Notice of Public Hearing for Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-88
Application Type: MCA Permit with SEPA
Description: Municipal Code Amendment to Chapters 2.18, 17.40, 17.94, and 17.96 to update hearing examiner functions and zoning code to provide more flexibility in zoning-related development standards and updated permitting procedures.
Location: Citywide
SEPA Written Comment Period Close: 9/30/24
WHAT: The City of Port Angeles is scheduling a hybrid-format public hearing for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) Application No. 24-88 conducted by the City Council. The proposed amendment information may be found online at https://www.cityofpa.us/145/Land-Use-Projects-Under-Review or you can request documents and information from the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) by emailing ced@cityofpa.us.
HOW TO COMMENT: Interested parties are encouraged to comment on the municipal code amendment proposal and may request a copy of the decision once it’s been made. Any interested parties may submit written comment during the 14-day public comment period care of the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) via email ced@cityofpa.us, or addressed to 321 E 5th St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 no later than the comment period closing date of 9/30/24. Verbal testimony can be made during the Public Hearing. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT: A Determination of Non-Significance (No. 1475) has been made per WAC 197-11-340. This comment period will be the only time to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project.
Interested parties are encouraged to comment on the SEPA Checklist and may request a copy of the determination once it’s been made. Any interested parties may submit written comment during the 14-day public comment period care of the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) via email ced@cityofpa.us, or addressed to 321 E 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 no later than the comment period closing date of 9/30/24.
DATE/TIME OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING: October 1, 2024 at 6:30 or soon thereafter in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 321 E 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Port Angeles City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations can be made by contacting the City Clerk’s Office. Closed captioning can also be made available. Please contact City Clerk Kari Martinez-Bailey by phone at 360-417-4634, or by email at cityclerk@cityofpa.us, to request accommodations or receive instructions for closed captioning. For information on attending the City Council meeting virtually, please visit https://www.cityofpa.us/984/Live-Virtual-Meetings.
OCTOBER 1, 2024 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: https://www.cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas
DECISION AND APPEAL INFORMATION: The Council decision will be made based on staff’s recommendation, Planning Commission recommendation, and written public comment. Any appeal of this decision shall be filed within 14 days after the date of decision.
LINK TO PROJECT INFORMATION:https://www.cityofpa.us/145/Land-Use-Projects-Under-Review
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Ben Braudrick, Planning Supervisor at (360) 417-4750 or ced@cityofpa.us.
PUBLISHED ON: 9/17/24