City Seeks City Engineer

The position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on November 26, 2018

Click here to view the job description. 

Harborview Drive Detour Ends Early

The detour of Harborview Drive to facilitate the full roadway reconstruction of the Drive in front of the Ancich Park construction site is scheduled to end the end of the business day on November 14, a full day earlier than planned.

To view previous information about the detour please click...

Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gig Harbor City Council is holding a public hearing on November 13, 2018 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to solicit community feedback on three initiated amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

1. PL-COMP-17-0001: 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.  Review and update of the multiple Comprehensive Plan elements to address requested amendments from PSRC regarding consistency with VISION2040 and updates under the Growth Management Act. A ...

Public Hearing - Transportation Impact Fee Update

Notice is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to accept public comment regarding a draft Ordinance relating to the updating the Transportation Impact Fees Ordinance on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

This Ordinance amends the formula used by the City of Gig Harbor to calculate Transportation Impact Fees, adopting a new project list as required by GHMC Section 19.12.120 for the calculation of Transportation Impact Fees, revisions to GHMC 19.12.120 and ...

Gig Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Outstanding Performance Award

During last night’s Council Meeting, the City of Gig Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant team was presented with the 2017 Washington State Department of Ecology Outstanding Performance Award.

The Department of Ecology, (Ecology), evaluates all plants operating in the state and determines award recipients based on several factors that include state pollution limits, monitoring and reporting requirements, pretreatment, and operational demands.

In...

Harborview Drive Detour to Begin October 15th

Starting on October 15th the City’s contractor, Quigg Brothers Inc., will be implementing a one-way traffic detour route on Harborview Drive between Stinson Avenue and Rosedale Street.

The purpose of this detour is to facilitate the full roadway reconstruction of Harborview Drive in front of the Ancich Park construction site, and installation of a concrete crosswalk and flashing beacon system near Eddon Boat Park.

During the closure, eas...

Have You Checked Your Storm Drains Lately?

Fall brings wet weather and falling leaves, increasing the potential for flooding along roadways.

To lessen street flooding, the City asks residents and property managers to help clean the inlets and storm drains in front of your property. If it can be done safely, use a rake to clear leaves, limbs, and debris from the storm drain. Do not attempt to r...

Help us name our new park!

Thanks to the determination of our citizens and elected officials, the 2-acre forest at the corner of Soundview and Harborview has been saved from development and will remain a naturally-preserved public park.

Now it needs a name!

Please send your ideas to ...

Design Review Meeting

Thursday November 22nd, 2018 the City of Gig Harbor Design Review Board meeting has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:

Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gig Harbor City Council is holding a public hearing on Nov. 13, 2018 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to solicit community feedback on three initiated amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan as described below.

1. PL-COMP-17-0001:
2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.  Review and update of the multiple Comprehensive Plan elements to address requested amendments from PSRC regarding consistency with VISION2040 and updates under the Growth Manageme...

Public Hearing on Transportation Impact Fees Update

Notice is hereby given that the City Council is holding a public hearing on Nov. 13, 2018 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to accept public comment regarding a draft ordinance relating to the updating of the Transportation Impact Fees Ordinance.

This Ordinance amends the formula used by the City of Gig Harbor to calculate Transportation Impact Fees, adopting a new project list as required by GHMC Section 19.12.120 for the calculation of Transportation Impact Fees, revisions to GHMC 19.12.120 and ...

Hearing Examiner Hearing

Thursday November 15th, 2018 the City of Gig Harbor Hearing Examiner hearing has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:

Public Hearings on Proposed 2019 Budget

Notice is hereby given that two public hearings have been scheduled to accept comments on the proposed 2019 Budget.

The first public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The second public hearing will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend the publi...