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Thurston County and City of Yelm to Hold Public Hearing on Yelm Joint Plan

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County and City of Yelm Planning Commissions will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to receive public testimony on the City of Yelm and Thurston County Joint Plan. You can view more detailed information about the proposal at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/rainier-tenino-yelm-joint-plans.

  

What: Planning Commission Public Hearing on Yelm Joint Plan

When: Monday, July 10, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter

Where: Suite 110, 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501

How to Submit Public Comments

In-Person or Virtually: Those wishing to testify should appear in person or virtually and be heard. The Planning Commission will accept comment at the Monday, July 10 hearing. 

Written Comments: You can submit written or emailed comments to Amelia Schwartz, Associate Planner, Amelia.Schwartz@co.thurston.wa.us if you cannot attend. Please submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023. You can also mail comments to: 

        Thurston County Community Planning & Economic Development

        Attention: Amelia Schwartz, Associate Planner

        3000 Pacific Ave SE

       Olympia, WA 98501

Background: 

The hearing is to take public testimony on Comprehensive Plan Docket Item CPA-1, the City of Yelm and Thurston County Joint Plan. The proposed Joint Plan is based off the most recent Yelm Comprehensive Plan. This update revises the plan to read as a document serving the Urban Growth Area only and updates maps, data, and policies to match current conditions.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, call the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at least three days prior to the meeting at 360-786-5440. Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may contact via Washington Relay:  711 or 800-833-6388.

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CONTACT:    Amelia Schwartz, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development Department, (360) 968-9923 or email at Amelia.Schwartz@co.thurston.wa.us 

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