August 2, 2022, Planning Commision Meeting PacketCITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Planning Commission
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
ling@cityofportorchard.us
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 — 6:00 pm
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1. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of allegiance.
2. Welcome and Introduction.
Planning Commission and City Staff Introductions.
3. Audience Comments: Topics not listed for public hearing on tonight's agenda.
Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
4. Approval of Minutes from July 5, 2022. (Attachment)
5. Business Items:
(ACTION)
a) Public Hearing: POMC 20.68 Accessory Dwelling Units and POMC 20.38.235 MVOD detached
accessory dwelling units. (Attachment) (ACTION)
The City is considering a amendments to Port Orchard Municipal Code 20.68.070, .090 and .100
removing requirements and references to an owner occupancy requirement. The City is considering the
repeal of POMC 20.38.235 addressing detached accessory dwelling units within the McCormick Village
Overlay District. The purpose of the amendment is to remove barriers to the creation of accessory
dwelling units.
b) Public Hearing: POMC 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, 20.34.060
Accessory Structure Setbacks (Attachment) (ACTION)
The City is considering the adoption of an ordinance relating to accessory structure setbacks in the
Greenbelt and Residential zoning districts; amending POMC Sections 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020,
20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, 20.34.060 and clarifying that accessory structures are permitted in the
Greenbelt zoning designation. The intent of the proposed amendments is to provide clarity on omitted
accessory structure setbacks and provide flexibility in the siting of accessory structures.
c) Housing Action Plan Public Engagement Plan (Attachment)
The City is developing a Housing Action Plan (HAP) to address housing cost and housing diversity
within Port Orchard's City Limits. Public Engagement Plans provide a framework to organize HAP
engagement efforts. It outlines the purpose and objectives of engagement, key stakeholders, and
methods.
6. Adjourn
Next Planning Commission Meeting — September 6, 2022
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Planning Commission Minutes
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (36o) 874-5533 • Fax: (36o) 876-498o
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2022
Zoom Teleconference
COMMISSIONERS:
Present: Annette Stewart, Bek Ashby, Joe Morrison, Tyler McKlosky, Phil King.
Absent: Stephanie Bailey, Dave Bernstein
STAFF:
Senior Planner Jim Fisk, Associate Planner Jacob Miller, and Assistant Planner Josie Rademacher.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Ashby called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION: Vice Chair Ashby introduced the present Planning
Commissioners, Commissioner McKlosky, Commissioner King, Commissioner Morrison and present
City staff members, Senior Planner Jim Fisk, Associate Planner Jacob Miller, and Assistant Planner
Josie Rademacher. Chair Stewart joined later in the meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments from the public regarding issues not on the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 7, 2022: Commissioner McKlosky made a motion to approve
the minutes as corrected from the June 7t' meeting. Commissioner King seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: POMC 20.68 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND POMC
20.38.235 MVOD ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Senior Planner Jim Fisk shared that the City has considered an amendment to Port Orchard
Municipal Code 20.68.070, .090 and .100 removing requirements and references to an owner
occupancy requirement. The City is considering the repeal of POMC 20.38.235 addressing
detached accessory dwelling units within the McCormick Village Overlay District. The purpose of
the amendment is to remove barriers to the creation of accessory dwelling units.
Due to issues with the Zoom link, the Commissioners voted to move the public hearing to next
month's agenda.
B. DISCUSSION: POMC 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050,
20.34.060 Accessory Structure Setbacks
Senior Planner Jim Fisk introduced that the City has considered the adoption of an ordinance
relating to accessory structure setbacks in the Greenbelt and Residential zoning districts; amending
POMC Sections 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, 20.34.060 and
clarifying that accessory structures are permitted in the Greenbelt zoning designation. The intent of
the proposed amendments is to provide clarity on omitted accessory structure setbacks and provide
flexibility in the siting of accessory structures. The public hearing is scheduled for the August 2" d
meeting.
ADJOURN: Chair Stewart adjourned the meeting at 6:50 pm.
Annette Stewart, Chair
Nick Bond, Community Development Director
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CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Ph.: (36o) 874-5533 • FAX: (36o) 876-4980
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 5(a) Meeting Date: August 2, 2022
Public Hearing - Accessory
Subject: Dwelling Unit Owner
Occupancy
Prepared by: Nick Bond, Development
Director
During the 2021 Regular Session the State of Washington passed House Bill 1220 related to supporting
emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development. A new section was added tc
chapter 36.70A RCW which encourages cities to consider policies encouraging the construction of
accessory dwelling units (ADU) as a mechanism to meet affordable housing goals.
The 2019 adoption of the City of Port Orchard's form -base code provided several building types in areas of
Port Orchard that previously may have not been permitted including the backyard cottage building type.
Part of the intent of the form -based code was to address affordable housing goals. For the most part the
Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) is consistent with the suggested policies regarding ADU
development in House Bill 1220.
