Local Planning Related News
2006 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan
Pierce County's 2006 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) - Amendment to Comprehensive Plan is now ready and has been undergoing the Planning Commission review process. Planning Commission held their first review hearing on Tuesday, September 26. The Commission will hold their second and final review hearing on Wednesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room, Public Services Building, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma. Planning Commission will forward their findings and recommendations to the County Council shortly after the final hearing. Electronic copies of CFP on CD's are available at the Advance Planning Division Office. Printed copies will be distributed to local libraries within the Pierce County Library System.
Please contact Julia Airyang Park, Senior Planner, Advance Planning Division, Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department at (253) 798-2783 or jpark@co.pierce.wa.us if you have any questions or need information on CFP.
A series of hearings at the County Council are scheduled for review of the CFP. Please contact Denise Johnson, Clerk of the Council, at (253) 798-6065, or Hugh Taylor, Senior Legislative Analyst, Pierce County Council, at (253) 798-3665, for more detailed information on hearings at the County Council.
2005 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan
Pierce County's 2005 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) - Amendment to Comprehensive Plan is now ready and has been undergoing the Planning Commission review process. Planning Commission held their first review hearing on Tuesday, September 27. The Commission will hold their second and final review hearing on Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room, Public Services Building, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma. Planning Commission will forward their findings and recommendations to the County Council shortly after the final hearing. Electronic copies of CFP on CD's are available at the Advance Planning Division Office. Printed copies will be distributed to local libraries within the Pierce County Library System.
Please contact Airyang Julia Park, Senior Planner, Advance Planning Division, Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department at (253) 79-2783 or mailto:jpark@co.pierce.wa.us if you have any questions or need information on CFP.
A series of hearings at the County Council are scheduled for review of the CFP. The two hearings for CFP at the Community Development Committee are scheduled for Mondays, October 17 and October 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The hearing at the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. Final Council hearing on CFP is anticipated to be scheduled for Tuesday, November 22. Please contact Hugh Taylor, Senior Legislative Analyst, Pierce County Council, for more detailed information on hearings at the County Council.
July 19, 2005
Alderton-McMillin (Orting Valley) Community Plan Open House
October, 2004
AG Economic Report: 'The Suitability, Viability, Needs, and Economic Future of Pierce County Agriculture'
September 30, 2004
2004 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan
Pierce County's 2004 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) - Capital Facilities Plan Amendment is now ready and has been undergoing the Planning Commission review process. Planning Commission held their first review meeting on Tuesday, September 28. The Commission will hold their second and final review meeting on Wednesday, October 6, at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, Public Services Building, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma. Planning Commission will forward their findings and recommendations to the County Council shortly after their final meeting of October 6.
Please contact Airyang Julia Park, Advance Planning Division, Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department at (253) 798-2783 or mailto:jpark@co.pierce.wa.us if you have any questions or need information on CFP.
A series of hearings at the County Council are scheduled to review the CFP. The two hearings at the Community Development Committee are scheduled for Mondays, October 18 and October 25, 2004. These two hearings will start at 1:30 p.m. and are expected to end by 3:30 p.m. The hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, City-County Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045, Tacoma.
Please contact Hugh Taylor, County Council, at (253) 798-3665 or htaylor@co.pierce.wa.us if you have any questions about the upcoming Council hearings on the CFP.
June 2004
Pierce County is seeking applications for Community Planning Board Members. The Pierce County Council has provided funding for a community land use plan on the Key Peninsula. This plan will supplement the Generalized Comprehensive Plan for Pierce County by addressing specific land use issues on the Key Peninsula. The plan will focus on residential, commercial and resource land uses. The plan will also address economic development, transportation and environmental protection. The planning effort is anticipated to start in August or September and will take several years. Pierce County is currently looking for Board Members who could represent specific community interests such as the environment, building industry, business community, and residents. For additional information or to request a Community Planning Board application form, contact Mike Kruger, Associate Planner at 253-798-2700 or email at mkruger@co.pierce.wa.us.
March 2004
The Directions for Protecting and Restoring Habitat Package has been referred back to the Planning Commission for review and a final recommendation.
The habitat protection and restoration (HPR) regulatory package is available for public review. The package the Planning Commission will review during the month of April 2004 is the same package that the Commission referred to the County Council in May 2003. This series of proposed regulation changes addresses a variety of issues including Endangered Species Act listings, WAC 365-195-900 through 925 Best Available Science Rule, natural hazard mitigation, repetitive loss established through the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Program, and new DOE stormwater manual requirements related to the Clean Water Act. The package also includes some procedural and technical corrections.
December 18
The Tacoma Narrows Advisory Commission (TNAAC) is scheduled to hold its first meeting on January 10, 2003. This initial meeting of the TNAAC will consist of a day-long orientation and training retreat. The TNAAC is Pierce County's newest land use advisory commission and was created to advise Pierce County and City of Tacoma officials regarding the various plans, issues, and development proposals affecting both the Tacoma Narrows Airport and its surrounding neighborhoods.
