The City of Port Orchard is accepting applications for appointment to the
new Port Orchard Design Review Board (DRB). The City recently adopted
design regulations for the downtown core. The city is looking for creative
and innovative citizens who want to be involved in the downtowns
redevelopment.

This first Design Review Board will leave a legacy with lasting impacts
in the health and vitality of the downtown core. First members will not
only have an impact on the immediate visual impressions, but will have
input on what parts of the new development regulations work and those
that don’t.

Specifically, the Board consists of seven members who will have staggered
terms of four years. Four of the members must live in the City limits and
have a general interest in architecture, building or design. Three of the
members must have a professional background in the fields of
architecture, landscape architecture, urban design/planning, structural
engineering, graphic, industrial and interior design, builder or
carpenter or similar disciplines. The professional members may be from
outside the city limits but must be within the Urban Growth Area for the
City of Port Orchard (see map on website). All members of the Board will
serve without compensation.

To apply, candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and
answers to a supplemental questionnaire available from the City Clerk’s
office, 360-876-4407 or online at www.cityofportorchard.us. Applications
are welcomed through November 16th, 2007 at City Hall, attn: City Clerk,
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366