However, the City has determined that a potential barrier to ADU construction exists in POMC 20.68
related to an owner occupancy requirement of one of the units and where the suggested policies for Cities
is to remove the owner occupancy requirement. To that end the repeal of certain language regarding
owner occupancy in POMC 20.68.070, .090 and .100 are necessary to address affordable housing goals
consistent with the guidance provided by the State Legislature.
During adoption of the McCormick Village Overlay District (MVOD), POMC 20.38.200-280, the City
recognized that an owner occupancy requirement could hinder the development of ADUs. Therefore, the
City adopted development regulations removing the owner occupancy requirement of POMC 20.68.100(5).
If the suggested repeal of owner occupancy references in POMC 20.68 are approved, the language in
POMC 20.38.235 would reference off-street parking requirements, not owner occupancy. The repeal of
the entirety of POMC 20.38.235 is necessary because of the redundancy created through the removal of
owner occupancy requirements in 20.68.
The suggested Code amendments further Policy HS-4 of the City of Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan's
Housing Element and is consistent with the guidance provided by the Washington State Legislature
Staff introduced removing an owner -occupancy requirement for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to the
Planning Commission at the March 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting where the Planning Commission
requested that staff continue to review the owner -occupancy requirements for ADUs. Staff discussed the
current proposal with the Land Use Committee on April 20, 2022 where the Committee directed staff to
continue with the current proposal as drafted. As such staff notified the Department of Commerce of the
proposed changes on May 20, 2022 and requested a 60-day review for comment after the issuance of a
SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance on May 20, 2022. Public notice for the July Planning Commission
hearing was properly noticed consistent with the requirements of POMC 20.25 on June 21, 2022. However,
the Planning Commission noted that the Zoom link providing the public an opportunity to provide
testimony was incorrect. Since the last Planning Commission, the Department of Community Development
published a Revised Notice of Public Hearing for tonight's hearing on July 19, 2022. As of the date of
Report preparation, the Department of Community Development has not received comments regarding
the proposed code amendment.
Additionally, while no action was taken at the July 5, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning
Commission discussed a current requirement for an Agreement recorded to Title when an ADU is created.
Staff revised the draft redline of 20.68 to remove references to Agreements which would be recorded to
Title as the removal of owner -occupancy language would eliminate the need for any owner -occupancy
agreement by a property owner.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to Port Orchard Municipal
Code 20.68 and POMC 20.38.235 as presented.
Suggested Motion: "I move to recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance amending in Port
Orchard Municipal Code 20.68 and POMC 20.38.235, as presented."
Attachments: POMC 20.68 and 20.38.235 Redline
20.68.010 Accessory dwelling units — Defined.
An accessory dwelling unit is a separate, complete dwelling unit associated with, attached to or
contained within the structure of the primary home or use. An ADU may be either an accessory
apartment (attached dwelling) or a backyard cottage dwelling.
20.68.020 Accessory dwelling units — Purpose.
(1) Intent. Accessory dwelling units (hereinafter referred to as "ADUs") are intended to:
(a) Provide homeowners with a means of providing for companionship and security.
(b) Add affordable units to the existing housing supply.
(c) Make housing units within the city available to moderate income people.
(d) Provide an increased choice of housing that responds to changing needs, lifestyles (e.g.,
young families, retired), and modern development technology.
(e) Protect neighborhood stability, property values, and the single-family residential appearance
by ensuring that ADUs are installed in a compatible manner under the conditions of this chapter.
(f) Increase density in order to better utilize existing infrastructure and community resources
and to support public transit and neighborhood retail and commercial services.
(g) Provide a means for commercial and industrial sites to have a resident caretaker or security
officer.
20.68.030 Accessory dwelling units — Decision type.
An ADU permit is a Type I action and shall be reviewed and considered in accordance with the
procedures for such actions as set forth in Subtitle 11 of this title.
20.68.040 Accessory dwelling units — Administration.
The planning director shall have the authority to develop and implement procedures to administer and
enforce this chapter.
20.68.050 Accessory dwelling units — Property ownership.
For the purposes of this chapter, "property owner" and "homeowner" shall mean the owner of a
property according to the title of record, or the beneficiary of a legal trust or guardianship.
20.68.060 Accessory dwelling units — Commercial and industrial development — Code applicability.
The following subsections of this chapter do not apply to the construction or establishment of an ADU
that is accessory to a commercial or industrial use:
(1) POMC 20.68.100(1) and (5).
(2) POMC 20.68.110(9).
20.68.070 Accessory dwelling units — Application procedures.
(1) Procedures. Any property owner seeking to establish an ADU shall apply for approval in accordance
with the following procedures:
(a) Application. Prior to installation of an ADU, the property owner shall apply for an ADU
permit. A complete application shall include a properly completed application form, floor and
structural plans for modification, a site plan if detached structures or an addition are proposed,
and fees as prescribed in subsection (1)(b) of this section.
