Community Development Planning
The planning services team is responsible for both current and long term planning of the community to ensure and support responsible and coordinated growth.
The City Planner
- Assists the community in developing and refining a comprehensive vision for long-term livability. The planner manages periodic updates of the resulting Comprehensive Plan to ensure compliance to Washington State’s Growth Management Act (GMA).
- Assists community leaders in implementing the Comprehensive Plan through periodic updates of development regulations found in the La Center Municipal Code.
- Coordinates land use and planning activities with other local, state and federal agencies.
- Interprets and applies development regulations to smaller land use applications.
- Coordinates public hearings for larger applications and serves as the city’s advocate before a hearing examiner.
- Serves as lead staff to the City Council and Planning Commission on matters related to land use and development.
Useful Information:
- La Center Municipal Code
- 2016-2035 Comprehensive Plan
- SMP Shoreline Master Program
- 2016-2036 Transportation Capital Facilities Plan
- 2019 Capital Facilities Plan
- Parks Master Plan
- Six Year Capital Improvement Plan for Parks & Trails
- I-5 Junction Subarea Plan
- La Center I-5 Junction Sewer Study
- 2005 Downtown Design and Guidelines
- Current Fees