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.

Performance Reports

Our Programs

Boards and Commissions

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

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.

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City Updates

  • HELP US CHOOSE A NEW SUNRISE PARK PLAYGROUND. It's time to replace the playground equipment at Sunrise Park. Visit our citizen participation site, OlySpeaks, to see the 5 design proposals and tell us which one you think would be most FUN for the kids. Speak Now... 
  • Capital Facilities Plan. The 2015-2020 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan is now available for online viewing.
  • Clean Team. Yay! Clean Team doing their thing in downtown Olympia. Time lapse You Tube video...
  • Comment on Draft 20-year Comprehensive Plan. The Olympia City Council is accepting written comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, August 5, 5:00 p.m.  More...
  • SMART IRRIGATION MONTH. Less is more when watering your lawn. We have a variety of incentives to help you cut outdoor waste including a FREE rain sensor and rebates on irrigation smart controllers. More...
  • Heritage Commission Vacancy. City Council is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Olympia Heritage Commission. Application Form...
  • Olympia Municipal Code. Quick link to the Olympia Municipal Code.
  • Meetings. Agenda and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.