Thurston 2045: Comprehensive Plan Update Project
Thurston County is updating its comprehensive plan. The 20-year growth plan and policy document for unincorporated Thurston County guides:
- Future land use.
- Housing.
- Economic development.
- Population and employment growth.
- Natural resource protection.
- Capital facilities.
Upcoming Public Hearings and Comment Opportunities on Thurston 2045
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Planning Commission Draft of the updated Thurston County Comprehensive Plan (Apr. 3, 2025)
- Attend an in-person public hearing where you can comment:
- April 23, 6 - 9 PM (Register in advance to attend by Zoom).
- April 26, 10 AM-2 PM (Register in advance to attend by Zoom).
- Hearing location: Thurston County Atrium - 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia WA 98501.
- We're hosting a brief open house one hour before each meeting. Enjoy a snack and ask questions of the planning staff.
- Submit a Written Comment using a method below, anytime between Thursday, April 3, 2025 until 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
- Use an online comment form, the Thurston 2045 survey: English | Español
- Send an e-mail to Thurston2045@co.thurston.wa.us
- Send a letter to: Thurston County, Community Planning & Economic Development Dept., c/o Ana Rodriguez, 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia WA 98501
- Attend an in-person public hearing where you can comment:
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Grand Mound Specific Updates
Get Involved
- Submit a comment using a short survey: English | Español (For SEPA comments, on question 6, choose "other" and write in "SEPA".)
- Request a presentation for your group or contact staff:
- Maya.Teeple@co.thurston.wa.us
(360) 545-2593
- Maya.Teeple@co.thurston.wa.us
- Subscribe to our email list to receive project emails.
Comprehensive Plan Chapter Update Overviews
Click the icons below to open a story map and learn more about each chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Chapters Ready for Review
Draft chapters are available for review.
Provide feedback using the Thurston 2045 survey link.
A full draft chapter will be issued at a later date.
- Clean PDF: Housing
*Note: This chapter has been completely repealed and replaced so there is no tracked changes Word document available. - Draft Housing Technical Appendix
- Adopted 2024 Housing Allocations.
The Economic Development Chapter is not being updated at this time.
View the most recently adopted version.
The Health Chapter is not being updated at this time.
View the most recently adopted version.
- PDF: Draft Climate
*Note: This chapter is new to the Comprehensive Plan so there is no tracked changes available. - Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Appendix A: Technical Appendix (Replaces Thurston County History)
Appendix B: Implementation Plan (NEW)
Appendix C: Descriptions of Related Plans, Studies, and Regulations
Appendix D: List of Plan Amendments
Appendix E: Maps
Appendix F: Reserved
Project Information
- Late 2022-Early 2023
Decide the scope and what to include in the update. - March 2023-March 2024
Initial outreach to the community, draft updates, and internal review. - March-December 2024
Thurston County community and Planning Commission review. - January-December 2025
Thurston County community and Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) review. - December 2025
BoCC will make a final decision.
2024
| Date & Time | Location | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25, 9:30 am | Realtors Association, Zoom | Climate, Housing, Development Codes |
| Nov. 6, 12:00 pm | Rochester School District 401 (10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579) | Rochester Chamber - Housing, Development Codes |
Get Involved
- Submit a comment.
- Sign up to receive email updates.
- Email the project manager, Maya Teeple, Senior Planner.
- View public comments (50 latest comments).
Community Outreach Flyer
The comment period for this has ended.
- View the Thurston 2045 Draft SEIS, dated Feb. 13, 2025.
- View the SEPA Determination, Scoping Notice, and Checklist.
- View the Thurston 2045 Supplemental EIS Fact Sheet.
- View the SEIS Report Card.