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Thursday, November 12, 2026 · UTC
Bainbridge sets two hearings before its 20-year growth plan goes to a vote
Islanders can speak Nov. 24 and Dec. 8 on the Comprehensive Plan and the Winslow plan. The council votes Dec. 8.
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What this stands on
- Bainbridge Island City Council voted unanimously to set public hearings for Nov 24 and Dec 8 2026. ·
bainbridgereview.com
- Hearings cover the Comprehensive Plan, Winslow Subarea Plan and related code changes. ·
- Final plans are scheduled for council vote on Dec 8 2026. ·
- Deputy Mayor Kirsten Hytopoulos proposed holding two public hearings. ·
- The Comprehensive Plan guides city growth for 20 years from 2024 to 2044. ·
- Bainbridge Island Comprehensive Plan was first adopted in 1994. ·
bainbridgewa.govUnited Statesofficial source
- Comprehensive Plan periodic updates were adopted in 2004 and 2017. ·
- COBI has worked on updating the Comprehensive Plan since June 2023. ·
- Planning Commission forwarded plan recommendations to City Council on 2026-05-21. ·
- City Council began draft plan review at the 2026-06-16 meeting. ·
- Around 1500 public comments were recorded for the two plans as of Nov 10 2026. ·
- The final Environmental Impact Statement will be issued the week of Nov 16 2026. ·
- The city must comply with the Housing Accountability Act by Dec 19 2026. ·
- Interim development regulations were adopted by council on Aug 25 2026. ·
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Islanders weigh in on growth plan before vote
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