DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF RAYMOND
An Equal Opportunity Employer
PLANNING COMMISSION
The planning commission shall have all powers and perform all duties specified for the planning agency by Chapter 35A.63 RCW, together with any other duties or authority which may be conferred upon them by laws of the state, or the ordinances of the city; provided, that nothing in Raymond Municiple Code (RMC) 2.75 shall be construed as limiting the right of the city to exercise any power granted to any class of city as provided by law.
The planning commission shall conduct public hearings relating to the comprehensive plan and the implementation thereof, including but not limited to zoning, official map, platting, and subdivision regulations. The planning commission is also authorized to review and make recommendations on the adoption and the enforcement of coordinated plans and regulations for the physical development of the city. The planning commission shall be advisory and it shall advise the city council for final approval.
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Raymond City Hall Council Chambers located at 230 Second Street, Raymond, WA 98577. In the event the date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the next regular business day.
Comprehensive Planning
Every city needs to plan for growth in order to provide a healthy future for its citizens. Cities adopt comprehensive plans that spell out a specific vision for how the city will develop while protecting critical natural resources and open space. Engaging citizens in the process of developing a comprehensive plan ensures that everyone works together to come up with a shared vision for the future and shares the work of achieving it. (AWC, Roles & Responsibilities of City Officials, Copyright © 2011 by Association of Washington Cities, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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Planning Projects
Shoreline Regulations
The City of Raymond has received grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology (ECY) to update the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP). To view information related to the SMP update, please click the link below.
Commercial Street Reconstruction
The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) selected Raymond's request for funding to reconstruct Commercial Street from 3rd to 9th Street. The existing street, sidewalks, curbs & gutters, stormdrains, and lighting will be removed and reconstructed. The grass strip currently lining portions of Commercial Street between the street and sidewalk will not be replaced, but will be poured as part of the sidewalk to widen the walkway. The project is in the design and engineering phase with construction scheduled to begin in June of 2015. For further information click on the TIB link below.