Welcome to the Thurston County Planning Department

News and Links

March 30: The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to take public comment on a draft cluster development ordinance.

March 30: The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Maytown Moratorium at 5:30 p.m.

April 22: The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the draft mineral lands designation ordinance at 5:30 p.m.

DRAFT Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report is now available for review and comment.

image depicting planning activities Welcome to the Thurston County Planning Department website. The Planning Department's mission is to plan for sustainable land use and development within the unincorporated areas of Thurston County so that residential and business communities can thrive within a healthy environment.

We are pleased to provide the information contained on this website, and hope it helps you understand and participate in the long-range planning process. If you have questions about permitting or building applications, please visit the Permitting Program (external link).

Also be sure to visit the Planning Commission website for meetings and agendas.