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June 13, 2025
Join the Year of the Rural Conversation!
Community workshops scheduled for June to gather input on rural policies and development codes
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Kitsap County's Department of Community Development (DCD) is hosting three community workshops in June to gather input on the broader Year of the Rural initiative, focusing on the Rural and Resource Chapter and possible code updates.
Community Workshops DCD will host three community workshops in June:
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South Kitsap: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kitsap County Administration Building, 619 Division St, Port Orchard
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Central Kitsap: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Eagle's Nest Community Room, 1195 NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton
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North Kitsap: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd NE, Kingston
All workshops offer both a hybrid presentation from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and in-person workshop opportunities from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual participation is available through the Zoom link at kcowa.us/YearOfTheRural.
Year of the Rural Timeline
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September 2025: 60% draft review and public comment
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October 2025: 60% draft public hearing
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November 2025: 90% draft and final public hearing
The Year of the Rural initiative includes updating rural policies, reviewing development codes, and engaging with rural communities throughout 2025.
Stay Informed Community members can stay informed by signing up for updates through the County's Electronic Notification System and selecting 'Year of the Rural,' or by visiting kcowa.us/YearOfTheRural.
For questions, contact [email protected].
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