Community Planning & Development

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About Community Planning & Development

Olympia's Community Planning and Development department protects and enhances quality of life, sustainability, and safety through our plans, regulations, and programs. We are committed to our core values of community, customer service, communication and continuous improvement.

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  • 2020-2025 Preliminary CFP

    The 2020-2025 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan is now available for review. Public comments can be made at either of the following meetings:

    • Planning Commission Public Hearing: September 16
    • City Council Hearing: October 29
  • 2020 Lodging Tax Funding

    The application period is now open for funding from Olympia's Lodging Tax for 2020 tourism-related services. Apply by 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.

  • 2020 BUDGET: YOUR PRIORITIES

    As we begin to develop the City budget for 2020, we know there may be some difficult decisions to make. So we need to hear from you. What are your top priorities? Take the surveys on Engage Olympia...

  • 2019 ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE

    Olympia Onward tells the story of our commitment to making our community vision real. It highlights stories of success, priorities for the year, and community indicator data to track our progress. Download Olympia Onward...

  • Olympia Municipal Code

    Quick link to codes and standards including Olympia Municipal Code.

  • Meetings

    Agenda and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.