City of Poulsbo - Planning & Building Department

Planning & Building > Codes, Amendments & Maps
Are you interested in learning what your property is zoned, where critical areas are located, and what planning regulations are applicable to your property? The information contained below and the links to the right should lead you in the right direction. Or, contact us with additional questions.

Planning Codes & Amendments:

The Poulsbo Municipal Code (PMC) is available at this link. Please look for these Planning-related titles:

• Title 16 (Environment)
• Title 17 (Subdivisions)
• Title 18 (Zoning) (Note: this link will take you to a PDF of the Zoning Ordinance effective as of March 27, 2013 until the Poulsbo Municipal Code's online version is updated.)
• Title 19 (Permit Processing)

Code Amendments:

The City of Poulsbo has embarked on a three-phased approach to update its development regulations. The first phase of the development regulation update was completed in February 2011. The second phase of the update, which includes new Zoning and Code Enforcement Ordinances, became effective in late March of 2013.

Information on the development regulation update can be found by clicking this link.

Planning Department Maps:

Click on the thumbnail of a map to see the full-sized version (PDF). You should check with the Planning Department for the most recent maps.

Poulsbo Zoning Map

Aquifer Critical
Areas Map

(Comp Plan Fig. NE-2)

Geological Hazard
Areas Map

(Comp Plan Fig. NE-3)

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas DNR Hydrology Water Type Map (Comp Plan Fig. NE-4)	Wetlands Critical Areas Map (Comp Plan Fig. NE-1)	Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (Comp Plan Fig. NE-5)


Annexation to Poulsbo 1996-2011 Map