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Port Angeles Council to Discuss CAO Update

Saturday, August 29, 2026

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The Port Angeles City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. to address updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), according to a public notice published August 28, 2026. The CAO is updated every ten years to comply with the Growth Management Act, as stated in the city's public notice. The ordinance regulates development in environmentally sensitive areas, including wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes. The city is seeking applicants to represent Port Angeles on the County's Opportunity Fund Board and is also recruiting volunteers for various advisory boards, according to separate notices dated August 21, 2026.

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The Port Angeles City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday“Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, starting at 4:45 p.m.”
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The special meeting will be on September 1, 2026“The City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, starting at 4:45 p.m.”
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The meeting will start at 4:45 p.m.“The City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, starting at 4:45 p.m.”
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The meeting is to address updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO)No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A public notice published on August 28, 2026, announced the meeting“Notice of a Special Meeting of the Port Angeles City Council — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:59:23 -0800 ?Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, starting at 4:45 p.m.”
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The CAO is updated every ten years to comply with the Growth Management Act“The CAO is updated every ten years to ensure the applicable development regulation meets statutory requirements.”
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The CAO regulates development in environmentally sensitive areas“The CAO is updated every ten years to ensure the applicable development regulation meets statutory requirements.”
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The CAO includes wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes as regulated areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city is seeking applicants to represent Port Angeles on the County's Opportunity Fund Board“Seeking Applicants to Represent the City on the County's Opportunity Fund Board — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:44:00 -0800 The Opportunity Fund Board operates in accordance with Clallam County administrative policies regarding boards and committees. Source: https://www.cityofpa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2058”
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The city is also recruiting volunteers for various advisory boards“The City of Port Angeles has a variety of permanent committees, from beautification programs to public safety services, these advisory groups offer an opportunity for dedicated individuals to weigh in on a range of important issues.”
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Separate notices dated August 21, 2026, announced the recruitment effortsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.