The general public is welcome to attend and observe the initial training but may not actively participate. Verbal testimony from the general public will not be accepted however written testimony is welcome. No formal action will be taken by the Commission at the January 10 training and orientation meeting. To assure sufficient seating, any members of the public who wish to attend should contact Mike Kruger, Associate Planner, at 253-798-2700 no later than Thursday, January 8, 2004.
For more information on the Tacoma Narrows Airport Advisory Commission, contact Mike Kruger at 253-798-2700 or view the TNAAC Web Page.
October 1, 2003
2003 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan
Pierce County's 2003 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) - Capital Facilities Plan Amendment is now ready and has been undergoing the Planing Commission review processes. Planning Commission held their first review hearing on Wednesday, September 23. The Commission will hold their second and final review hearing on Wednesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room, Public Services Building, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma. Planning Commission will forward their findings and recommendations to the County Council shortly after the final hearing.
Please contact Airyang Julia Park, Advance Planning Division, Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department at (253) 798-2783 or apark@co.pierce.wa.us if you have any questions or need information on CFP.
A series of hearings at the County Council are scheduled to review the CFP. The first two scheduled hearings at the Planning and Environment Committee are scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 22, 2003. The hearing on October 15 is an all day hearing. The hearing on October 22 will be held in the morning, starting at 9 a.m. Both hearings are held at the County Council Chamber, 930 Tacoma Ave. So., Room 1045, Tacoma. Please contact Anna Graham, County Council, at (253) 798-6253 or agraham@co.pierce.wa.us if you have questions about the upcoming Council hearings on the CFP.
May 30, 2003
The Directions for Protecting and Restoring Habitat Package has been forwarded to the County Council for review.
Directions for Protecting and Restoring Habitat Package
March 25, 2003
The revised habitat protection and restoration (HPR) regulatory package is now available for public review. This series of proposed regulation changes addresses a variety of issues including Endangered Species Act listings, WAC 365-195-900 through 925 Best Available Science Rule, natural hazard mitigation, repetitive loss established through the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Program, and new DOE stormwater manual requirements related to the Clean Water Act. The package also includes some procedural and technical corrections.
March 24, 2003
The Draft Frederickson Community Plan will be available for public review on April 16th and 17th. See the News Release or visit the Frederickson Community Plan webpage for more information.
December 12, 2002
The Pierce County Farm Advisory Commission is accepting applications to fill two vacant positions. If you are interested in participating please take a look at the news release and summary. Applications are to be returned to the Department of Planning and Land Services no later than Jan. 17, 2003.
December 1, 2002
Council adopts regulations to implement the Gig Harbor Peninsula Community Plan.
The regulations to implement the Gig Harbor Peninsula Community Plan were adopted by the County Council on November 12, 2002 with an effective date of December 1, 2002. These regulations amend sections of Title 18 - General Provisions, Title 18A -Zoning, Title 18B - Signs and Title 18J - Design Standards and Guidelines. The Gig Harbor Peninsula Community Plan page contains a link to the community plan and a summary of these regulations.
October 21, 2002
2002 Draft Capital Facilities Plan
Pierce County's 2002 Executive Draft Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) - Capital Facilities Plan Amendment is now ready and has undergone the Planning Commission review processes in September and October, 2002. An environmental review on the 2002 CFP amendment has been conducted and it was found that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result from the 2002 CFP amendment. Please contact Airyang Julia Park, Advance Planning Division, Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department, at (253) 798-2783 or apark@co.pierce.wa.us if you have questions or need information regarding the CFP.
A series of hearings at the County Council are scheduled to review the CFP. The first two scheduled hearings at the Planning and Environment Committee are scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Council Chamber, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045, Tacoma. Please contact Anna Graham, County Council, at (253) 798-6253 or agraham@co.pierce.wa.us if you have questions about the upcoming Council hearings on the CFP.
September 16, 2002
The deadline to submit Comprehensive Plan Amendment Proposals for consideration in 2003 is December 2, 2002. Please see this notice.
August 27, 2002
Buildable Lands Report
Since 1997, Pierce County and its 23 cities and towns have worked collaboratively in a program to collect annual development permitting data, inventory developable land, and enhance information relating to wetlands and steep slopes. Commonly referred to as the Buildable Lands Program, this collaborative program is aimed at satisfying the 1997 amendments to GMA and improving accuracy in the information used to determine the capacity of the County?s UGAs. The first report generated by this program is now available.
July 25, 2002
Land Use Advisory Commission Agendas
The agendas for the Land Use Advisory Commission (LUAC) meetings are now available on the LUAC Agenda page.
County Council adopts Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Communities Plan
June 21, 2002
The Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Communities Plan page has been updated and contains links to the plan and regulatory documents.
