021
Prepared by:
Noah D. Crocker
Finance Director
Atty Routing No:
NA
Atty Review Date:
NA
Summary: As established by RCW 35A.34.130 a mid -biennial review of the biennial budget is
required. This review shall occur no sooner than eight months after the start of the biennium
(September 1) and no later than the close of the fiscal year (December 31). The Finance
Department has consulted and reviewed possible modifications of the Biennial Budget with all
City Departments and the Mayor. The Finance Committee has met and reviewed the proposed
modifications to the budget prior to council work study.
The city has focused its criteria for mid -year modification to those items that are corrections,
required, and are large capital with budgetary impacts.
The Budget Amendment Ordinance reflects the following:
1. Adopting Budget Amendments which reflect City Council and staff actions throughout
2021 totaling —Expenditures of $13.500 million
a. Administrative Contracts: $85,000
b. Police Expenses: $25,000
c. DCD Contracts and expenses: $481,000
d. Public Works Contracts and Expenses: $12,170,000
e. Personnel Changes $740,000
2. New Expenditure Requests total — $7.026 million
a.
Administrative Contracts:
$25,000
b.
Police Expenses:
$62,250
c.
DCD Contracts and expenses:
$880,000
d.
Public Works Contracts and Expenses:
$4,681,000
e.
Additions to the ERR Fleet/Eq:
$300,000
f.
Personnel Adjustments & Additions
$1,093,000
3. Revenue Adjustments—$29.145 million
a. Adjustments to Beginning Fund Balance:—$5,514,000
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b. Realized Revenue: —$7 million
c. Grants and Loan Proceeds:—$16.650 million
Recommendation: Staff recommends the mayor open the public hearing.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan:
1. TIP 1.5A
2. TIP 2.04
3. Street Maintenance and Preservation
4. City Hall Design
5. McCormick Woods Splash Pad
6. Marina Pump Station
7. Well #11
8. Well #13
9. Miscellaneous sewer and Water Projects
Fiscal Impact: The 2021— 2022 Biennial Budget is impacted as follows:
$33.640 additional expenditure authority (See attached materials)
Alternatives: Do not open the public hearing
Attachments: Included
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Highlights of the 2020-2021 Mid -Biennial Review
Mayor's Proposed Budget Adjustments Finance Committee's Proposed
added Budget Adjustments
Governmental- Operational Funds
Fund 001-Current Expense: $1,678,786
• Gorst Coalition $35,000
• Additional -Regular Legal Services $50,000
• Small Business Development Center $10,000
• Background check process for new hires
$25,000
• Police Executive training/travel
$2,500
• PoliceOne - officer wellness training (yearly subscription)
$750
• Police Investigative -Office supplies
$1,000
• Police Marine Additional Fuel costs
$1,000
• Derelict Vessel Destruction
$50,000
• DEM-Budget Increase Request
$7,000
• Defund: Buildable Lands Consultant
($4,000)
• Defund: Flood Hazard Consultant
($12,000)
• Defund: 2021 SMP
($15,000)
• SKFR Inspection & Review
$55,800
• Building Inspection Consultant
$275,000
• GGLO Contract Downtown Subarea Grant Funded
$46,736
• Rice Fergus Miller Contract C066-21 C0#1 SKCEC
$115,000
• SKCEC Lease to Private Business (Excise Tax)
$20,000
• Rice Fergus Miller Contract C082-19 CO #3 SKCEC
$110,000
• Software Purchase-DCD
$10,000
• 2022 Subarea Plan Consultant - Bethel Sedgwick
$100,000
• 2022-Critical Areas Code Periodic Update
$60,000
• Rice Fergus Miller C082-19 Contract Task #4
$600,000
• Judgement & Settlements $60,000
• Council Chambers (Audio & Video) $75,000
*New Request are bolded for reference
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Highlights of the 2020-2021 Mid -Biennial Review
Fund 002-City Street Fund: $1,858,081
• Citywide Street Lights -LED HSIP Fed Grant $55,000
• Lippert Sidewalk & Pavement Repair -CDBG Grant $244,581
• Citywide Street Lights -LED TIB State Grant $200,000
• Sidney Repairs & Sidewalk Improvements $210,500
• Increase to Signs & Barricades $10,000
• Increase to Traffic Control for street striping and guardrails $75,000
• 16 Street Trees Sidney Ave Kitsap to Dekalb $8,000
• Increase to Snow & Ice Salaries & Benefits $35,000
• Increase to Transportation Element Update $20,000
• Increase to Street Preservation & Maintenance $1,000,000
Governmental- Capital Construction Funds
Fund 302-Capital Construction: $2,960,000
• City Hall Design Contract Amendment $220,000
• McCormick Woods Splashpad $135,000
• Kitsap Bank Property Purchase $2,500,000
• Siding Replacement & Paint Exterior (DCD Building) $20,000
• Electric Car Charging Stations (City Hall & PW Shop) $10,000
• City Hall Solar System Grant Support $25,000
• Key Cards (DCD Building, City Hall, & Active Club*) $50,000
Fund 304-Street Capital Construction: $3,050,000
• TIP 2.04 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Phase 5 Bethel Lincoln $2,500,000
• TIP 1.5A Old Clifton Road -Design Multi -Modal $200,000
• TIP 1.8 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Phase 1A-Design & ROW $350,000
*New Request are bolded for reference
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Enterprise Operational and Capital Funds
Fund 413-Water Capital: $2,050,000
• Well #13-Design 90%-100% - ARPA $300,000
• McCormick Woods Water Intertie at Old Clifton Design-ARPA $600,000
• Melcher Water Pump Station Rehab-PWB loan $500,000
• Sedgwick Booster Station 390 Zone-PWB loan $650,000
Fund 431-Sewer Operations: $760,500
• Pottery Sewer Lift Station Emergency Repair-PWB Loan $500,000
• Sidney Repairs Sewer $210,500
• Increase for lift station repairs $50,000
Fund 433-Sewer Capital: $6,049,900
• Marina Sewer Pump Station to Fully Funded $13M-ECY Loan $5,249,900
• Lift Station Controls Upgrade-PWB Loan $800,000
ERR Operational and Capital Purchases
Fund 500— ERR: $299,750
Operations:
• Mechanic Request for Additional Equipment & Tools
$15,750
Additions to the Fleet:
• Department of Community (Purchase of Police Highlander)
$10,500
• Public Works Parks EV Max
$45,500
• Public Works Street Truck
$57,000
• Public Works Water Truck
$57,000
• Public Works Storm Truck
$57,000
• Public Works Sewer Truck
$57,000
*New Request are bolded for reference
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Highlights of the 2020-2021 Mid -Biennial Review
Personnel Requests
Personnel Requests-
$1,833,000
• Remove: Office Assistant II
($166,809)
• Add: HR Specialist
$173,247
• Add: Assistant Planner
$173,578
• Add: PW-Personnel
$163,701
• Add: PW-Personnel
$163,701
• Add: PW-Laborer
$127,267
• Remove: Permit Clerk
($163,468)
• Add: Permit Tech
$172,982
• Remove: Permit Clerk (Part Time)
($100,915)
• Add: Permit Clerk (Ful-Time)
$196,234
• Add: Records Evidence Specialist (Starting
July 1, 2022)
$59,703
• Remove: Associate Planner Long Range
($164,112)
• Add: Senior Planner
$164,112
• Remove: Associate Planner
($142,598)
• Add: Senior Planner
$149,590
• Add: Mechanic
$116,200
• Add: Utility Compliance Specialist
$141,019
• Add: Accounting Assistant II
$104,383
• Mayor Vehicle Stipend
$6,000
• Judge Contract Increase
$20,000
• Salary and Benefit Cost Updates/Projections
$639,022
Fund Total
Adopted
New
0 001: $813,673
$273,810
$539,863
0 002: $431,343
$373,141
$58,201
• 103: $7,525
$-
$7,525
• 107: $540
$-
$540
0 411: $137,681
$3,562
$134,130
421: $115,553
$2,727
$112,826
431: $205,007
$86,278
$118,729
0 500: $121,050
$-
$121,050
Items Not Funded
• Sub Area Plan Consultant Mile Hill Center: $100,000
• Police Body Cameras: $350,000
*New Request are bolded for reference
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Fund: 002 -City Street Fund
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 938,800
$ 540,491
$ 1,479,291
Revenue
$ 4,193,100
$ 1,928,780
$ 6,121,880
Expense
$ 4,794,000
$ 2,361,472
$ 7,155,472
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 337,900
$ 107,799
$ 445,699
Fund: 003 - Stabilization Fund
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 2,100,000
$ 33,687
$ 2,133,687
Revenue
$ 200,000
$ 360,000
$ 560,000
Expense
$ -
$ -
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
$ 2,300,000
$ 393,687
$ 2,693,687
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Fund: 103 -Criminal Justice
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 269,000
$
108,608
$
377,608
Revenue
$ 491,900
$
-
$
491,900
Expense
$ 576,800
$
7,525
$
584,325
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 184,100
$
101,083
$
285,183
Fund: 104 - Special Investigative Unit
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 94,000
$ 3,797
$ 97,797
Revenue
$ 8,000
$ -
$ 8,000
Expense
$ 8,000
$ -
$ 8,000
Ending Fund Balance
$ 94,000
$ 3,797
$ 97,797
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Fund: 107 -Community Events
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 200,000
$
12,002
$
212,002
Revenue
$ 200,000
$
-
$
200,000
Expense
$ 206,500
$
540
$
207,040
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 193,500
$
11,462
$
204,962
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Fund: 108 -Paths &Trails
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 10,900
$ 196
$ 11,096
Revenue
$ 2,000
$ -
$ 2,000
Expense
$ -
$ -
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 12,900
$ 196
$ 13,096
Fund: 109 - Real Estate Excise Tax
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 2,776,600
$ 489,992
$ 3,266,592
Revenue
$ 2,077,400
$ 850,000
$ 2,927,400
Expense
$ 1,591,200
$ 336,000
$ 1,927,200
Ending Fund Balance
$ 3,262,800
$ 1,003,992
$ 4,266,792
Fund: 111-Impact Mitigation Fee
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 2,002,500
$ 308,967
$ 2,311,467
Revenue
$ 280,000
$ 1,415,000
$ 1,695,000
Expense
$ 1,165,000
$ 1,335,000
$ 2,500,000
Ending Fund Balance
$ 1,117,500
$ 388,967
$ 1,506,467
Fund: 206 - Bond Redemption Fund
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ -
$
$ -
Revenue
$ 598,200
$
$ 598,200
Expense
$ 598,200
$
$ 598,200
Ending Fund Balance
$ -
$
$ -
iswIL:4"
Fund: 302 -Capital Construction
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 230,000
$ 8,707
$
238,707
Revenue
$ 390,000
$ 2,948,000
$
3,338,000
Expense
$ 405,000
$ 2,948,000
$
3,353,000
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 215,000
$ 8,707
$
223,707
Fund: 304 -Street Capital Projects
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 1,832,000
$ (99,485)
$ 1,732,515
Revenue
$ 2,496,100
$ 3,050,233
$ 5,546,333
Expense
$ 3,962,100
$ 2,577,300
$ 6,539,400
Ending Fund Balance
$ 366,000
$ 373,448
$ 739,448
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Fund: 412 -Water Stabilization
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 390,000
$ 1,961
$ 391,961
Revenue
$ 527,000
$ 31,255
$ 558,255
Expense
$ -
$ -
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 917,000
$ 33,216
$ 950,216
Fund: 413 - Water Capital
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 3,476,800
$ (2,094,446)
$ 1,382,354
Revenue
$ 3,487,400
$ 2,550,000
$ 6,037,400
Expense
$ 3,067,400
$ 2,050,000
$ 5,117,400
Ending Fund Balance
$ 3,896,800
$ (1,594,446)
$ 2,302,354
Fund: 414 -Water Debt Service
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ -
$ -
$ -
Revenue
$ 840,250
$
$ 840,250
Expense
$ 840,250
$
$ 840,250
Ending Fund Balance
I $
$
$ -
Fund: 421 - Storm Drainage Utility
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 1,757,800
$ 275,220
$ 2,033,020
Revenue
$ 3,319,100
$ -
$ 3,319,100
Expense
$ 3,836,900
$ 217,087
$ 4,053,987
Ending Fund Balance
$ 1,240,000
$ 58,133
$ 1,298,133
Fund: 422 -Storm Drainage Stabilization
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 175,200
$ 3,881
$ 179,081
Revenue
$ 328,100
$ 26,750
$ 354,850
Expense
$ -
$ -
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 503,300
$ 30,631
$ 533,931
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Fund: 423 - Storm Drainage Capital Facility
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 30,100
$ 69,013
$ 99,113
Revenue
$ -
$ -
$ -
Expense
$ -
$ -
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
$ 30,100
$ 69,013
$ 99,113
Fund: 424 -Storm Drainage Debt Service
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ -
$ -
$ -
Revenue
$ 355,300
$
$ 355,300
Expense
$ 355,300
$
$ 355,300
Ending Fund Balance
I $
$
$ -
Fund: 431 - Sewer Operating
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 1,821,500
$ 1,052,101
$ 2,873,601
Revenue
$ 10,837,700
$ -
$ 10,837,700
Expense
$ 8,768,500
$ 1,145,944
$ 9,914,444
Ending Fund Balance
$ 3,890,700
$ (93,843)
$ 3,796,857
Fund: 432 -Sewer Stabilization
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 606,750
$ 5,841
$ 612,591
Revenue
$ 748,300
$ 61,125
$ 809,425
Expense
$ -
$ -
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 1,355,050
$ 66,966
$ 1,422,016
Fund: 433 -Sewer Capital
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 1,665,000
$ 704,050
$ 2,369,050
Revenue
$ 7,947,100
$ 10,250,000
$ 18,197,100
Expense
$ 8,300,100
$ 6,049,900
$ 14,350,000
Ending Fund Balance
$ 1,312,000
$ 4,904,150
$ 6,216,150
Fund: 434 -Sewer Debt Service
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ -
$
$ -
Revenue
$ 550,000
$
$ 550,000
Expense
$ -
$
$ -
Ending Fund Balance
I $ 550,000
$
$ 550,000
Fund: 500 - Equipment Rental and Revolving
2021-2022 Original
2021-2022
2021-2022 Amended
Biennial Budget
Adjustments
Biennial Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 3,570,400
$ (77,170)
$ 3,493,230
Revenue
$ 1,357,000
$ 420,800
$ 1,777,800
Expense
$ 1,461,000
$ 420,800
$ 1,881,800
Ending Fund Balance
$ 3,466,400
$ (77,170)
$ 3,389,230
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Transfers
Amount
McCormick Woods Water Intertie at Old Clifton Design -ARPA Funding
600,000
Well#13- 90% to 100% Design-ARPA Funding
300,000
C070-21 KitsapBank- C082-19KPFD-Task 4-Kitsap Bank Property Purchase (Local Funds)
300,000
Siding Replacement & Paint Ext DCD Building
20,000
G04 Charging Station
10,000
Key Cards 720 Prospect & City Hall
38,000
City Hall Solar System Grant Support
25,000
Council Retreat- Request Street Pavement Preservation
1,000,000
Increase Transportation funds for Lund Bridge, Pavement Preservation, Crack&Seal (previously 304) now from 001
472,700
Reduce Transportation funds for Lund Bridge (previously 304)
(272,700)
Reduce Transportation funds for Pavement Preservation (previously 304)
(150,000)
Reduce Transportation funds for Crack & Seal Program (previously 304)
(50,000)
TIP 2.04-1.4 Match -TIP 1.7 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Ph5A Bethel Lincoln RAB -Moves forward dependant upon award of Grant funding HSIP 1.5 awarded -
2021
800,000
TIP 2.04-1.4 Match -TIP 1.7 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Ph5A Bethel Lincoln RAB -Moves forward dependant upon award of Grant funding HSIP 1.5 awarded -
2022
200,000
TIP 1.5 Old Clifton Road Design only $250 add back $200,000 (Subject to Impact Fee's and Timing of projecct)-McCormick Transportation Impact Fee
56,450
TIP 1.5 Old Clifton Road Design only $250 add back $200,000 (Subject to Impact Fee's and Timing of projecct)-Transportation Impact Fee
143,550
TIP 1.8 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Ph1A-DN & RW-Blueberry RAB-BlueberryProceeds ($234K)+ ($116k) =Project Cost $350k
116,000
City Hall Design Contract Original $106,500 Amendment #1 ($394,676), Amendment #2($39,090)
220,000
MW Splashpad $115 budgeted need additional funds to equal $250K
135,000
McCormick Sewer Lift Station #2
50,000
Stabilization Contribution Target 17%-001 & 002
360,000
Stabilization Contribution Target 25%-411
31,255
Stabilization Contribution Target 25%-421
26,750
Stabilization Contribution Target 25%-431
61,125
Total
4,493,130
Y
001
413
Y
001
413
Y
001
302
Y
001
302
Y
001
302
Y
001
302
Y
001
302
Y
001
002
Y
001
002
Y
304
002
Y
304
002
Y
304
002
304
Y
111
304
Y
111
304
Y
111
Y
111
304
Y
109
304
Y
109
302
Y
111
302
Y
431
433
Y
001
003
Y
411
412
Y
421
422
Y
431
432
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2021-2022 Biennial Budget
Fund No. JFund Name IType I Ordinance-035-20 I Adjustment I Ordinance-XXX-21
001 Current Expense Fund Revenue $ 26,069,100 $ 7,210,101 $ 33,279,201
Expense
$
26,069,100
$
7,210,101
$
33,279,201
002
City Street
Revenue
$
5,131,900
$
2,469,271
$
7,601,171
Expense
$
5,131,900
$
2,469,271
$
7,601,171
003
Stabilization
Revenue
$
2,300,000
$
393,687
$
2,693,687
Expense
$
2,300,000
$
393,687
$
2,693,687
103
Criminal Justice
Revenue
$
760,900
$
108,608
$
869,508
Expense
$
760,900
$
108,608
$
869,508
104
Special Investigative Unit
Revenue
$
102,000
$
3,797
$
105,797
Expense
$
102,000
$
3,797
$
105,797
107
Community Events
Revenue
$
400,000
$
12,002
$
412,002
Expense
$
400,000
$
12,002
$
412,002
108
Paths & Trails
Revenue
$
12,900
$
196
$
13,096
Expense
$
12,900
$
196
$
13,096
109
Real Estate Excise Tax
Revenue
$
4,854,000
$
1,339,992
$
6,193,992
Expense
$
4,854,000
$
1,339,992
$
6,193,992
111
Impact Fee
Revenue
$
2,282,500
$
1,723,967
$
4,006,467
Expense
$
2,282,500
$
1,723,967
$
4,006,467
206
Bond Redemption Fund
Revenue
$
598,200
$
-
$
598,200
Expense
$
598,200
$
-
$
598,200
302
Capital Construction
Revenue
$
620,000
$
2,956,707
$
3,576,707
Expense
$
620,000
$
2,956,707
$
3,576,707
304
Street Capital Projects
Revenue
$
4,328,100
$
2,950,748
$
7,278,848
Expense
$
4,328,100
$
2,950,748
$
7,278,848
401
Water -Sewer Utilities
Revenue
$
-
$
-
$
-
Expense
$
-
$
-
$
-
403
Water -Sewer Cumulative Reserve
Revenue
$
-
$
-
$
-
Expense
$
-
$
-
$
-
411
Water - Operations
Revenue
$
8,504,400
$
1,189,663
$
9,694,063
Expense
$
8,504,400
$
1,189,663
$
9,694,063
412
Water - Stabilization
Revenue
$
917,000
$
33,216
$
950,216
Expense
$
917,000
$
33,216
$
950,216
413
Water - Capital Projects
Revenue
$
6,964,200
$
455,554
$
7,419,754
Expense
$
6,964,200
$
455,554
$
7,419,754
414
Water - Debt Service
Revenue
$
840,250
$
-
$
840,250
Expense
$
840,250
$
-
$
840,250
421
Storm Drainage - Operations
Revenue
$
5,076,900
$
275,220
$
5,352,120
Expense
$
5,076,900
$
275,220
$
5,352,120
422
Storm Drainage - Stabilization
Revenue
$
503,300
$
30,631
$
533,931
Expense
$
503,300
$
30,631
$
533,931
423
Storm Drainage - Capital Projects
Revenue
$
30,100
$
69,013
$
99,113
Expense
$
30,100
$
69,013
$
99,113
424
Storm Drainage - Debt Service
Revenue
$
355,300
$
-
$
355,300
Expense
$
355,300
$
-
$
355,300
431
Sewer - Operations
Revenue
$
12,659,200
$
1,052,101
$
13,711,301
Expense
$
12,659,200
$
1,052,101
$
13,711,301
432
Sewer -Stabilization
Revenue
$
1,355,050
$
66,966
$
1,422,016
Expense
$
1,355,050
$
66,966
$
1,422,016
433
Sewer -Capital Projects
Revenue
$
9,612,100
$
10,954,050
$
20,566,150
Expense
$
9,612,100
$
10,954,050
$
20,566,150
434
Sewer - Debt Service
Revenue
$
550,000
$
-
$
550,000
Expense
$
550,000
$
-
$
550,000
500
ER&R
Revenue
$
4,927,400
$
343,630
$
5,271,030
Expense
$
4,927,400
$
343,630
$
5,271,030
Grand Total
Revenue
$
99,754,800
1 $
33,639,120
1 $
133,393,920
Grand Total
Expense
$
99,754,800
1 $
33,639,120
$
133,393,920
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City of Port Orchard
Issue Title: Ratification of Adopted Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies
Meeting Date:October 19, 2021
Time Required: 15 minutes
Attendees: Nick Bond, DCD Director
Action Requested at this Meeting: Review the amendments to the Kitsap Countywide
Planning Policies (CPPs) adopted in Kitsap County Ordinance No. 601-2021, and direct staff to
bring a resolution ratifying the CPPs for Council approval.
