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125 NW Chehalis Ave

Chehalis, WA, 98532

General Line / Inspections: (360) 740-1133

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Contact Us


Community Development

125 NW Chehalis Ave

Chehalis, WA, 98532

General Line / Inspections: (360) 740-1133

Permit Center: 360-740-1146

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F

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Adopted Plans

The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below.  

Lewis County Comprehensive Plan

  • Comprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)
  • Onalaska Subarea Plan
  • Packwood Subarea Plan
  • Zoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)
  • Appendix A Land Capacity Analysis
  • Appendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs Assessment
  • Appendix C Capital Facilities Plan
  • Appendix D Transportation Technical Analysis
  • Appendix E Community Engagement Summary Report
  • Appendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and Evaluation
  • Appendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
  • Appendix H Community Engagement Plan

Countywide Planning Policies (Adopted June 13, 2023)

Countywide Planning Policies

Shoreline Master Program

  • Adopted Shoreline Master Program
  • Shoreline Environmental Designations - Map Folio
  • Shoreline Master Program Inventory and Characterization Report
  • Shoreline Restoration Plan

Additional information about the Shoreline Master Program is available here.

Hazard Mitigation Plan

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351 NW. North St

Chehalis, WA, 98532

360-748-9121

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