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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City Updates

  • City buildings now open!

    City buildings are now open to the public. Special hours and restrictions are in place. Visit our COVID-19 page for details.

    Customers are reminded that they can still take care of most City business from home on our Online Services page.

  • Statement from the City

    Read the statement from the City regarding the vandalism and destruction happening in our community.

  • Statement from the City

    Read the statement from the City regarding the vandalism and destruction happening in our community.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

    How to comment

    Links to Council (and Council committee) meeting packets will be posted on the City Council page when available (typically 5 days prior to meeting). Once posted, the public can submit comments on agenda items until 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments should be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.