Issue: The state Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A, requires that adopted countywide
planning policies (CPPs) shall be reviewed and amended as necessary at least every five years
through a countywide coordination process between the county, cities and affected tribes. In
2020, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) began an update process for the Kitsap
Countywide Planning Policies, to revise them for consistency with the Puget Sound Regional
Coordinating Council's (PSRC) Vision 2050, and changes in state law that have occurred since the
CPPs were last updated in 2015. This update effort included collaboration with the City of Port
Orchard. The County adopted the amended CPPs on October 11, 2021. The City is required to
ratify the adopted CPPs or provide its objections to the KRCC within 90 days of adoption. The CPPs
do not become effective until three out of the four cities in Kitsap County have ratified the
amendments.
A clean version of the ordinance with the adopted 2021 CPPs is attached. The redline changes are
available for review on Kitsap County's website at: Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies
(kitsapgov.com).
Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan: The Growth Management Act requires that each
county planning under GMA must adopt countywide planning policies to be used as a framework
from which its county and city comprehensive plans are developed and adopted.
Alternatives: Do not ratify the adopted CPPs. Per KRCC policy, if the City does not ratify the
CPPs within 90 days of adoption, it must provide a written statement of its objections to the
KRCC, in order to facilitate further review.
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to bring a resolution
ratifying the adopted 2021 Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies for Council approval.
Attachments: Kitsap County Ordinance No. 601-2021
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ORDINANCE NO._bl% -2021
RELATING TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT AND AMENDING THE KITSAP
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
Be it Ordained:
Section 1. The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners makes the following findings:
1. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210 of the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA),
the Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) are intended to establish a countywide
planning framework from which the County and the cities of Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo,
Bremerton and Port Orchard (Cities) develop their respective comprehensive plans.
2. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) is established by an inter -local
agreement as a regional body comprised of members from Kitsap County and the cities of
Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Orchard, as well as the Suquamish Tribe, Port
Gamble/S'Klallam Tribe, Port of Bremerton, Port of Kingston, Naval Base Kitsap and Kitsap
Transit. One function of KRCC is to facilitate the review and proposed updates to the CPPs.
3. The CPPs address topics such as Countywide Growth Patterns; Urban Growth Areas;
Centers of Growth; Rural Land Use and Development Patterns; the Natural Environment;
Contiguous, Compatible and Orderly Development; Public Capital Facilities and Essential
Public Facilities; Transportation; Housing; Economic Development; Coordination with
Tribal and the Federal Governments and much more.
4. Appendix A of the adopted CPPs outline the process for adoption and ratification by KRCC
member jurisdictions.
5. Kitsap County and the Cities are member jurisdictions of Puget Sound Regional
Coordinating Council (PSRC) along with King, Pierce and Snohomish counties and
cities. PSRC is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional
Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). Per PSRC's inter -local agreement,
Kitsap's CPPs must be certified by PSRC to ensure consistency with multi -county
planning policies as well as local comprehensive plans which must also receive
certification including local transportation elements.
6. In October 2020, PSRC adopted Vision 2050 as the multi -county planning policies
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210 (7). MPP-RC-13 requires that regional CPPs must
be reviewed and updated, where appropriate to ensure consistency, no later
than December 31, 2021.
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Section 2. General Procedural Findings. The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners
makes the following findings regarding process and public participation:
1. Between September 2020-May 2021, KRCC embarked on a process to review
and revise the CPPs consistent with Vision 2050 and any state law changes that
occurred since they were last updated in 2015. Proposed revisions were
reviewed by several technical and policy committees were within KRCC.
2. KRCC, following proper public notice, hosted a public and agency comment
period from May 7 to June 25, 2021 on the proposed draft to the CPPs.
3. On July 6, 2021, the KRCC Board, following proper public notice, held a public
hearing on the proposed CPPs revisions. Following the close of the public
hearing, the KRCC Board deliberated and recommended changes to the Kitsap
County Board of Commissioners.
4. On July 19, 2021, KRCC formally transmitted the recommended CPPs revisions to
the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.
5. On July 29, 2021, a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist was prepared
and submitted to the Kitsap County SEPA Official who is the lead agency for CPP
SEPA review pursuant to Appendix A of the CPPs.
6. On August 17, 2021, the Kitsap County SEPA Official issued a Determination of
Nonsignifcance (DNS). A fourteen -day comment and appeal concluded on
September 2, 2021. Two comments were received. In response to comments, a
SEPA Addendum was issued on September 29, 2021.
7. On September 27, 2021, following timely and effective notice, the Kitsap County
Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed adopting
ordinance and KRCCs recommended revisions on the CPPs.
On October 6, 2021, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners held a
regularly scheduled and properly noticed meeting to consider and deliberate
on the proposed amendments to the CPPs.
Section 3. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Kitsap County Board
of Commissioners find that the following proposed revisions to the CPPs are consistent
with Vision 2050, the GMA and adopts Attachment A.
Section 4. Typographical/Clerical Errors. Should any amendment made to this that was
passed by the Board of Commissioners during its deliberation be inadvertently left out
of the final printed version, the explicitly action of the Commissioners as discussed and
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passed shall prevail upon subsequent review and verification by the Commissioners and
shall be corrected.
Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and, pursuant to
Appendix A of the adopted CPPs, the CPP revisions in Attachment A shall take effect
following ratification by at least three cities located within the County.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any
person, entity or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, the remainder of the
Ordinance, or the application of the provision to other persons, entities or
circumstances is not affected.
Dated this it day of oCWO efJ 2021
ATTEST:
Dana Daniels, Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form:
K' sa my Prosecutor's Office
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ROBERT GELDER, hair
EDWARD E. WOLFE, CommissiorVr
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CHARLOTTE GARRIDO, Commissioner
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Adopted Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies
Amended and Adopted X
Attached are the Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies as adopted by the
Kitsap County Board of Commissioners by ordinance on [add date]
(Ordinance X_). The Countywide Planning Policies, as revised, are
currently in effect in Kitsap County.
The Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies are the framework for growth
management in Kitsap County. Under the Growth Management Act, the Puget
Sound Region is defined as King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties.
The Puget Sound Regional Council is responsible for developing the four -
county regional transportation and land use vision. The Kitsap Countywide
Planning Policies tailor the Puget Sound Regional Council's regional growth
management guidelines to Kitsap County and are the policy framework for the
County's and the Cities' comprehensive plans. The Kitsap Countywide
Planning Policies address 14 separate elements, ranging from urban growth
areas to affordable housing.
The Countywide Planning Policies are required by the Growth Management
Act and may be appealed (only) by Cities and the Governor of Washington.
The original Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies (adopted by Kitsap
County in 1992) and subsequent revisions (August 2001, December 2003,
November 2004, November 2007, November 2011, November 2013, May
2015, and X, 2021) were developed through a multi jurisdictional
collaboration sponsored by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council
among Kitsap County, the Cities of Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port
Orchard & Poulsbo, the Suquamish & Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes, the
Navy, the Port of Bremerton, and Kitsap Transit.
Kitsap County is the lead agency for its environmental review.
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CONTENTS
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Introduction includinL, policies for Countvx ide Planning, Police update and ratification (UR) ....3
POLICY ELEMENTS
A. Count ide Growth Pattern 1 CW r................................................................................8
B. Urban Growth Areas (UGA)........................................................................................12
C. Centers of Growth (C)..................................................................................................19
D. Rural Land Uses and Development Patterns � Rt...........................................................22
E. Natural Environment (NE)..............................................................................
F. Contiguous. Compatible, and Orderly Development D)..............................................30
G. Public Capital Facilities and Essential Public Facilities (CF).......................................34
H. Transportation (T).........................................................................................................38
I. Housing (AH)................................................................................................................45
J. Count,.�� ide Economic Development (ED).................................................................. 49
K. An Anah sis of the Fiscal Impact (FI)...........................................................................52
L. Coordination with Tribal Governments (CT).............................................................. 54
M. Coordination with Federal Government includinL, Na. v (CF)....................................56
N. Roles & Responsibilities (RR) ......................................................................................59
APPENDICES................................................................................................................................ 63
A. Ratification Process.......................................................................................................a
B. Population and Employment Distribution.....................................................................b
C. Centers of Growth.........................................................................................................c
D. List of Centers...............................................................................................................d
E. Current Organizational Interlocal Agreement..............................................................e
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INTRODUCTION (UR)
The Growth Management Act (GMA) is founded on the principle that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of the State to foster coordination and cooperation among units of local and state government.
Cities and counties must engage in a collaborative planning process under the requirements of the Act.
Specifically, the Act states that "THE LEGISLATURE FINDS THAT UNCOORDINATED AND UNPLANNED
GROWTH... POSE A THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND THE
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE ENJOYED BY RESIDENTS OF THE STATE. IT IS IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST THAT CITIZENS, COMMUNITIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR COOPERATE AND
COORDINATE WITH ONE ANOTHER IN COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANNING. " To guide the development of
comprehensive plans and development regulations, the GMA sets forth planning goals (RCW
36.70A.020) in 13 areas:
1. Urban Growth
2. Reduce Sprawl
3. Transportation
4. Housing
5. Economic
Development
6. Property Rights
7. Permits
8. Natural Resource Industries
9. Open Space and Recreation
10. Environment
11. Citizen Participation and
Coordination
12. Public Facilities and Services
13. Historic Presentation
The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.210) states that "A COUNTYWIDE PLANNINGPOLICYISA
WRITTEN P OLIC Y S TA TEMENT OR STATEMENTS USED SOLELY FOR ESTABLISHING A COUNTYWIDE FRAMEWORK
FROM WHICH COUNTYWND CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANS ARE DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED ... (TO) ENSURE
THAT CITYAND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLANS ARE CONSISTENT... "as required in RCW 36.70A.100.
"NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ALTER THE LAND USE POWERS OF CITIES. " The
Act requires that the countywide policy be collaboratively developed among Cities and the County.
Further, "FEDERAL AGENCIES AND INDIAN TRIBES MAYPARTICIPATE IN AND COOPERATE WITH THE
COUNTYWIDE PLANMNG POLICYADOPTIONPROCESS. " These policies may also be used for other purposes
requiring collaboration and cooperation in addition to the development and adoption of comprehensive
plans.
Vision 2050 (adopted by the Puget Sound Regional Council on October 29, 2020) serves as the long-
range growth management, environmental, economic development, and transportation strategy for
King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. Vision 2050 includes the Regional Growth Strategy,
Multi -County Planning Policies (RCW 36.70A.210), and implementation actions.
The 1992 Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies and subsequent revisions in 2001, 2003, 2007, 2011,
2013, 2015, and 2021, were developed by a committee of planners and public works officials
representing Kitsap County, the City of Bremerton, the City of Port Orchard, the City of Poulsbo, the
City of Bainbridge Island, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, the Suquamish Tribe, the Navy, and
Kitsap Transit. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council conducted a public hearing and prepared a
recommendation for adoption by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and ratification by the
Cities and Tribes. The process of review and discussion through the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council forum is intended to foster consensus whenever possible. County and City comprehensive
plans shall be consistent with the adopted Countywide Planning Policies.
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Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies Vision Statement
The Kitsap Countywide vision continues the qualities of life that make our County a welcoming
place to live and work for all in Kitsap. We strive to protect our natural systems; preserve the
character of our smaller communities; respect community and Tribal histories; and create an
economy that supports all and contributes to equitable places, efficient transportation, accessible
broadband, and affordable housing choices.
Objectives:
We work on strategies to achieve the following objectives:
a. Livable urban communities that are centers for employment, civic activities, and homes:
• Attractive, livable urban neighborhoods that are bike/pedestrian-friendly and offer a range
of services, housing, and transportation options.
• Cities that are centers for employment, affordable housing, and cultural activities.
b. A vital and diversified economy that provides career pathways and living wage jobs for
residents, supported by adequate buildable lands for a range of employment uses.
c. An efficient multi -modal transportation system: Accessible roads and highways, transit, ferries,
airports, and nonmotorized travel — supporting our land use pattern while providing mobility for
residents.
d. Natural systems protection: Respect the natural environment, including natural resource lands
such as forests, wetlands, wildlife habitat, streams, and the Puget Sound — as well as the quality of
our waters, land, and air. In addition, maintain a system of open space, trails, parks, and greenbelts
providing opportunities to spend time outdoors and to learn about the environment.
e. Rural Character: Maintain the traditional appearance, economic, and ecological functions of
Kitsap's rural communities, to include the production and distribution of locally grown food.
f. An Efficient and Responsive Government: An efficient and responsive government that partners
with citizens and other governmental entities to meet collective needs fairly; while supporting
education, environmental protection, and human services.
Action:
A key strategy to accomplish this vision is to encourage future urban growth within incorporated
Cities and unincorporated areas already characterized by urban growth, with existing and planned
services and facilities. These actions strengthen our environmental and rural assets, focus public
expenditures, and encourage concentrated development where appropriate.
How to read the Countywide Planning Policies
The policies within the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) have equal importance, and each one
should be understood in the context of the entire document. The CPPs specify how directive a
policy should be. Many of the policies utilize one of three different words to do this; shall, should,
and may and are defined as follows:
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• "Shall" means implementation of the policy is mandatory and imparts a higher degree of
substantive direction than "should." "Shall" is used for policies that repeat State of Washington
requirements or where the intent is to mandate action. However, "shall" cannot be used when it is
largely a subjective determination of whether a policy's objective has been met.
• "Should" means implementation of the policy is expected, but its completion is not mandatory.
The policy is directive with substantive meaning, although to a lesser degree than "shall" for two
reasons. (1) "Should" policies recognize the policy might not be applicable or appropriate for all
municipalities due to special circumstances. The decision to not implement a "should" policy is
appropriate only if the implementation of the policy is either inappropriate or not feasible. (2) Some
"should" policies are subjective; hence, it is not possible to demonstrate that a jurisdiction has
implemented them.
• "May" means the actions described in the policy are either advisable or are allowed. "May" gives
permission and implies a preference. Because "may" does not have a directive meaning, there is no
expectation that the described action will be implemented.
Policies for Update and Ratification (UR):
UR-1 The Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies should be dynamic and regularly monitored for
applicability and effectiveness.
a. The adopted Countywide Planning Policies should be reviewed through the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council process before each required comprehensive plan update as required by
RCW 36.70A.130. Policy revisions shall be reviewed for impacts according to the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), consistency with the Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC) Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs), and shall be consistent with the State Growth
Management Act (GMA).
b. The County or a City may propose a policy amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies.
UR-2 Proposed amendments should be considered on a regular basis, and voting is subject to the
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council by-laws. The ratification process is outlined in Appendix A
and includes, but is not limited, to the following steps.
a. Kitsap County shall take action to consider and adopt amendments or revisions to the
Countywide Planning Policies following a recommendation from the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council.
b. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council will strive for ratification by all Cities and Tribes
during the 90 days following the Board of County Commissioners' adoption of its subject
ordinance. The adopted CPP will become effective upon ratification by three or more Cities in
Kitsap County.
c. A City or Tribal council that does not ratify the revised Countywide Planning Policies within
90 days of the Board of County Commissioners' adoption of its subject ordinance shall provide
a written statement of its objections to the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council in order to
facilitate further review. (See Appendix A for process flowchart).
d. Once the ratified revisions to the Countywide Planning Policies take effect, a city or the
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Governor's office may appeal the revisions to the Growth Management Hearings Board within
a further 60-day period.
UR-3 Proposed amendments to Appendices and voting are subject to the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council by-laws.
a. Proposed amendments to Appendices shall follow the process outlined in Appendix A and
be subject to approval per the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council by-laws and adoption
by Kitsap County. Upon County adoption, the updated appendices shall be in effect.
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Element A.
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Element A. Countywide Growth Pattern (CW)
The vision for the future of Kitsap County "seeks to maintain and enhance the quality of life that
makes our County a special place to live and work. Envision a future in which our natural systems
are protected; the water quality in our lakes, streams and Puget Sound are enhanced; the village
character of some of our smaller towns is preserved; the historical nature of our communities is
respected in order to preserve our heritage for future generations; a diversified economic base that
supports good jobs, contributes to healthy downtowns in our Cities and affordable housing choices;
the rural appearance of our county is perpetuated."
This vision of the future, shared by citizens and elected officials, includes the following elements:
a. Livable urban communities and neighborhoods, centers for employment, civic activities,
housing:
• Attractive, well -designed, bike/pedestrian-friendly and livable urban communities, enhanced
by preserved historic properties and neighborhoods that are supported by efficient and high -
quality services and facilities and provide a range of housing choices.
Healthy Cities that are the region's centers for employment, affordable housing choices, and
civic and cultural activities.
b. Vital diversified economy: An economy that provides training, education, and living -wage jobs
for residents, supported by adequate buildable land for a range of employment uses and that
encourages accomplishment of local economic development goals.
c. Efficient multi -modal transportation system: Creation of an efficient, clean, and sustainable
multi- modal transportation system — including roads and highways, public transportation,
ferries, airports, and opportunities for non -motorized travel — that provides efficient access and
mobility for county residents and supports our land use pattern.
d. Natural systems protection:
• Protection and enhancement of the natural environment, including wetlands, streams,
wildlife habitat, shorelines, water quality, air, climate, and natural resource lands.
• Creation of a system of open space, trails, parks, and greenbelts that provide opportunities
for recreation and that give structure and separation to urban areas.
e. Rural character: Maintenance of the traditional character, appearance, economic and
ecological functions, and lifestyles of Kitsap County's rural communities and areas to include
the production and distribution of locally grown food.
f. Responsive Government: An efficient and responsive government that works in partnership
with citizens, governmental entities, and Tribes to meet collective needs fairly; and that
supports education, environmental protection, and human services.
A key strategy to accomplish this vision is the intention to encourage future urban growth in areas
within incorporated Cities and in unincorporated areas that are already characterized by urban
growth with existing and planned services and facilities. These actions will work to strengthen our
natural environment and rural character, and are geared to reduce taxpayer costs by focusing the
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expenditure of public funds, encouraging concentrated development where appropriate, and
increasing our choices for housing and jobs."
Balancing historical patterns of growth with a preferred vision of the future and legal requirements
is an ongoing challenge. Tradeoffs must be made to balance the costs with the gains; flexibility is
necessary to adapt to changing conditions. These policies are intended to reflect the long-term goals
of the people living, working and doing business here.
The policies in this chapter are focused on the important role of both urban and rural areas in
Kitsap County as growth occurs. In addition, the policies outline how the KRCC member
jurisdictions will work together to achieve common goals regarding the countywide growth pattern.
