Wildfire Season is Here!

The Washington State Department of Health is available to support you during this season. Here is an outline of resources.

Public information resources:

• DOH webpages: Comprehensive webpages with frequently asked questions and a toolkit. You should be able to find the answer to most questions and links to other resources.
  • doh.wa.gov/SmokeFromFires
  • Smoke from Fires Toolki...

Moratorium to end on August 12th, 2018

New residential projects will be accepted on Monday, August 13th

New residential projects will be accepted on Monday, August 13th. During the course of the moratorium, two ordinances (No. 1389 and No.1393) were adopted that made ten (10) major changes to the City’s development regulations to reduce residential...

Road Striping Project Starts this Weekend

The City of Gig Harbor asks for your patience during the annual painting that begins Sunday, August 12th.

The project will require approximately three days for completion, depending on weather conditions. Pierce County Public Works will be striping all major arterials in the City. This may include center lines, lane lines, edge lines (if there is no curb or r...

Sentinel Drive Community Meeting - 9/5/18 at 5:30 p.m.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The City of Gig Harbor desires to be proactive concerning the traffic volumes and vehicle speeds in the Gig Harbor North neighborhood in the area of Sentinel Drive.

We are currently examining the areas of potential impacts to see what increase traffic volumes and speeds along Sentinel Drive are, once Harbor Hill Drive opens.  The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers and begin with a presentation of t...

Citizens Police Academy

The Gig Harbor Police Department is accepting applications for our 2018 Citizens Police Academy.

The Citizens Police Academy will provide information on a variety of topics in enjoyable and interesting ways. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Patrol Procedures, Laws of Arrest, Communications, Field Investigations, Criminal Investigations, T...

Park Clean Up A Success

Many thanks to the volunteers on July 28.

Another opportunity to help will be on August 25 and September 22. Meet at Soundview Drive and Harborview Drive at 9am. Bring tools if you have them!

Spray Park at Skansie Park now Open

Just in time for the mid-summer heat, the spray park is now fully operational!

Located in the courtyard between Jerisich Dock and Skansie Park at 3211 Harborview Drive, the spray park operates daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Read on...

Temporary Sign Permits

With campaign season heating up for the August Primary and November General Elections, it's important to remember that the City's Sign Code needs to be observed for all temporary signs on public and private property.

There are regulations in place which govern the allowable sign area, the number of temporary signs allowed and the maximum duration a temporary sign may be displayed.

Permits to place a temporary sign on public right-of-way can be easily and freely obtaine...

Gig Harbor Names New City Administrator

Gig Harbor’s Mayor Kit Kuhn is pleased to announce Wade Farris has been selected as the new City Administrator for the city to begin August 9th. Mr. Farris was selected from a list of top candidates from around the country.

Farris will come to Gig Harbor from Othello, Wash., where he has been City Administrator for the past five years. Prior to leading Othello, Farris had a long career in the United States Air Force having held several management roles at Air Force bases acr...

Streetlight Wire Theft

Streetlight copper wire thefts are a problem in Gig Harbor, the surrounding area, and the nation. Not only is this crime costing our community hundreds of thousands of unbudgeted dollars, but the crime itself can be dangerous to criminals and residents.

With over 1000 streetlights and additional junction box targets throughout our community, Gig Harbor needs watchful residents to help.

Activities to Watch For

The first stage of this crime may occur in broad daylight.

• Criminals may use official-looking white...

Responsible Growth for Gig Harbor

Residential Moratorium Public Outreach Meeting
April 30th, 2018 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The City is seeking input from public. Help us forge a plan for the next 20-years and future generations. Our goal is to establish a road map for growth throughout Gig Harbor.

The City has identified several potential code changes we could make to help reg...

City Rehabilitating Historic Ancich Netshed as Part of the Ancich Waterfront Park Project

Consistent with Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation requirements, the Ancich Netshed has been internally braced and was lifted by crane from its position on the dilapidated pier, to a barge. The Netshed will remain &ld...

Winter Roadway Maintenance

As the winter season approaches, the City will be applying salt brine on the major City roadways in advance of any forecasted freezing temperatures and snow events.

Click on this fact sheet prepared by the American Public Works Association that discusses what salt brine is and how it is used for winter maintenance.

NOTICE OF COUNCIL GATHERING

Open House: Designation of the Gig Harbor East Bay Area

Mayor Kuhn and City Councilmembers will be participating in an Open House on MONDAY, August 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. hosted by Pierce County Dept. of Planning and Public Works to provide information concerning a proposal for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to...

City Requests Proposals for Compensation Study

The City of Gig Harbor requests proposals from qualified consulting firms to complete a comprehensive study of positions, classifications, and compensation for city employees.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City of Gig Harbor to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred preparing proposals in response to this request. Deadline for submittal of proposals is 4:00 PM, Pacific Time, August 24, 2018. ...

Hearing Examiner Hearing

Thursday August 16th, 2018 at 1:30 pm | The City of Gig Harbor Hearing Examiner will meet to review the proposal for the installation of an underground storm drainage facility and new general use parking lot for the McCormick Creek Phase 3 Subdivision.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hearing Examiner Hearing

Thursday December 7th, 2017 the City of Gig Harbor Hearing Examiner hearing has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

Hearing Examiner Hearing

Thursday December 21st, 2017 City of Gig Harbor Hearing Examiner hearing has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

Public Hearing on 2017-18 Biennial Budget Amendments

Notice is hereby given that the Gig Harbor City Council will be conducting a Mid-Biennial Budget Review, and Public Hearing on amendments to the 2017-18 Biennial Budget. .

The public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers located in the Gig Harbor Civic Center at 3510 Grandview Street on Monday, November 27, 2017 and Monday, December 11, 2017 beginning at 5:30 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend the...