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Comment to Planners: Better Transportation Planning
on February 27, 2024Kitsap County has proposed Alternative 2, which defines and maintains Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) and rural areas. It’s imperative that rural areas are protected and Alternative 2 becomes the…
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Comment to Planners: Tree Retention & Farm Support
on February 27, 2024I have lived in Kitsap County for almost 30 years. I am in support of Comp Plan Alternative 2 with focused growth in Urban Growth Areas. Plus I would…
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Comment to Planners: Riparian Management Zones
on February 27, 2024Kitsap County hired a group of experts to report back to them on best available science to then shape their update to the Critical Areas Ordinances to be done…
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Comment to Planners: Regulatory Capture
on February 27, 2024I have lived here since 2013. In those ten years, I have seen acres of forest, and the wildlife they support, disappear. I am afraid overdevelopment is eradicating the…
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Comment to Planners: Retaining Mature Trees
on February 27, 2024Under Alt 2, there is a proposal to Replant Trees rather than Retain Trees in the UGAs. While the intent is to provide more buildable space, the fact that…
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Comment to Planners: Kitsap’s Rural Lands
on February 27, 2024I believe it is the rural lands that provide the beauty, nature, and quality of life that draw people to this area. Growing up here, I have watched growth and…
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Comment to Planners: No Rezone for Forest and Rural Open Space
on February 27, 2024I’ve been following the research about climate change and watching what is happening in our own county related to increasing temperatures, water supply issues, and rising sea levels. Because…
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Comment to Planners: Meeting Housing Allocations
on February 27, 2024Alternative 2 of the Proposed Comprehensive Plan will more than meet the population allocations. However, the County is proposing expansions of Urban Growth Areas to meet the housing allocations…
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Become a KEC Member
on December 7, 2023KEC is celebrating 5 years of successful environmental education and advocacy. We are maturing as an organization as we evolve our efforts to protect the environment and educate our…
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Suggestions: Comprehensive Plan Chapter Review
on June 9, 2023Kitsap County recently posted early-stage revisions of the Comprehensive Plan Chapters and called for comments. Our KEC Work Group on the Comprehensive Plan Update swung into action and submitted…
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