Tumwater Planning Commission

The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body to the Council on all land use, comprehensive planning issues, and any other interesting items which the Council feels may need Planning Commission review. The Commission is an integral part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act. The Commission was created in accordance with RCW Chapter 35.63 and Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 2.56.

Public Notices

Rules of Procedure (<1 MB)

Terms & membership

The Planning Commission consists of nine members who serve four-year terms and are appointed by the mayor with confirmation of the City Council. TMC 2.56 requires that members reside within the City limits, and one member may reside within the City limits or the Tumwater UGA. In accordance with state law, planning commissioners are unpaid volunteers.

To apply for a vacant position, visit Advisory Boards and download an application form.

Contact us

For questions about the Planning Commission, contact the Community Development Department by email or at 360-754-4180. 

Planning commission meetings

Regular meetings are scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, WA  98501.

Current and past meetings

For meeting agenda and packet information please visit the city meetings webpage.  For meeting records from prior years, search the Tumwater Records Center.  

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Accessibility & accommodations

The City of Tumwater takes pride in ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the city.

To request an accommodation or alternate format of communication, email the city clerk or call (360) 252-5488. For vision or hearing impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. Email the city ADA coordinator or call 360-754-4128 for assistance.