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Planning staff introduces proposed landscaping code updates to better align with canopy and connectivity goals
Summary
Staff previewed potential amendments to POMC 20.128 (landscape standards) to address gaps identified in project reviews: improved pedestrian connectivity, clearer amendment processes for landscape plans, stronger passive open-space vegetation requirements, invasive species controls, and alignment with tree canopy and stormwater goals. No vote was
Planning staff introduced proposed directions for amendments to the Port Orchard Municipal Code's landscaping standards (POMC 20.128), seeking commissioner feedback before drafting ordinance language. The changes aim to improve visual and pedestrian connectivity between lots, strengthen ecological value of passive open space, require monitoring for priority invasive species, and align landscaping rules with tree canopy and stormwater objectives.
Jim Fisk, principal planner, listed recurring challenges in current landscaping standards: perimeter landscaping that blocks…
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