Policies for Countywide Growth Pattern (CW):
CW-1 Roles of Cities and unincorporated Urban Growth Areas/Urban Communities (UGAs):
a. The primary role of Kitsap Cities and unincorporated UGAs is to encourage growth,
through new development, re -development, and in -fill. (See Appendix B for current and
projected population distribution.) Population growth should be directed to Cities, Urban
Growth Areas, and Centers with a transportation system that connects people with jobs and
housing.
b. Each of Kitsap's Cities and unincorporated UGAs should maintain and enhance its unique
vision as a high -quality place to live and work through urban design, historic preservation,
and arts that improve the natural and human -made environments; promote healthy
lifestyles; contribute to a prosperous economy; and increase the region's resiliency in
adapting to changes or adverse events.
c. For unincorporated UGAs, support annexation or incorporation into Cities.
CW-2 Role of rural and resource lands:
a. Keep the regional vision in mind when making local decisions.
b. Maintain/enhance natural systems and rural character.
c. Include a variety of low -density rural centers and uses.
CW-3 The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council member jurisdictions should:
a. Make decisions together when needed.
b. Coordinate and cooperate on land use policy, capital planning, infrastructure development,
environmental issues, and cultural resource management/planning.
c. Work together to meet Buildable Lands program requirements in RCW 36.70A.215.
d. Develop a program for the Transfer of Development Rights to preserve lands with
important public benefits.
e. Maintain/preserve distinct urban identities with green breaks, open space, or other natural
features.
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f. Promote tiering and/or phasing of infrastructure development within Urban Growth Areas.
g. Develop and implement land use policies, regulations and incentives to promote the
efficient use of urban areas.
h. Incorporate provisions addressing community health, equity, and displacement into
appropriate regional, countywide, and local plans.
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Element B. Urban Growth Areas (UGA)
Urban Growth Areas encourage the location of urban density residential, commercial, and industrial
developments where services can be most economically provided. The benefits of directing growth to
designated urban areas include:
• Location of higher -density residential development within walking or bicycling distance of jobs,
transit, schools and parks.
• Maximizing benefits of transportation and infrastructure investments.
• Limiting urban expansion into rural and resource lands.
• Promotion of in -fill or redevelopment of existing urban areas.
• Preservation of open space, critical areas. and lands designated for resource protection.
• Accommodation of employment growth in a concentrated pattern.
• Promotion of attractive residential neighborhoods and commercial districts that provide a sense of
community.
• A harmonious relationship with regional planning as articulated by Vision 2050 and Transportation
2040, adopted by the Puget Sound Regional Council as the growth and transportation strategy for
central Puget Sound.
The policies in this chapter are focused on Urban Growth Areas (or UGAs) and limited
circumstances when urban growth may take place outside of Urban Growth Areas. They include
policies directing how the County and Cities work together on Buildable Lands and Land Capacity
efforts, the distribution of projected population and employment growth prior to updating
comprehensive plans, and the process and criteria for expanding a UGA. Element B also outlines
how the County and Cities coordinate growth within unincorporated UGAs prior to land being
annexed into Cities, and includes policies focused on coordination for National Historic Towns and
both Fully Contained Communities and Master Planned Resorts.
Policies for Urban Growth Areas (UGA):
UGA-1 Land Capacity (RCW 36.70A.115) & Review and Evaluation Program (Buildable Lands —
RCW 36.70A.215):
Consistent with RCW 36.70A.115, the County and Cities shall ensure that, taken collectively,
adoption of and amendments to their comprehensive plans and/or development regulations
provide sufficient capacity of land suitable for development within their jurisdictions to
accommodate their housing and employment growth (derived from population distribution), as
adopted in the applicable Countywide Planning Policies.
a. The County and Cities shall maintain a Land Capacity Analysis Program using a consistent,
agreed -upon methodology to estimate the land supply available to accommodate future
residential, commercial, and industrial growth.
b. The County and Cities shall participate and work together to meet the Buildable Lands
program requirements in order to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their respective
Comprehensive Plans.
c. The County and Cities shall establish procedures for resolving disputes in collection and
analysis of Land Capacity and Buildable Lands data. In the event that a resolution cannot be
achieved, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council shall be a forum to review and, if
possible, facilitate any disputes between parties.
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UGA-2 If the Buildable Lands analysis shows that a jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan growth
goals are not being met, that jurisdiction shall implement reasonable measures to reduce the
differences between growth and development assumptions and targets and actual development
patterns. Each jurisdiction is responsible for implementing appropriate reasonable measures within
its jurisdictional boundaries.
UGA-3 Process and criteria to ensure regional coordination when establishing, expanding, and
adjusting Urban Growth Areas in Kitsap County:
a. Urban Growth Areas are areas "within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside
of which growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature" (RCW 36.70A.110(1)) except
under specific circumstances, as fully contained communities and master planned resorts as
authorized by the Growth Management Act.
b. Unincorporated Urban Growth Areas shall be associated with an existing or future city.
c. All Urban Growth Areas shall be reflected in County and respective City comprehensive
plans.
d. Sufficient area/capacity must be included in the Urban Growth Areas to accommodate the
adopted 20-year population distribution and countywide employment as adopted by the
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council.
e. To focus public and/or private investment where growth is desired, a jurisdiction may phase
growth within its Urban Growth Area (RCW 36.70A.110(3)). Utility development and/or
expansion may be phased to support efficient and cost-effective growth and to prioritize
investments.
f. The County, City, or interested citizens may initiate an amendment to an existing Urban
Growth Area through the Kitsap County annual comprehensive plan amendment process as
authorized by the Growth Management Act. If a UGA amendment submitted to Kitsap
County is associated with an incorporated City, the County shall coordinate with the
respective City prior to finalizing its annual comprehensive plan docket, unless an
alternative process is further outlined in an inter -local agreement between the City and the
County. Unless otherwise noted in an inter -local agreement, the County has the discretion to
determine their annual comprehensive plan docket consistent with their guiding procedural
requirements.
g. Any expansion of a Urban Growth Area shall result in zoning that will ensure urban growth
patterns and densities consistent with the Growth Management Act and be consistent with
any inter -local agreement between the City and the County.
h. Urban Growth Area expansion shall not result in new areas being included for population or
employment capacity that exceeds what is necessary to accommodate the growth
management planning projections, plus a reasonable land market supply factor, or market
factor. In determining this market factor, the County and Cities may consider local
circumstances.
i. Expansion of Urban Growth Areas shall direct growth first to areas already characterized by
urban growth that have adequate existing public facility and service capabilities to serve
development; second to areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served
adequately by a combination of both existing public facilities and services and any
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additional needed public facilities and services that are provided; and third to areas that are
adjacent to incorporated Cities or established Urban Growth Areas once the available land
meeting the first or second priority has been designated. Areas which have existing public
facilities or where public facilities can be reasonably extended and are not currently at
urban densities should be considered first within this category.
j. An application for an expansion of a UGA shall include:
i. Planning and zoning regulations currently in place.
ii. An evaluation of how a full range of urban -level infrastructure and services would be
provided within potential expansion areas, including appropriate capital facility
analysis.
Fire Storm Water Solid Waste
Police Potable Water Park & Recreation Facilities
Transportation Sewer Schools
Utilities: Power and Telecommunications, including Broadband Emergency
Medical Services
All service providers, including special districts and adjacent jurisdictions, should be
included in the evaluation. Best available infrastructure technology may be used
provided that it has been approved by the jurisdiction as part of a broader review of
available technology.
iii. Other factors should be addressed in evaluating areas for Urban Growth Area
expansion, including but not limited to: environmental constraints; economic
development; preservation of cultural, historical, and designated resource lands.
iv. Analysis of how the application meets the requirements of WAC 365-196-310,
RCW 36.70A.110, RCW 36.70A.115, and other requirements, as implemented
through the County comprehensive plan docket application process.
k. The City and County shall conduct early and continuous public involvement when
establishing, expanding, or adjusting Urban Growth Areas, and shall do so jointly when
appropriate. Residents of unincorporated areas should be consulted and actively involved in
the process affecting them.
UGA-4 Coordinated Growth Management in Urban Growth Areas:
a. Adopted City and County comprehensive plans shall reflect the intent that all land within
unincorporated Urban Growth Areas will either annex to a city or incorporate within the
20-year planning horizon.
b. To maximize the efficient use of urban lands, subdivisions in Urban Growth Areas should
be consistent with the associated jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan and underlying zoning
densities, or where applicable, interlocal agreement between the County and City.
c. Cities are the primary provider of municipal services and facilities in their Urban Growth
Areas, responsible for demonstrating within their Comprehensive Plans the capacity to
provide all urban services within their associated Urban Growth Area(s). This may be
accomplished through a collaborative process with Kitsap County and/or other service
providers.
d. The County and Cities should establish procedures to facilitate the smooth transfer of
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governance for associated Urban Growth Area(s) through the adoption of interlocal
agreements.
e. For Urban Growth Areas:
i. The County should plan with associated Cities and local communities to address land
uses, infrastructure needs, level -of -service standards as identified in these policies, and
other issues as needed. The results should be reflected in the County Comprehensive
Plan.
ii. The County should provide a level of urban facilities and services consistent with the
County's ability and appropriateness to provide such services for those Urban Growth
Areas that will be associated with a specific City or that will eventually incorporate.
UGA-5 Policies for the distribution of 20-year population and employment growth:
a. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council shall coordinate the process for distributing the
forecasted population and employment growth consistent with the requirements of the
Growth Management Act and PSRC's most recent Regional Growth Strategy (RGS).
Following receipt of KRCC's recommendation, Kitsap County shall adopt any revision to
population or employment targets. The County and Cities, as part of their next
Comprehensive Plan update, shall reflect those adopted growth targets in their
Comprehensive Plan. The distribution process should consider countywide demographic
analysis, the Land Capacity Analysis, the RGS, and the OFM projections, and it shall
promote a countywide development pattern targeting over three quarters (76%) of new
population growth to the designated Urban Growth Areas. The County and the Cities
recognize that the success of this development pattern requires not only the rigorous
support of Kitsap County in the rural areas, but also Cities' comprehensive plans being
designed to attract substantial new population growth.
b. The RGS provides a framework for the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council to consider
as population growth is distributed. Population distributions should support the RGS while
also recognizing countywide demographic information, jobs/housing balance, designated
centers, transit service/access to high -capacity transit, and growth trends. In supporting the
RGS, growth should be focused in metropolitan Cities (Bremerton and the Bremerton
UGA), Core cities (Silverdale), and High Capacity Transit Communities (Bainbridge
Island, Kingston, Port Orchard and Port Orchard UGA, and Poulsbo and Poulsbo UGA).
c. Population and employment targets will be reviewed through the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council. The review will include an analysis of the Cities' and County's
progress in achieving target distributions consistent with the Buildable Lands review and
evaluation program. If the 76% UGA target mentioned above for new population growth
and the overall population targets are met or exceeded, the target for new population will
revert to five -sixths (83%), as per the revised County -wide Planning Policies adopted by
Kitsap County Ordinance #258-01 on August 20, 2001. Otherwise, the target may be
reaffirmed or explicitly modified.
d. The County and Cities should work together to develop an estimate and/or range of the
additional population and employment that it could accommodate and service during the
20-year planning horizon, consistent with a vision for future community character. The
estimate shall consider the need for increasing population density within the Urban Growth
Areas to promote efficient service delivery, avoid sprawl, and preserve community
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character.
e. The population and employment estimates and/or ranges shall be provided to the Kitsap
Regional Coordinating Council, with a statement of need concerning adjusted Urban
Growth Area boundaries.
f. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, after conducting a public hearing, shall
recommend the estimate and/or ranges of 20-year population and employment distribution
to Kitsap County for adoption as an amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies.
g. Kitsap County should give substantial weight to the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council's recommendation in adopting the 20-year population and employment distribution.
h. Following adoption of the estimates and/or ranges, each jurisdiction should update its
comprehensive plan, to arrive at a final target consistent with the estimate and/or within the
original range as adopted within Appendix B.
i. After each jurisdiction has completed its comprehensive plan update, the final adopted
target should be compiled and reviewed through the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council
process and the revised population and employment distribution incorporated into the
Countywide Planning Policies. A final distribution to Urban Growth Areas versus non -
Urban Growth Areas within the range specified above should then be calculated.
UGA-6 Policies for Growth Outside of Urban Growth Areas: Fully Contained Communities,
National Historic Towns and Master Planned Resorts.
a. A Master Plan review process and decision criteria for fully contained communities,
national historic towns, and master planned resorts should be incorporated in the County's
Comprehensive Plan, must reflect the standards and requirements in the GMA, and in
addition must address the following:
i. Provision of necessary public facilities, with adopted capital facility and level of service
standards.
ii. Future assessment of adverse impacts to public infrastructure, nearby communities,
adjacent rural areas, environmental resources, and designated resource lands. Such
impacts should first be avoided, second minimized, and third mitigated.
iii. Provisions for review of such developments through the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council process, in addition to other procedural requirements.
b. Consistent with guidance provided in Vision 2050, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council shall avoid the establishment of a Fully Contained Community (FCC). Only if it is
found necessary to accommodate future urban population growth may the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council recommend the creation of an FCC and a corresponding new
community reserve population. Any such designation shall be fully consistent with all
Countywide Planning Policies establishing new Urban Growth Areas (UGA-3 and UGA -5)
and RCW 36.70A.350 (2), which, in part, requires that a new community reserve
population be established no more than once every five years as a part of the designation or
review of Urban Growth Areas and that the Urban Growth Areas shall be accordingly
offset.
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requirements governing FCCs:
i. A phasing plan that monitors and requires concurrent development of commercial and
employment uses with residential development, to ensure that the community is fully
contained.
ii. A mechanism to ensure that the timing of the development components will be fully
regulated by the phasing plan.
iii. A substantial public benefit.
c. As Vision 2050 requires comprehensive review and consideration of the regional impacts
of any proposed Fully Contained Community, the County shall forward the proposal to
adjacent counties, the Puget Sound Regional Council, and the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council for review at the earliest possible point in the process. The Kitsap
Regional Coordinating Council shall review the proposal for regional impacts to the
following:
i. The regional growth strategy as included in Vision 2050.
ii. The split in population growth between the countywide urban and rural areas.
iii. Other elements of the Countywide Planning Policies.
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Element C. Centers of Growth (C)
Centers are the hallmark of Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Regional Growth Strategy
and Vision 2050. They guide regional growth allocations, advance local planning, inform transit
service planning, and represent priority areas for PSRC federal transportation funding.
Growth in Centers has significant regional benefits, including supporting multi -modal
transportation options, compact growth, and housing choices near jobs, climate goals, and access to
opportunity. As important focal points for investment and development, Centers represent a crucial
opportunity to support equitable access to affordable housing, services, health, quality transit
service, and employment, as well as to build on the community assets currently present within
centers.
Policies for Centers of Growth (C):
C-1 Centers are focal points of growth within Kitsap County. In decisions relating to population
and employment growth and resource allocation supporting growth, Centers have a high priority.
C-2 The designation of Centers in Kitsap County shall be consistent with PSRC's 2018 Regional
Centers Framework Update and according to the typology set forth in Appendix C.
C-3 A Center of Growth's purpose is to implement the PSRC Regional Growth Strategy embodied
in Vision 2050 and the 2018 PSRC Regional Centers Framework Update.
d. Each incorporated City shall have at least one Center designation intended and sized to
accommodate a concentration of the jurisdiction's growth target (residential and
employment). Unincorporated Urban Growth Areas may have a Center designation.
e. The number of Center designations is determined by the jurisdiction as necessary to
accommodate its growth target as demonstrated within its comprehensive plan and/or
subarea plan.
C4 Centers shall be identified within a local comprehensive plan and/or subarea plan, and
establish its compliance and consistency with the PSRC 2018 Regional Centers Framework
designation criteria and Appendix C. Use of PSRC Centers Plan tools, resources and checklists
are encouraged to ensure compliance and consistency.
a. It is expected that the Centers identification within a local comprehensive plan or subarea plan
occurs as part of a: 1) GMA required periodic update; 2) an updated PSRC growth target or GMA
population forecast/allocation; 3) PRSC major plan update; 4) demonstrated need by jurisdiction to
ensure consistency with PSRC Regional Growth Strategy, Vision 2050, and/or GMA; and/or 5)
move from countywide to regional center designation.
b. The local comprehensive plan and/or subarea plan shall include:
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ii. Demonstration of how the Center meets the criteria and requirements of the PSRC 2018
Regional Centers Framework and Appendix C (e.g., activity unit analysis, size,
capacity, infrastructure analysis, multi-modal/transit considerations);
iii. Identification of a growth target (residential and employment) the Center is planning
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iv. If a subarea plan is not prepared, the comprehensive plan shall include a specific chapter
or specific section(s) dedicated to the Center(s).
c. Center boundaries may expand and reconfigure over time but shall continue to meet the minimum
criteria as set forth in PSRC 2018 Regional Centers Framework and Appendix C. Failure of a local
jurisdiction's comprehensive plan and/or subarea plan to maintain a Center's designation and
minimum criteria will result in its removal from Appendix D.
C-5 Countywide Planning Policies Center identification is set forth in Appendix D. The Center's
type, jurisdiction, status, and designation process are also set forth in Appendix D.
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Element D. Rural Land Uses and Development Patterns (R)
Rural areas of Kitsap County are characterized as having a variety of parcel sizes, with a diversity
of land use activities. These areas also contain significant amounts of complex natural systems.
It is a high priority to preserve and enhance the rural character of these areas. Counties are
responsible for designating and regulating rural areas through the comprehensive planning process.
However, rural preservation is a regional issue, and it is important to coordinate these planning
objectives with the Cities.
The policies in this chapter are focused on rural land uses and development patterns. These include
policies focused on preserving the rural character and the natural environment and development
patterns, including Rural Centers and Rural Communities; establishing and maintaining rural levels
of service; and conserving and supporting small-scale natural resource land uses in the rural area.
Policies for Rural Land Uses and Development Patterns (R):
R-1 Preserving rural character and enhancing the natural environment.
a. Preserve the character of identified rural areas by protecting and enhancing the natural
environment, open spaces, recreational opportunities, and scenic and historic areas. Support
small-scale farming and working resource land, promote locally grown food, forestry, eco-
and heritage -tourism. Support low -density residential living and cluster development that
provides for a mix of housing types, rural levels of service, cultural activities, and
employment that services the needs of rural areas at a size and scale that is compatible with
long-term character, productivity, and use of these lands.
b. The County shall establish low intensities of development and uses in areas outside of
Urban Growth Areas to preserve resource lands and protect rural areas from sprawling
development.
c. This policy is not intended to preclude the future designation of Urban Growth Areas.
d. Manage and reduce rates of development in rural areas over time through continued and
increased allocations of growth to Urban Growth Areas.
R-2 Preserving rural land use and development patterns:
a. Rural Centers are LAMIRDs that are identified in the County's Comprehensive Plan. These
existing residential and commercial areas of more intensive rural development are designated in the
Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan under RCW30.70A.070(5). In -fill, consistent with Growth
Management Act requirements, is expected. Rural Centers should be served by transportation
providers and other services consistent with the Levels of Service adopted by Kitsap County for
roads and by service standards set by Kitsap Transit for transit service upon designation as an area
of more intensive development.
b. Rural Centers are not Centers of Growth as designated in Element C and in Appendix C. It is
recognized that transportation investment, which supports existing and in -fill development allowed
under RCW36.70A.070(5), is important to the overall transportation network. Rural Centers
include:
a. Port Gamble
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b. Suquamish
c. Keyport
d. Manchester
e. Type 3 LAMIRDs
c. Rural Communities are smaller developed areas with existing residential, commercial and/or
industrial land uses where growth is not expected. These areas may include some LAMIRD
characteristics but have not been found to meet the full set of LAMIRD criteria. They may
include clear neighborhoods with limited services. Examples of such communities include,
but are not limited to, Burley, Sunnyslope, Seabeck, Lake Symington, Indianola and
Hartsville.
R-3 Establishing and maintaining rural levels of service:
a. Rural level -of -service standards shall address sewage disposal, water, transportation and
other appropriate services. The standards shall be developed based upon levels of service
typically delivered in rural areas consistent with RCW 36.70A.030 (16).
a. For purpose of trip reduction, develop a range of alternative modes of transportation
consistent with rural levels of service to connect Rural Communities with urban Centers.
b. When sewers need to be extended to solve isolated health, environmental, and sanitation
problems, they shall be designed for limited access so as not to increase the development
potential of the surrounding rural area.
