We've improved our land use application review process!

Applicants will now receive preliminary comments within 30 days of a complete land use application. That's 25 days sooner than the previous process. Learn more about the land use application process.

Our Mission

To protect and enhance our community's quality of life, sustainability and public safety through our comprehensive plans, development regulations and service programs.

Performance Reports

• CP&D 2014 Performance
• CP&D 2013 Performance

Our Programs

• Building Permits and Inspections
• Code Enforcement
• Current Land Use Planning & Zoning
  • Accessory Dwelling Units
• Downtown Project 
• Historic Preservation
• Housing
• Long-Range Land Use Planning
• Neighborhood Programs
• Parking Services
• Urban Forestry 

Boards and Commissions

CP&D also supports the following boards, commissions and committees: 

• Community Renewal Area Planning 
• Design Review Board
• Hearing Examiner
• Heritage Commission
• PBIA (Parking & Business Improvement Area)
• Planning Commission
• Site Plan Review Committee

Contact Us

• Email: cpdinfo@ci.olympia.wa.us
• Phone: 360.753.8314
• Permit Center Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except the 3rd Friday of each month when the counter opens at 9:00 p.m. due to monthly staff training; and City holidays when City Hall is closed.