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Land Use Ordinances

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Land Use Ordinances

Land use decisions impact us all. They affect our water, community character, wildlife and environment, public safety, roads, and economy.  Thurston County's land-use regulations are intended to promote sound, coordinated development and the most appropriate use of land, and to conserve and restore natural resources that make Thurston County such a special place to live.

Thurston County's land-use ordinances are rooted in Thurston County's Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that provides the overall framework and vision for growth in Thurston County; land-use ordinances are a way of making that vision a reality.

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This information is also referenced in our Step by Step Guide for Homeowners