2025 Development Regulations

Cities that are fully planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) conduct the “periodic review and update” of comprehensive plans and development regulations required under RCW 36.70A.130 (5).  Development regulations for a city include the following: zoning ordinance, subdivision code, critical area ordinance, shoreline master plan, building codes, and design and development guidelines.  All of these documents need to be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan as per RCW 36.70A.040, WAC 365-196-800 & 810.

The following table will provide draft versions of the development regulations as they are updated.  The DRAFT versions will also provide an opportunity for residents and interested parties to provide feedback to city leaders and staff.

TopicsMeetingDateDraft Codes and Documents
(These are DRAFT documents and will change as they are reviewed and refined by the Planning Commission and City Council).
Industrial Zones, Table of Land UsesWorkshop with the Planning Commission6/12/2025M-1 Light Industrial Zone, M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone, PMP Port Master Plan Zone, Table of Land Uses
Industrial zones, Table of Land Uses, Residential ZonesWorkshop with the Planning Commission7/10/2025Planning Commission Agenda July 10, 2025
General Provisions, Definitions, Residential Districts, Land Use Table, Gateway Commercial ZoningWorkshop with the Planning Commission8/14/2025Planning Commission Agenda August 14, 2025
General Provisions, Definitions, Residential Districts, Gateway Commercial Zoning, Planned Unit Developments, Townhome Developments, Manufactured Housing, FeesWorkshop with the Planning Commission8/28/2025Planning Commission Agenda August 28, 2025
General Provisions, Definitions, Residential Districts, Landscaping, buffering, fencing, and solid waste receptacles, off-street parking
Workshop with the Planning Commission9/11/2025Planning Commission Agenda September 11, 2025
General Provisions, Definitions, UGA Regulations, Definitions, Zoning Districts, Land Uses - allowed by zones, Residential Districts, Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts, Port Master Plan, Public Facilities, Parks and Open Space, Landscaping/fencing, Planned Unit Developments, Townhomes, Manufactured homes, Home Occupations, Parking, Site Plan Review, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Fees

Public Hearing Scheduled with the Planning Commission 11/13/2025

On Amendments to Title 20 Zoning Ordinance		10/24/2025Zoning Ordinance Updates - 10/24/2025 DRAFT
Zoning Ordinance Updates - 9/19/2025 DRAFT