Welcome to the City of Tumwater Community Development Department, where you can find assistance for your building, permitting, and planning needs. The Community Development Department provides permitting services, plan review, inspections, code enforcement, and long range comprehensive planning for the City of Tumwater. With the help of the City Council, the Hearing Examiner, the Planning Commission, the Tree Board, and the Development Review Committee.
Permitting & Building
- Provides permits for development activities
- Ensures new development is built according to safety standards (earthquake, fire, electrical, etc).
- Keeps residents safe by providing code enforcement
- Helps to provide guidance for mitigating impacts to critical areas
- Provides information on zoning, allowed land uses, and design of development
Long Range Planning
- Creates plans for future growth within the community
- Adjusts existing plans with current public input
- Oversees the annexation process
- Makes amendments to Tumwater's municipal code and zoning
