Updates & News
Read the latest news and updates related to updating Bainbridge Island’s city code.
City Council to Adopt Ordinance
Posted September 12. 2024
On September 10, 2024, the Bainbridge Island City Council voted to forward Ordinance No. 2024-21 prohibiting crematoria in all zoning districts to the September 24, 2024, business meeting for consideration and adoption.
Free Forum on Environmentally Friendly Natural After-Death Care
Posted September 7, 2024
On September 21, 2024, from 1-5 pm at the Island Center Hall, EarthRest experts will host a free event about alternatives to traditional burial and cremation. Discussion topics include human composting, water cremation, and green burial. A Q&A as well as materials from various organizations will be available. FREE tickets are available here.
Planning Commission Recommends No Crematoria on Bainbridge
Posted August 24, 2024
On August 22, 2024, the Bainbridge Island Planning Commission voted to ban crematoria or any type (including for pets) on Bainbridge Island. Read more about the meeting and recommendation in this article by the Bainbridge Island Review. The recommendation will go to the City Council for discussion on September 10, 2024. The City Council meeting will take place at the Council Chambers at 6 pm and is open to the public.
Planning Commission Public Hearing August 22, 2024
Posted July 12, 2024
The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission will host a public hearing at the regular meeting on August 22, 2024 in the council chambers at Bainbridge Island City Hall at 6 pm. The meeting is open to the public and public comment is accepted, please plan to be there! You can also submit comment via email, pcd@bainbridgewa.gov. Intructions for attending via zoom are available here.
Planning Commission Meeting July 25, 2024
Posted July 12, 2024
The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission will be discussing what regulations should be adopted regarding crematoria on July 25th, 2024 at 6pm, in the council chambers at Bainbridge Island City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and public comment is accepted. The Planning Commission members can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Ariel Birtley ariel.birtley@cobicommittee.email
Sarah Blossom sarah.blossom@cobicommittee.email
Alexander Preudhomme alexander.preudhomme@cobicommittee.email
Criss Garcia criss.garcia@cobicommittee.email
Peter Schaab peter.schaab@cobicommittee.email
Sean Sullivan sean.sullivan@cobicommittee.email
Ben Deines benjamin.deines@cobicommittee.email
Public Hearing Report
Posted May 30, 2024
On May 28, 2024, the Bainbridge Island City Council held a public hearing on the topic of establishing a moratorium on crematoria. The vote to maintain the moratorium for the remainder of the 6 month period passed 5 to 2.
Public Hearing Scheduled
Posted May 16, 2024
The Bainbridge City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing on the topic of crematoriums and related code for May 28, 2024 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers at 280 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island.
This is an opportunity for the public to tell the city and the council what regulations need to be implemented regarding crematoria on Bainbridge Island. If you are unable to attend, comments can be submitted to the council via e-mail council@bainbridgewa.gov or to the city clerk at cityclerk@bainbridgewa.gov.
Bainbridge City Council Approves 6 Month Moratorium On Crematories
Posted April 24, 2024
The Bainbridge City Council approved a 6 month moratorium on crematories. The moratorium is a time to gather information, a public comment session will be held and to determine if or how the city code needs to be changed in order to regulate crematories on Bainbridge Island. Read a further summary of the April 23, 2024 City Council meeting in this article from the Bainbridge Island Review.
Bainbridge City Council Votes To Discuss Crematoriums
Posted April 6, 2024
The Bainbridge City Council voted to discuss a moratorium on crematoriums at the April 23rd City Council meeting. City Council meetings are open to the public both in person and via Zoom. Public comment will be heard. Read more in the Bainbridge Island Review.
Bainbridge City Council to Possibly Consider Moratorium on Cremations
Posted April 5, 2024
The Bainbridge City Council is set to possibly consider a moratorium on Crematoriums at the April 9th City Council meeting. Read more from the Kitsap Daily News.