2.1.9 Access

Vehicular and pedestrian access, circulation, and parking elements of the built environment shall be identified as part of the site inventory and analysis. Access can often represent a controlling element for the design of a site.

The designer shall consult the Kitsap County Road Standards and applicable zoning in Title 17 KCC for site access. These requirements will establish the number of allowed access points, the width of the access, the spacing of access points between sites on the same or opposite side of the adjacent street right of way, and pedestrian circulation requirements along and through the site to the proposed use.

The following steps shall, at minimum, be used to inventory and assess access:

• Map the location of roads, driveways, and other points of ingress and egress within 100 feet of the site.

• Refer to the Kitsap County Road Standards to identify the classification of the street that will be providing access to the site. Knowing the classification of the abutting street will allow the designer to understand frontage improvements, sight distance requirements, allowed driveway widths, and other geometric design requirements.

• Consult with the Kitsap County Public Works (KCPW) Transportation Planning Division to understand any motorized or non-motorized plans that may influence the design of the project.