Kitsap County

The Kitsap Natural Resource Asset Management Program (KNRAMP) is an innovative initiative that redefines how natural resources are managed by treating ecosystems as vital community assets. The program's core objective is to formally recognize and manage ecosystems, such as streams, forests, and marine shorelines, as essential infrastructure. It aims to integrate natural resource management into existing County planning processes and governance structures, improving data quality and elevating natural resource considerations in decision-making to support the well-being of both current and future generations.

This document details the Kitsap County Commissioners' key accomplishments for 2025. These achievements are organized under the Board's vision statements, which include fostering an engaged and connected community, ensuring public safety, promoting a healthy and livable environment, building a resilient community, supporting a vibrant local economy, and providing well-governed, efficient services.

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.