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Boundary Line Adjustment Code

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​A Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) is a process that allows property owners to move or adjust lot lines between neighboring properties without creating additional lots. State subdivision law does not apply to BLAs [RCW 58.17.040(6)], and counties regulate them through their local codes. 

On June 22, 2026, Kitsap County adopted Ordinance 647-2026 (effective January 1, 2027) that establishes clear and consistent application and review standards for BLAs:


​​The BLA code prevents misuse of the BLA process, ensures that properties remain compliant with zoning and access requirements, and aligns with state law. It also gives property owners a predictable, fair, and authorized way to adjust property lines, while protecting the public interest.​​
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*Please Note: Boundary Line Adjustments recorded prior to the effective date of this ordinance are still subject to legal lot determination when the Department receives a development permit application.

 Code Development Process - Meeting Dates and Materials

​Date
​Purpose
​Location
​Related Materials
​Tues., January 6, 2026 5:30 p.m.
​Planning Commission Work Study
​​Kitsap County Administration Building -Commissioners Chambers
​Tues., February 3, 2026 5:30 p.m.
​Planning Commission Work Study
​Kitsap County Administration Building -Commissioners Chambers
Tues., ​March 3, 2026
5:30 p.m. 


​Planning Commission 
Public Hearing
​Kitsap County Administration Building -Commissioners Chambers
​Tues., March 17, 2026
5:30 p.m.
​Planning Commission Deliberations
​​Kitsap County Administration Building -Commissioners Chambers
​​Wed., March 25, 2026
2:00 p.m.
​Board of County Commissioners Work Study
​​Kitsap County Administration Building - Port Blakely Conference Room

​Tues., April 7, 2026
5:30 p.m​.
​Planning Commission Findings of Fact
​​Kitsap County Administration Building - Commissioners Chambers​
​Mon., April 21, 2026


​​Board of County Commissioners Work Study
​Kitsap County Administration Building - Port Blakely Conference Room
​Mon., May 18, 2026
​​​Board of County Commissioners Work Study
​​Kitsap County Administration Building - Port Blakely Conference Room
​Mon., June 8, 2026
5:30 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
​Kitsap County Administration Building - Commissioners Chambers
​Wed., June 17, 2026
10:00 a.m.
​Board of County Commissioners Deliberations
​Kitsap County Administration Building - Port Blakely Conference Room

​Mon., June 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. 


​Board of County Commissioners Adoption 
​​Kitsap County Administration Building - Commissioners Chambers​
​Tues., August 18, 2026
5:30 p.m. 
​Planning Commission Briefing
​Kitsap County Administration Building - Commissioners Chambers​
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