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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 PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Zoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability AssessmentAppendix H Community Engagement …
Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.
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Superior Court
About Contact Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including... more » Superior Court Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor 345 West Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1333 Contact Superior Court News Free Legal Clinics - April/May/June, 2026 Superior Court | April 01, 2026 Free Legal Clinics - Winter 2026 Superior Court | January 13, 2026 Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers Superior Court | December 02, 2025 Free Legal …
Superior Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Field Bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed - An herbaceous perennial with extensive rhizomes that help it creep through fields and over plants.Leaves: Arrowhead-shaped leaves that alternate along the stem. Leaves have two lobes at the base.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-October. Flowers are bell or funnel-shaped and are about 1 inch across. They range from white-pink and have bracts (scales) where the flower stem meets the plant stem.Habitat: It grows anywhere from full sun to full shade and is drought tolerant. Found in ravines, greenbelts, forested parks, farmlands, driveways, flower gardens, and ornamental bordersWeed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Once established it …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.
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Learn about county services while playing Passport game at SWW Fair!
Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! Eleven county departments, offices, and related agencies have joined forces to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. …
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:56 a.m.
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Himalayan Knotweed
Persicaria wallichii Himalayan Knotweed - A clumping perennial with hollow stems and creeping rhizomes. It grows about 6 feet in height.Leaves: Leaf shape is elongated compared to other knotweeds and are around 5-12 inches in length. They are leathery and alternate along the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-October. Whiteish pink flowers that are fragrant grow at the tips of branches.Habitat: Grows in disturbed, moist sites like roadsides, riparian, and wetland areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?This plant vigorously grows into dense stands that overtake native vegetation and alter ecosystems. It can survive severe floods and spread plant …
Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:16 p.m.
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E-Cycle Waste: Computers & Televisions
Pay to Recycle at Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Avenue or the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, MortonPlease pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Fee depends on type:$25 each Computers & TVs$6.00 each CPUs$31.00 each LaptopsDrop off for free at at E-Cycle Washington sites in Lewis County:At E-Cycle Washington locations, you can drop off computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, and e-readers for free recycling.Goodwill, 519 Harrison Ave., Centralia. 360-736-3828Tiger Mountain Technologies, 208 Second St., Morton. 360-496-6161Click here for a link to E-Cycle Washington, where you can find Lewis County …
Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
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Hazo Hut can accept used antifreeze from residents today
Lewis County residents can drop off a maximum of five gallons of used motor oil and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights at Hazo Hut at the transfer station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave. Unwanted household chemicals, excluding paint and PaintCare items (Please visit PaintCare.org to learn more about PaintCare items and find out where to drop off PaintCare items locally), and up to five gallons of used antifreeze can also be dropped off. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221.
Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1 p.m.
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Identity Theft/Fraud Resources
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to ensuring that our community has access to the best tools available to report and combat Identity Theft/Fraud in our communities. To that end, we would like to introduce everyone to the new IdentityTheft.gov website from the Federal Trade Commission. We are asking our community members to use this site to fill out and print an Identity Theft/Fraud information form that will assist our Office in gathering the information needed to investigate your case. You will also have the opportunity to see a list of resources that can help you recover from the …
Sheriff - April 13, 2016, 2:04 p.m.
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About the BOCC
Sean D. Swope, Commissioner District No. 1Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Commissioner District No. 2Scott J. Brummer, Commissioner District No. 3Board of County Commissioners351 NW North Street, Room 210Chehalis WA, 98532Phone: 360-740-1120Fax: (360) 740-1475The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the county’s legislative and budget authority.The three county commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into three districts of relatively equal population as determined by federal census every 10 years. At the time of election, each commissioner must live in and represent his/her district.The commissioner positions are partisan, and candidates are selected via a primary election in their …
Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:40 p.m.
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Septic Program
Updates to Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems LCC 8.40, 2025On August 26, 2025, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved an updated Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems. Please see the attached document for the updated code. While the new code has not been published as of yet, it is effective as of August 26, 2025. To request a septic system construction final inspection, please call the Septic Inspection line at (360) 740-1330. Applications & Fees Test Pit Guidelines Gravity Construction Standards List of Certified Professionals (Designers, Installers, Pumpers) Certified Professional Resources FAQ Onsite Septic Homeowners …
Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 3:13 p.m.