-
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.
-
2010 SALES FOR 2011 ASSESSMENTS, 2012 TAX YEAR
2010 SALES REPORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following page(s) includes sales data and statistics considered to value Lewis County residential improved properties for Assessment Year 2011 for Taxes payable in 2012. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2011 is 1/1/2011. This means your assessed value should reflect 100% market value of your property as of 1/1/2011. The information provided on this page reflects vacant land and residential improved properties which sold in calendar year 2010, the preceding 12 months prior to the assessment/lien date. These transactions were considered to best reflect the current market. Citizens using …
Assessor - Dec. 4, 2013, 10:47 a.m.
-
Docket Judge Rotation
2025April - June, Department 3, Judge YeagerJuly - September, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeOctober - December, Department 2, Judge Strophy 2026January - March, Department 3, Judge YeagerApril - June, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeJuly - September, Department 2, Judge StrophyOctober - December, Department 3, Judge Yeager 2027January - March, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeApril - June, Department 2, Judge StrophyJuly - September, Department 3, Judge YeagerOctober - December, Department 1, Judge Toynbee
Superior Court - April 6, 2016, 9:47 a.m.
-
Planning Commission
The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 01/13/20262026 Bylaw Amendments2026 DocketCopy LCC 2.05, Advisory GroupsMeeting Notes: November 10, 2025
Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:06 a.m.
-
History
1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …
Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.
-
Utility Services
The Utility Services Division is responsible for establishing, operating, and maintaining public systems for the supply, treatment, and distribution of water and for the collection and treatment of wastewater and stormwater. The Utility division coordinates closely with the Engineering Services' surface water engineer. Currently, Utility Services manages and operates the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System and the Middle Fork Water Sewer System.Ordinance No. 1265 - Repealing and Replacing LCC Title 13, Public Utilities - Adopted on Feb. 22 , 2016Utility Fee & Rate Schedule approved by Resolution No. 19-289 Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System: Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System …
Public Works - Feb. 26, 2016, 10:43 a.m.
-
Survey
Survey Results:A community wide survey ran from November 2, 2021, to December 10, 2021, as an opportunity for county residents to provide direct input to the local government decision-making process, specifically on spending priorities for the $15 million that has been allocated to Lewis County as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution of funds to local county governments.Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsSurvey result highlights presented to Board of County Commissioners on 1-19-2022: 1.19.2022 Polco Survey Results HighlightsFull resident results: Residents ResultsFull business results: Business …
Nov. 1, 2021, 3:36 p.m.
-
Key
Found in the Chehalis area on 09/24/25: Key. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. Case #25C13409
Sheriff - Sept. 30, 2025, 8:41 a.m.
-
Found Firearm
Found in the Chehalis area on 10/27/25: Firearm. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: 25C14725
Sheriff - Oct. 28, 2025, 1:04 p.m.
-
Firearm
Found in the Centralia/Galvin area on 08/23/25: Firearm. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C11531
Sheriff - Aug. 25, 2025, 11:03 a.m.