Victoria Brazitis

This document is a Plan Review & Certification Recommendation by the Puget Sound Regional Council for the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan, evaluating its conformity with the Growth Management Act and consistency with VISION 2050. The review covers strategic pillars such as regional collaboration, growth strategy, environment, climate change, land use, housing, economy, transportation, and public services. The plan requires specific amendments to address housing and employment capacity deficits and an air quality policy for full certification.

This Executive Summary addresses proposed amendments to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan following non-compliance findings from the Growth Management Hearings Board and Puget Sound Regional Council. The plan targets key deficiencies in housing capacity across all income segments, wildfire risk management, emergency evacuation planning, countywide employment capacity, and adherence to federal and state air quality standards. Corrective actions integrate new goals, policies, and strategies within the Land Use, Housing, and Transportation elements to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance community planning outcomes.

This document outlines proposed revisions to the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan, focusing on strategic areas for the period 2022-2044. It aims to protect residents, property, and critical facilities from wildfire hazards through proactive land use planning and emergency management. The plan also addresses the reduction of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and ensures adequate housing and employment capacity through strategic growth management and land use policies. Key priorities include hazard mitigation, environmental protection, and alignment with countywide planning policies.

This document presents the Kitsap County Land Capacity Analysis, a key component of its Growth Management Act planning. It quantifies the potential for housing units, population, and employment growth within urban areas, employing a methodology to identify vacant and underutilized properties and factoring in future infrastructure requirements. The analysis provides growth comparisons and detailed employment land supply capacity data for various Urban Growth Areas, covering the planning horizon from 2022 to 2044.

The Silverdale Regional Center Subarea Plan establishes a cohesive framework to guide the area's continued growth and transformation. It aims to transform Silverdale from an auto-oriented retail district into a vibrant, mixed-use urban center with a focus on livability, connectivity, and waterfront and trail-oriented development. Key priorities include creating a compact, walkable community with diverse housing options, integrated multimodal mobility, high-quality public spaces, environmental integration, and economic development, while preserving natural assets and strengthening community connections.