(b) Fees. Upon sale of the property, the new property owner shall be required to sign a new
affidavit and to register the ADU, paying the applicable fee in accordance with the city's adopted
fee schedule. If new or upgraded water or sewer connections are required, water and/or sewer
connection fees shall be required in accordance with POMC Title 13.
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(6c) Permit. Upon receipt of a complete application, application fees, proof of recorded
accessory dwelling unit agreement, and approval of any necessary building or other permits, an
ADU permit shall be issued.
20.68.080 Inspection.
The Ceity shall inspect the property to confirm that minimum and maximum size limits, required parking
and design standards, and all applicable building, health, safety, energy, and electrical code standards
are met. (Ord. 021-20 § 2; Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.68.090 Violations.
A violation of this chapter FegaFdmng ^ of ev.Inership shall be governed by POMC 20.68.100k4,
20.68400(94. Violations of any other city permit or code requirements shall be governed by Chapter
20.02 POMC.
20.68.100 General requirements.
ADUs shall be subject to the following requirements, which shall not be subject to a variance:
(1) ADU permits may only be issued for a legal lot of record zoned for single-family use containing not
more than one single-family dwelling.
(2) Number of ADUs per Lot. No more than one ADU, whether an accessory apartment (attached
dwelling) or a backyard cottage dwelling, shall be permitted on one lot.
(3) Occupancy. The maximum number of occupants in any ADU shall be four persons. Maximum
occupancy may be further limited by Section 1004 (Occupant Load) of the International Building Code.
(4) Composition. The ADU shall include facilities for cooking, living, sanitation, and sleeping.
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(65) Parking. No off-street parking is required for the ADU; provided, that the minimum required off-
street parking per Chapter 20.124 POMC for the primary use (single-family residence, commercial or
industrial development) is met on the lot or if on -street parking is provided on both sides of the street(s)
abutting the lot. One parking stall shall be provided per ADU if either of the preceding conditions is not
satisfied. If additional ADU parking is provided, parking for a commercial or industrial ADU shall be
located in the rear portion of the lot and shall not be accessed from the front if suitable access to the
rear is available, such as an abutting right-of-way that is or can practicably be developed. Driveways
shall comply with the vehicular access and driveway standards in the city's development guidelines.
(-76) Home Businesses and Occupations. Home businesses and occupations shall be allowed, subject to
existing regulations. However, if both the main residence and the ADU contain home businesses, only
one of the two is permitted to receive customers on the premises.
(97) Short -Term Rental. The use of an ADU as a short-term rental shall be allowed, subject to compliance
with the vacation rental and bed and breakfast regulations in POMC 20.39.345.
(198) Legalization of Nonconforming ADUs. Existing ADUs that are made nonconforming by this chapter,
or ADUs legally existing prior to the enactment of these requirements, may be maintained as a legal
nonconforming use in accordance with Chapter 20.54 POMC.
20.68.110 Bulk, location and design requirements.
(1) In commercial or industrial developments, detached ADUs are not allowed, and the ADU shall be
located on or above the second floor of the building in which it is located.
(2) For attached ADUs, the lot must meet the minimum lot dimensional and size requirements of the
applicable zoning designation. Attached ADUs that do not increase the building envelope of an existing
residential structure are exempt from this requirement.
(3) Size. For detached ADUs, refer to POMC 20.32.030, Backyard cottage. For an attached ADU that is
accessory to a detached residential dwelling, the ADU shall not exceed 40 percent of the total square
footage of the residential dwelling and the ADU combined, after modification or construction, or 1,000
square feet, whichever is greater. For an attached ADU that is accessory to a commercial or industrial
use, the ADU shall not exceed 1,000 square feet.
(4) Height. For a detached ADU, refer to POMC 20.32.030, Backyard cottage. For an attached ADU that is
accessory to a commercial or industrial use, refer to the appropriate building type in Chapter 20.32
POMC.
(5) Location. A detached ADU shall be permitted as a second dwelling unit accessory to a detached
dwelling unit and shall be located in the rear yard, in accordance with POMC 20.32.030, Backyard
cottage. An accessory ADU shall be permitted within a detached residential dwelling, or within a
commercial or industrial building.
(6) Setbacks and Lot Coverage. For a detached ADU, refer to POMC 20.32.030, Backyard cottage. For an
attached ADU that is accessory to a commercial or industrial use, refer to the appropriate building type
in Chapter 20.32 POMC. The calculation of lot coverage shall include all buildings on the lot or site,
including the ADU, the primary single-family dwelling (for residential properties), and accessory
buildings. Existing and future accessory buildings, including an ADU, must meet required setbacks for
the relevant zone and building type.
