News from Planning and Development Services

Sep 10, 2025
South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code Updates Adopted by the Tacoma City Council
On September 9, the Tacoma City Council adopted amendments to the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) Code and related sections of Tacoma Municipal Code (TMC) Title…

Aug 19, 2025
City of Tacoma Partners with Crown Castle to Improve Fiber Installation
The City of Tacoma is partnering with Crown Castle, the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure, to pilot an innovative way of installing fiber. Using a small…

Jul 24, 2025
Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update Public Hearing on August 20Â
On August 20, 2025, no earlier than 5:30 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update to Tacoma…

Jul 21, 2025
Public Hearing on 2025 Historic Preservation Code Updates August 6
On August 6, 2025, no earlier than 5:30 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the sections of the Tacoma Municipal…

Jul 17, 2025
South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code Update Public Hearing on August 12
On August 12, 2025, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) code and Tacoma Municipal Code…

Jul 11, 2025
Historic Preservation Code Update Community Information Sessions on July 24 and 26
The Historic Preservation Office will hold community information sessions on proposed amendments to the historic preservation-related portions of…

Jun 10, 2025
City Council Adopts South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan, Celebrates Achievements and Sunset of Neighborhood Planning Program
Marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to community-informed work, the City Council adopted the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan. The neighborhood plan, crafted to…

May 15, 2025
Community Invited to Comment on Proposed Updates to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
On June 3, the Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on proposed updates to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Regulatory…