Planning, Building & Community

The Planning staff works with developers to insure that all new development meets or exceeds City standards while minimizing environmental impact. If you are planning a new development or wish to provide input concerning proposed development, please contact the Permit Center or at 253-931-3090.

The Planning Division

• Environment - The City manages all reviews required under the State Environmental Policy Act. It also enforces the City Critical Areas ordinance that seeks to protect wetlands, watercourses, significant animal habitats, water quality, tree cover and steep slopes. The City also works with volunteers on habitat restoration projects and partners with other agencies to protect the environment.
• City Comprehensive Plan - The City maintains a Comprehensive Plan representing the City's development "blueprint" and establishing goals for the future. Annual updates to the plan are sent to City Council for adoption by December of each year.
• City Code - The City is responsible for ensuring that land use applications and permits are processed in a timely manner in accordance with State laws on regulatory reform, and for reporting compliance with those laws to the public.

Planning, Building & Community Information

• Auburn Environmental Park Project
• Auburn Marketing and Gateway Project
• Business Licenses (see Permit Center)
• City Code Update-Information on updates to the City Code
• Code Enforcement
• Comprehensive Plan
• Current Planning & Land Use
• Downtown Urban Center (coming soon)
• Environment
• Human Services and Housing Repair
• Zoning Maps

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