(7) Design — Attached ADUs. An attached ADU shall be designed to maintain the architectural design,
style, appearance, and character of the main building as a single-family residence. If an attached ADU
extends beyond the current footprint or existing height of the main building, such an addition must be
consistent with the existing facade, roof pitch, siding, and windows. Any exterior modification or
addition to a single-family residence shall comply with the design standards in Chapter 20.139 POMC.
Additionally, only one entrance is permitted to be located in the front facade of the dwelling. If a
separate outside entrance is necessary for an attached ADU, it must be located either off the rear or
side of the main building. Such entrance must not be visible from the same view of the building which
encompasses the main entrance to the building and must provide a measure of visual privacy.
(8) Design — Attached ADUs Associated with a Commercial or Industrial Development. The ADU shall be
part of an overall site and building design that complies with the requirements of Chapter 20.127 POMC
(Design Standards), and shall be reviewed in conjunction with the underlying land use or building
permit.
(9) Design — Detached ADUs. A detached ADU shall be designed to complement the architectural design,
style, appearance, and character of the main building by utilizing complementary colors and finish
materials, window styles, and roof design to the main building. The entrance door to a detached ADU
shall not face the same property line as the entrance door to the main building except when the
entrance door to the ADU is located behind the rear wall of the main building. The detached ADU shall
also be subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.139 POMC, Residential Design Standards.
(10) Walkways. For ADUs with a separate exterior entrance, a pedestrian walkway shall be provided
between the ADU and the nearest sidewalk, or where no sidewalk exists, the nearest street right-of-
way. The walkway shall be composed of materials that are distinct from any adjacent vehicle driving or
parking surfaces. The walkway may function as a shared pedestrian/vehicle space; provided, that it is
constructed of distinct materials, is located along an exterior edge of a driving surface, and vehicles are
not permitted to park on the walkway so that pedestrian use is hindered or prevented.
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Ph.: (36o) 874-5533 • FAX: (36o) 876-4980
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 5(b) Meeting Date: August 2, 2022
Discussion Revisions to POMC
20.33 and 20.34 —Accessory
Subject: Structure Setbacks
Prepared by: Nick Bond, Development
Director
Issue: In 2018, the City Council adopted Chapters 20.33 and 20.34, the Greenbelt and Residential zoning
designations, which contain development standards on properties designated Greenbelt (GB), Residential
1 (R1), Residentia12 (R2), Residential 3 (R3), Residential 4 (R4), Residential 5 (R5) and Residential 6 (R6).
City staff proposes to amend Chapters 20.33 and 20.34, to provide clarity and modify the required
accessory structure setbacks.
Currently, POMC 20.33.010(2) does not permit accessory structures in the GB district. However, POMC
20.32.015 specifically identifies accessory structures as a permitted building type in the GB district. Staff
intends to provide consistency between the two sections and include accessory structures in the GB
district. The inclusion of accessory structures in POMC 20.33.010(2) then necessitates addressing the
required setbacks in the event an accessory structure is proposed. The proposed GB accessory structure
setbacks differ from those proposed in the Residential district as development in GB is generally of lesser
density and intensity. The proposed setbacks recognize the difference between the types and intensity of
development.
The R1, R2, R3 and R6 districts currently identify accessory structure setbacks. Staff intends to modify the
accessory structure setbacks to provide more flexibility in the location of these structures on a Lot. This is
of particular importance on smaller infill Lots which may have alleys access. In some instances, where alley
access exists, the proposed accessory structure setbacks would allow the zero -lot line development and
the sharing of common walls provided the walls meet fire separation requirements outlined in the Building
Code. Additionally, the proposed amendments would reduce the required rear yard setback for accessory
structures from 10 feet to three feet. The current rear yard setback for the primary structure on the site is
10 feet which sometimes presents challenges locating accessory structures behind a primary structure. The
intent is to provide greater flexibility while creating consistency throughout the Residential districts.
The R4 and R5 districts are currently devoid of any accessory structure setback requirements. Staff
proposes the adoption of the same standards as described above for the same purpose. While the R4 and
R5 districts do not permit detached houses, multifamily development often proposes accessory structures
such as covered shelters for parking, mechanical buildings and the like. Without accessory structure
standards, staff cannot apply accessory structures setbacks and is often in a position where while the
building type is permitted, the permitted location cannot be identified. Staff has used the principal building
setbacks in this instance; however, the introduction of these standards provides clarity for property
owners and staff.
Staff introduced the amendments to accessory structure setbacks to the Planning Commission at the July
5, 2022 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission set August 2, 2022 as the scheduled public
hearing to solicit public input and provide a recommendation to the City Council. As such staff notified the
Department of Commerce of the proposed changes on July 15, 2022 and requested a 15-day review for
comment after the issuance of a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance on July 14, 2022. Public notice for
the July Planning Commission hearing was properly noticed consistent with the requirements of POMC
20.25 on July 19, 2022.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to POMC proposed revisions
to 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, and 20.34.060 as presented.
