Contact:

Kaitlynn Nelson, Associate Planner, Community Planning and Economic Development Department, (360) 867-2087 or email at Kaitlynn.Nelson@co.thurston.wa.

OLYMPIA – The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comment on the Wireless Communication Facilities Code Amendment. You can view more detailed information about the proposal on the Wireless Communications project webpage.

What: Public Hearing on the Wireless Communication Facilities Code Amendment

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m., or soon after

Where: Room 110, 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 or online.  

How to Submit Public Comments

Attend in person on February 7 or submit written or emailed comments if you cannot attend. Please submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 7. 

Email to: Amelia Schwartz Amelia.Schwartz@co.thurston.wa.us; or

Mail to:

        Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development

        Attention: Amelia Schwartz, Associate Planner

        3000 Pacific Ave SE,  Olympia, WA 98501

Background: The proposed code amendments are intended to meet federal laws and simplify code language. Amendments include changes to the Definitions (Thurston County Code 20.03), Special Use (TCC 20.54) and a repeal and replace to the existing Wireless Communication Facilities and Antenna Support Structures chapter (20.33 TCC). 

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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