Planning Commission Public Hearing: Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update to Tacoma Municipal Code Title 13.11

Critical Areas are defined by state law and include wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, critical aquifer recharge areas, geologically hazardous areas and flood hazard areas. The state requires all cities and counties to periodically review and update their Critical Areas ordinances to ensure that the regulations comply with updated state and federal policies and are based on best available science.

To Attend the Public Hearing:

• Link: zoom.us/j/84416624153
• Dial: 253-215-8782, Webinar ID – 844 1662 4153
• In Person: Council Chambers, 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

Public comment can be provided at the August 20, 2025, public hearing, and/or provide written comments by August 22, 5:00 p.m. to Planning Commission, 747 Market Street, Room 345, Tacoma, WA 98402, or by email at Planning@Tacoma.gov.

For more information on the Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update, accessing meetings, and opportunities to provide comment, please visit https://www.tacomapermits.org/natural-resources-program.