Suggested Motion: "I move to recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance amending
accessory structure setbacks in Port Orchard Municipal Code 20.33.010, and 20.34.010 through 20.34.060
as presented."
Attachments: POMC 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, 20.34.060 Redline
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Chapter 20.33
GREENBELT DISTRICT
Sections:
20.33.010 Greenbelt.
20.33.010 Greenbelt.
(1) Intent. The greenbelt district is intended to protect sensitive natural resources and critical areas.
Residential development not exceeding one single-family residential unit per two acres, and certain
other compatible land uses, are allowed to supplement the protection of these resources in exchange
for preserving open space.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The following building types are allowed:
(a) Detached single-family house.
(b) Backyard cottage.
(c) General building.
(d) Accessory building.
(3) Lot Dimensions.
Greenbelt Buildings
Gross Density: 1 unit/2 acres maximum
Area (A) Width (B)
Detached house 2 acres min No minimum
Greenbelt Lot Dimensions
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 15 percent.
(5) Building Placement.
Principal Building Setbacks:
(a)
Primary street
15 ft min
(A)
(b)
Side street
10 ft min
(B)
(c)
Side interior
5 ft min
(C)
(d)
Rear
10 ft min
(D)
Accessory Structure Setbacks:
(a)
Primary street
40 ft min
(A)
(b)
Side street
10 ft min
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(c)
Side interior
5 ft min
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Rear
5 ft min
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(B) Building Height.
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Chapter 20.34
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections:
20.34.010
Residential 1
(R1).
20.34.020
Residential 2
(R2).
20.34.030
Residential 3
(113).
20.34.040
Residential 4
(R4).
20.34.050
Residential 5
(115).
20.34.060
Residential 6
(116).
20.34.010 Residential 1 (R1).
(1) Intent. The R1 district is intended to accommodate single-family detached houses with a minimum
lot size of 5,000 to 6,000 square feet. (Cottage court developments may have individual lots as small as
1,200 square feet, as indicated below.) R1 may be applied in areas designated as residential low or
residential medium in the Port Orchard comprehensive plan. Uses and building types that would
substantially interfere with the single-family residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R1 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
(d) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
R1 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
(a) Minimum Lot Size.
(i) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 6,000 square feet.
(ii) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street (lots with vehicular access
from alley): 5,000 square feet.
(iii) Cottage court: 1,200 square feet (see POMC 20.32.040).
(b) Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 50 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum.
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum.
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum.
(d) Rear: three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
RI Building Placement
(7) Building Height.
(a)Principal building: three stories/35 feet maximum.
(b}Accessory structure: 24feet maximum.
RIBuilding Heigh
(Ord.O 6-19§ % Ord. 011-19§4 /xh. 2).
20.34.020 Residential 2 (112).
(1) Intent. The R2 district is primarily intended to accommodate detached house, duplex, and
townhouse development with a minimum lot size that varies based on building type. The R2 district is
intended to implement the residential medium density comprehensive plan designation. Additional
building types that are allowed include backyard cottage (detached accessory dwelling unit), cottage
court, duplex and attached house. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature of
the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R2 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(d) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050).
(e) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060).
(f) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070).
(g) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090) (three to four units townhouse buildings only).
(h) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R2 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
R2 Lot Dimensions
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 5,000 square feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street (lots with
vehicular access from alley): 3,000 square feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(iv) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050): 5,000 square feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 5,000 square feet.
(vi) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070): 2,500 square feet.
(vii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 2,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 50 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(iv) Duplex: Side -by -Side (POMC 20.32.050).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 60 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 40 feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 40 feet.
(vi) Attached House (POMC 20.32.070).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(vii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 70 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POW 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback). Side interior
setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts
rear property line.
(d) Rear: 1-0-three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may
be reduced to two feet).
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
(7) Building Height.
R2 Building Placement
Principal building 3 stories/35 ft max (A)
Accessory structure 24 ft max (B)
R2 Building Height
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.030 Residential 3 (113).
(1) Intent. The R3 district is intended to accommodate a variety of residential options limited to three
stories in height. The R3 zone should be applied in areas designated as residential medium density in the
Port Orchard comprehensive plan. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature of
the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R3 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(d) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050).
(e) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060).
(f) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070).
(g) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080).
(h) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(i) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100).
(j) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R3 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
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(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street with three or more side -
by -side enclosed parking stalls (three -car garage): 5,000 square feet.
(B) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street with two side -by -side
enclosed parking stalls (two -car garage): 4,000 square feet.
(C) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street with one side -by -side
enclosed parking stall (one -car garage or tandem configuration two -car garage): 2,800
square feet.
(D) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street (lots with access
from alley): 2,400 square feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(iv) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050): 5,000 square feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 5,000 square feet.
(vi) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070): 2,000 square feet.
(vii) Fourplex: 7,000 square feet.
(viii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 800 square feet.
