News from Planning and Development Services
Jul 08, 2026
Statement from At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer and At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz Regarding Stand-Alone Data Centers
“Many communities nationwide are expressing alarm over—and some are outright rejecting—the development of new stand-alone data centers due to real and potential impacts on utilities, local infrastructure, neighborhood…
Jul 02, 2026
Planning Commission Seeks Community Feedback on Draft Changes to Off-Street Parking CodeÂ
The Planning Commission, at its July 1 meeting, released proposed changes to the City’s off-street parking regulations for public review and comment. Community members are invited to share…
Jun 24, 2026
City of Tacoma Launching New Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to Promote Resource Reuse and Streamline Permitting
Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will launch its new Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to encourage the recovery and reuse of building materials prior to demolition…
Jun 16, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts 2026 Annual Code Amendments
On June 16, 2026, the Tacoma City Council voted to adopt Substitute Ordinance No. 29108, officially enacting the 2026 Annual Amendment to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and…
May 07, 2026
2026 Historic Preservation Awards on May 21
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will present the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards on May 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum (5519 Five…
May 05, 2026
Public Hearing Regarding 2026 Amendment to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code on May 19; Information Session on May 9
The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., to gather oral comments regarding the 2026 Amendment to the…
Apr 28, 2026
Statement from District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on Home in Tacoma Year One
Tacoma’s lack of housing is pervasive. Many challenges facing our community are harder to solve because there just aren’t enough homes for those who live here. As we…
Apr 28, 2026
‘Home in Tacoma’ Sparks 62% Increase in Number of Proposed Housing Units in First Year
The City of Tacoma today released its Year One review of the Home in Tacoma initiative, revealing significant growth in housing development applications and a broader diversity of…