Public Access is Closed to MOST County Facilities Due to COVID-19.
In response to Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, Thurston County has moved to an essential services model, in effect through Sunday, May 31, 2020. Courts and other elected offices may operate under different hours or restrictions.
(Solid waste facilities are open. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2SldUPq) (For more information on essential functions, visit: https://bit.ly/3dwIBK8) (For office contacts, visit: https://bit.ly/3bs7bdy)
Grand Mound and Rochester are rural communities in southwest Thurston County. Grand Mound was established as an Urban Growth Area (UGA) in 1995 as a means to curb urban sprawl. Development is concentrated within the UGA, while areas outside are reserved for rural use. In 1996, separate development and zoning plans were adopted as Subarea Plans to address the unique needs of each community. These Subarea Plans are being updated now as part of the County's Comprehensive Plan Update process to ensure the visions and goals meet the current community's objectives.
The Grand Mound Subarea Plan update is currently in progress.
Click here for more information on the Grand Mound Transportation Study.
Grand Mound Resources
Comment on Grand Mound Traffic & Roads | Grand Mound Survey (Mar 2018) | Map of the Area (PDF) | Map of the Zoning (PDF) | Transportation Study by Thurston County Public Works | 1996 Plan (PDF) | 1998 Development Guidelines (PDF) | 2009 Development Plan & Outreach by Chehalis Tribes (PDF) | 2012 Water System Plan by Thurston County Public Works
Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Rochester Subarea Plan update on January 8, 2020 at 7 PM at the Thurston County Courthouse.
Rochester Subarea Plan Update draft 01.08.2020.pdf (DRAFT)
Rochester Resources1996 Rochster Plan (PDF) | 2017-2019 Main Street Rochester Study by Thurston Regional Planning Council | Stormwater Projects by Thurston County Stormwater Utility
Were you unable to attend one of our past Open House meetings? Visit our Story Maps below to see what you missed.
Fall 2018 Community Meeting Tour | Spring 2018 Community Meeting Tour