(ix) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100): 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 36 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 26 feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(iv) Duplex: Side -by -Side (POMC 20.32.050).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 60 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 40 feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 40 feet.
(vi) Attached House (POMC 20.32.070).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(vii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 60 feet.
(viii) Townhouse.
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 16 feet.
(ix) Apartment: 80 feet.
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(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 80 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum.
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
(d) Rear: 1-0-Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may
be reduced to two feet).
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
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(7) Building Height.
Principal building 3 stories/35 ft max (A)
Note: If a property is located within an area designated by the city as a receiving site for the transfer of
development rights, additional height for apartment buildings may be allowed. Refer to Chapter 20.41
POMC, Transfer of Development Rights Program, for additional information.
Accessory structure 24 ft max (B)
R3 Building Height
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.040 Residential 4 (114).
(1) Intent. The R4 district is intended to accommodate a variety of multifamily residential options at
heights of 45 feet or less. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature of the
district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R4 zone are as follows:
(a) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(b) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080).
(c) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(d) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100).
(e) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R4 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 7,000 square feet.
(iii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 800 square feet.
(iv) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100): 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 60 feet.
(iii) Townhouse.
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 16 feet.
(iv) Apartment: 80 feet.
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(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is: 80 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (four feet minimum where abutting an alley).
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
(d) Rear: Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an allev may be
reduced to two fe
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
(67) Build -to Zone (BTZ).
(a) Building facade in primary street: 60 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
(b) Building facade in side street: 30 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
R4 Building Placement
(78) Building Height.
(a) All buildings and structures: four stories/45 feet maximum.
Note: If a property is located within an area designated by the city as a receiving site for the transfer of
development rights, additional height for apartment buildings may be allowed. Refer to Chapter 20.41
POMC, Transfer of Development Rights Program, for additional information.
R4 Building Height
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.050 Residential 5 (115).
(1) Intent. The R5 district is intended to accommodate a variety of multifamily residential options at
heights of 55 feet or less. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature of the
district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R5 zone are as follows:
(a) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(b) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080).
(c) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(d) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100).
(e) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R5 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 7,000 square feet.
(iii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 1,000 square feet.
(iv) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100): 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 60 feet.
(iii) Townhouse.
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 16 feet.
(iv) Apartment: 80 feet.
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(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 80 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary Street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (four feet minimum where abutting an alley).
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
(d) Rear: Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an allev may be
reduced to two fe
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
(67) Build -to Zone (BTZ).
(a) Building facade in primary street: 60 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
(b) Building facade in side street: 30 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
R5 Building Placement
(78) Building Height.
(a) All buildings and structures: five stories/55 feet maximum.
Note: If a property is located within an area designated by the city as a receiving site for the transfer of
development rights, additional height for apartment buildings may be allowed. Refer to Chapter 20.41
POMC, Transfer of Development Rights Program, for additional information.
R5 Building Height
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.060 Residential 6 (116).
(1) Intent. The R6 district is primarily intended to accommodate detached house development with a
minimum lot size that varies based on building type. The R6 district is intended to implement the
residential medium density comprehensive plan designation in selected parts of the McCormick Woods
master planning area. Additional building types that are allowed include backyard cottage (detached
accessory dwelling unit), cottage court, duplex and attached house. Uses that would substantially
interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R6 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(d) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050).
(e) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060).
(f) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070).
(g) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R6 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
R6 Lot Dimensions
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020): 4,000 square feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050): 5,000 square feet.
(iv) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 5,000 square feet.
(v) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070): 2,500 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020): 40 feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Duplex: Side -by -Side (POMC 20.32.050).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 60 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 40 feet.
(iv) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 40 feet.
(v) Attached House (POMC 20.32.070).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 75 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum.
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks. -
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
(d) Rear: I&Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may
be reduced to two feet).
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
R6 Building Placement
(7) Building Height.
(a) Principal building: three stories/35 feet maximum.
(b) Accessory structure: 24 feet maximum.
R6 Building Height
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
Port Orchard Housing Action Plan
Public Engagement Plan
Version: July 20, 2022
Project Introduction
The City of Port Orchard is developing a Housing Action Plan (HAP) to address the increase in housing
costs and the relatively limited diversity of housing available in Port Orchard. In recent years
significant strides have been made to improve the local housing situation, including an updated
Comprehensive Plan, development regulations update, and zoning policy changes that allow missing
middle housing types.
Despite these efforts, low-income housing and affordable housing supplies are limited. The variety of
housing types being developed remain low, rents are high and rental choices are limited, and there is
a lack of group housing and special needs housing for seniors and people with disabilities. Port
Orchard was awarded a grant from the Department of Commerce to create a HAP to encourage
construction of additional affordable and market housing in a greater variety of housing types and at
prices that are accessible to greater variety of incomes. The HAP will be developed with robust public
engagement.
