On June 4, no earlier than 6 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Tideflats Steering Committee Draft Subarea Plan, the Draft Planned Action Ordinance (RCW 43.21c.440), and proposed amendments to Tacoma Municipal Code Title 13.06 Zoning, and Title 19 Shoreline Master Program. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format with in-person (Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers, 747 Market St., 1st Floor) and virtual options (on Zoom or by calling (253) 215-8782 and entering the meeting ID: 844 1662 4153) to attend. Details on how to participate in the hearing and submit comments on the proposal are available online at tacoma.gov/tideflats.
The Tideflats subarea planning initiative aims to establish a unified long-term vision and coordinated strategy for development, environmental oversight, and strategic capital investments in the Tideflats region. This effort supports ongoing eligibility and prioritization of transportation funding within the regionally designated Port of Tacoma Manufacturing Industrial Center.
On May 28, at 6 p.m., community members are invited to a virtual informational meeting to learn more about the project and proposed code updates, and how to provide comments during the Planning Commission public hearing comment period. Community members can attend on Zoom or by calling (253) 215-8782 and entering the meeting ID: 820 5305 4016.
Community members may submit written comments to the Planning Department at planning@tacoma.gov or the Tacoma Planning Commission, 747 Market Street, Room 345, Tacoma, WA 98402 by 5 p.m. on June 6. The Planning Commission will use the input received during the public comment period to finalize its recommendations to the City Council.
Community members seeking details regarding the Tideflats Steering Committee Draft Subarea Plan, the Draft Planned Action Ordinance (RCW 43.21c.440), and proposed code amendments to Tacoma Municipal Code can visit tacoma.gov/tideflats or contact Principal Planner Stephen Atkinson at satkinson@tacoma.gov or (253) 905-4146.