Commercial Equestrian Facility Assessment

Kitsap County is studying how future commercial equestrian facilities may affect rural areas and when impacts such as traffic, noise, or dust may require review.

What This Project Is

  • A review of impacts and activity levels at future commercial equestrian facilities
  • A listening and learning process
  • Focused on rural compatibility and clarity


What This Project Is Not

  • Changing current operations
  • Regulating hobby or personal horse use


​At a Glance

  • Status: Pending kickoff
  • Focus: Assessment for future commercial equestrian facilities
  • Your input: Listening sessions and workshops (as scheduled)
  • Last Updated: January 28, 2026


Meeting Dates and Materials

Date
​Meeting Type
​Materials/Video
​February 3, 2026
​Planning Commission Briefing
Kitsap County Admin Building

​February 25, 2026
​Equestrian Facility Workshop


Working Groups

Equestrian Facility Working Group

      • Colen Corey, Central District
  • Valorie Dodd, Central District
  • Anna Dukes, Central District
  • Trish Strong, Central District
  • Annie Braddock, North District
    • Dale (Duke) Bourgeouis, North District
  • Cindy Daniels, North District
    • Helen Jones, South District
  • Dawn Oien, South District
  • Jessy Olson, South District
  • Diane Fish, Kitsap Conservation District

​Meeting Date

​Notes


​Project Timeline 

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January - Project Kickoff and Outreach


February - Engagement & Evaluation


March - Decision/Publish Drafts

  • Decision
  • Publish Drafts

Spring - Develop & Draft

  • Draft development and recommendations
  • Public review and comment of draft
  • Planning Commission work sessions and hearing

Summer - Determination

  • Planning Commission recommendations
  • Final guidance and implementation, if applicable
  • BOCC/Adoption




Upcoming Meetings

  • Planning Commission Briefing, February 3
  • Equestrian Facility Workshop, February 25

Contact

Heather Cleveland, Senior Planner

(360) 337-5777

Mailing Address
614 Division Street -MS36
Port Orchard, WA 98366