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Applications & Permits
WAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs this? Any water connection beyond one single-family residence requires a WAN (does not include individual wells)See "Water Applications" on Community Development's "Permit Applications and Handouts" pageSelect "Water Availability Notification Form - Municipal" for Centralia, Chehalis, and Napavine connections onlySelect "Water Availability Notification Form - Public" for all other connectionsWELL SITE INSPECTION FORMWho needs this? Any well proposing to serve more than one single-family residence requires a Well Site Inspection Form (does not include individual wells)MSR (Master Site Review) approval with the Planning Department will be required prior to application submittalSee "Water Applications" on Community Development's …
Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 9:11 a.m.
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Building Permit Data
Issued Building PermitsMarch 22, 2026March 15, 2026March 08, 2026March 01, 2026February 22, 2026February 15, 2026February 08, 2026February 01, 2026January 25, 2026January 18, 2026January 11, 2026January 04, 202612/28-01/0312/21-12/2712/14-12/2012/07-12/1311/30-12/0611/23-11/2911/16-11/2211/09-11/1511/02 - 11/0810/26 - 11/01October 2025September 2025August 2025July 2025June 2025May 2025April 2025March 2025February 2025January 2025
Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 3:14 p.m.
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Packwood Subarea Plan Phase 2 Open House
Packwood Subarea Plan Phase 2 Open House at the Packwood Community Hall, 12935 US-12 Packwood, 5:30-7:30pm. Materials are on the Packwood Subarea Plan webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/packwood-subarea-plan/
Community Development - March 6, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
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Surface Water / Utilities
The Surface Water / Utilities Section is responsible for the following functions: Reviewing applications of proposed developments for concerns impacting Public Works. Determining that stormwater submittals meet requirements of local stormwater regulations. Addressing drainage of public roads and right-of-ways. Providing hydrologic and hydraulic assistance within Public Works, and to other departments and programs. Obtaining agency environmental permits for Public Works projects. Evaluating adequate stormwater management measures to meet specific local, state, and federal requirements. Administering consultant contracts for specific water management and environmental projects. Applying for grants to fund surface water management and environmental project.
Public Works - May 5, 2009, 3:42 p.m.
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SUP25-0002 - Roamers RV Park – 57 Space RV Park – Special Use Permit
Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a virtual land use hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0002) from Andrew Royer. This hearing will be by remote virtual hearing only and no in-person public access to the hearing room. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through alternative means (online and by phone). The hearing room will not …
Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:33 a.m.
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Group A
These are water supplies that regularly serve 15 or more residential connections, 25 or more people per day for 60 or more days per year, or 1000 people for two days or more per year. Group A systems are regulated by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) under WAC 246-290; Lewis County has an agreement with the State on Group A projects to administer and review WAN's and Well Site Inspections (see permitting and applications below).If you are interested in developing or revising a Group A system contact WSDOH at (360) 236-3030. For information on Group A Systems see …
Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.
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Group B
These are water supplies that serve 2 to 14 service connections and fewer than 25 people per day or 25 or more people per day for less than 60 days per year. Group B systems are regulated by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services under Lewis County Code 8.55.If your project requires a Professional Engineer or Licensed Hydrogeologist, see the "How to Hire an Licensed Professional" on our "List of Licensed Professionals" page.For more information on obtaining Group B design approval, see our "Resources and forms for Professional Engineers and Licensed Hydrogeologists" page.APPLICATIONS AND PERMITSWAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs …
Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.
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Short Term Rental Advisory Group
PurposeThe Short Term Rental Advisory Group (STRAG) provides advice to the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on STR matters including analyzing data collected through STR permits, evaluating the relationship between STRs and residential housing, recommending good neighbor guidelines, and recommending future regulations for STRs, as appropriate.MembersMembers to be added after appointmentScheduleAll STRAG meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to communicate with the members. The public is invited to participate in person or via Zoom. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December at [location to …
Community Development - Feb. 5, 2026, 3:25 p.m.
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Contact
This contact page is for general inquiries and comments. If you are seeking records pursuant to RCW 42.56 Public Records Act, please submit your request to our Public Records Office via the Records Center Portal at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/ Please select the department or office below that you would like to contact. Offices Assessor Auditor Clerk Commissioners Coroner District Court Prosecutor Superior Court Treasurer Departments Airports Budget Community Development Emergency Management Environmental Health Information Technology Juvenile Court Human Resources Public Health Public Records Public Works Risk Management Solid Waste Weed Control For technical support please click here.
Feb. 22, 2019, 5 p.m.
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Class Cs of Note
Class C noxious weeds are often very common and widespread or are of special interest to the agricultural industry. They are not required for control unless selected for at the county level. The Lewis County Weed board has selected 5 species off of the C list for control under specific circumstances, as outlined in the appendix and presented below.The Class C's that are selected for or commonly found in Lewis County include: Blackberry Buffalobur Bull Thistle Canada Thistle Common Catsear Curlyleaf Pondweed English Ivy & Old Man's Beard Field Bindweed Italian Arum Oxeye Daisy Reed Canarygrass Tree of Heaven Wild …
Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 10:43 a.m.