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June 25, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - In a 2-1 vote, the Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners confirmed a resolution to remove 14 rural residential rezone requests and retain 3 industrial and commercial rezone requests from the 2025 "Year of the Rural" workplan and final docket. The decision followed public comment and testimony during the board meeting.
During the meeting, County staff presented an overview of the criteria they used to evaluate the rezone requests and make recommendations to the Board. The presentation included future approaches to support rural development and preservation, including:
- Continue to assess and monitor trends in rural land use
- Exploring development tools such as transfer of development rights (TDR)
- Reviewing the criteria and timeline in County code for site-specific amendments
- Engaging forestry and agriculture working groups
Work on rural planning efforts will continue through an update to the Rural and Resource Lands Chapter of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, which aims to further define future policies and direction.
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About Kitsap County
Located in Washington, Kitsap County is home to over 270,000 residents across 566 square miles, making it the seventh- most populated county in the state. Bordered by the Hood Canal and Puget Sound, Kitsap offers residents, businesses, and visitors a stunning natural beauty and a unique blend of urban amenities and rural charm. The county includes the cities of Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island, as well as many unincorporated communities.
Kitsap County is led by a three-member Board of Commissioners that is committed to providing high-quality services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering economic growth, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
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Links in this document
County's 'Year of the Rural' initiative / https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Year_of_the_Rural.aspx.
2024 Comprehensive Plan / https://kcowa.us/compplan
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