Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Kitsap County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Kitsap County, Washington.
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Density Bonus Law
In the unincorporated Gorst urban growth area, Kitsap County lets developers earn up to 100% more density, height, or impervious surface coverage above a zone's base standard by providing specific public benefits like native habitat corridors or shared access. The program excludes the commercial and industrial zones and never lets a project exceed the zone's absolute maximum.
Kitsap County Gorst Density Bonus
Some RestrictionsKitsap County Code § 17.400.080(B)(1), (B)(3)
1. The incentive measures in this chapter apply to all zones and land uses within the Gorst urban growth area with the exception of the commercial (C) and industrial (I) zones... 3. Table 17.400.080(C) describes the public benefit and the resulting development incentive earned. Using the incentives, an applicant can earn density, height, or impervious surface coverage above the base standard al...
Downtown Design Guide
Kitsap County ties downtown development in the unincorporated community of Kingston to a standalone design manual. Kitsap County Code § 17.420.060(A)(5) requires every project within the Kingston downtown area to conform to the Design Standards for the Community of Kingston, codified as Chapter 17.700, Appendix C1, alongside the zone's density and dimension tables.
Kitsap County Kingston Downtown Design Standards
Some RestrictionsKitsap County Code § 17.420.060(A)(5)
5. The Design Standards for the Community of Kingston sets forth policies and regulations for properties within the downtown area of Kingston. All development within this area must be consistent with these standards in Chapter 17.700, Appendix C1.
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