Public Engagement Purpose and Approach
This Public Engagement Plan provides a framework for the project team to organize HAP engagement
efforts. It outlines the purpose and objectives of engagement, key stakeholders, and methods. As the
project progresses, the team will use this Public Engagement Plan to design activities that are aligned
with the project schedule and respond to community needs. The plan will be revisited throughout the
process to reflect accomplished activities and address emerging needs.
The Public Engagement Plan identifies a range of engagement options that meet the needs of the
people, businesses, and agencies affected by the HAP planning effort.
Housing is deeply personal, and a good engagement process builds community advocates and may
reduce political tensions. To that end, the general approach for public engagement in this project
includes:
• Clearly communicate the housing challenges in Port Orchard and the sources of those
challenges, along with the project's purpose, process, timeline, and final recommendations, so
the community is well-informed.
• Given the robust public engagement planned for the upcoming Comprehensive Plan periodic
update, the HAP will focus on individual/targeted stakeholder outreach instead of large public
events. One-on-one outreach for technical topics like housing regulations and finance is often
more effective and encourages more frank and constructive input.
• Effectively solicit valuable feedback from key stakeholders and community participants by
arranging appropriate meeting environments and asking the right questions.
• Use accessible engagement methods to address common barriers across time constraints,
transportation, internet access, physical accessibility, and comfort level.
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• Avoid engagement fatigue by drawing on past work, setting realistic expectations about what
the HAP can accomplish, asking for referrals for new community leaders, reporting what we
have heard and how it is being used, and visibly implementing the HAP. When people do not
see results from past plans, they are less likely to engage in the future.
Public Engagement Goals
The Public Engagement Plan is designed to reach the following goals:
1. Gain a deeper understanding of local housing needs and affordability issues (e.g., specific
demographic group needs and qualitative knowledge the numbers do not capture or are out-
of-date). For example, changes in Navy staffing at the Bremerton shipyard can occur with short
notice and affect the housing market across the region.
2. Build a groundswell of community support and consensus on Port Orchard's approach to
housing and associated infrastructure planning, which will affect community sentiments for
specific housing developments.
3. Share data, local knowledge, and stories to increase shared understanding of housing issues
and solutions and develop a data -informed plan. Avoid jargon and use normal language that
people can understand.
4. Gain local insight on development potential, e.g., site -specific characteristics, local barriers,
and opportunities. Some issues are identifying barriers to missing middle residential projects
and diversifying the apartment styles being developed.
5. Build ownership of the HAP by bringing viewpoints together. This means understanding
people's values and shared community goals and may mean using quantitative and
qualitative data to sensitively bust myths about housing.
6. Build trust between community, stakeholders, City planning staff, City Council, Planning
Commission, and other local agencies through an open, transparent process, by setting
realistic expectations for the HAP and identifying who has decision -making power at different
points in the process.
7. Build advocates who help communicate and solve problems with their community and
shepherd the plan through adoption and implementation.
8. Ensure that the HAP represents the Port Orchard's full range of demographic cohorts (e.g.,
income levels, household size, race, ethnicity, disability) to meet existing needs, build
community ownership of the HAP, and respond to grant requirements for representative
community engagement.
Public Health Considerations
While the COVID-19 pandemic moved most engagement online, as of July 2022 public health
guidelines are relaxed for in -person activities. Some stakeholder interviews are expected to take place
in -person as allowed under health guidelines for the project team and other stakeholder interviews
will be conducted remotely or in a hybrid format. City council also meets in a hybrid format.
Who To Engage
While baseline community engagement activities are guided by Department of Commerce grant
requirements, we will seek to engage with all of Port Orchard's populations to the extent allowed by
the project timeline and budget. Representative engagement enables the HAP to respond to current
needs for housing variety and options. Considerations for representative engagement include race
and ethnicity, origin and language, income, household tenure, age, and families.
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Port Orchard grew at a very high rate of 4% per year between 2010 and 2020. The 2022 population
estimate is 16,400 people. The charts below show relevant demographic information.
In summary:
• The racial and ethnic breakdown of Port Orchard's population is similar to Washington as a
whole, but with a higher share of mixed -race residents and a lower share of Asian residents.
Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations make up a third of Port Orchard
residents.
• 40% of homes are renter -occupied, which is a higher share than the state and the county.
• The median household earns $71,700 in Port Orchard, which is slightly lower than the county
and the state. Ownership households have much higher earnings, at $97,500, more than
double the median income of rental households, $46,200.
Port Orchard Race and Ethnicity
Two or More Races
American Indiar
Alaska Native
1%
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3%
67%
Source.•2020ACS5-Year Estimates, Ta,b/eDP05
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Income
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Source: 2020 A CS 5- Year Estimates, Table DP04
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Age Distribution
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
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30.0%
20.0%
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0.0%
Port Orchard Kitsap County Washington
■ 19 and younger 20 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 ■ 55 to 64 ■ 65 and older
Source: 2020 A C5 5- Year Estimates, Table DPO5
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Focused Engagement
Focusing engagement efforts on those most impacted ensures a timely, budget -efficient, and
equitable process and responds to guidance issued by the Washington Department of Commerce
Guidance forDevelopinga HousingAction Plan. The Commerce grant guidance recommends using
the chart below to identify the stakeholders that this planning process should engage. It suggests
prioritizing the top two quadrants to invest planning resources effectively and efficiently.