R-4 Conserving small-scale natural resource use in rural areas:
a. Rural land use designations in the County's Comprehensive Plan shall recognize ecological
functions and support rural uses such as farming, forestry, mining, recreation, tourism, and
other rural activities, and permit a variety of low -density residential uses that preserve rural
character and ecological functions, and can be sustained by rural service levels.
b. The County's Comprehensive Plan policies shall promote clustering residential development
and other techniques to protect and enhance significant open spaces, natural resources, cultural
resources, and critical areas for more effective use of the land. Clustering should not increase
residential housing units in the overall area designated as rural, consistent with designated rural
densities. Development clusters shall be designed, scaled and sited in a manner consistent with
rural character and the provision of rural levels ofservice.
c. The County's Comprehensive Plan policies shall support Rural Communities as locations of
employment, a mix of housing types, and cultural activities for rural areas that primarily
function as locations for service needs such as grocery stores, shopping, and community
services, and small-scale cottage industries for the surrounding rural area.
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Element E. Natural Environment (NE)
The natural environment is defined as land area consisting of open space, natural systems, resource
lands and critical areas. Critical areas include wetlands, wildlife conservation areas, steep slopes,
frequently flooded areas and areas with a critical recharging effect. These lands also have aesthetic
functions, such as view sheds of the water or ridgelines. Many of these natural systems are inter-
connected and cross multi- jurisdictional boundaries within the County. The strategy is to conserve
these areas and connect them to create a regional open space network to protect critical areas,
conserve natural resources, and preserve lands and resources of countywide and local significance.
The purpose of these strategies is to enhance the quality of countywide water, soil, and air
resources and reduce and mitigate countywide effects on the changing climate.
The policies in this chapter focus on a variety of issues involving the natural environment. They
include coordination to protect and create open space corridors, critical areas, listed species, and air
and water quality/quantity. In addition, this element addresses watershed and land use planning,
along with policies that address impacts to Kitsap resulting from changes to our climate.
Policies for the Natural Environment:
NE-1 Creating a regional network of open space:
a. The County and the Cities shall implement the Kitsap County Open Space Plan and the Kitsap
County Non -Motorized Plan, which identify a countywide green space strategy that
incorporates planning efforts of the County, Cities, state agencies, non-profit interest groups
and land trusts in the County.
b. The County and the Cities shall preserve and enhance, through inter jurisdictional planning,
significant networks and linkages of open space, regional parks and public/ private recreation
areas, wildlife habitats, critical areas and resource lands; historic and cultural landscapes;
water bodies and trails.
c. The County and the Cities shall frame and separate urban areas by creating and preserving a
permanent network of urban and rural open space, including parks, recreation areas, critical
areas and resource lands.
d. The Kitsap County Open Space Plan should be reviewed for consistency, where appropriate,
with the objectives of the Region Open Space Plan.
e. Planning and investment into parks and open space should consider the proximity of those
amenities to urban areas and underserved communities.
f. Promote environmentally sustainable behaviors among community members through
education and outreach.
g. Use mitigation or impact reduction requirements to support green infrastructure.
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NE-2 Reduce impacts to vulnerable populations such as low-income communities, Black,
Indigenous, and communities of color, people with disabilities, seniors, and communities that have
been disproportionately affected by noise, air pollution, or other environmental impacts.
NE-3 The County and the Cities will conserve and enhance the County's natural resources, critical
areas, water quality/quantity, and environmental amenities while planning for and accommodating
sustainable growth by:
a. Protecting critical areas (wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat
conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, steep slopes, and geologically hazardous areas).
They should also consider other environmental amenities.
b. Establishing and implementing Best Management Practices to protect the long-term integrity
of the natural environment, adjacent land use, and the productivity of resource lands.
c. Establishing procedures to preserve significant historic, archaeological, and cultural resources.
d. Encouraging the use of environmentally sensitive development practices to minimize the
impacts of growth on the County's natural resource systems.
e. Protecting and enhancing the public health and safety and the environment for all residents,
regardless of social or economic status, by reducing pollutants, as defined by WA State and
federal law.
f. Working together to identify, protect, and restore networks of natural habitat areas and
functions that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
g. Protecting and enhancing ecosystems that support Washington State's Priority Habitat and
Species as identified by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
h. Incorporating and incentivizing anti -displacement tools and policies.
i. Ensuring accessibility of green spaces for people of all abilities and transportation methods.
j. Working together to preserve, restore, and reduce impacts on natural systems, including the
Salish Sea, wildlife and salmon, and water quality of Kitsap County's watersheds and
ecosystems.
NE-4 Protection of air quality is accomplished by reducing the levels of toxins, fine particles, and
greenhouse gases released into the environment, especially through transportation activities.
a. The County and Cities, in their respective comprehensive plans, should include specific
goals and policies to enhance air quality by reducing the release of toxins, fine particles, and
greenhouse gases.
b. The County and Cities should adopt and implement purchasing policies/programs for
vehicles/equipment that use clean efficient fuels.
NE-5 Protection of water quality and quantity is accomplished by reducing the amount of toxins
and pathogens in our water supply.
a. The County and Cities should adopt policies in their Comprehensive Plans to reflect that
surface and storm water and aquifer recharge areas should be treated as a resource.
b. The County and Cities should continue to be models for low -impact development and
implement such programs whenever practical.
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c. The County and Cities should develop and implement a program, as funding allows and
where feasible, to retrofit infrastructure to current standards in surface and storm water
management programs.
NE-6 Listed species recovery under the Endangered Species Act (ESA):
a. The County and the Cities shall preserve, protect, and where possible, restore the functions of
natural habitat to support ESA -listed species, through the adoption of comprehensive plan
policies, critical area ordinances, shoreline master programs, and other development
regulations that seek to protect, maintain or restore aquatic ecosystems associated habitats and
aquifer through the use of management zones, development regulations, incentives for
voluntary efforts of private landowners and developers, land use classifications or
designations, habitat acquisition programs or habitat restoration projects.
b. The County and the Cities shall provide incentive -based non -regulatory protection efforts, such
as acquisition of priority habitats through fee -simple and conservation easements from willing
sellers.
c. The County and the Cities shall jointly establish and implement monitoring and evaluation
program to determine the effectiveness of restoration, enhancement, and recovery strategies
for salmon, including ESA -listed species. Each jurisdiction shall apply an adaptive
management strategy to determine how well the objectives of listed species recovery and
critical habitat preservation/restoration are being achieved.
NE-7 Coordination of watershed and land use planning:
a. The County and the Cities shall participate in a planning program that determines changes in
stream hydrology and water quality under different land use scenarios at full build -out of
designated land use classifications.
b. The County and the Cities shall coordinate land use planning using watersheds or natural
drainage basins to implement strategies for restoration of aquatic habitat and to reduce impacts
to other natural systems and participate in efforts to improve the health of our waterways.
c. Kitsap County shall coordinate and maintain a regional database of best available science for
the purpose of modifying Critical Areas Ordinances, if funding is available.
d. Upon adoption of a state classification system, the Cities and the County shall establish a
single system for stream typing.
NE-8 Policies and actions to address climate change:
a. The County and the Cities should continue support to focus growth in urban areas, centers, and
high -capacity transit areas located near transit options and proximity to jobs.
b. The County and the Cities should update land use regulations, where appropriate, to allow
electric vehicle infrastructure and businesses that promote climate change goals consistent
with state requirements.
c. The County and the Cities should establish and/or support programs to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and to increase energy conservation and alternative/clean energy among both public
and private entities.
d. The County and the Cities should provide continued support for using natural systems to
reduce carbon in the atmosphere by establishing programs and policies that maintain and
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increase forests and vegetative cover.
e. The County and the Cities should plan for and consider impacts from climate change including
sea -level rise, flooding, wildfire hazards, and urban heat on both existing and new
development.
f The County and the Cities should recognize state and regional targets to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions as they update local plans and regulations.
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Element F. Contiguous, Compatible, and Orderly
Development (D)
Upon designation of Urban Growth Areas, the County and Cities will need to develop consistent
implementation measures to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and contiguous manner. The
intent of the following countywide planning policies is to minimize differences in urban development
regulations and standards between the County and the Cities and to facilitate the economical provision
of urban services to development.
Coordination between KRCC members is vital to ensure contiguous, compatible, and orderly
development in the County. The policies in this chapter outline the purpose for and reasons why inter -
jurisdictional planning is important at the federal, tribal, state, local, and special-purpose government
and describe how that coordination will take place at the KRCC. In addition, these policies focus on
specific topics where coordination is essential. This includes but is not limited to land use,
transportation, infrastructure planning, and community design and development. Finally, these policies
outline measures to address displacement as growth occurs in Kitsap County and to suggest how KRCC
members can look at growth issues through an equity lens when important decisions are made.
Policies for Contiguous, Compatible, and Orderly Development:
D-1 Encouragement of cooperative inter jurisdictional planning by federal, tribal, state, local, and
special purpose government:
a. Inter jurisdictional discussion, information exchange, and coordination of proposals shall be
initiated as early and expeditiously as possible by the responsible agencies, to aid in the
smooth transition of governance.
b. Initial inventories and analyses of utilities and public services information are critical to the
planning process and shall be made available as early and expeditiously as possible by the
responsible agencies.
c. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council may establish or designate on -going technical
committee(s) comprised of representatives from utilities and service providers to
investigate long-range regional needs for various facilities and services, including but not
limited to those for transportation, sewer and storm drainage, availability and delivery of
potable water, solid waste, broadband, parks and recreation, and open space.
d. The Countywide Planning Policies will further the implementation of Vision 2050 and
Transportation 2040 as adopted by the Puget Sound Regional Council.
D-2 Inter -regional coordination of land use and transportation, environmental, and infrastructure
planning:
a. The County and the Cities shall participate in the Puget Sound Regional Council and the
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization.
b. Locally -generated data shall be provided to the Puget Sound Regional Council and the
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization for use in their coordination of
population forecasts, land use, and transportation.
c. The planning proposals of these regional organizations shall be monitored, and adjustments
recommended to ensure that they accurately reflect local needs and plans.
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d. Recognize and work with corridors that cross jurisdictional boundaries (including natural
systems, and transportation and infrastructure systems) in community planning,
development, and design.
D-3 Fiscal equity:
a. The County and the Cities shall work together to ensure that all fees associated with
development approval are based upon the real cost of service and act to encourage
development within designated Urban Growth Areas.
b. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council should facilitate ongoing regional discussion on
revenue equity issues.
D-4 Community design and development: Strategies should promote orderly development that
reflects the unique character of a community and encourages healthy lifestyles through building
and site design and transportation connectivity. In addition, sustainable economic and
environmental development techniques should be utilized to enhance the quality of life:
a. Utilize design strategies to ensure that changes in the built environment provide continuous
and orderly development.
b. Encourage development that reflects unique local qualities and provides an economic
benefit to the community.
c. Design mixed -use developments and local street patterns to improve the environment for
overall mobility and accessibility to and within the development through multi -modal
transportation options that serve all users.
d. Design transportation networks to fit within the context of the built and natural
environment, enhancing the community, connectivity, and physical activity in the area
community -wide and specifically in designated growth centers and high transit areas.
e. Design schools, institutions and public facilities to be compatible with the surrounding
community character and needs.
f. Use sustainable building techniques (such as rehabilitation/re-use, LEED [Leadership in
Energy & Environmental Design], Low Impact Development, energy -efficient fixtures, etc.)
in the design and development of the built environment.
g. Support urban design, historic preservation, and arts to enhance quality of life.
h. Promote solar, wind, tidal, wave generation, and other renewable energy generation where
appropriate to serve the community.
D-5 Equity: Services and access to opportunity for people of color, people with low incomes, and
historically underserved communities is important. It ensures all people can attain the resources
and opportunities to improve their quality of life. Policies focused on equity are contained
throughout the Countywide Planning Policies.
a. Support PSRC in the development of a Regional Equity Strategy that will provide tools,
resources, and guidance to integrate this issue into planning processes.
b. Planning for parks/open space, future growth, housing, transportation, public facilities, and
services, and where uses are located, all have an impact on our community. As
comprehensive plans are updated, the County and Cities should consider how these
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decisions impact historically underserved communities and coordinate on ways to address
for those impacts together.
D-6 Displacement: As the region continues to grow, population and employment growth is focused
within our urban areas. As redevelopment takes place, however, there is a potential for physical,
economic, and cultural displacement of low- income households that may result from planning,
public investments, private redevelopment, and market pressures. As important planning,
transportation, and redevelopment takes place:
a. The Counties and Cities should develop coordinated strategies and interjurisdictional
processes between the County and cities to mitigate the impacts of displacement.
b. Counties and Cities should also implement flexible strategies that will encourage the
development of a range of affordable housing, both public and private.
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Element G. Public
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Element G. Public Capital Facilities and Essential Public
Facilities (CF)
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that Countywide Planning Policies address siting
public capital facilities of a countywide or statewide nature, including transportation facilities of
statewide significance. The term capital facilities of countywide or statewide nature is not defined
in state law but is synonymous with essential public facilities, which are defined in the GMA.
Essential public facilities include facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state
education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities, regional transit authority facilities,
state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and inpatient facilities
including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and secure community
transition facilities (RCW 36.70A.200). The policies in this chapter focus on areas where
coordination is necessary for the siting of essential public facilities, including transportation
facilities and services of statewide significance.
Each city and county is required to have a capital facilities plan. Capital facilities include, but are
not limited to, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater facilities, reclaimed water
facilities, schools, parks and recreational facilities, and police and fire protection facilities. PSRCs
Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) have further refined these requirements to encourage the
county and cities to coordinate planning efforts, especially where it would improve service to the
public and protect the environment. This chapter provides public capital facility policies, which
serve to implement PSRCs Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) and enhance coordination.
Policies for Public Capital Facilities (CF):
CF-1 Identification of needed capital facilities:
a. The County and the Cities shall each inventory their existing capital facilities and identify
needed facility expansion and construction and provide that data to the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council.
CF-2 Location of public capital facilities:
a. If the primary population served by the facility is urban, the facility should be located in a
City or Urban Growth Area where feasible.
b. Public capital facilities that generate substantial travel demand should be located along or
near major transportation corridors and existing public transportation routes.
c. Public capital facilities shall not be located in designated resource lands, critical areas, or
other areas where siting of such facilities would be incompatible.
d. The design of capital facilities and utilities in rural areas should be at a size and scale
appropriate to rural locations, so as not to increase development pressure.
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CF-3 Some regionally significant public capital facilities may be located outside of Urban Growth
Areas. Capital facilities located beyond Urban Growth Areas should be self-contained or be served
by services in a manner that will not promote sprawl.
CF-4 Promote affordability and equitable access of public capital facilities to all communities,
including those communities that have been historically underserviced.
CF- 5 Consider disproportionately burdened communities when siting or expanding capital
facilities.
CF-6. Uses shall adhere to local health district or state agency rules regarding commercial and
industrial use of on -site sewage systems.
CF-7. The multiple use of corridors for major utilities, trails, and transportation rights -of -way is
encouraged.
CF-8. Support efforts to increase the resilience of public services, utilities, and infrastructure by
preparing for disasters and other impacts and having a coordinated planning for system recovery.
CF-9. Site schools, institutions, and other community facilities that primarily serve urban
populations within the Urban Growth Area in locations where they will promote the local desired
growth plans, except as provided for by RCW 36.70A.211.
Policies for Siting Essential Public Facilities, including transportation facilities and services of
statewide significance.
CF-10. County and City comprehensive plans and development regulations shall not preclude the
siting of essential public facilities.
CF-11. The County and Cities should collaborate with other public agencies and special districts to
identify opportunities to co -locate facilities.
CF-12. The siting or expansion of essential public facilities should support protection of the
environment and public health, including impacts upon historically marginalized populations and
disproportionally burdened communities.
CF-13. A proposed essential public facility could impact another KRCC member organization. It is
important that communication between KRCC members takes place when an essential public
facility permit application is submitted. Therefore, the County or City processing an essential
public facility permit application shall send notice to each KRCC member organization as part of
the notice of application comment period. This will ensure there is time to communicate and
coordinate early in the permit process.
CF-14 Air transportation facilities in Kitsap County:
a. The County and the Cities shall recognize the importance of airports as essential public
facilities and preserve access to the air transportation system.
b. The County and the Cities shall ensure the safety of the community and airport users by
providing compatible land use planning adjacent to airports, minimizing noise impacts, and
coordinating the airport with ground access. Examples would include not encouraging or
supporting higher residential densities, schools, or hospitals near airports or airport
approach corridors.
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c. The County and the Cities should clearly communicate the decision -making authority
associated with the development of new facilities and modification of existing air
transportation facilities; including the role of federal, state, county, and local regulators.
d. The County and Cities should establish and implement procedures for public engagement
associated with the development of new airports or changes or expansions to existing
airports, as mandated through existing federal and state laws.
e. Changes to air transportation facilities should align with the Port of Bremerton's adopted
master plan.
f. The County and Cities are encouraged to coordinate when updates to regulations are being
considered.
CF-15 Transportation facilities and services of statewide significance.
a. Jurisdictions, transit agencies, and the Washington State Department of Transportation
impacted by transportation facilities or services of statewide significance as defined in
RCW 47.06.140 should cooperate in the planning, maintenance, and improvements of the
facilities.
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Element H. Transportation (T)
The Growth Management Act requires that transportation planning be coordinated with the land
use elements of local comprehensive plans as well as among local and state jurisdictions. In
addition, transportation policies should be consistent with the policies contained within PSRC's
Transportation and Vision plans. Coordination of land use and transportation plans will allow
Kitsap County and the Cities to meet three inter -related transportation goals:
o Reduce sprawl, conserve land and make more efficient use of infrastructure.
o Preserve air and water quality, the natural environment, and address impacts contributing
to climate change.
o Provide a balanced system for the efficient, clean, safe movement of people, goods, and
services within Kitsap County and the larger Puget Sound region.
The intent of the following policies is to define appropriate methods and strategies to achieve these
goals through inter -regional and intra-regional coordination among transportation and land use
planning agencies.
For the purpose of this Policy, the following transportation facilities are of countywide
significance:
a. state and federal highways;
b. principle arterials;
c. public transit facilities and services;
d. non -motorized facilities that provide inter -county transportation connections;
e. marine transportation facilities (ferries, shipping);
f. airports (passenger and/or freight); and
g. rail facilities (passenger and/or freight).
The following facilities and system components should be included in the multi -modal network:
a. roads, including major highways, arterials and collectors; public transit, including bus,
rail, and park & ride lots;
c. non -motorized facilities;
d. vehicle and public or private passenger -only ferries;
e. airports;
f. parking facilities that support the multi -modal network;
g. facilities related to implementation of transportation demand management strategies;
and
h. intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
Policies for Transportation (T):
T-1 Strategies to optimize and manage the safe use of transportation facilities and services:
a. The County and the Cities shall each emphasize the maintenance and preservation of their
existing transportation network.
b. Through the regular update of the Transportation Element of their Comprehensive Plan, the
County and the Cities should each identify Level of Service (LOS) and prioritize
operational and safety deficiencies, with the goal of achieving zero deaths and serious
injuries.
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c. The County and the Cities should utilize Transportation System Management strategies
such as parking restrictions, traffic signal coordination, transit queue jumps (traffic signal
modification equipment that allows buses to move ahead of other vehicles), opti-com
system's ramp metering, development of non -motorized transportation facilities, traffic
calming devices, and real-time sensor adjustments for traffic signals.
d. The County and the Cities should develop and implement access management regulations
that provide standards for driveway spacing and delineation, and encourage the joint use of
access points where practical.
e. The County and the Cities should actively seek opportunities to share facilities, expertise,
and transportation resources, such as multiple -use park & ride/parking lots or shared traffic
signal maintenance responsibility.
T-2 Reducing the rate of growth in auto traffic, including the number of vehicle trips, the number
of miles traveled, and the length of vehicle trips taken, for both commute and non -commute trips:
a. Jurisdictions and agencies shall provide both infra -structure and policy incentives to
increase the use of non- SOV modes of travel.
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i. The range of infrastructure incentives to encourage the use of non-SOV modes of travel
could include the following:
• Provide public transit, including preferential treatments for transit, such as queue by-
pass lanes (dedicated bus lanes that allow for transit queue jumps), traffic signal
modifications, and safe transit stops.
