Community Planning & Development

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.

Our Programs

• Building Permits and Inspections
• Code Enforcement
• Current Land Use Planning & Zoning
• 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.