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...

Planning/Public Works/Building Counter Closure

On October 25th, the Planning/Public Works/Building Department counters will be closed from 1:00 to 2:00 pm for professional development training.

City Seeking Community Development Director

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

View job description.

Association of Washington Cities "Cities 101" Videos

Have you ever wondered why the City does certain things?

Association of Washington Cities has prepared a series of short videos on topics such as: sewers, population growth, revenue & expenses, streets & the transportation system and property taxes. 

View the brief videos

City Recognizes 2018 National Champions Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team

At last night's City Council meeting, Mayor Kit Kuhn recognized the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team for their accomplishment as the 2018 National Champions. Congratulations to the team members, coaches and parents!

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 ...

Coffee with Kit - New Location

Coffee with Kit has moved to a new location at Kimball Coffeehouse (6659 Kimball Drive).

The time is still the same - first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 a.m.  Please drop by at the next session on October 2nd and share your thoughts with the Mayor.

City Council Issues Resolution of Support for Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1

On September 24th, the Gig Harbor City Council passed Resolution 1129 Supporting Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1.

The proposition, if approved by voters at the November 2018 election, would authorize a two-tenths of one percent increase in the City's sales tax rate to fund transportation improvements as authorized under Chapter 36.73 RCW.

Included in the adopted Resol...

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...

Design Review Meeting

Thursday November 8th, 2018 the City of Gig Harbor Design Review Board meeting has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:

City Council Hearing

Monday October 22nd, 2018 at 5:30 pm | The City Council will review the Johnson Annexation request PL-ANX-18-0001. The requested annexation of a .31 acre site located east of Soundview Drive and south of 61st St Ct NW.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

Design Review Meeting

Thursday October 25th, 2018 the City of Gig Harbor Design Review Board meeting has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:

Hearing Examiner Hearing

Thursday November 1st, 2018 the City of Gig Harbor Hearing Examiner hearing has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:

Public Hearing on 2018 Revenue Sources

Notice is hereby given that the Gig Harbor City Council will be conducting a public hearing to accept public comment regarding the proposed 2018 Revenue Sources for the General Fund.

The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers on Monday, November 13, 2018 beginning at 5:30 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and make their views known.

The information on the proposed revenue sources for ...

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...