• Provide integrated transfer points to facilitate seamless trips between transit and
other modes of travel, particularly at ferry terminals, including park & ride lots, bike
storage facilities, carpool/vanpool and transit advantages to ease ingress/ egress,
with proximity to actual connection points, and innovative transit -oriented
development.
• Provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including safe neighborhood walking and
biking routes to school.
• During the development of all state highway capacity improvement projects,
consider the demand for non-SOV travel and the addition of High Occupancy
Vehicle (HOV) lanes, park & ride lots, and appropriate infrastructure for both
bicycling and walking.
ii. The range of policy incentives to encourage the use of non-SOV modes of travel could
include, but is not limited to the following:
• Increased emphasis on the Commute Trip Reduction Program already in place
(including ridesharing incentives), with Kitsap Transit designated as the lead
agency, including program promotion and monitoring.
• Managed parking demand at ferry terminals, employment, and retail centers to
discourage SOV use through privileged parking for HOV users, fee structure and
parking space allocations.
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based businesses as a viable work alternative.
• Encouraging the shift of work and non -work trips to off-peak travel hours.
• Congestion pricing.
• Auto -restricted zones.
• Promotion of driver awareness through educational efforts.
b. The County and the Cities shall develop complete streets standards that address bicycle and
pedestrian facilities for the development of new streets and reconstruction of existing streets
as appropriate, consistent with State law.
c. In Designated Centers, the jurisdictions should complete missing vehicular and non -
motorized links without compromising safety standards.
d. The County and the Cities shall develop bicycle and pedestrian plans, which should be
coordinated across jurisdictional boundaries with particular consideration to providing safe
routes for children to walk and bike to school.
e. Kitsap Transit shall review and comment on development proposals, where appropriate, to
facilitate convenient use and operation of appropriate transit services.
T-3 Environmental and human health impacts of transportation policies:
a. Transportation improvements shall be located and constructed to discourage/minimize
adverse impacts on water quality, human health, safety, and other environmental features.
b. The County, Cities, and Kitsap Transit should consider programming capital improvements
and transportation facilities designed to promote human health and alleviate and mitigate
impacts on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, such as: high -
occupancy vehicle lanes; public transit; vanpool/ carpool facilities; electric and other low
emission vehicles including buses; charging stations for all types of electric vehicles;
bicycle and shared mobility options; and partnerships with the private sector.
c. The County and the Cities shall ensure environmental protection, water quality, and
conformance with ESA requirements through best management practices throughout the life
of the transportation facilities.
d. The County, the Cities, and Kitsap Transit should support Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
public education about anti -pollution measures.
T-4 Recognizing that the County and the Cities each encompass a range of development and
density patterns, each jurisdiction shall designate its Centers consistent with the criteria set forth in
Element C of the Countywide Planning Policies. The following policies relate to planning
guidelines to support efficient and equitable transit and pedestrian travel appropriate to each type
of urban and rural development or re -development:
a. The County and the Cities shall each prepare development strategies for their Designated
Centers that encourage focused mixed -use development and mixed -type housing to achieve
densities and development patterns that support multi -modal transportation. Transportation
plans and programs shall serve all users of all ages and abilities, address access to
employment and education opportunities, and recognize and minimize negative impacts to
people of color, people with low -incomes, and people with special transportation needs.
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b. The County and the Cities should allow flexible, alternative, and emerging transportation
modes.
c. The County and the Cities shall work with residents to understand their transportation
needs. Analysis of transportation plans and programs shall include input from a diverse
group of community members.
d. In Urban Growth Areas, comprehensive plans should promote pedestrian- and transit -
oriented development that includes access to alternative transportation and, in the interest of
safety and convenience, includes features, such as lighting, pedestrian buffers, sidewalks,
and access enhancements for physically challenged individuals.
e. Rural Communities shall accommodate appropriate pedestrian/bicycle connections and
transit service and facilities consistent with rural service standards in order to minimize
vehicle trips.
f. Rural Communities shall accommodate appropriate pedestrian/bicycle connections and
transit service and facilities consistent with rural services standards in order to minimize
vehicle trips.
T-5 Transportation linkages between designated local, regional, and candidate Centers:
a. Regional corridors shall be designated for automobile, freight, transit, HOV facilities, rail,
marine, bicycle, and pedestrian travel between designated Centers as part of the countywide
transportation plan.
b. The transportation system linking designated Centers within the County should be transit -
oriented, pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
T-6 Freight transportation:
a. The freight system in Kitsap County should be developed, expanded, and maintained to
support the efficient and reliable movement of goods for local, regional, and international
commerce.
b. The County and the Cities shall work to ensure that compatible land uses are applied along
designated freight corridors; including, but not limited to, corridors for air, rail, road, and
marine traffic.
c. The County and the Cities shall use appropriate roadway standards for designated freight
corridors.
T-7 Transportation relationships with the Puget Sound Regional Council and the Peninsula
Regional Transportation Planning Organization:
a. The Countywide Planning Policies should be compatible with regional and state plans and
policies.
b. The County and the Cities should actively participate in the Puget Sound Regional Council
and the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) to assure that
transportation planning in the two regions is consistent and accurately reflects local needs
related to identified regional system components.
T-8 Coordination of intra-county transportation planning efforts:
a. The Puget Sound Regional Council reviews Cities' and the County's comprehensive plans
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for consistency of land use and transportation elements.
b. The County and the Cities shall address compatibility between land use and transportation
facilities by:
i. Not using new road improvements as the catalyst for land use intensification.
ii. Managing access on new transportation facilities outside Urban Growth Areas.
iii. Allowing phased development of improvements including acquiring right of way.
iv. Using comprehensive plans and development regulations to ensure that development
does not create demands exceeding the capacity of the transportation system, such as:
density limits in areas outside of Urban Growth Areas; concurrency management and
adequate public facility regulation; integrated multi -modal and non -motorized
networks.
c. The County and the Cities shall work together in a coordinated, iterative process to
periodically reassess whether regional land use and transportation goals can realistically be
met. If transportation adequacy and concurrency cannot be met, the following actions
should be considered:
i. Adjust land use and/or level of service (LOS) standards and consider adopting multi -
modal solutions.
ii. Make full use of all feasible local option transportation revenues authorized but not yet
implemented.
iii. Work with Washington State Department of Transportation, Kitsap Transit, and the
private sector to seek additional State transportation revenues, state and federal grants
for infrastructure improvements, and local options to make system improvements
necessary to accommodate projected population growth.
d. Adjacent jurisdictions in Kitsap County shall coordinate when assigning street classification
and developing street standards.
e. Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council may establish a process for evaluating development
impacts, including those that may affect neighboring jurisdictions within the county.
f. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council should work together to ensure that
transportation planning, system management and improvements at local, regional, and state
levels are coordinated, complementary, and consistent with adopted comprehensive land
use plans.
T-9 Coordinated and consistent level of service standards:
a. The County and the Cities should develop comparable level of service standards among the
County, Cities and the State of Washington for identified regional system components.
b. The County and the Cities shall adopt roadway LOS standards. Urban growth management
agreements shall designate LOS standards. Jurisdictions should also expand LOS standards
to address multimodal concurrency, including non -motorized modes of transportation.
c. The County and the Cities shall adopt transit LOS in the form of "Service Standards" that
have been adopted by Kitsap Transit. The standards shall consider both the frequency of
service and bus capacity.
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d. Consistent with State law, the County and Cities shall recognize the Level of Service
Standards for Highways of Statewide Significance, including principal arterial ferry routes,
that have been adopted by the Washington State Department of Transportation, in their
respective Comprehensive Plans.
e. For State highways and facilities of regional significance, the County and the Cities shall
include the Level of Service Standards adopted for these routes by the Puget Sound
Regional Council, the Peninsula RTPO, and the Washington State Department of
Transportation, in their respective Comprehensive Plans.
f. On highways and streets which are subject to concurrency requirements, the County and the
Cities shall each identify capacity deficiencies and either address them in terms of
identified funding, adjustment to the LOS standard (as set by the local agency), placing
restrictions on development, which could include modifications to permit applications,
denial of permit applications, or a temporary moratorium on development.
g. On highways and streets which are subject to concurrency requirements, new development
should not cause LOS to degrade to a level lower than the adopted standard, consistent with
State law.
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Element I. Housing (AH)
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires cities and counties to encourage the availability of
housing that is affordable for all income levels at a variety of housing densities. Local jurisdictions
are also encouraged to preserve existing housing resources in their communities, and to provide an
adequate supply of housing with good access to employment centers to support job creation and
economic growth. (WAC 365.196.410)
VISION 2050 also takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the range of housing needs.
GMA requirements and Vision policies are reflected in the Countywide Planning Policies.
Jobs -Housing Balance:
Jobs -housing balance refers to the relationship of housing supply and the job base. There are
transportation implications in terms of improving accessibility between where jobs are located and
where people live, as well as access to goods, services, and other amenities. Policies in Element C:
Centers of Growth, Element F: Contiguous, Compatible and Orderly Development, and Element J:
Countywide Economic Development are all part of the County's overall approach to jobs -housing
balance.
Best Practices in Housing:
The County and the Cities recognize the value of housing practices that preserve existing
neighborhoods and communities, use land more efficiently, make services more economical, and
meet the diverse needs of our county's changing demographics. The Community Design and
Development Policies in Element F: Contiguous, Compatible and Orderly Development address
key innovative practices and design principles for development and housing.
Affordable Housing:
Housing affordability refers to the balance (or imbalance) between household income and housing
costs. Affordable housing is a major challenge in Kitsap County.
The following definitions relate to the Countywide Planning Policies: Housing shall mean housing
intended for a full range of household incomes. These income levels are defined as follows (WAC
365.196.410 [2]-e-i-C):
■ Extremely low-income shall mean those households that have incomes that are at or
below 30% of the countywide median income.
■ Very low-income shall mean those households that have incomes that are within the
range of 31 - 50% of the countywide median income.
■ Low-income shall mean those households that have incomes that are within the range of
51 - 80% of the countywide median income.
■ Moderate -income shall mean those households that have incomes that are within the
range 81-95% of the countywide median income.
■ Middle -income shall mean those households that have incomes that are within the
range of 96-120% of the countywide median income.
■ Upper -income shall mean those households that have incomes above 120% of the
countywide median income
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Policies for Affordable Housing (AH):
AH-1 Coordinated process among County, Cities, and housing agencies for determining and
fulfilling housing needs, and the equitable distribution of affordable housing at all income levels in
Kitsap County:
a. The County and the Cities shall inventory the existing housing stock consistent with the
Growth Management Act synchronized with County and Cities' respective Comprehensive
Plan updates, and correlate with current population and economic conditions, past trends,
and population and employment forecasts. Short and long-range housing needs, including
rental and home ownership, should also be evaluated. Navy personnel housing policy
should also be considered.
b. Local housing inventories, projections, and equitable distribution strategies should be
compiled, updated, and monitored.
c. The County and the Cities should each identify specific policies and implementation
strategies in their Comprehensive Plans and should enact implementing regulations to
provide a mix of housing types for housing at all income levels, including easy access to
employment centers.
d. The County and the Cities shall incorporate a regular review of public health, safety, and
development and environmental regulations pertaining to housing implementation strategies
to assure that:
i. protection of the public health and safety remains the primary purpose for housing
standards; and
ii. regulations are streamlined and flexible to minimize additional costs to housing.
AH-2 Recognizing that the marketplace makes adequate provision for those in the upper economic
brackets, each jurisdiction shall develop some flexible combination of appropriately zoned land,
regulatory incentives, financial subsidies, and/or innovative planning techniques to make adequate
provisions for the needs of middle and lower income persons.
a. Where possible, expand areas zoned for moderate density ("missing middle") housing to
bridge the gap between single-family and more intensive multifamily development.
b. Incentivize a range of housing types, including transitional housing and supportive housing.
AH-3 Recognizing the percentage share of the existing and forecasted countywide population and
housing stock, as well as the distribution of existing housing for those households below 80%
countywide median income, the County and the Cities should develop coordinated strategies to
disperse projected housing for those below 80% countywide median income throughout Kitsap
County, where they are specifically found to be appropriate, in consideration of existing
development patterns and densities. These strategies should promote the development of such
housing in a dispersed pattern so as not to concentrate or geographically isolate low-income
housing in a specific area or community.
AH-4 Provision of affordable housing for households below 80% countywide median income
should be focused within cities and unincorporated UGAs with easy access to transportation,
employment, high opportunity areas, and other services.
a. Local comprehensive plan policies and development regulations that encourage and do not
exclude affordable housing.
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b. Housing strategies may include:
i. preservation, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods as
appropriate, including programs to rehabilitate and/or energy retro-fit substandard
housing.
ii. provision for a range of housing types such as multi -family, single family, duplexes,
accessory dwelling units, and manufactured housing on individual lots and in
manufactured housing parks.
iii. housing design and siting compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
iv. mechanisms to help people purchase their own housing, such as low interest loan
programs, "self-help" housing, and consumer education.
v. innovative regulatory strategies that provide incentives for the development of such
housing, such as: reducing housing cost by subsidizing utility hook-up fees and
rates, impact fees, and permit processing fees; density incentives; smaller lot sizes;
zero lot line designs; inclusionary zoning techniques, such as requiring housing for
specified income levels in new residential developments; transfers of development
rights and/or a priority permit review and approval process and/or other provisions
as appropriate.
c. Housing policies and programs that address the provision of diverse housing opportunities
to accommodate people experiencing homelessness, older people, people who need
physical or behavioral health supports, and other segments of the population that have
special needs.
d. Participation with housing authorities to facilitate the production of such housing. The
County and the Cities shall also recognize and support other public and private not -for -
profit housing agencies. Supporting housing agencies is encouraged through public land
donations, guarantees, suitable design standards, tax incentives, fee waivers, providing
access to funding sources and support for funding applications, or other provisions as
appropriate.
AH-5 The County and the Cities shall collaborate with PSRC to evaluate availability of
appropriate housing types to serve future residents and changing demographics.
Protect existing low-income housing.
AH-6 Physical, economic, and cultural displacement of low-income households may result from
planning, public investments, private redevelopment and market pressure. Should develop a range
of strategies to mitigate displacement impacts as planning for future growth occurs.
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Element J.
Countywide Economic
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Element J. Countywide Economic Development (ED)
Growth Management Act requires that general economic development policies be identified in the
Countywide Planning Policies. Consistent with the goals of the Act, economic development
planning must be coordinated with local comprehensive plans. The intent of the following policies
is to encourage coordinated economic growth among all jurisdictions in Kitsap County and to add
predictability and certainty to the private investment decision.
Policies for Countywide Economic Development (ED):
ED-1 A general strategy for enhancing economic development and employment:
a. The County and the Cities recognize that a healthy economy is important to the health of
residents and quality of life in the county. Economic development strategies should address
with environmental concerns, promote equity and access to opportunity, minimize
displacement impacts to existing businesses, recognize the importance of existing and
emerging technologies, and protect the quality of life.
b. A healthy economy provides a spectrum of jobs including entry-level, living wage, and
advanced wage earner employment that, raises family income levels and provides
opportunities for diverse segments of the community.
c. The County and the Cities recognize that the economy in Kitsap County is very dependent
on the U.S. Navy and diversification is necessary. Diversification should be promoted
through a multi -faceted strategy that includes broadening the customer bases of existing
contracting industries, expanding the number of local businesses that benefit from defense
contracting, and building the base of business activity that is not directly connected to the
Department of Defense.
d. The County and the Cities shall collaborate with ports, tribes, and other special districts to
encourage economic growth and diversification that is consistent with comprehensive plans
and policies for land use, transportation, public transit, regional water supply, capital
facilities, urban governmental services and environmental quality.
e. Local governments are encouraged to utilize the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
(KEDA) as a resource to provide advice on economic development needs, the potential for
retaining and expanding existing industries, including the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and
attracting new industries, especially those that would improve wage and salary levels,
increase the variety of job opportunities, and utilize the resident labor force.
f. The County and the Cities should cooperate / participate with the Puget Sound Regional
Council's economic initiatives, including focus on identified industry clusters and clean
industry and with the KEDA's adopted plan, Kitsap 20/20: A Strategy for Sustainable
Economic Prosperity.
g. The County and the Cities recognize that widespread access to broadband capability will
enhance economic development in Kitsap County. Local governments are encouraged to
collaborate with the KEDA to promote the expansion of telecommunications in Kitsap
County and to coordinate telecommunications policy with regional and federal agencies,
including public utility districts, Bonneville Power Administration, regional transportation
planning organizations, and neighboring counties.
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h. Investments in our people, in particular, efforts of local educational institutions to provide,
improve and expand vocational and post -secondary education programs, should be
supported to assure a highly skilled, technically trained resident work force. Educational
and training programs should be accessible to all and focus on skills that meet the current
and forecast needs of the local, regional, and global economy.
ED-2 The role of government agencies in assuring coordinated, consistent efforts to promote
economic vitality and equity throughout Kitsap County:
a. The County and the Cities shall promote Urban Growth Areas and existing industrial sites
as centers for employment.
b. The County and the Cities shall encourage the full utilization/development of designated
industrial and commercial areas. The County and the Cities shall promote revitalization
within existing developed industrial and commercial areas to take advantage of the
significant investments in existing buildings and infrastructure.
c. The County and the Cities shall cooperate with tribes, ports, and other special districts to
identify the capital facility needs to support economic development and should identify
necessary funding sources.
d. The County and the Cities shall collaborate with tribes, ports, and other special districts to
identify innovative development methods such as public and private partnerships and
community development assistance financing to increase economic vitality.
e. The County, Cities and KEDA shall collaborate to identify opportunities that favor local
suppliers for goods and services.
ED-3 The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council shall coordinate the development of land supply
monitoring methods, common infrastructure policy and standards, and other strategies among the
County, the Cities, Tribes, Ports, and other special districts to encourage economic development in
Kitsap County:
a. The County and the Cities shall each establish and monitor a development review process
that is timely, predictable, efficient, fair, and consistent.
b. Where more than one jurisdiction is involved in planning and permitting a business
development, the jurisdictions shall work collaboratively to provide consistent development
regulations and permitting.
c. The County and the Cities shall encourage small business enterprises and cottage industries,
and women- and minority -owned businesses, and allow appropriate and traditional home
occupations as permitted by local regulations.
ED-4. Foster appropriate and targeted economic growth in distressed areas with low and very low
access to opportunity to improve access and create economic opportunity for current and future
residents of these areas.
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Element K. An Analysis of the Fiscal Impact (FI)
To preserve and maintain the community's quality of life and level of government services,
jurisdictions are expected to fully evaluate their financial capacity to provide the full range of urban
services (as described in Element B — 3[j]) within designated Urban Growth Areas. The policies in
this chapter focus on identifying opportunities for coordination that would have a positive fiscal
impact, especially for infrastructure projects and service delivery.
Policies for Analysis of Fiscal Impact (FI):
FI-1 The Countywide Planning Policies recognize three opportunities for jurisdictions to consider
and plan for urban -level infrastructure and services:
a. During each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan amendments, through the Capital Facilities
Plan, including sub -area plans, Urban Growth Area boundary changes, incorporations,
partial dis-incorporations, proposed new fully contained communities and master planned
resorts.
b. At the point where a jurisdiction is comparing and analyzing geographic areas for possible
expansion of its Urban Growth Area (as described in Element B — 3[j]).
c. As part of the development of the Urban Growth Area Management Agreement (see
Element B-4 [d] and Appendix Q.
These analyses and plans should identify infrastructure and service costs as well as the
anticipated revenues, including their sources, to support them. As part of these considerations,
jurisdictions should review their financial analyses and plans to confirm their assumptions are
achieving the desired effects.
FI-2 Special districts should be included in planning for the provision of urban level services in
Urban Growth Areas and should include future population growth in their plans.
FI-3 The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council shall facilitate ongoing regional discussion of
infrastructure and service delivery strategies (see Element F-1 [c]) and revenue equity issues (see
Element F-3 [c]).
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Element L.Coordination with Tribal Governments (CT)
The Suquamish Tribe, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, and other federally recognized Indian
Tribes have reservations and/or trust resources within Kitsap County. These Tribes are parties to
treaties with the United States Government through which certain rights and privileges both on and
off reservation were articulated and remain in effect. These Tribes have authorities, responsibilities,
interests, and treaty rights within their respective reservation boundaries and Usual and
Accustomed Areas. Since future growth and land use decisions in Kitsap County affect all
governmental entities, governmental agencies must be well informed and continuously involved in
regional and local planning.
