September 2022

Our offices will be closed in recognition of Labor Day, Monday, September 5th.

The DCD Lobby will be CLOSED for in-person services on Mondays and Fridays, beginning September 6th.   Although our lobby doors are closed, we will continue to focus on processing and reviewing your permit applications during this time. In addition to many of our services, including Live Chat and phone appointments, continuing to be available, there are several ways to gather information online anytime, including outside of business hours. The lobby will remain open for in-person services Tuesday-Thursday from 9 am-Noon. Live Chat with Permit Technicians, Land Use, Building, and Environmental Staff will be available, Monday - Thursday, 9 am-Noon. Virtual and phone appointments will be available, Tuesday-Friday. Apply for and manage your permit anytime at Prepare, Apply, Manage Check the status of your permit anytime at Where is My Permit In Line?

Carports Carports can be an alternative to garages and an easier way to provide shelter from the elements. If you are considering building a carport to shield your vehicle from the weather, keep in mind that both attached and detached carports require permits to be built on your property.  Some things you will want to consider when building your carport: Setbacks from property lines vary depending on the zoning district your home is located in. Some communities have other zoning provisions that may apply, including lot coverage or screening. See our brochure on Residential Setbacks and if you are unsure of your zoning you can look up your parcel at Parcel Search. A carport that is not open on at least two sides will be considered a garage and will be required to adhere to provisions for garages. For more information, please see our Porch and Carport Permits brochure.

DCD Public Records Resources

The Kitsap County Department of Community Development (DCD) is always looking for ways to improve the transparency and accessibility of public information for our community. We have recently completed a new website intended to help you navigate the process of gathering information from public records. 

The information includes:

• Frequently Asked Questions,
• Self-Service Records,
• Tips on how to get the most accurate information in as timely a manner as possible,
• Additional outside resource links.

Please use this page as your first resource for gathering your DCD public record information. Please contact us if you still require our help, and we will be glad to assist further.

Partial Ban on Outdoor Burning Began August 5th

Our summer weather continues as we jump into September with schools returning, and the beginning signs of Fall right around the corner. As a reminder, the Kitsap County Fire Marshal announced a Stage One ban on outdoor burning that began at midnight Friday, August 5, and is anticipated to remain in place until the typical fall weather brings rainfall to the area.

Outdoor burning is prohibited under the ban, and burning permits are suspended. The exceptions to the outdoor burn ban include:

• Recreational fires in approved appliances and locations
• Permitted state or federal campgrounds

Recreational burning includes small fires for cooking, religious, or similar purposes, less than three feet in diameter in fire pits, fireplaces, or outdoor appliances. Never leave any fire unattended, as even small recreational fires can spread to surrounding areas. Those who have recreational fires are always asked to have a sufficient water source to put the fire out.

To be informed when the burn ban will be lifted, you can subscribe or update your subscription to include DCD News. We also have a Burn Ban webpage where you can view the latest information.

Nearshore Restoration Projects Underway in North Kitsap

Finn Creek

With funding from the State’s Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund, Wild Fish Conservancy is partnering with Kitsap County to restore the stream and estuary at Norwegian Point Park in Hansville. Finn Creek has been confined to a ditch and a series of aging culverts, or pipes. Wild Fish Conservancy has been working with the local community and Kitsap County to develop a plan to improve habitat for fish and wildlife while also addressing community needs for flood control and parking. Preliminary and final designs are underway.

For more information, visit the project website:
Finn Creek Restoration Design – Wild Fish Conservancy Northwest

Point No Point

When dikes and a tide gate were constructed a century ago, endangered juvenile Chinook (King) salmon could no longer access the salt marsh to rest, hide from predators, and find food on their way out to the ocean. Funding from the state’s Estuary and Salmon Recovery Program and Salmon Recovery Funding Board has allowed the Mid-Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group to partner with Kitsap County, local tribes, natural resource agencies, and the surrounding community to study the opportunity to restore the salt marsh adjacent to Point No Point Lighthouse in Hansville.

Lead engineers from Blue Coast Engineering are currently gathering groundwater and surface water data to inform restoration opportunities. Preliminary results from the data collection work were presented at an August 25, 2022, community meeting. For more information, visit the project website: Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group » Point No Point Estuary Restoration.

Important Calendar Dates

September 5 - Labor Day - Office Closed

September 6 - New DCD Lobby Hours Take Effect

September 7 at 6 pm, Bike Parking and Electric Vehicle Charging Virtual Open House

September 13 at 6 pm, Comprehensive Plan Virtual Meeting focused on Land Use and Economic Development

September 14 at 6:30 pm, Bike Parking and Electric Vehicle Charging Presentation at Kingston CAC meeting

September 20 at 5:30 pm, Planning Commission Work Study for Bike Parking and Electric Vehicle Charging Code and Findings of Fact for Countywide Planning Policies

September 27 at 6:00 pm, Comprehensive Plan Virtual Meeting focused on Housing

October 11 at 6:00 pm, Comprehensive Plan Virtual Meeting focused on Environmental and Climate Change

October 19th at 6:00 pm, Comprehensive Plan Virtual Meeting focused on Silverdale

October 25th at 6:00 pm, Comprehensive Plan Virtual Meeting focused on Capital Facilities and Transportation

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Kitsap County Department of Community Development
614 Division Street - MS36
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Media Contact: Alicia Adler

KITSAP COUNTY
Kitsap County government exists to protect and promote the safety, health and welfare of our citizens in an efficient, accessible and effective manner.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Department of Community Development is to foster the development of quality, affordable, structurally safe and environmentally sound communities.