Proposed Right to Farm Amendment to Title 18I
June 12, 2002
A proposed amendment to the Pierce County Development Regulations designed to protect agricultural operations is availalbe for public review and will be heard by the Pierce County Planning Commission on June 25, 2002. For more information, including staff contacts click here.
Directions for Protecting and Restoring Habitat Package
May 30, 2002
The habitat protection and restoration (HPR) regulatory package is now available for public review. This series of proposed regulation changes addresses a variety of issues including Endangered Species Act listings, WAC 365-195-900 through 925 Best Available Science Rule, natural hazard mitigation, repetitive loss established through the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Program, and new DOE stormwater manual requirements related to the Clean Water Act. The package also includes some procedural and technical corrections.
The Planning Commission has conducted an initial series of public meetings on this proposed set of regulatory changes and on May 15, 2002 tabled this item to allow staff and the public time to work through the comments received (see IAG Meeting Schedule). Any questions regarding this proposal should be directed to Katherine Brooks, Associate Planner at (253) 798-3181 or by e-mail at kbrooks@co.pierce.wa.us.
March 12, 2002
The Gig Harbor Peninsula Community Plan is adopted by the Council. Visit the Gig Harbor Peninsula Community Plan page for more information.
Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Plan Update
July 18, 2001
In June 2001, the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland (PSM) Communities Planning Board (CPB) concluded the community planning process and made their final recommendations for the PSM Communities Plan.
Pierce County staff is currently making the final changes to the plan and in August 2001, will forward the document to the Pierce County Planning Commission and release the document for public review.
Open House on August 15, 2001
An open house and a Land Use Advisory Commission (LUAC) Meeting are scheduled for August 15, 2001, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 12215 Park Avenue South in Parkland. The open house is from 4:00 to 7:00 and the LUAC meeting is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The PSM Communities Planning Boards and Pierce County staff will be available to share the plan and answer questions regarding the PSM Communities Plan.
Submitting Comments :
Citizens will be able to provide their comments in writing or verbal testimony at any of the Planning Commission and Council hearings. The open house and hearing dates will be posted on this website as soon as they have been confirmed. Any questions regarding this community plan should be directed to Sean Gaffney, Senior Planner at (253) 798-2724.
May 24, 2001
2001 Annual Amendments Pierce County Comprehensive Plan
The staff report and draft environmental impact statement for the proposed 2001 amendments to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan is now available for download . The document provides an analysis of each proposed amendment as well as a cumulative analysis of each of three types of amendments. These include text amendments (changes in policies or text), area-wide map amendments (changes in the land use map resulting in changes in zoning) and urban growth area amendments (changes to designated urban growth areas). Public hearings on the amendments are now being conducted by the Pierce County Planning Commission, which will submit recommendations and findings to the County Council in July. The Council will then schedule public hearings on all proposed amendments and issue a final decision, most likely in October. For more information on the review process and hearing schedule, please call the Plan Amendment hotline at (253) 798-4305.
August 30, 2000
PALS On-Line Tutorial
The Department is pleased to announce the completion of a guide to PALS On-line . The tutorial is approximately 40 pages in length and provides an overview of all sections of the PALS On-line website. The document can be viewed on-line or printed. Note: The document is fairly large and therefore may take a long time to open depending upon your connection speed.
January 11, 2000
Gig Harbor Community Plan Hearings
Public Hearings have been scheduled in January and February regarding the Gig Harbor Peninsula Community Land Use Plan . This plan addresses residential development, economic development, parks, and recreation, environmental protection and more topics related to land use. Please contact Mike Kruger , County Planner, at 798-2700 for more information.
December 10, 1999
Frederickson Community Plan
The Pierce County Council has authorized the preparation of a community plan for the Frederickson area. Applications for membership to the citizens advisory board and committees responsible for developing the plan are currently being accepted. For more information contact Hugh Taylor at (253)798-2752.
December 10, 1999
South Hill Community Plan
The Pierce County Council has authorized the preparation of a community plan for the South Hill area. Applications for membership to the citizens advisory board and committees responsible for developing the plan are currently being accepted. For more information contact Dan Cardwell at (253)798-7039.
November 29, 1999
Upper Nisqually Valley Community Plan
The Upper Nisqually Valley Community Plan was adopted by the Pierce County Council on September 28, 1999. The community plan will be available on the web by January 1, 2000. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Freeman, Associate Planner at 253-798-2784 or 1-800-992-2456 ext. 2784.
August 10, 1999
Public Benefit Rating System and Current Use Assessment Program Approved
The Pierce County Council has adopted Ordinance no. 98-114S which establishes revised administrative procedures for new and existing applications under the Current Use Assessment Program. The Current Use Assessment Program is a method of determining property value for taxation purposes based upon current use rather than highest and best use.
The updated procedures include a Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) which is used to evaluate applications for Current Use Assessment. The PBRS evalutes applications based upon the presence of priority resource features (wetlands, streams, etc.) and other categories.
For more information contact Airyang Julia Park at (253)798-2783 or Sue Testo at (253)798-7137.