Policies for Coordination with Tribal Governments (CT):
CT-1 Meaningful and substantial opportunities for early and continuous tribal government
participation shall be incorporated into regional and local planning activities.
CT-2 Local jurisdictions should work with the tribes to develop agreements that provide for
discussion on comprehensive planning issues among governments and ensure that the Tribes are
consulted on issues within their interest. The parties will jointly determine the appropriate contents
of the agreements and a schedule for completing them.
CT-3 Tribal governments, federal agencies, and county and local governments are encouraged to
coordinate plans among and between governments and agencies to address substantive areas of
mutual interest, especially where geographical areas overlay and promote complementary and
cooperative efforts.
CT-4 City and County governments are encouraged to include Tribal governments in joint
comprehensive planning and development activities for areas within the Tribes' Usual and
Accustomed areas. Activities include but are not limited to the establishment and revision of urban
growth boundaries, distribution of forecasted population; regional transportation, capital facility,
housing and utility plans; and policies that may affect natural and/or cultural resources.
CT-5 All County, City, and Tribal government agencies shall be included in the normal public
notice and comment procedures of other agencies and kept informed of matters of interest to them.
CT-6 The County, the Cities, and Tribal governmental agencies are encouraged to keep one
another informed about matters of local and regional interest by mutually agreeable means and
schedule.
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Element M. Coordination with Federal Government including
Navy (CF)
The federal government has unique authorities, responsibilities, and interests affecting land use and
other activities. Military installations are of particular importance to the economic health of
Washington State, as well as to national security. Since the impacts of future growth and
development in Kitsap County affect all governmental entities, governmental agencies must be well
informed and continuously involved in regional and local planning. The policies in this element
implement these important goals.
Policies for Coordination with Federal Government (CF):
CF-1 Meaningful and substantial opportunities for early and continuous federal government
participation shall be incorporated into regional and local planning activities.
CF-2 It is recognized that constitutional and statutory provisions may constrain federal government
agencies from entering into local agreements and processes. However, when possible, the County,
the Cities, and federal governments should establish intergovernmental cooperative agreements
promoting coordination and involvement in activities that are of mutual interest.
CF-3 Federal agencies and County and local governments are encouraged to coordinate plans
among and between governments and agencies to make plans as consistent and compatible as
possible for properties over which they have authority or activities they authorize and the adjacent
areas affected.
CF-4 Federal government agencies are encouraged to participate in City, County, and joint
comprehensive planning and development activities that may affect them, including the
establishment and revision of Urban Growth Areas encompassing, adjacent to or within federally
owned lands; distribution of forecasted population; regional transportation, capital facility, housing
and utility plans; and policies that may affect natural and/or cultural resources of interest.
CF-5 The following policies relate to promoting coordination among the Cities, County, and the
federal government including the Navy:
a. All jurisdictions should promote planning that considers the impact of new growth to avoid
the potential for encroachment on military readiness activities as described below when
developing zoning ordinances or designating land uses affecting military facilities. Each
jurisdiction and the Navy should coordinate to identify the types of development and areas
of interest to the Navy, method of notice, and opportunities for comment.
b. "Military readiness activities" mean all of the following:
i. Training, support, and operations that prepare the men and women of the military
and Naval ships and submarines for combat.
ii. Operation, maintenance, and security of any military installation.
iii. Testing of military equipment, vehicles, weapons, and sensors for proper operation
or suitability for combat use.
c. "Impacts" include but are not limited to:
i. Aircraft, boat, and rail traffic.
ii. Incompatible adjacent land uses.
d. Through the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, jurisdictions should monitor issues that
arise in implementing these policies, and should identify areas for improved coordination.
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CF-6 All County, City, and federal governmental agencies shall be included in the normal public
notice and comment procedures of other agencies and kept informed of matters of interest to them.
(RCW 36.70A.530).
CF-7 The County, the Cities, and federal governmental agencies are encouraged to keep one
another informed of matters of local and regional interest by mutually agreeable means and
schedule.
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Element N. Roles and Responsibilities (RR)
The County, Cities, Tribal governments, and special districts are all involved in planning activities
related to their statutory authority and responsibility. In addition to the responsibilities defined in
previous countywide planning policies, this section further clarifies the planning roles and
responsibilities of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council and member agencies.
Policies for Roles and Responsibilities (RR):
RR-1 The KITSAP REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL was established by interlocal
agreement (see Appendix E) to assure coordination, consensus, consistency, and compliance in the
implementation of the Growth Management Act and comprehensive planning by County, City and
Tribal governments within Kitsap County. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council provides a
voice for all jurisdictions and an opportunity for citizens and stakeholders to provide input to
planning policies to be applied countywide. The interlocal agreement adopted by the County, the
Cities, and the Tribal governments declared that the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council is
necessary to maintain a regular intergovernmental communication network for all local and Tribal
governments within the county, facilitate compliance with the coordination and consistency
requirements of the Growth Management Act, provide an effective vehicle to resolve conflict
among and/or between jurisdictions with respect to urban growth boundaries or comprehensive
plan consistency, and to build consensus on planning solutions for countywide growth
management issues. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council shall:
a. Submit agreed -upon recommendations on behalf of member jurisdictions to multi -county
regional agencies and State government on proposed changes to multi -county regional
plans, State plans, and laws.
b. Provide a forum, as necessary, for achieving coordination in the development of local plans
and resolving planning and plan implementation issues that are common among
jurisdictions.
c. Promote coordination and consistency among local plans and between local plans and the
Countywide Planning Policies and the Growth Management Act to the extent necessary to
achieve regional policies and objectives.
d. Serve as a forum to amicably work together and resolve differences when they occur on
important issues impacting Kitsap County.
Promote coordination of educational programs and the dissemination of planning -related
information of regional interest.
f. Coordinate the review, revision, and monitoring of the Buildable Lands Report, Land
Capacity Analysis that aids in developing comprehensive plans, and Countywide Planning
Policies.
g. Apply for grants and administer contracts relative to regional tasks and plans.
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h. Conduct the region -wide growth management planning consistent with these policies.
i. Initiate and coordinate the development of other regional planning policies and
implementation mechanisms that may improve the effectiveness of the comprehensive
planning process.
j. Define and implement procedures that assure opportunities for early and continuous public
involvement in policy discussions facilitated by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council.
RR-2 KITSAP COUNTY is the regional government within the County boundaries providing
various services within unincorporated and incorporated areas as required and specified by law and
by legal agreements. Kitsap County shall:
a. Be responsible for the development, adoption, and implementation of comprehensive plans
and development regulations and the processing of land use permits for the unincorporated
portions of the County.
b. Be responsible for coordinating water quality planning in multi jurisdictional watersheds
and for other environmental planning activities as agreed to by all affected and interested
jurisdictions.
c. Be responsible for coordinating the response on the listing for the federal Endangered
Species Act in multi jurisdictional watersheds as agreed by all affected and interested
jurisdictions.
d. Be responsible for being a regional sewer provider to the unincorporated areas of Kitsap
County as needed to improve water quality consistent with levels of service outlined in the
County Comprehensive Plan.
e. Maintain a geographic information system to serve as a regional planning database.
f. Execute Urban Growth Area Management Agreements with each City to address joint
issues identified in the Countywide Planning Policies and other matters agreed to be of
mutual interest.
g. Define and implement procedures that assure opportunities for early and continuous public
involvement throughout short- and long-range planning projects.
RR-3 Cities within Kitsap County provide a variety of services primarily to residents within their
respective municipal boundaries. Cities shall:
a. Provide urban governmental services identified in the Growth Management Act (Chapter
36.70A RCW) and adopted urban growth management agreements.
b. Be responsible for developing, adopting, and implementing comprehensive plans and
development regulations and processing land use permits within the incorporated portion of
the respective City.
c. Participate with other agencies in multi jurisdictional planning activities, including but not
limited to environmental planning, e.g., water quality planning and coordinating the response
on the listing for the Federal Endangered Species Act in multi jurisdictional watersheds
transportation planning, and growth management strategies.
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d. Execute a separate Urban Growth Area Management Agreement with Kitsap County to
address joint issues identified in the Countywide Planning Policies and other matters agreed
to be of mutual interest.
e. Define and implement procedures that assure opportunities for early and continuous public
involvement throughout short and long range planning projects.
RR-4 SPECIAL DISTRICTS are governmental subdivisions of the county that are usually
established to provide a defined scope of services. Special districts shall:
a. Be responsible for service provision, capital facility planning and other activities as
authorized by law and legal agreements.
b. Coordinate capital planning and implementation strategies with local governments to assure
consistency with comprehensive plan policies, the Countywide Planning Policies, and the
WA State Growth Management Act.
c. Participate in service provision identification required in each urban growth management
agreement.
d. Coordinate with other agencies as appropriate in multi jurisdictional planning activities;
e. Provide technical assistance as appropriate to assist local governments in comprehensive plan
development, adoption, and implementation.
f. Encourage cooperative agreements and consolidate when possible to formalize participation
in local and regional processes.
g. Define and implement procedures that assure opportunities for early and continuous public
involvement throughout short and long-range planning projects.
h. Site and size facilities consistent with local plans.
RR-5 The County and Cities shall coordinate with the County Department of Emergency
Management to ensure the integrity of the National Incident Management system and coordinated
response in the event of disasters and other emergencies.
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Appendices A-E
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendix A: Kitsap Countywide Planning Policy Ratification Process (4-21-21 proposed change,)
r' — — — — — - —
I County, City, & Tnbal
Draft Recisions through Cotmcils review possible
Planning Directors i recisions to the CPP's
Does the re anion
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The Kitsap Regional
revisions to
Coordinating Council Board
appendices Vote
Adopt and Recommend CPPs
• Discuss CPP's
• Release draft for Public Conuuent
• Public Hearing Estimated
• Discuss CPP's 3 Months
Kitsap County • Recommend to County, Cities. &
Adoption by Ordinance Tribes
• SEPA Review
• Kitsap Cotmty Public Hearing Cih' &Tribal Councils Ratify
• Kitsap County Ordinance • Resolution to Ratify (Within
(may change doctrmertt) 90 days of County Ordinance)
Estimated Yes
2 Mouths BTU Up to
• No Resolution: abstention (::3M..
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County Ordinance Takes Effect
Begin 60 day CitylState
Appeal Period to GMHB
If 2+Cities don't
3+ Cities Ratif, or Abstain:
60 days Rattfv to KRCC for
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Note that the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council anticipates refinements
to this process over time.
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Appendix B1: Population Distribution Through 2036
Jurisdiction
Population
2036
20101
Growth 2
Targets 3
City of Bremerton
37,729
14,288
52,017
Bremerton UGA
9,082
4,013
13,095
Total Bremerton
46,811
18,301
65,112
City of Bain bridge Island
23,025
5,635
28,660
City of Port Orchard
12,323
8,235
20,558
Port Orchard UGA
15,044
6,235
21,279
Total Port Orchard
27,367
14,470
41,837
City of Poulsbo
9,222
1,330
10,552
Poulsbo UGA
478
3,778
4,256
Total Poulsbo
9,700
5,108
14,808
Central Kitsap UGA
22,712
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30,476
6,764
29,476
Silverdale UGA
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15,556
8,779
24,335
Kingston UGA
2,074
2,932
5,006
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147,245
61,989
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103,888
18,449
Total County
251,133
80,438
331,571
12010 Census data reflects incorporated city and UGA boundaries as of August 31, 2012
2 Population growth reflects new residents through the 2035 planning horizon
3 Changes in City or UGA boundaries du ring the planning horizon may affect
the population distributions. Th is table may be updated periodically to reflect
such changes. These updates do not constitute policy changes to the CPP's
and
will not require adoptio n and ratification by member agencies.
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Chair
Commissioner Robert Gelder
Kitsap County
Vice -Chair
Mayor Anne Blair
City ofBainbridge Island
Commissioner Charlotte Garrido
Commissioner Ed Wolfe
Kitsap County
Mayor Pally Lent
Council Member Leslie Daugs
Council Member Greg Wheeler
Council Member Dino Davis -
City of Bremerton
Council Member Wayne Roth
Council Member Sieve Bonkowski
City of Bainbridge Island
Mayor Tim Matthes
CoundiMember Bek Ashby
Council Member Jeff Cartwright*
City of Port Orchard
MayorBeckyErickson
Council Member EdStem -
City of Poulsbo
Council Chair Leonard Forsma
Fisheries Director Rob Purser
Suquamis/J Tribe
Council Chair Jeromy Sullivan
Noo-Kaye) CEO Chris Placentia -
Port Gamble S'Klal/am Tdbe"'
Commissioner Axel Strakellahn
Commissioner Larry Stokes -
Port of Bremerton
Captain Tom Zwolfer
Silvia Klalman, PAO'
Naval BaseKitsap"
Executive Director John Clauson
Ki/sap Transit
Mary McClure
Executive Managemefll
McClure Consulting LLC
'Alternate
"Ex Officio Member
"'Associate Member
Executive Committee
P.O. Box 1934
Kingston, WA 98346
360-377-4900 (voice)
360-297-7762 (fax)
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Countywide Planning Policy: Appendix B-2
Kitsap Countywide Employment Targets: 2010-
Originally Adopted by Resolution (No.2094-09),
by the KRCC Executive Board. July 22, 2014
Countywide Employment/ Population Ratio: 2.65
2036
Growth Allocation:
2010- 2036 Sector Share Summary
Total Job Percent
Job Commercial Industrial
Growth Growth Job Growth Job Growth
Bremerton City
18,003
39%
13,493
4,509
Bremerton UGA
1,385
3%
962
422
Bainbridge Island
2,808
6.1%
1,984
823
Port Orchard City
3,132
6.8%
2,571
560
Port Orchard UGA
1,846
4%
1,712
134
Poulsbo City
4,155
9%
3,607
548
Poulsbo UGA
46
0.1%
44
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Central Kitsap UGA
1,200
2.6%
1,030
171
Silverdale UGA
9,106
19.7%
6,679
2,427
Kingston UGA
600
1.3%
437
163
Urban UGA
42,281
91.6%
32,521
9,760
(includes Cities)
Rural Non-UGA
3,877
8.4%
2,817
1,060
Total County
46,158
100%
35,338
10,820
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Appendix C: Centers of Growth
Reference document: March 22, 2018 PSRC Regional Centers Framework Update
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Table C-1:Redonal Growth Centers*
Regional Growth Centers
Description
Regional Growth Centers are locations of more compact, pedestrian -
oriented development with a mix of housing, jobs, retail, services, and
other destinations. Centers receive a significant share of the region's
population and employment growth compared with other parts of the
urban areas while providing improved access and mobility — especially
for walking, biking, and transit.
Types
Metro Growth Center: These Centers have a primary regional role,
with dense existing housing and jobs, transit service and are planning
for significant growth and will continue to serve as major transit hubs
for the region. These Centers also provide regional services and serve
as major civic and cultural centers.
Urban Growth Center: These Centers have an important regional
role, with dense existing jobs and housing, transit service and planning
for significant growth. These Centers may represent areas where
major investments — such as high -capacity transit — offer new
opportunities for growth.
Location
New Regional Growth Centers should be located within a city and
unincorporated urban growth area under certain circumstances.
Designation
• KRCC designates as candidate in Appendix D.
• PSRC designates; must meet PSRC criteria and designation
procedures.
Prioritization
• Completion of a center plan (subarea plan, plan element or
functional equivalent that provides detailed planning or analysis)
that meets PSRC guidance prior to designation.
• Environmental review that demonstrates the center area is
appropriate for dense development.
• Assessment of housing need and documentation to provide
housing choices affordable to a full range of incomes and
strategies.
Density
• Urban Growth Center
o Existing density of 18 activity units per acre minimum
o Planned target density of 45 activity units per acre
minimum
• Metro Growth Center
o Existing density of 30 activity units per acre minimum
o Planned target density of 85 activity units per acre
minimum
Other Requirements
• Local Commitment: Evidence the RGC is a local priority and
sustained commitment to local investment in creating a walkable,
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• Mix of Uses: Goal for a minimum mix of at least 15% planned
residential and employment activity in the RGC.
• Market Potential: Evidence of future market potential to support
planned target.
• Role: Evidence of regional role for RGC, i.e. serves as important
destination for the county, city center of metropolitan cities, other
large and fast-growing centers.
• Jurisdiction is planning to accommodate significant residential and
employment growth under PSRC Regional Growth Strategy.
• Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, amenities and a street
pattern that supports walkability.
Size and • Urban Growth Centers:
Configuration o 200 acres minimum and 640 acres maximum (may be
larger under specific circumstances)
• Metro Growth Centers:
o 320 acres minimum and 640 acres maximum (may be
larger under specific circumstances)
• Nodal with a generally round or square shape, avoiding linear or
gerrymandered shapes that are not readily walkable or connected
by transit.
Transit" • Urban Growth Centers:
o Existing or planned fixed route bus, regional bus, Bus
Rapid Transit, or other frequent and all -day bus service.
o May substitute high -capacity transit mode for fixed route
bus.
• Metro Growth Centers:
o Existing or planned light rail, commuter rail, ferry or other
high capacity transit with similar service quality as light
rail.
o Evidence the area serves as major transit hub and has high
quality/high capacity existing or planned service.
* All criteria is as set forth in PSRC 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; no additional criteria established in Table C-1.
See PSRC information on Regional Growth Centers:
httn s://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/centersdesignationi2rocedures.pdf
https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/centerschecklist.pdf;
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** Transit for RGCs has specific criteria as outlined in the 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; please refer to Framework
for specific transit criteria.
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Table C-2: Manufacturing/Industrial Centers (MIC)*
Manufacturing/Industrial Centers
Description
Manufacturing/Industrial Centers preserve lands for family -wage
jobs in basic industries and trade and provide areas where employment
may grow in the future. Manufacturing/Industrial Centers form a
critical regional resource that provides economic diversity, supports
national and international trade, generates substantial revenue and
offers higher than average wages.
Types
Industrial Employment Center: These Centers are highly active
industrial areas with significant existing jobs, core industrial activity,
evidence of long-term demand, and regional role. They have a legacy
of industrial employment and represent important long-term industrial
areas, such as deep -water ports and major manufacturing. The intent
of this designation is to, at a minimum, preserve existing industrial
jobs and land use and to continue to grow industrial employment in
these Centers were possible. Jurisdictions and transit agencies should
aim to serve with transit.
Industrial Growth Center: These regional clusters of industrial lands
have significant value to the region and potential for job growth.
These large areas of industrial land serve the region with international
employers, industrial infrastructure, concentrations of industrial jobs,
and evidence of long-term potential. The intent of this designation is
to continue growth of industrial employment and preserve the region's
industrial land base for long-term growth and retention. Jurisdictions
and transit agencies should aim to serve with public transit.
Location
Manufacturing/Industrial centers should be located within a city with
few exceptions.
Designation
• KRCC designates as candidate in Appendix D.
• PSRC designates; must meet PSRC criteria and designation
procedures.
Prioritization
• Completion of a center plan (subarea plan, plan element or
functional equivalent that provides detailed planning or analysis)
that meets PSRC guidance prior to designation. Where applicable,
the plan should be developed in consultation with public ports and
other affected governmental entities.
• Environmental review that the area is appropriate for
development.
Criteria
• Industrial Employment Center
0 10,000 minimum existing jobs
0 20,000 minimum planned jobs
o Minimum 50% industrial employment
o Presence of irreplaceable industrial infrastructure
o Minimum 75% of land area zoned for core industrial uses
• Industrial Growth Center
o Minimum size of 2,000 acres
0 4,000 minimum existing jobs
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0 10,000 minimum planned jobs
o Minimum 50% industrial employment
o Minimum 75% of land area zoned for core industrial uses
Other Requirements
• Local Commitment: Evidence the MIC is a local priority and has
sustained commitment overtime to investments in infrastructure
and transportation, and sustainability of industrial uses.
• Industrial retention strategies are in place.
• Serves a regional role for employment.
Transit
• If MIC is in a transit service district, availability of existing or
planned frequent, local, express or flexible transit service.
• If MIC is outside of a transit service district, documented
strategies to reduce commute impacts through transportation
demand management strategies consistent with Regional
Transportation Plan Appendix F (Regional TDM Action Plan) -
Existing Conditions
Adequate infrastructure and utilities to support growth, access to
relevant transportation infrastructure, documentation of economic
impact, and justification of size and shape of center.
