Planning
The Planning Division, under the Community Development Department, is responsible for providing support to the city’s advisory boards on land use and transportation, such as the Planning Commission, and to the Mayor and City Council on all matters related to the city’s development regulations. The Planning Division’s responsibilities also include administration of the city’s development codes, zoning, subdivision administration, shoreline management, environmental review, and concurrency management. These regulations are codified in the MMC Title 22 - Unified Development Regulations.
Planning staff provides, and is responsible for, the annual updates to the City Comprehensive Plan under the Washington State Growth Management Act, neighborhood and special area planning and code development.
Online permitting begins March 23, 2026
Starting Monday, March 23 building, public works/engineering, land use, and fire permit applications will be accepted online. Learn more on our Online Permits webpage.
Interactive Private Development Ma
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Visit our interactive Current Development Map for details about current private development in the City, including land use applications and projects under construction. If you have a specific question, reach out to the staff person listed within the project.