1. 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 - 10/14/2025Meeting Notes - 10/14/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas OrdinanceDraft Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:18 p.m.

  2. 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 - 10/28/2025Meeting Notes - 10/28/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas OrdinanceStaff Presentation: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:26 p.m.

  3. 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.

  4. 2017 Budget

    2017 Final Resolution-presented to the BOCC and Public on 12/05/16. 2017 Preliminary Budget Summary2017 Preliminary Power Point (does not include final changes)- Public Information meeting on 11/21/16 General Fund-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Special Revenue Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Debt Service Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Capital Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Enterprise Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Internal Service Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail


    Budget - Nov. 10, 2016, 6:07 p.m.

  5. 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 - 05/13/2025Meeting Notes - 05/13/20252025-05-09 DRAFT Comprehensive Plan Redline Version2025-05-09 Staff Report: Potential Motions


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:08 p.m.

  6. Unwanted chemicals can be turned in today in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:23 p.m.

  7. 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 - 02/24/2026Public Benefit Rating System OverviewPublic Benefit Rating System SubmittalShort Term Rental (STR) Advisory Group ApplicationsDraft Meeting Notes – January 27, 2026


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:09 a.m.

  8. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

    Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responsibilities include:Commercial enforcement throughout the county.Coordinating training on CDL issues and keeping records to comply with federal code reference Medical Cards and Driver Abstracts.Assisting the Road Maintenance Supervisors with Haz-Mat issues and any other issues that they need assistance with.Represents the Sheriff Office on the Code Enforcement committee. See here.Responding to public questions, issues and concerns.Helping with information regarding Specs for commercial vehicle bids.Coordinating information for Road Maintenance Supervisor regarding disaster recovery.


    Public Works - Jan. 3, 2011, 10:17 a.m.

  9. Foodborne Illness Reporting

    FOOD ILLNESS REPORTINGThe CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness annually within the United States. To learn more about foodborne illness symptoms, causes, and prevention, visit Washington State Department of Health Information on Foodborne Illness.To help keep our community safe, please report any illness that you think may be related to a Lewis County public food or water source such as a restaurant, grocery store, campsite, public events or a catered event.REPORT A FOODBORNE ILLNESSIf you suspect you’ve gotten sick after eating food in Lewis County, please:Contact us to report your illness at (360) 740-1223 …


    Environmental Health - Sept. 19, 2024, 11:35 a.m.

  10. 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.