CONTACT: Code Clarifications & Corrections Amendment, Andrew Boughan, Associate Planner, Community Planning and Economic Development Department, Andrew.boughan@co.thurston.wa.us 

CONTACT: Open Space Application, Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner/Biologist, Community Planning and Economic Development Department, marisa.whisman@co.thurston.wa.us 

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to receive public testimony on the Code Clarifications & Corrections Amendment, and an Open Space Application. You can view more detailed information about the proposals at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/planning/Pages/default.aspx.  

What: Two Public Hearings on: Code Clarifications & Corrections Amendment, and Open Space Application

When: Wednesday, March 15, 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 Wednesday, March 15th hearing. 

Written Comments: You can submit written or emailed comments if you cannot attend. Please submit your comments no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023. 

Code Clarifications & Corrections Amendment: 

The amendment is made up by Development Code Docket A-13, “Miscellaneous Clerical Errors”, A-28, “Clarification on Expansion of Non-Conforming Non-Residential Uses and Structures”, and A-29, “Update Sign Board Posting Procedures”. The proposed amendments include changes to standards for Academic Schools in the Special Use chapter, changes to standards for on-site noticing requirements on Type III applications, and correcting various clerical errors by correcting information and updating terms and names within various Thurston County Code (TCC).

Open Space Application: 

The applicants at 1421 Maple Valley Rd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512 have submitted an Open Space Tax Program application for enrollment under the Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land category.

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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