Amendment Process
Per Bremerton Municipal Code 20.10, the City of Bremerton will accept applications for Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered for the following year from August to November 15. Those wishing to propose amendments must submit a complete application at the DCD office. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment process includes a Pre-Submittal Conference, which must be scheduled by a minimum of two week before the deadline of the amendment application submittal (for scheduling purposes). Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications must also be accompanied by a completed SEPA checklist with environmental review. As of 2019, the cost for a combined Comprehensive Plan text and map amendment is $2,500; for text amendment only is $1,500. The Environmental Review is an additional $320.
Following city staff review and the preparation of a staff recommendation, plan amendment applications will be forwarded to the City of Bremerton Planning Commission for public workshop(s) and subsequent public hearing. Following the Planning Commission's public hearing and recommendation, the City Council will consider the amendments and make the final decision.
Forms & Information
If you are interested in applying for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please contact Allison Satter via
email or by phone at 360-473-5845. Below is additional information for an annual amendment submittal:
Public Involvement & Hearings
Members of the public are welcome to provide comment and input on proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments at both the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings. Check this website for upcoming meetings on the Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Questions or comments on Comprehensive Plan amendments may be directed to the Allison Satter, City Planner at 360-473-5845.