* All criteria is as set forth in PSRC 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; no additional criteria established
in Table C-2. See PSRC information on Manufacturing/Industrial Centers:
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Table C-3: Countywide Growth Centers
Coun 'de Growth Centers
Description
Countywide Growth Centers serve important roles as places for
concentrating jobs, housing, shopping, and recreation opportunities.
These are areas linked by transit, provide a mix of housing and
services, and serve as focalpoints for local and county investment.
Identification
• Identified as a Countywide Growth Center in the local
comprehensive plan.
• Identified in Kitsap County Countywide Planning Policies
Appendix D.
Prioritization
• Subarea plan may be developed for the Center.
• If a subarea plan is not prepared, policies and infrastructure
analysis shall be incorporated into the local comprehensiveplan.*
Existing Conditions
At the time of identification, the center shall have:
• An existing activity unit (AU) density of 10 AU/acre.
• Located within a city or unincorporated urban growth area.
• An existing planning and zoning designation for a mix of uses of
20% residential and 20% employment.
• A cVacity and planning for additional growth.
Size and
• 160 acres minimum and 500 acres maximum.
Configuration
o A smaller sized Countywide Growth Center may be
approved if the jurisdiction demonstrates within its
com rehensive plan or subareaplan:
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■ Meets all other criteria (i.e. activity units, mix of
uses, capacity for additional growth); and
■ The Center is within a walkshed with pedestrian
connectivity that lacks barriers, and is approximate
Y2 mile wide and long; or
■ The Center encompasses area(s) that fall within a
'/ mile radii from an existing or planned transit
service; or
■ The Center encompasses area(s) that fall within a
mile radii from an existing or planned ferry
terminal.
• Recommended centers are generally round or square, although
other configurations are acceptable if overall the center
configuration supports the planned growth and are walkable and/or
connected by transit.
Multimodal • Served by multi -modal transportation, including:
Considerations o Transit service, including ferries (foot and vehicle)
o Pedestrian infrastructure
o Street pattern that supports walkability
o Bicycle infrastructure and amenities
Other Requirements • Activity Units means the sum of population and jobs units per
gross acre, as defined by PSRC; calculation of activity units shall
be completed by PSRC or other acceptable methodology proposed
by the jurisdiction. *
*Table X-3 Countywide Centers of Growth criteria is as set forth in PSRC 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; criteria identified
with an * and in italics is additional criteria specific to Kitsap CPP Appendix C.
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Table C4Countywide Industrial Centers*
Countywide Industrial Centers
Description
Countywide Industrial Centers serve as important local industrial
areas that support living wage jobs and serve a key role in the
count 's manufacturing/industrial economy.
Identification
• Identified as a Countywide Growth Center in the local
comprehensive plan.
• Identified in Kitsap County Countywide Planning Policies
Appendix D.
Prioritization
• Subarea plan may be developed for the Center.
• If a subarea plan is not prepared, policies and infrastructure
analysis, including identification of investment priority of the
Center, shall be incorporated into the local comprehensive plan.
Existing Conditions
At the time of identification, the Center shall have:
• A minimum of 1,000 existing jobs, and/or a minimum of 500
acres of industrial zoning.
• Defined transportation demand management strategies in
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• At least 75% of the center zoned for core industrial uses.
• Existing capacity and planning for additional employment
Other Requirements The Center shall:
• Have industrial retention strategies in place.
• Play an important county role and concentration of industrial
land or jobs with evidence of long-term demand.
* All criteria as set forth in PSRC 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; no additional criteria established in Table C-4.
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Table C-5: Local Centers
Local Centers
Description Local Centers are central places that support communities. These
places range from neighborhood centers to active crossroads and play
an important role in the region. Local centers help define community
character and usually provide as local gathering places and
community hubs; they also can be suitable for additional growth and
focal points for services. As local centers grow, they may become
eligible for designation as a countywide or regional center.
Identification • Identified in local comprehensive plans.
• Not identified in Countywide Plannin Policies.
* All criteria as set forth in 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; no additional criteria established in Table C-5.
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Table C-6: Military Installations
Military Installations
Description
Military Installations are a vital part of the region, home to thousands
of personnel and jobs, and a major contributor to the region's
economy. While military installations are not subject to local,
regional or state plans and regulations, Kitsap local governments and
Tribes recognize the relationship between regional growth patterns
and military installations, and the importance of how military
employment and personnel affect all aspects of regional planning.
Types/Designation
• Major Military Installations are defined as installations with
more than 5,000 enlisted and service personnel.
• Smaller Military Installations are specified by RCW
36.70A.530 and identifies them as federal military
installations, other than a reserve center, that employs 100 or
more full-time personnel.
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Identification
• Identified in Comprehensive Plan of jurisdiction is located.
• Identified in Kitsap County Countywide Planning Policies
Appendix D.
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Other Requirements • Military Installations may be considered countywide centers
or equivalent as allowed by 2018 Centers Framework Update
in order to ensure*:
o Freight routing and mobility into and between the
military installations;
o Accessibility and connectivity to transportation
corridors;
o Safety, accessibility and mobility conditions where
freight and passenger transportation systems interact.
• The identification of a Military Installation as a countywide
center or equivalent shall not be used as justification or
support urban levels of densities if the MI is not located within
an urban growth area. *
Table C-6 Military Installations criteria is as set forth in PSRC 2018 Regional Growth Framework Update; criteria identified with an
is additional criteria specific to Kitsap CPP Appendix C.
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Appendix D:List of Centers 2021
Growth Centers and Manufacturing/Industrial Centers (PSRC designated)
-Regional
Jurisdiction
Regional Center Name
Regional Center Type
City of Bremerton
Bremerton
Metro Center
Kitsap County
Silverdale
Urban Center
City of Bremerton
Puget Sound Industrial Center
- Bremerton
Manufacturing/Industrial
Growth Center MIC
Candidate Regional Growth
Center or ManufacturinWIndustrial Center
Countywide Centers
Jurisdiction
Countywide Center Name
Countywide Center Tv e
Kitsap County
Kingston
Growth Center
Kitsap County
McWilliams/SR 303
Growth Center
City of Bremerton
Charleston DCC Center
Growth Center
City of Bremerton
Eastside Village Center
(previously Harrison
Hospital)
Growth Center
City of Port Orchard
Downtown Port Orchard
Growth Center
Candidate Countywide Centers
of Port Orchard
Ruby Creek
Growth Center
-City
of Port Orchard
Mile Hill
Growth Center
-City
OV of Port Orchard
Sed wickBethel Center
Growth Center
City of Poulsbo
Downtown Poulsbo/SR 305
Corridor
Growth Center
City of Bainbridge Island
Winslow
Growth Center
Military Installations
Military Installation Name
Type of Installation
Bremerton
Naval Base Kitsap —
Bremerton
Major Installation
Bremerton
Naval Base Kitsap — Jackson
Park
Smaller Installation
Coun
Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor
Major Installation
_Kitsap
-Kitsap County
Naval Base Kitsap - Keyport
Smaller Installation
D -1 Centers Desi s nation Process shall occur as set forth below:
a. Appendix D - List of Centers 2021:
i. The Countywide Centers identified in Appendix D — List of Centers 2021 are those Growth
Centers that are: 1) identified in previous Kitsap CPP Appendix F or identified in a
comprehensive or subarea plan by April 2020; and 2) where planning (comprehensive or
subarea) has been completed by the jurisdiction, and 3) which meets the criteria of a
countywide Center and is intended to accommodate a concentration of the 2024 growth
targets. A review and confirmation of the identified Countywide Centers will occur as part of
the 2024 GMA Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update, as set forth below, and consistent with
Policy C-4.b.
b. As part of 2024 GM Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update:
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i. Jurisdictions have identified Candidate Centers in Table D-1, locations which it anticipates a
concentration of its residential and employment growth target will be accommodated for its
2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.
ii. Jurisdictions shall complete planning for each Candidate Center as part of its 2024 GMA
Comprehensive Plan Update, consistent with Policy C-4.b and Appendix C.
iii. Centers not listed as Candidate Centers in Table D-1 may also be proposed for identification
as a Center, if during the jurisdiction's 2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
process, a different or additional locations were identified and planning consistent with Policy
C-4.b was completed.
iv. After adoption of jurisdiction's 2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Update, KRCC shall invite
jurisdictions by second quarter 2025 to submit comprehensive plan chapters/sections or
subarea plans for review to convert the candidate status to full Countywide Center status. An
application, checklist or other tool may be created by KRCC to aid evaluation and
confirmation.
V. Members of P1anPol or other designated subcommittee shall review the submitted
comprehensive plan sections or subarea plans and provide recommendation to the full KRCC
Board.
vi. KRCC Board shall finalize Centers designations by amending Appendix D, and adoption and
ratification follows the amendment process established in Appendix A.
c. Prior to 2024 GMA Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update:
i. A jurisdiction may request the KRCC Board consider a full Center designation (i.e. a
conversion from candidate to full Center, or propose a new Center) prior to the 2024 GMA
Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update process (identified in D-Lb) in order to recognize
planning the jurisdiction has completed.
a. The comprehensive plan chapter/section or subarea plan must demonstrate that the
proposed Center meets the criteria and requirements of the 2018 Centers Framework
Update and Appendix C.
b. The comprehensive plan chapter/section or subarea plan must demonstrate that the
proposed Center is planned and has capacity to accommodate a concentration of the
jurisdiction's residential and employment growth targets.
ii. The jurisdiction may request annually by February 15a' prior to 2025 for consideration by the
KRCC Board. An application, checklist or other tool may be created by KRCC to aid
evaluation and confirmation.
iii. Members of P1anPol or other designated subcommittee shall review the submitted subarea
plans and provide recommendation to the full KRCC Board.
iv. KRCC Board shall vote on Centers designation amendment(s) to Appendix D, and adoption
and ratification follows the amendment process established in Appendix A.
d. After the 2024 GMA Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update:
i. Centers designations are generally on an eight -year cycle consistent GMA periodic update;
growth forecasting and distribution; or when necessary, a five-year cycle consistent with
PSRC's major plan update(s).
ii. After the finalization of Center designations in 2025, jurisdictions may request new Centers
be designated upon a circumstance authorized by Policy C-4.a.
iii. A jurisdiction may request a new center designation during a planned update to the Kitsap
Countywide Planning Policies, or outside of a planned update subject to approval of the
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iv. An application, checklist or other tool may be created by KRCC to aid evaluation of a new
proposed center.
V. Members of P1anPol or other designated subcommittee shall review the submitted
comprehensive plan and/or subarea plan and provide recommendation to the full KRCC
Board.
vi. KRCC Board shall finalize Centers designations by amending Appendix D, and adoption and
ratification follows the amendment process established in Appendix A.
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APPENDIX E
KITSAP REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Adopted by Kitsap County, all four Cities and
the Port of Bremerton: 11/22/12 — 02/14/13.
Amendments to the 2001 ILA that established
KRCC were made in 2006 and 2007.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the undersigned parties pursuant to provisions
of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
WHEREAS, the undersigned members recognize the need and desirability to participate in a forum for
intergovernmental coordination, cooperation, and consultation among member agencies in order to bring about a continuous
and comprehensive regional planning process and efficient service delivery; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned members desire jointly to undertake continuous, cooperative study and planning of
regional and governmental issues of mutual interest, including but not limited to development, land use, housing, capital
facilities, service, utilities, finances, public buildings, water supply, water distribution and drainage, air and water pollution,
parks and recreation, transportation planning, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, it is the belief of the undersigned members that regional deliberations, planning, and review can
best be achieved with the creation of a separate legal entity whose function and activities are subject to policy direction
from the undersigned member agencies according to the provisions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires local jurisdictions to coordinate and ensure
consistency when developing comprehensive land use plans and the undersigned members desire to establish the Kitsap
Regional Coordinating Council as a separate legal entity to facilitate coordination and consistency of comprehensive land use
plans as required by the GMA; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned members desire to use the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council for developing
County- wide Planning Policies (CPPs) under the GMA as a framework to guide Kitsap County and cities situated within
the County in developing their comprehensive land use plans.
THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises and covenants herein it is hereby agreed:
I. NAME
This Agreement establishes the KITSAP REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL ("Council'), a separate legal
entity since 2001.
II. DURATION
The Agreement shall remain in force and effect perpetually or until terminated by majority vote of the member agencies.
III. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Interlocal Agreement, the following terms have the meaning prescribed to them in this
section unless the context of their use dictates otherwise:
A. "Member agency" means a voting and dues paying municipal or other government entity
located within Kitsap County which is a party tothis Agreement.
B. "State" means the State of Washington.
C. "Region" means the territory physically lying within the boundaries of Kitsap County.
D. "Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council' or "Council' means the separate legal entity established by this
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Agreement to represent member agencies to carry out those powers and managerial and administrative responsibilities
delegated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
E. "Majority vote" means more than one-half of the votes cast when a quorum is present and must
include a majority of votes from County commissioners and a majority of votes from the representatives of at least two
separate cities.
F. "Executive Board" shall mean the representatives of member agencies of the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council identified in Article IV.B. of this Agreement.
G. "Cost Allocation" means annual dues (the annual allocation among Member agencies of the cost of Council
operations determined by the Executive Board for the purposes of calculating members' obligations to contribute to the
funding of Council operations for the year, and for the purposes of calculating obligations and distributions in the event of
withdrawal or termination).
H. "Ex Officio Member" means a non -voting, non -dues paying member of the Council.
I. "Two-thirds majority vote" means a majority vote and also requires a majority of votes from
County commissioners and a majority of votes from the representatives from at least two separate cities.
J. "Associate Member" means a member of the Council which is not a party to this Agreement and who enters
into a separate agreement with the Council that establishes the Associate Member's level of participation in Council activities.
IV. MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION
A. Membership. Membership (except for Associate Members and Ex Officio Members) is established by
execution of this Agreement and payment of any required cost allocation as established by the Executive Board.
B. Executive Board. The Executive Board is comprised of the following representatives of member agencies:
County Government: three (3) members of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.
2. City Governments:
a. The Mayor of each city having a population of 10,000 persons or less;
b. The Mayor and one (1) member of the City Council of each city having a population
between 10,001 persons and 30,000 persons;
C. The Mayor and two (2) members of the City Council of each city having a population
greater than 30,000 persons;
d. A city with a Council/Manager form of government may select one (1)
member of the City Council instead of a Mayor. The number of additional
City Council members representing the city shall be as described in 2(a-c)
above.
3. Port of Bremerton: one (1) representative consisting of a
Port Commissioner.
4. City Council, and Port of Bremerton representatives may be selected by whatever means
established by each specific member agency for a two (2) year term.
C. The determination of the population of cities will be the most recent annual population estimate of cities
and towns prepared by the Washington State Office of Financial Management.
D. A municipal or government entity or a federally recognized Indian Tribe that desires to become a member of
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the Council must obtain permission to do so by majority vote of the Executive Board. The required permission applies to any
entity that wishes to become a Member or Ex Officio Member. A municipal or government entity or a federally recognized
Indian tribe that wishes to become an Associate Member must obtain permission to do so by a majority vote of the Executive
Board, and must
present a draft agreement for the Executive Board's consideration, establishing the proposed terms, duties, powers and
privileges for Associate Member status.
V. POWER, AUTHORITY, AND PURPOSE
This Agreement does not confer additional substantive powers or authorities on member agencies. The powers and
authorities conferred herein are limited to the powers that each member agency is authorized by law to perform. The Council
has the following power, authority, and purpose:
A. Provide a regional forum for regional deliberations and cooperative decision -making by the region's elected
officials in order to bring about a continuous and comprehensive planning process, and foster cooperation and mediate
differences among governments throughout the region.
B. Consistent with the GMA, coordinate and ensure consistency when developing comprehensive land use plans.
C. Consistent with the GMA, develop CPPs to be used as a framework to guide the County and the
Cities in developing their comprehensive land use plans;
D. Coordinate actions to provide for the distribution of state and federal grant funds, including but not
limited to federal transportation funding, community development block grants, and low income housing grants.
E. Undertake continuous, cooperative study and planning of regional and governmental problems of mutual
interest, including but not limited to development, land use, housing, capital facilities, services, utilities, finances, public
buildings, water supply, water distribution and drainage, air and water pollution, parks and recreation and transportation
planning.
Coordinate actions to provide for a sustainable economy and environment for the region.
G. Carry out such other planning and coordinating activities authorized by majority vote of the Council
including participation in other forums and organizations.
H. Establish Bylaws, to be amended from time to time, that govern the procedures of the Council. The
Bylaws, as may be amended, are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
I. Contract for administrative services and enter into other agreements as deemed appropriate and/or
necessary to implement this Agreement.
J. Purchase, receive, lease, take by gift, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, use and otherwise deal in
and with real or personal property, or any interest therein, in the name of the Council.
K. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, transfer, and otherwise dispose of its property and assets.
L. Sue and be sued, complain and defend, in all courts of competent jurisdiction in the Council's name.
M. To engage in any other activity necessary to further the Council goals and purposes to the extent
authorized by chapter 39.34 RCW.
N. Apply for such federal, state, or private funding of any nature as may become available to assist the
organization in carrying out its purposes and functions.
O. Identify and examine issues such as governance, growth policies, development standards, service
provision, revenue -cost sharing and municipal annexations in urban growth areas.
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P. Strive to represent the consensus of views on growth management and planning issues among member
agencies. The Council makes recommendations on behalf of those jurisdictions to multi -county regional agencies and State
government on behalf of member agencies, on proposed changes to multi -county regional plans, state plans and laws.
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Q. Represent the views or position of member agencies within the County on issues of consistency or the
resolution of conflicts related to the multi -county regional growth strategy and transportation plan.
R. Make appointments to committees and boards of multi -county regional organizations (e.g. Puget Sound
Regional Council, Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization) where appointments are requested to represent
more than one member agency of the Council. Members appointed to such committees and boards shall represent the
consensus of the views of the Council. If consensus is not reached on a particular issue, the members appointed to such
committees and boards shall represent the majority and minority views of the Council, in order to accurately portray the status
of discussions on that issue.
S. Review this Interlocal Agreement no fewer than every 10 years with the assistance of legal counsel.
VI. FINANCING
A. Cost Allocation. All members shall pay the annual cost allocation as described in the Bylaws. If payment
by a member is not paid timely after notice of the cost allocation is received, the member is subject to having its
membership status revoked by majority vote of the Executive Board.
B. Local Government Accounting. All services and transfers of property to the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council shall be paid and accounted for in accordance with RCW 43.09.210.
VII. FISCAL YEAR AND BUDGET
A. The Fiscal Year. The fiscal year shall coincide with the calendar year.
B. Adoption of Budget. By September of each year the Executive Board shall adopt a draft annual work
program, budget, and cost allocation for the ensuing fiscal year that identifies anticipated activities, goals, revenues, and
expenditures for completing the work program. The final work program, budget, and cost allocation for the ensuing year shall
be adopted by the Executive Board no later than November of each year. No increase or decrease to the final budget shall
occur without the approval of the Executive Board.
C. Notice of Budget. On or before September 30, the Executive Board shall provide written notice of the
ensuing year's draft budget, work plan, and cost allocation to the designated representative(s) of each member agency. On or
before November 30, the Executive Board shall provide written notice of the final budget, work plan, and cost allocation
adopted for the ensuing fiscal year to the designated representative(s) of each member agency.
D. Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting. The Council shall be subject to the Budgeting Accounting &
Reporting System (BARS) applicable to Category 1 local governments.
E. Fiscal Agent. The Council may retain a fiscal agent. The fiscal agent may be a member agency who shall
serve, and be subject to removal, pursuant to the terms and conditions as established by agreement between the fiscal agent
and the Council.
F. Contracting. All contracts made by or on behalf of the Council shall be in accordance with state law,
including, but not limited to: Chapter 39.04 RCW, and Chapter 42.23 RCW, and Chapter 42.24 RCW.
VIII. WITHDRAWAL FROM AGREEMENT
Any member agency has the right to withdraw from this Interlocal Agreement by giving the Executive Board six (6)
months prior written notice. Unless otherwise provided by future agreement, any member agency that withdraws shall
remain responsible for its financial and other obligations with regard to Council activities until the effective date of
withdrawal and with regard to agreements to which the Council is a party and which exist at the time of such notice of
withdrawal. Withdrawal by one member agency to this Interlocal Agreement shall not terminate the Agreement as to any
other remaining member agencies.
