The Kitsap Countywide Planning Policy is the framework for growth management in Kitsap County.  Under the WA State Growth Management Act, the Puget Sound Region is defined as King, Kitsap, Snohomish and Pierce Counties.
The Puget Sound Regional Council is responsible for developing the four-county regional transportation and land use vision.

The Kitsap Countywide Planning Policy tailors the Puget Sound Regional Council's regional growth management guidelines to Kitsap County and are the policy framework for the County's and the Cities' comprehensive plans.

The Kitsap Countywide Planning Policy addresses 15 separate elements, ranging from urban growth areas to affordable housing. The proposed amendments to the Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies has amendments made to these elements.