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2023 Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan

2023 Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan **Please note this is a large file and may take a while to download.

Stormwater FAQ's

Stormwater specialists from local governments are working with businesses to help stop harmful materials and chemicals from entering waterways. Businesses are required to take actions to prevent sources of water pollution. This improves the water quality of our streams, lakes, and Puget Sound. Source control is mandated by the federal Clean Water Act and will...

New Residence Building Permit Application

November 14, 2023, Civil Service Meeting Agenda

November 9, 2023, Civil Service Meeting Agenda

Use of City Streets and/or Highways

CITY PROPERTY/STREETS (Right-of-way): Port Orchard Municipal Code 5.94.020(7) states “Right-of-way (ROW)” means any road, public parking lot, city street, highway, boulevard or place in the city open as a matter of right to public travel and shall include arterials, neighborhood streets, alleys, bicycle paths and pedestrian ways; including streets or portions thereof which are designated...

Special Event Insurance

The sponsoring organization must provide an insurance certificate, with endorsements, at least 30 days prior to the event with the City of Port Orchard shown as Additional Named Insured with minimum coverage to be as follows: $1,000,000 Liability; $1,000,000 Bodily Injury Special Event Insurance for events held at city-owned facilities can be purchased at eventinsure.hubinternational.com/.

Special Event FAQ's

Forms and Applications

Documents Special Event Application Mobile Food Prep Vehicle Application Food Truck Fact Sheet Site Plan Example Parade Safety Reference Guide Checklist Vendor Fair and Farmers Market Reference Guide Sample Traffic Control Plan Sample Parking for Spectators Map Special Event Checklist Special Event Toolkit Special Event Reservation Form (only applies to events held in the previous...

Sign Permit – Land Use Code Requirements: Apply Online

Apply for a Sign Permit-Land Use Regulatory Code using the Permit Center's Online Permit Guide. After you sign in to the Guide, you will find the Sign Permit Applications under the Commercial section. Find more information about our online resources at the Online Permitting webpage.

Sign Construction Permit Application: Apply Online

Apply for a Sign Construction Permit using the Permit Center's Online Permit Guide. After you sign in to the Guide, you will find the Sign Permit Applications under the Commercial section. Find more information about our online resources at the Online Permitting webpage.

Utility Assistance

The city has a low-income program. Low-Income-document-for-website-revised.pdf (storage.googleapis.com) The city does in some circumstances offer a payment plan. Click here to fill out the application New Submission (portorchardwa.gov) The city offers monthly “budget billing” that can help smooth out billing demands. Rather than paying a varying amount every other month participants pay a set budgeted...

I had a leak. How do I get a leak credit?

The city offers annually up to a $100.00 leak credit when a water line break or leak causes excess water usage. Information on finding a leak. Follow the link for leak credit applications.

UB Frequently Asked Questions

I am being billed for storm drainage, what is this?

The storm drainage assessment is a flat rate everyone in the city limits pays that is not included in their property taxes in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. The city maintains an extensive storm drain system. The maintenance cost for this system is shared by each City residence and business.

How do I start or stop utility service?

I bought a home. I sold a home and want to discontinue service. I am a new tenant or have a new tenant in my home. The account will stay in the owner’s name as they are ultimately responsible for the billing, but we can provide a duplicate copy to a tenant. Please email or...

How can I pay my utility bill?

The City of Port Orchard currently provides a number of ways that make paying your water/sewer/storm bill convenient and easier for the customers to manage. The city accepts VISA or MasterCard credit cards over the telephone 1-877-822-8415 or in person at City Hall. For utility customers there is no processing or credit card convenience fee....

Utility Billing

The City of Port Orchard services water, sewer, and storm drainage within the city limits. Rates are comprised of fixed charges for sewer and storm drainage and fixed plus consumption-based charges for water. It is important to note that rates will fluctuate, particularly in the summer months, due to increased outdoor water use. We bill...

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