Neighborhood Housing Forum held October 21 was a success with over thirty residents attending. Read the post for details and to watch the video.
Category Archives: public comment
Hearing on Proposed Small Scale Commercial in Residential Zones Nov 2
Submitted by: Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, City of Olympia The Olympia Planning Commission meeting agenda packet for Monday, November 2, 2026, is available for viewing on the City website through the “meeting details” tab, City of Olympia – Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. online and over the phone. This is an online-onlyContinue reading “Hearing on Proposed Small Scale Commercial in Residential Zones Nov 2”
Results of the small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey
In early to mid-September, 181 members of the community responded to a survey on small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods. (previous article about this) The survey asked community members about the types of businesses that should be allowed, their scale/size, and other requirements they felt would be needed to minimize impacts on nearby properties withinContinue reading “Results of the small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey”
Small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey open until Tues, Sept 15
While updating their comprehensive plan in 2025, the Olympia City Council discussed allowing small businesses to provide residents with options for goods and services in their neighborhoods. The council placed this on the Community Development Department’s workplan in 2026. City staff will be drafting proposed amendments to city code based on input they receive fromContinue reading “Small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey open until Tues, Sept 15”
