ORAL HISTORY: PRESERVING GIG HARBOR’S NET SHEDS
Peter Katich, Senior Planner for the City of Gig Harbor, Washington was interviewed to document the City’s experience with the establishment of a historic working waterfront shoreline district through its Shoreline Master Program. Mr. Katich discusses the community’s efforts to balance traditional waterfront uses with new development demands and highlights the City’s use of its shoreline management plan and local zoning ordinances to preserve 17 historic net sheds.