Lacey City Council approved updates to its municipal code and zoning map on September 2, 2026, with public comments due by September 16. The changes include amendments to tree protection rules and a rezoning request to convert two parcels from Neighborhood Commercial to High Density Residential near 420 College St SE.
Thurston County is reviewing a forestry plan for 6,000 board feet of timber on a 3.7-acre parcel at 6430 117th Ave SW, Olympia. The site is within an R1/20 residential zone that allows forestry as a primary use. County staff will evaluate the plan by September 10.
Tumwater City is also moving forward with a generator installation at 7580 New Market Street, with comments due September 4. The project aims to provide backup power for a Department of Enterprise Services facility.