Except as provided in Article IX of this Agreement, any member agency that withdraws from this Agreement forfeits any
rights it may have to the Council's assets; provided, however, such forfeiture shall not take effect if the Council dissolves
within one (1) year of the date of the withdrawal notice.
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IX. DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
Upon dissolution of the Council, any Council assets, after payment of all liabilities, costs, expenses, and charges
validly incurred under this Agreement, shall be distributed to member agencies which are members of the Council on the date
of dissolution. Distribution of assets shall be in proportion to the funding formula for cost allocation as described in the
Bylaws, in accordance with Article VI.B. of the Agreement, and existing at the time of dissolution. The debts, liabilities, and
obligations of the Council shall not constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of any member agency. If assets cannot
reasonably be distributed in proportion to the funding formula, the Council shall declare the assets to be surplus, and shall
offer the assets for sale according to the requirements of chapter 43.19 RCW, and shall distribute the proceeds from the sale
in proportion to the funding formula established by the Executive Board in accordance with Article VI.B. of this Agreement.
X. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
A. Any loss or liability to third parties resulting from negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the Council,
Member agencies (excluding Associate Members), Ex Officio Members, and/or employees while acting within the scope of
their authority under this Agreement shall be borne by the Council exclusively, and the Council shall defend such parties, at
its cost, upon request by the member agency, ex officio agency, and/or employee.
B. The Executive Board shall obtain commercial general liability, and auto liability insurance coverage for the
Council, Executive Board, and any staff employed by the Council, at levels no less than $1 million single occurrence and $2
million aggregate for each type of liability that is insured. The policy shall name each member agency, and their respective
elected officials, officers, agents, and employees as additional insured's. The Executive Board shall annually evaluate the
adequacy of the Council's insurance coverage.
C. The Executive Board shall require that all contractors and subcontractors utilized by the Council obtain
insurance coverage consistent with Article X.B.
XI. LEGAL REPRESENTATION
The Council may retain legal counsel. Legal counsel may be an employee of a member agency, an outside entity, or
an individual. In the event of a conflict of interest, the Council may retain substitute or additional legal counsel. Additionally,
Council may retain outside legal counsel concerning any matter the Council deems appropriate. Retained counsel shall serve,
and be subject to removal, pursuant to the terms and conditions established by agreement between legal counsel and the
Council. An adjustment in cost allocation to Members will be made if the Council retains outside legal counsel.
XII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement supersedes all previous Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council interlocal agreements and all prior
discussions, representations, contracts, and/or agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement
and constitutes the entire contract between the parties.
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Except as provided by Article XIX, the terms of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified unless agreed to in
writing by all member agencies and such writing shall be executed with the same formalities as are required for the
execution of this document.
XIV. WAIVER
The failure of any party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of same, but the same shall be and remain in full force and effect.
XV. NOTICE
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Except as provided in Article XVIII of this Agreement, any notice required by this Agreement shall be made in
writing to the representative(s) identified in Article IV.B. of this Agreement. Notice is effective on the third day following
deposit with the
U.S. Postal Service, regular mail.
XVI. SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall
remain in full force and effect.
XVII. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both as to its interpretation and performance.
Any action at law, suit in equity, or other judicial proceeding arising in connection with this Agreement may be instituted
and maintained only in a court of competent jurisdiction in Kitsap County, Washington.
XVIII. CLAIMS
A. Any claim for damages made under chapter 4.96 RCW shall be filed with the
Chair of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, c/o the Clerk of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, 614
Division Street, MS-4, Port Orchard, Washington, 98366.
B. Upon receipt of a claim for damages, or any other claim, a copy of the claim will be provided by the Clerk of
the Board to each member of the Executive Board.
XIX. EXECUTION AND FILING
A. Counterparts. The parties agree that there shall be multiple original signature pages of this Agreement
distributed for signature by the necessary officials of the parties. Upon execution, the executed original signature pages of this
Agreement shall be returned to the Clerk of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, who shall file an executed original of
this Agreement with the Kitsap County Auditor. The Clerk of the Board shall distribute duplicate conformed copies of the
Agreement to each of the parties. Parties that sign on as Members at a later date will provide original signature pages of this
Agreement to the Clerk of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, who shall file the signature pages provided with the
Kitsap County Auditor. The Clerk of the Board shall distribute duplicate conformed copies of the signature pages filed later,
to each of the parties. Addition of parties at a later date will not constitute a modification under Section XIII of this
Agreement.
B. Later Approval and Filing. Later approval and filing of this Agreement by additional parties as set forth in
Article IV, Section D, shall be deemed an authorized amendment to the Agreement already on file with the Kitsap County
Auditor, without the need for reconsideration and approval by parties that have already approved and executed the Agreement.
XX. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall go into effect among and between the parties upon its execution by all of the parties, as
evidenced by the signatures and dates affixed below and upon its filing with the County Auditor as provided in Article XIX.
Adopted by Kitsap County Ordinance X
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City of Port Orchard
Work Study Session Executive Summary
Issue Title: Special Event Ordinance
Meeting Date: October 19, 2021
Time Required: 30 minutes
Attendees: Brandy Rinearson, City Clerk
Action Requested At This Meeting: Provide direction to staff on what updates to Special
Events are desired.
Issue: At the August 9, 2021, Economic Development Committee meeting, the committee
reviewed Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) 5.94 Special Events. The committee
recommended the following changes:
1) No longer allow multiple day vendor fair events on the waterfront, and
2) Require that all street and highway closures be approved by the Council.
Staff bought back to the September 13, 2021, Economic Development Committee meeting,
the changes requested of the committee, as well as recommended administrative changes.
The changes were:
1) Modifications to the application:
a. add "including, estimated peak attendance".
b. require applicant to identify if certain structures would be present, add" temporary
structures, tents, trucks, and sanitation facilities".
c. add "including evidence of Department of Public Health approval".
d. add "handwashing stations" to be identified on the detailed map.
2) Under processing applications related to police department authority, add "with
necessary public safety and traffic control provisions"
In preparing for this meeting, staff reviewed POMC 5.94 Special Events and are
recommending the following changes. The changes are to align the City's standards with
FEMA's Special Events Contingency Planning: Job Aids Manual. The additional changes are:
1) Include the requirement to provide "written confirmation of procurement of adequate
sanitation facilities for the event (as recommended by FEMA)".
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2) Include language that the applicant, upon the release of the Police Chiefs public safety
plan for the event, may need to contract for vendor services, such as aid, emergency
services, and/or security, based on the estimated number in attendance.
Background: Throughout the summer, Council was presented street closure approval for
certain events and questioned why all of them were not coming before them for approval.
Council requested that the Economic Development/Tourism Committee review POMC 5.94
Special Events to better clarify the requirement of Council approval for road closures and any
other sections that may need to be updated.
Recommendation: Staff recommends bringing Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94 Special Events
standards to FEMA's Special Events Contingency Planning: Job Aids Manual.
Alternatives: Recommend alternative guidance.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Attachments: Draft Redline Ordinance POMC 5.94
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, RELATING
TO SPECIAL EVENTS; AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 5.94.030, 5.94.040, 5.94.050, 5.94.060, AND 5.94.080; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard encourages special events within the City to foster
community; and
WHEREAS, at Chapter 5.94 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC), the City maintains
procedures for special events to facilitate their occurrence while also addressing the impacts
events may have, in further protection of the public's health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council requested staff audit Chapter 5.94 POMC to update the
regulations where necessary to respond to evolving impacts; and
WHEREAS, staff proposed amendments to provisions to address evolving impacts of special
events, including but not limited to multi -day events, extended street closures, and public health
issues; and
WHEREAS,the City Council findsthatthe amendments herein balancethegoal of encouraging
special events to foster community with addressing impacts from such events, are consistent with
goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and related regulations, and serve the public
health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Port Orchard; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.94.030 Permit — Required.
(1) No person, firm, company, nonprofit, or corporation shall run, manage, operate, or
conduct any special event without having applied for and received a special event permit in
advance of such special event, as required by this chapter. No special event shall be permitted for
two or more consecutive days.
(2) There shall be a $50.00 nonrefundable administrative fee to process each application
submitted, which is to be paid to the finance department. The fee is due upon when the application
is submitted to the city clerk's office. Each application shall be for only one event.
(3) A complete +rapplication for a special event permit for an event that does not require
the closure of any street or highway -shall be filed with the city clerk's office no less than 90
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calendar days, and no more than one calendar year, before the date when the proposed special
event is to take place; . vided there ,s ne city street and/or state highway closure requested.
j4)_W4errFor an event that requires city street or a state highway closure, tea complete
application for a special permit shall be filed with the city clerk's office no less than 120 days, and
no more than one calendar year, before the date when the proposed special event is to take place.
All events requiring street or highway closure shall be submitted to the City Council for approval.
For an event that requires state highway closure, Uf e&�if the eCity eCouncil approvesal of the
event, the applicant shall proceed to seek permission from the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) to close the state ";highway, and the applicant shall provide proof
of WSDOT permission to the City Clerk upon receipt from WSDOT and in advance of the event as
set out in POMC 5.94.040. if the special event permit ' plicat°^^ is ed by the ,a*., ^i
SECTION 2. Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.94.040 Application.
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(4) Whether an admission fee will be charged for attendees or participants;
(5) Whether there will be a4eHA-temporary; tructu
(6) Whether there will be cooking done on -.site, including evidence of Department of Public
Health approval,
(7) A certificate of insurance with minimum amounts of commercial general liability
coverage and combined single limit auto liability for bodily injury required bythe city's insurer. The
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applicant's insurance policy shall name, by endorsement, the city of Port Orchard as an additional
insured;
(8) A detailed map showing the location of event routes, tents, vendors, beer gardens,
exits/entrances, fire lanes, garbage cans, and adequate restrooms/sani-can(s) and adequate
handwashing stations, signage, barricades, first aid, traffic patterns, parking, requested . oad
closures/detourssand other applicable event details;
(9) If alcoholic beverages will be served on city property, a permit approved by the
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (note: you may be subject to additional insurance
requirements of the city's insurance carrier); and
(10) If an event will be using both public and private property, the applicant shall provide
written documentation to the city that the private property owner(s) have granted permission to
them to use the private property for the event; and
(11) Written confirmation of procurement of adequate sanitation facilities for the event
(recommendedset by FEMA); and
(12-1) If the event is a parade or a run, the following additional information shall be
required:
(a) The exact location of any marshaling or staging areas for the parade/run;
(b) The time at which units of the parade/run will begin to arrive at the staging areas
and the times at which all such units will be disbursed therefrom;
(c) The exact route to be traveled, including the starting point and termination
point;
(d) The approximate number of persons, animals, and vehicles which will constitute
the parade/run, and the types of animals and descriptions of the vehicles, as applicable;
(e) A statement as to whetherthe parade/run will occupy all or only a portion of the
width of the street, roadway, or sidewalks to be used;
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(13-2) If the event requires a state highway closure, upon city council approval of the event,
the applicant must provide to the city clerk's office, no more than 45 days after submitting the
application, at least one of the following three documents: (a) event agreement with WSDOT; (b)
letter of acknowledgment from WSDOT; or (c) written proof thatthe event organizer has submitted
the completed application to WSDOT;
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utilize the information provided by the applicant to develop a Public Safety Plan for the event,
which may require the applicant to contract with vendors to ensure FEMA-recommended
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standards pertaining to aid, emergency services, and security are met, based on estimated total
attendance;
(1-3�) As a condition to the issuance of any permit under this chapter, the applicant shall
execute an acknowledgment agreei"to defend at no cost to the city, and to indemnify and hold
harmless the city, its officers, employees and agents, from any and all suits, claims or liabilities
caused by or arising out of any work or use authorized by any such permit;
(164) Any other relevant information required by the city.
SECTION 3. Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.94.050 Processing application.
Special event permits shall be processed as follows:
(1) If a special event is proposed to be held in the same location and during the same time
frame as the immediately previous year, that event's organizer will be given first priority overother
special event permit applicants; provided, that this applicant notifies submits a completed
application to the clerk's office by February 1st of each year; otherwise, the special event location
and time frame will be available on a first -come, first -served basis to other applicants. The
remaining requirements of this chapter will still apply.
(2) The city clerk's office shall route the application to the city police, finance, public works
and community development departments, as well as the local fire authority, Kitsap Transit, and
any other applicable outside authorities to review. Each of the above -listed
departments/authorities shall provide the city clerk a written recommendation of approval
(conditional or otherwise) or denial of the application based on the considerations referenced in
POMC 5.94.060.
(3) The city clerk's office shall notify the public of each special event proposed to allow
citizens to provide written comments regarding how allowing the special event will impact their
property, business or quality of life. The city clerk will consider any information provided and may
deny the special event permit application if a showing is made of severe financial impact or other
undue hardship on a citizen's property, business or quality of life.
(4) The city clerk's office shall bring forth the application to the city council for approval
when the event requires a city street or state highway closure. Exempt 49m this Feq home^* aFe
(a) special events previeusly appreved by the Gity GeunGil by reselutien and (b) sperial events taking
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SECTION 4. Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.94.060 Standards of issuance.
The city clerk or designee shall issue (or approve with conditions) a special event permit as
provided herein upon certification from the departments/authorities listed in POMC 5.94.050 who
have been consulted, based on the following considerations:
(1) The applicant has provided all of the required application materials and has provided any
additional documents or information requested by the city.
(2) The applicant has paid the administrative processing fee of $50.00.
(3) The proposed special event location is available because no other events are scheduled
to take place at the location on that date and time or, if another event is scheduled to take place,
that event organizer has provided written consent to the city clerk to allow a parallel event to take
place at the same location, date, and time.
(4) The applicant is holding an event using both public and private property and has
provided written documentation that the private property owners allow them to use the private
property for their event.
(5) The applicant has received City Council approval for a street or highway closure, and for
a highway closure, the applicant has provided a copy of either an event agreement with WSDOTor
a letter of acknowledgment from WSDOT, as needed.
(6) The police department, fire authority, and public works department have determined
the following:
(a) The proposed event will not endanger public safety or health, with necessary
Public safety and traffic control provisions;
(b) The proposed event will not seriously inconvenience or impair the general
public's use of public property, services, or facilities;
(c) The location of the proposed event will not substantially interfere with any
construction or maintenance work scheduled to take place upon or along public property or
right-of-way, or a previously granted encroachment permit; and
(d) The proposed event is not scheduled to occur along a route or at a location
adjacent to a school or class during a time when such school or class is in session, and the
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noise created by the activities of the event would substantially disrupt the educational
activities of the school or class.
(7) The city clerk received no written comments from the public demonstrating undue
hardship or other substantial negative effects of the special event on their property, business or
quality of life.
SECTION 4. Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.94.080 City assistance.
The chief of police, fire chief, and/or public works director may require any reasenableand
necessary public safety and traffic control, including but not limited to requiring ^O^ ^'tee
seFve as certified flagger(s), use of downtown parking lots, police protection and/or emergency
medical services to be provided at the special event at the organizer's expense. Special events that
have been exempted by the city council from personnel expenses in the form of a resolution shall
not be subject to these expenses for city support. The finance department shall notify the -all
applicants of the actual expenses related to city support of the special event.
(1) Downtown Parking Lot Usage. Sheulda No special event may utilize req ire the use ^Fall
ef-the downtown parking lots, as described in POMC 10.12.580 as Lots 3 and 4, commonly known
as waterfront parking, for two or more consecutive weekdays. Should a special event request the
use of all or a portion of the downtown parking lots, as described in POMC 10.12.580 as Lots 3 and
4, during a weekday, excluding federal holidays, and the city grants the request, exel ding fedeFal
e4daysthe applicant shall compensate the city for lost revenue for the use of the parking lots.
The fee shall be $300 ^^, plus lease excise taxweekdayby resolution of the City Council.
(2) Police Services Protection. After obtaining as much information as the chief of police
reasonably deems necessary regarding a special event permit application, he or she shall determine
whether and to what extent additional police protection reasonably will be required for the special
event for purposes of tFaffie csntrei, Crowd control, and security. In making this determination, the
chief of police shall consider those factors set out in POMC 5.94.060. If additional police protection
for the special event is deemed necessary by the chief of police, he or she shall notify the applicant.
The applicant then shall have the duty to secure police protection acceptable to the chief of police
at the sole expense of the applicant and shall prepay the expenses of such protection, as required.
The fees are set by council resolution, which establishes the reimbursement rate for enhanced
security expenses. The chief of police shall consider what additional personnel, equipment and
supplies are needed, as well as any other items or expenses which will be necessary.
(3) Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
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(a) After receiving notification of the intended special event, the fire chief shall
make a determination as to the need for on -site fire watch and/or emergency medical
personnel. The fire chief shall consider such factors as the location, number of anticipated
participants and spectators, and type of event, including the application of appropriate
codes and ordinances. If fire watch and/or emergency medical personnel for the event are
deemed necessary by the fire chief, he or she shall notify the applicant, and the applicant
shall be responsible for securing fire watch/emergency medical personnel reasonably
acceptable to the fire chief at the sole expense of the applicant and shall prepay the
expenses of such protection. Only state -certified, licensed professional fire/emergency
medical personnel shall be used for this purpose, preferably South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
employees and equipment.
(b) The conduct of the special event shall not introduce extraeFdiRary hazardstofire
protection and/or life safety in the immediate or adjacent areas.
SECTION 5. 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 6. This ordinance shall be posted and published as required by law, and shall be
effective and in full force five (5) days following publication. A summary of this ordinance 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 Clerk in authentication of such passage this _ day of September 2021.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sponsored by:
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Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney , Councilmember
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Issue Title:
Meeting Date:
Time Required:
Attendees:
City of Port Orchard
Work Study Session Executive Summary
Personnel Policy Update for COVID Vaccination as a Condition of
Employment
October 19, 2021
20 minutes
Debbie Lund, Human Resources Manager
Action Requested At This Meeting: None. Discussion only.
Issue: At the October 12, 2021, council voted to discuss this item at this meeting.
Background: Staff proposed a revision to Personnel Policy 2.4 to require new employees to be
vaccinated against COVID-19. The proposed policy requires new employees to have at least one
shot at time of hire and to receive the second shot (if required) within 30 days of the first. At
the September 28, 2021, a motion to approve this policy was rejected by a 4-3 vote. At the
October 12, 2021, meeting, council voted to re -consider this item. That motion passed. Council
then voted to discuss this topic at this meeting and consider action at the October 26 meeting.
Alternatives: Recommend alternative guidance.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council adopt a revision to Personnel Policy 2.4
"Eligibility for Employment" to include a requirement that new employees provide proof of
having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination prior to employment and as a
condition of continued employment receive the second dose within 30 days of the first dose,
unless they have applied for and received an exemption due to a medical or religious reason.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Attachments: Proposed personnel policy 2.4
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2.4 ELIGIBLITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
A. Employment Eligibility Verification
Federal law requires the City of Port Orchard to comply with the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986 and related law. All new employees must complete an "I-9 Form"
and provide proof of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The City is
responsible for obtaining the 1-9 Form from each employee and verifying his/her eligibility
to work in the United States.
Employees will be expected to complete the I-9 Form during their first day of work. The
City will then properly complete the "Employer Section" of the I-9 Form. If a new
employee is unable to provide the necessary documentation within three working days
from the date of hire, he/she must provide proof that he/she has applied for the required
documents. If this is not provided, the employee will be terminated as required by law.
The I-9 Form will be retained for at least three years after the date of hire or one year after
the date of the individual's termination, whichever is later. Former employees who are
rehired must also complete the I-9 Form if they have not completed the Form with the City
within the past three (3) years, or if their previous I-9 Form is no longer retained or valid.
B. New Hire Vaccination Requirement
All persons newly hired for employment by the City must provide proof of having received
at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning their employment,
except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the
reasonable accommodation process.
After receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City, an applicant for
employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved
COVID-19 vaccine within a reasonable period of time. Failure b. t�pplicant to provide
the agencyproof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19
vaccine will result in the agency revoking the conditional offer unless the applicant obtains
an exception through the reasonable accommodation process.
Any person who begins their employment after providing proof of having received only
one dose in a 2-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, will also be required to provide the
City with proof of receipt of a second dose within 30 days of the first dose. Failure to do
so will result in termination.
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