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The council voted 5-1 to adopt a 12-year multi-family tax exemption program. But what happens after 12 years?
Read More about City adopts tax incentive program to encourage affordable housing
The city wants to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units.
Read More about Planning Commission recommends higher building threshold in low-density areas
No organization will get everything it wants if the city adopts the plan put forward by the LTAC Committee.
Read More about Committee finds compromise on lodging tax recommendation
The city Parks Commission also weighed in on a proposal from the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor to launch a memorial tree program.
Read More about Parks Commission makes recommendations for final txʷaalqəł Conservation Area management plan
The state requires Gig Harbor to accommodate more affordable housing. But many who live in the city fear proposed changes will alter Gig Harbor’s character.
Read More about Proposed changes to density rules get pushback at Planning Commission meeting
The city of Gig Harbor is accepting public comment on the Harbor Winds development through Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Read More about Revised Harbor Winds plans call for 77 homes to replace forest east of Highway 16
Bids for repairs to the splash pad came in higher than the city can afford, so the popular feature won’t re-open until 2027.
Read More about Skansie Park splash pad repairs must wait until next year
Redside Construction of Bainbridge Island won the homeport bid and work could start as soon as late fall or early winter.
Read More about City accepts $3.6 million bid for Commercial Fishing Homeport construction
Citing increasing cost, staff time burden, city may scale back event sponsorship
Read More about Citing increasing cost, staff time burden, city may scale back event sponsorship
Gig Harbor Junior Sailing plans to build a facility at West Shore Marina, with help from a $1 million donation from the Stearns family. A city requirement for public access could be a hurdle.
Read More about Junior sailing club begins navigating permit process for new $1.72 million facility