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Planning and Economic Development

Poulsbo’s Planning and Economic Development Department staff are your resource for questions related to land use and economic development within the city.

Mission: To partner with the community, residents, elected officials, and private entities to promote Poulsbo’s charm, character, and livability. This is achieved through sustainable comprehensive planning, efficient permit review and processing, and deliberate economic development strategies.

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PED Department News

  • 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Draft EIS Release. The City of Poulsbo is pleased to release this Draft EIS, which required additional time in order to complete appropriate and desired capital facilities planning and evaluation. The City will select a preferred alternative based upon this DEIS in March 2025. The preferred alternative may include or combine elements from each alternative as presented in this DEIS. The City of Poulsbo is requesting comments from citizens, agencies, affected tribes, and all interested parties on the DEIS from January 17, 2025, to February 18, 2025. Comments are due by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Documents and contact info can be found here.

  • Temporary Sign Sweep. At the direction of Mayor Erickson, Public Works staff will conduct a sweep of illegal temporary signs starting Monday, January 27th. What are temporary signs? Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display intended to be displayed for only a limited amount of time. Temporary signs are not allowed to continually advertise goods, services, or events on a site. You can review the Temporary Sign handout here. Not sure if your sign is considered illegal? Email the PED staff at plan&econ@cityofpoulsbo.com or call 360.394.9748. Need to locate your sign after January 27th? Call Public Works at 360.779.4078.

  • NEW Downtown Parking Implementation Page: Click here to find more information about the downtown parking implementation process.

  • Planning and Economic Development Department Monthly Newsletter: Check it out here, read past issues here, and sign up for the monthly newsletter here!

  • New Requirement for “Proposed Development Project” Sign. The City Council approved a code amendment on 9/18/24 to require a large (4.5′ X 4′) sign to be erected on the site of properties proposed for development (for Type II and III permits only). Proposed amendments can be viewed here. A new handout can be viewed here.

  • Questions about Oslo Bay Apartments? Check out the project website here.

  • Questions about Comprehensive Plan Update? Check out the project website here.

Contact

Prior to calling the PED Department, we offer the following tips:

1. Are you within the City limits?

  • The 98370 zip code extends beyond city limits.
  • if you are unsure, go to Kitsap County Parcel search to confirm that you are within the City of Poulsbo.
  • If you are outside of city limits, please contact Kitsap County DCD.

2. Determine if another City Department would be more appropriate for your inquiry.

  • To schedule a building inspection call: (360) 394-9882
  • For building/sign permit questions call: (360) 394-9882
  • For transportation/engineering questions call: (360) 394-9882
  • For stormwater/engineering questions call: (360) 394-9882
  • For garbage/sewer/water questions call: (360) 779-4078
  • For public records request go here
  • To file a complaint go here

3. Check out the list of land use/planning handouts and application forms here (including accessory dwelling units, tree cutting, animal keeping, fences, and food trucks)!

4. Email us! Please provide as much detail as possible in your email so that we can respond more efficiently (including an address or parcel number).

5. Call us at (360) 394-9748. Please note that due to the high volume of calls and staff availability, there is a 3 business day response time for phone calls.

 

Planning & Economic Development (located on 2nd floor)
200 NE Moe Street
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7437

Phone: (360) 394-9748
Fax: (360) 697-8269
Email: plan&econ@cityofpoulsbo.com

 

Office Hours

Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays:

  • Due to limited staff availability, PED Department staff is currently available by appointment only
  • Appointments:  8:30 am – 3:30 pm (dependent on staff availability)
  • Appointments may be made online or by email 

Helpful Handouts

Additional handouts and application forms can be found here

Staff

Heather Wright, AICP, Planning and Economic Development Director
Nikole Coleman, AICP, Planning Manager
Edie Berghoff, Senior Planner
Ashley Weller, Assistant Planner
Tiffany Simmons, Planning Technician
Karla Boughton, Special Projects Planner

Public Notices

If would like to be notified of public notices by email, we welcome you to sign up here to receive public notices