Pierce County would like the public’s input on future growth in the county.
Planning and Public Works (PPW) staff completed the first comment period on October 2, 2022. Staff visited sites and events around the County to let people know about the Comprehensive Update. The County collected input from residents and stakeholders about how we can improve their community. Staff used this input to scope our work for the next two years and ensure that our work is addressing issues that are important to you.
From January 30th - March 6th, 2023 PPW Staff hosted an engagement period focused on proposed updates to
Critical Areas Ordinances. Staff are using the input we received during this engagement period to help draft amendments to development regulations intended to conserve the functions of environmentally sensitive areas, and to protect the public from hazards associated with developing in areas like floodways and landslide hazard areas.
Pierce County expects to address the following topics in the update:
• Affordable housing
• Responsible growth
• Health and equity
• Parks and open spaces
• Environment and sustainability
• Transportation and traffic
Upcoming opportunities to provide comment:
There are two upcoming opportunities to provide comment. Sign up for our listserv or follow Facebook Social Network Pierce County PPW on Facebook to receive updates about upcoming opportunities to provide comment!