The City of Port Angeles invites community members to participate in the public process for the 2025 periodic update of its 20-year Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a foundational document that outlines our community’s vision, identity, and development strategies for the next 20 years. It also explores how Port Angeles approaches solutions to complex and interconnected issues such as:
- Housing accessibility and equity;
- Local economic development, business establishment and retention, and employment opportunities;
- Future land use mapping and zoning practices;
- Park and recreation access;
- Neighborhood services;
- Environmental protection and climate resiliency; and
- Transportation access and continuity.
This project, called “Vision 2045,” is the City’s largest long-range planning effort in decades, and it cannot be successful without you! Your feedback will help us address population growth, enhance economic and environmental resilience, and ensure Port Angeles remains a great place to live, work, play, visit, and raise a family.
Reminder: Opportunities for Community Participation
Over the next six months, the City will continue its public engagement efforts by connecting with residents at various locations and events in Port Angeles. Information will also be presented during City board, commission and committee meetings. An overview of ongoing and upcoming opportunities is listed below.
- Available through July 7, 2025 - Neighborhood Boundaries Activity: Community members are encouraged to participate in a short activity on local neighborhoods and neighborhood boundaries. A paper copy of this activity was mailed with all City utility bills in June. Alternatively, residents can complete this activity online.
- Available through July 7, 2025 - Communitywide Comprehensive Plan Survey: This online survey seeks public input on each Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Feedback will help to ensure the Comprehensive Plan Update reflects our community’s needs.
- June through September 2025 - Pop-up Events: City staff will attend local events, including the Port Angeles Farmers Market, to engage with and educate community members.
- Tuesday, September 23 - City Council Work Session: City staff will present the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update engagement process and the drafts of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, SEPA EIS, Critical Areas Ordinance, and Housing Action Plan.
- November 2025 - Planning Commission Public Hearing: Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the drafts of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, SEPA EIS Critical Areas Ordinance, Housing Action Plan and Citywide Rezone, and make a recommendation to City Council.
- December 2025 - City Council Decision: City Council adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, Critical Areas Ordinance, Housing Action Plan, and Citywide Rezone is expected in December 2025.
For more information about this project and the events listed above, please visit the Comprehensive Plan Update Project webpage. You can also subscribe to receive project information and updates via email. To do so, visit the NotifyMe page and opt in to receive “Vision 2045: Comprehensive Plan Update” News Flashes.
If you have questions about Port Angeles’ Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update or would like to request copies of survey or engagement materials, please email VISION2045@cityofpa.us.