DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.20 OF THE PORT
ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The City is considering the adoption of an ordinance amending Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) 2.20 to provide updated guidance for the Planning Commission to carry out their duties.
PROPONENT: City of Port Orchard
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Citywide
LEAD AGENCY: City of Port Orchard
DETERMINATION: The City of Port Orchard, as lead agency for this proposal, after reviewing a completed environmental checklist and other information on file, has determined that the proposed project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). Information on file for this proposed project is available to the public on request to the lead agency.
This Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) is issued May 9, 2023 under WAC 197-11-340 and Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) Title 20. The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issue.
Comments must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., on May 23, 2023, 14 days from the date of this notice.
Appeal: You may appeal this determination to the City of Port Orchard Clerk’s Office at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA no later than June 6, 2023 at 4:30 pm in accordance with POMC
20.160.240(6)(b). Appeals shall be submitted in writing, and must include the content required in POMC
20.160.240(10), and applicable appeal fee, as established by resolution of the city council ($450);
Full appeal procedures can be reviewed under POMC 20.160.240.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Nicholas Bond, AICP
Director of Community Development
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5533