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meet community needs. Focus on empowering
and implementation could stall.
these voices.
• Homeowners experiencing change
• Renters
• Housing providers/authorities/consortiums
• People experiencing housing cost burdens
• Real estate developers
• Seniors
• Construction industry
• People of color impacted by historic lending
• 'Big" landlords
practices (redlining), displacement pressures,
• Property owners
and/or biases
• School districts
• People with special needs
• Small business owners
• Immigrants
• Youth/families/multigenerational families
• People experiencing homelessness
• Mom-and-pop landlords
• Mom-and-pop developers
• People and businesses at risk of
displacement
• Social services
INVOLVE
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Concerned residents or bystanders
Potential advocates
Inform and consult to confirm baseline
Inform and consult as needed to build and maintain
conditions and community interests and values.
HAP advocates.
• Residents experiencing stability
• Homeowners experiencing stability
• Community -based organizations/non-profits
• Major employers
(non -housing related)
• Transportation providers
Less Influence on housing issues More Influence on housing issues
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Communication Mediums
Updates to the public on the HAP and engagement opportunities will be communicated through the
City's existing communication channels. These include:
• City website news items and meetings/events calendar
• City e-updates email list
• Press releases; the Port Orchard/ndependentis the local paper of record (weekly publication
deadline is Friday at noon)
• City social media presence on Facebook and YouTube
• City utility bills
• Connections with local advocacy and business organizations (City staff could ask information
to be distributed to memberships; this is particularly helpful for hard -to -reach groups)
Methods and Tools
This plan outlines a variety of communication and engagement tools to be used as appropriate during
this project. It is meant to act as a flexible guide to reach stakeholders and interested groups; the team
may adjust engagement approaches if some methods prove more successful than others.
The following engagement methods are proposed for this project:
Stakeholder Interviews/Focus Groups
Stakeholder interviews are helpful as a two-way communication tool: The project team learns from the
unique perspectives and expertise of local people, and stakeholders learn more about the project and
its process so they can be ready to engage further.
Based on the project resources, about 12-15 interviews/focus group meetings are anticipated. The
scope of work and consultant team have developed an initial list of possible interview candidates,
including:
• City Mayor and Councilmembers
• Residents and especially renters
• Other local housing advocates
• For -profit and non-profit housing providers, e.g. Housing Kitsap, Habitat for Humanity
• Developers and builders
• Civic/community groups
• Major employers such as the County, school district, or Navy
Stakeholder interviews can be flexible scheduled as one-on-one or group meetings. Several interviews
are anticipated to occur with an in -person site visit by the consultant team in July 2022, and others will
occur online via Zoom or phone calls.
Community Survey
The scope of work provides for one survey. This will be a community survey to identify demand for
housing types among the current population, with a focus on special needs housing, supportive
housing, and the challenges for cost -burdened residents. Because most housing data is available from
official sources, the survey could focus on collecting qualitative information and be designed as a
story -collection tool.
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The survey will primarily be distributed online. Targeted efforts can help aim for demographic
representation, including: word of mouth; City and community group email listservs; and social media
boosts to targeted populations. Incentives like prizes or gift cards from local businesses could also
help increase response rates.
If resources allow, the City will use a utility bill mailing to send paper copies of the survey to all Port
Orchard customers to ensure at least a representative population is reached. Paper copies of the
survey should also be made available at community hubs such as City Hall, library, post office, and
medical center. The paper copy should have a link/QR code to the online version in case recipients
prefer that method.
Public Meetings
City staff and consultants will provide periodic updates to elected and appointed decision -makers
throughout the project. These updates may be done remotely if public health concerns limit travel
and/or in -person meetings. Anticipated public meetings include the following.
Public Meeting
Date
Description
Kickoff with City
July 26, 6:30
The consultant team presents an overview of the project,
Councilmembers
PM
asks the city councilmembers for their project priorities and
top housing concerns, and leads a discussion on community
engagement methods.
Check -in with City
Date TBD
Present the Existing Conditions and Housing Needs Analysis
Councilmembers
Report
Planning Commission meeting
Date TBD
Present draft HAP
City Council public hearing
Date TBD
Present draft HAP
City Council meeting
Date TBD
Present final HAP
Project Webpage
The City will host and maintain a webpage on the City's main website that will serve as a repository for
HAP information, including status updates, draft documents, schedules, official notices, and links to
partner agencies. Consultants may provide specialized content, such as links to surveys and case
studies.
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