Property owner asks whether new stream setbacks would be grandfathered
A Poulsbo property owner asked whether larger setbacks would affect existing structures; staff said site‑specific review and existing interrupted buffers may allow existing development to remain but advised follow‑up inspections for individual properties.
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In public comment, James Miller identified himself as a local property owner and asked whether a grandfather clause would protect buildings if stream/riparian setbacks increase under the CAO update. He said he bought his property 16 years ago and wanted clarity about how changes would apply to existing development.
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