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 RULES OF PROCEDURE BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER

 On March 11, 2008, the Port Orchard City Council approved a land use decision-making process to hold public hearings in front of a Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner's decisions and recommendations are based in compliance with the City's ordinances and regulations. Findings of fact must be made, and the decisions or recommendations must be supported by evidence. The hearing is a "quasi-judicial" process where evidence is presented in the form of documents and/or sworn testimony. At the end of the hearing, the record is officially closed. On occasion, the Hearing Examiner will keep the record open past the public hearing, awaiting additional documents or information. Within 10 working days the Hearing Examiner will issue his determination. Depending on the type of permit, the Hearing Examiner may issue a decision, or a recommendation to the City Council for their decision.

For more information, use the links at the bottom of this page (under construction). Or contact  the Planning Department with any questions, at (360) 874-5533.

 Decisions and Recommendations
Click on the Hearing Date to view Determination by the Hearing Examiner

Hearing Date Applicant Location  Permit Type
28 July 2011
 Yachtfish Marine NW Inc.
 53 SW BayStreet Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
19 May 2011
 Yachtfish Marine NW Inc.
 53 SW Bay Street
 Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
03 Feb 2011
 Feigley Road Partners LLC
 NW side of Feigley Road at the intersection with Lone Bear Drive
 Plat Amendment
 28 Oct 2010
 Engley Diversified
 8 sites  Appeal
 07 Oct 2010
 GEM1 LLC
 vicinity of Feigley Rd SW & SW Old Clifton Road
 Preliminary Plat
 19 Aug 2010 Rush Development
 SW Sedgwick & Sidney Rd. SW  Conditional Use Permit
 05 Aug 2010
 Kim Coy 1710 Pottery Ave.
 Rezone
 04 April 2010
 Tony Williams 4939 SW Hovde Road
 Conditional Use Permit
 24 Sep 2009
 Maureen Barta west of Caseco Lane, south of Bay St.  Preliminary Plat
 16 Jun 2009
 Chuck Childress
 2227 Sidney Ave.
 Appeal
 16 Jun 2009
 Chuck Childress
 2205 Sidney Ave.
 Appeal
 20 Nov 2008
 Roland & Roland
 Sherman Ave., south of Fireweed Rd.  Preliminary Plat
 20 Nov 2008
 Roland & Roland
 Sherman Ave., south of Fireweed Rd.  Variance
 18 Sep 2008
 Chuck Childress Sidney Ave. & Goldenrod St.  Variance
 18 Sep 2008
 Kevin Decker
 215 Poplar Heights
 Rezone
15 May 2008 Chuck Childress Sidney Rd.  Rezone
17 July 2008 Rovang / Fong Division St.  Conditional Use Permit
17 July 2008 Olympic Development, LLC Orlando St / Harriet St.  Rezone
17 July 2008 Chuck Childress Sidney Ave & Goldenrod St.  Rezone
17 July 2008 Olympic Development, LLC Orlando St / Harriet St.  Preliminary Plat
17 July 2008 Chuck Childress Sidney Ave & Goldenrod St.  Preliminary Plat
 15 May 2008
 Chuck Childress
 Sidney Road
 Rezone
 11 Apr 2008
 Amber Keehn
 2363 S. Flower Ave.
 Conditional Use Permit
 11 Apr 2008
 Michael & Trinette Gates 1977 Bethel Road
 Conditional Use Permit