Community Development The Planning Division is dedicated to serve public interests and protect individual rights through the planned and orderly development of the lands and environs of Port Angeles.
The City established a one-stop permit center in 1997 which is located in the main lobby of City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, Washington. Office hours are from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday.
City of Port Angeles Land Development Guide The purpose of this guide is to promote City vitality through efficient and functional use of land and natural resources. This guide facilitates the preservation of local architectural characteristcs and visual quality that is complementary to the surrounding environment.
The guide also serves as a reference book of land use recommendations that developers are encouraged to meet or strive to achieve. The guide aims to build upon the historical character of the City by documenting ideal aesthetic detailing, landscaping, historical significance, and sustainable development practices.
This guide recommends solutions to the enhancement and preservation of the City's character but should not be construed as a substitute for the Port Angeles Municipal Code, Shoreline Master Program, or Urban Standards and Guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact Director Nathan West at 360-417-4751 or by email nwest@cityofpa.us.
Land Development Guide
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
The City’s planning and building professionals are readily available to assist you with your application for a variety of development permits and explain the review process to you.
Knowledgeable staff also can direct you to other department staff people with the most expertise to answer questions about other City services.
Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES USA Co., Ltd
Biomass Cogneration Facility Project
July 2, 2010 - The City of Port Angeles is in receipt of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed construction and operation of a Biomass Cogeneration Facility at the existing Nippon Paper mill. The proposed facility would replace an existing oil and biomass fired boiler with a new biomass boiler, steam turbine-generator, and associated facilities.
The new facility would provide steam for the mill and generate "green" power for sale to the Bonneville Power Administration. The project would improve air quality through the installation of state-of-the-art air pollution control technology. Project implementation also supports job retention at the mill and creates an estimated 25 to 30 new jobs to support biomass collection and delivery.
The DEIS is required by the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 70.95.700 (state law for energy recovery facilities). The DEIS evaluates the proposed facility and the No Action alternative, and it describes environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures for the following elements of the environment: air quality, floodplains, noise, historic and cultural resources, and transportation.
Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement
HOW TO COMMENT
You are invited to comment on the DEIS.
Submit comments by August 5, 2010 to Sue Roberds, Planning Manager - by US Mail at PO Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362 or via email sroberds@cityofpa.us sroberds@cityofpa.us
Why Port Angeles? You may think that Port Angeles is all about fishing and timber. That's not the whole story. Port Angeles is experiencing growth in new and diverse industries. Established businesses are expanding into broader fields and technologies. Local enterprises are reaching out to all parts of the globe.
The magnificent environment that may have initially drawn you here for sport and recreation remains unspoiled, but you'll find a wonderful work environment as well.
Planning Commission:
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING - AMENDED - PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting to coincide with the Real Estate Committee on Monday, August 2, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. in the Jack Pittis Conference Room in City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street.
The agenda is as follows:
1. Proposed Mural Project – Joseph Neves will present a proposal for a new Downtown Mural project reflecting life in Port Angeles during late summer of 1918. The considered location of the mural is the side of the Budget Rental Building.
2. 215 South Lincoln Street Property – Brief discussion of removing surplused property from sale market. Cherie Kidd and Commissioner Doherty will present a proposal of creation of a Civic Historic District encompassing Carnegie Hall, the Old Fire Hall (215 S. Lincoln), Veteran's Memorial Park, and the restored Clallam County Court House.
3. Surplus Niichel Property - Discuss committee's ideas on how to market property for sale.
Janessa Hurd
City Clerk
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING - PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street, for the purpose of conducting an Executive Session under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), regarding the acquisition of real estate; and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel.
The regular City Council meeting will follow at 6:00 p.m.
Janessa Hurd City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input on the proposed Electric Utility 2010 Resource Plan.
City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk, 360-417-4634, if you will need any special accommodations to attend the meeting.
Janessa Hurd City Clerk
NOTICE OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AVAILABILITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as of July 6, 2010, the City is in receipt of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed construction and operation of a biomass cogeneration facility at the existing Nippon Paper mill. The proposed facility would replace an existing oil and biomass fired boiler with a new biomass boiler, steam turbine generator, and associated facilities. The new facility will burn cleaner and provide steam for mill operations while generating power for sale to Bonneville Power Administration. The DEIS is available at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, and at the North Olympic Library, 2210 South Peabody Street, Port Angeles. The comment period expires on JULY 7, 2010. CORRECTION: THE COMMENT PERIOD EXPIRES ON AUGUST 5, 2010.
APPLICANTS: NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES USA
City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.
For additional information please call Sue Roberds at 360-417-4750 or sroberds@cityofpa.us
You may think that Port Angeles is all about fishing and timber. That's not the whole story. Port Angeles is experiencing growth in new and diverse industries. Established businesses are expanding into broader fields and technologies. Local enterprises are reaching out to all parts of the globe.