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Tumwater Townhomes Project Approved

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Tumwater City Council approved a preliminary plat for 5th Ave Townhomes on August 28, 2026. The project will create 11 single-family attached lots on a 1. 69-acre parcel at 585 5th Ave SW.

The development includes infrastructure, frontage improvements, and open space. Public comments are due by September 11. This project is part of Tumwater's ongoing residential growth near Olympia.

The approval follows Thurston County's standard review process. Residents can submit feedback during the comment period before final approval.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Thurston County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=THURSTON

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Tumwater City Council approved a preliminary plat for 5th Ave TownhomesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The approval was on August 28, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project will create 11 single-family attached lots“The applicant is proposing a subdivision of a parcel totaling 1.69 acres into 11 single family attached lots and one open space/stormwater tract.”
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The project is on a 1.69-acre parcel“The applicant is proposing a subdivision of a parcel totaling 1.69 acres into 11 single family attached lots and one open space/stormwater tract.”
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The parcel is located at 585 5th Ave SW“Location: 585 5th Ave SW, Tumwater”
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The development includes infrastructure“The development will include infrastructure, frontage improvements, and open space.”
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The development includes frontage improvements“The applicant is proposing a subdivision of a parcel totaling 1.69 acres into 11 single family attached lots and one open space/stormwater tract. The development will include infrastructure, frontage improvements, and open space.”
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The development includes open space“The development will include infrastructure, frontage improvements, and open space.”
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Public comments are due by September 11“Comments due: 2026-09-11”
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This project is part of Tumwater's ongoing residential growth near OlympiaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The approval follows Thurston County's standard review processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can submit feedback during the comment periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Final approval is pendingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.