Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

Beginning July 2023, Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. Lewis County is coordinating this effort through the Planned Growth Committee. Updates will include changes to the zoning map and development regulations. The Comprehensive Plan sets goals and policies that impact all of Lewis County. The plan includes goals for housing, transportation, economic development, services (e.g., fire districts), land use and zoning, agriculture and forestry, recreation and the environment. The updates must be completed by December 2025.

Starting on April 8, Lewis County Planning Commission will hold three public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and associated changes to zoning designations. The first hearing on April 8 will focus on the Packwood Subarea Plan. The second hearing on April 22 will focus on the rest of the Comprehensive Plan. The third hearing on May 7 will focus on the Onalaska Subarea Plan. Testimony on all topics may be provided to mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov starting on March 5 and ending on May 7. Testimony provided to-date can be found here. For more information about the hearings, including how to attend by Zoom, please visit the Community Development Event Calendar and choose the meeting date

1. Open webpage at https://gis.lewiscountywa.gov/webmap/
2. In upper left, search for a parcel number or street address
3. Chose “Layer List” from the icons on the top right.
4. Once the Layer List is expanded, select Zoning & Permitting.
5. Expand the Zoning & Permitting options by clicking the small gray arrow.
6. From the options, select Zoning Layers and expand the options by clicking the small gray arrow.
7. Make sure both the Zoning Proposed Changes and Zoning are selected.
8. Zoom out a little, using the minus (-) tool near the address search so you see changes within ¼ mile.

If you would like staff to create a map for you with the information regarding the zoning changes, please email mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov. Be sure to include your street address or parcel number.

Task 10 - Zoning and Development Regulations
Task 9 - Onalaska
Task 8 - Packwood
Task 7 - Critical Areas Ordinance
Task 6 – Draft Goals & Policies
Task 5 - Climate Resiliency
Task 4b - Housing Needs Assessment
Task 4a - Land Capacity Analysis
Task 3 - Community Engagement Plan
Task 2 - Scoping
Task 1.2 - Reconciled Population and Housing Allocation Recommendation
Task 1 - Population and Housing Allocations
Posters – Proposed Policy Changes
Lewis County 2045 1-page Handout
Lewis County 2024 1-page Handout (Espanol)
Lewis County 2045 Frequently Asked Questions
Lewis County 2045 Community Engagement Results
2017 Comprehensive Plan

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Please visit the Community Development Event Calendar for more information.

Resources

A Guide to Periodic Update (Commerce)
Periodic Update Checklist for Counties (Commerce)
Urban Growth Area Guidebook (Commerce)
Climate Planning Intermediate Guidance (Commerce)

Staff Contact

Mindy Brooks, Senior Long Range Planner
360-740-2610
mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov

If you live in a city, please contact that city to find out more about opportunities within your jurisdiction.