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

  • BIKE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS. Go to OlySpeaks and tell us where we should start to build a network of LOW-STRESS bike corridors to make cycling possible for a broader range of people. Speak Now...
  • 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... 
  • FREE WATERFRONT PUBLIC ART TOURS. Tours leave the Olympia Farmers Market at 11am every Saturday from June 21 - August 30 and last approximately one hour. For more information, call 360.753.8380.
  • Capital Facilities Plan. The 2015-2020 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan is now available for online viewing.
  • 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...
  • 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.