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Municipal Climate Policy
City of Bainbridge Island's Climate and Sustainability Policy History
A healthy natural environment is an important value for residents and visitors of Bainbridge Island. Long before there was a climate action plan, the City was involved in advancing sustainability policies.
Note: Resolutions are formal statements that express Council’s opinion or intent on an issue or topic. Ordinances are policy documents that regulate and set in code an action on any topic as set forth by Council.
2025
- Ordinance No. 2025-01 amends Ordinance No. 2022-14 related to the amount of electric vehicle supply equipment required for commercial development.
2024
- Resolution 2024-07 adopted a Memorandum of Understanding with Puget Sound Energy, reaffirming this productive relationships and ensuring open communications.
- Resolution 2024-11 declared the Council's position in opposition to the State's initiative measure No. 2117 to inhibit the carbon tax credit trading program.
2023
- Ordinance No. 2023-06 requires the City to use compost in its projects and comply with RCW 43.19A.120.
- Resolution 2023-09 declared support for the Federal H.R.1685 E-Bike Act.
2022
- Ordinance No. 2022-14 amended Section 18.15.020B of the municipal code to require an increased number of parking spaces have electric vehicle supply equipment installed.
2021
- Ordinance No. 2021-34 to reduce plastic waste from food service and lodging businesses.
- Ordinance 2021-18 updated the City’s municipal code (BIMC 8.24) to only allow single-use foodservice products to be provided when a customer asks or confirms they would like to use them.
2020
- Bainbridge Island Climate Action Plan approved.
- Resolution No. 2020-05 declared the existence of a Climate Emergency, reaffirming the City’s commitment to Climate Action.
- Ordinance 2019-30 aligned the charge for a retailer’s paper bags to be consistent with Kitsap County.
2019
- Resolution 2019-22 supports a ban on glyphosate products.
- Ordinance 2019-21 banned the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
- Resolution 2019-14 endorsed the concept of the “Green New Deal”.
- The City joined ICLEI, an international organization of local governments and national and regional local government organizations that have committed to sustainable development.
2018
- Resolution 2018-27 endorsed the State of Washington “Clean Air Clean Energy” initiative.
2017
- Ordinance 2017-20 Banning Release of Balloons into the Environment
- Resolution 2017-20 expressed the City's commitment to the Paris Climate Accords.
- Ordinance 2017-13 established a Climate Change Advisory Committee.
- Resolution 2017-04 expressed the City's support for carbon pricing policies.
2016
- Resolution 2016-11 reduces the use of neonicotinoid products on Bainbridge Island.
2014
- Resolution 2014-01 approved the City's participation in PSE’s Green Power Program.
2013
- Ordinance 2013-09 updated the city's emergency management plan.
2012
- Ordinance 2012-06 approved the Single Use Carry Out Bag Ordinance, commonly known as the "plastic bag ban".
2007
- Ordinance 2007-11 approved a franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy.
2005
- Ordinance 2005-05 amended city code relating to flooding and flood damage.
2004
- Ordinance 2004-11 lifted seasonal restrictions on agricultural retail sales and updated code related to agricultural accessory uses.
2003
- Ordinance 2003-15 directed the city to cease using pesticides.
2002
- Ordinance 2002-24 updated the City's minimum levels of recycling required to be serviced.
1980-1999
- In 1996, the city ceased using chemicals for vegetation control along roadways.
- In 1991, the city ensured that recycling facilities were available, affordable, and convenient to all residents to encourage reduced waste.
- In 1989, the city prohibited retail food establishments from using non-biodegradable packaging (Styrofoam).