The agenda includes several action items, such as the acceptance of federal and state grants for shelter expansion, community development programs, violence intervention initiatives, and home energy electrification. The Council will also consider legislation regarding property maintenance codes, public right-of-way vacations, telecommunications franchise agreements, and property tax levy certifications. Additionally, the meeting will feature a public hearing on the 2027-2028 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget, as well as various proclamations for upcoming observances.
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City Of Tacoma Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The commission reviewed the 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Program, discussed comments for the Sound Transit Enterprise Initiative including light rail and transit frequency improvements, and reviewed options for the Tree and Landscape Code Update. The meeting also addressed code options for tree canopy management, parking lot landscaping requirements, and canopy loss fee structures.
Mar 18, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Tacoma Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission discussed the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance update, including a review of draft code language, public comments, and staff recommendations regarding buffer widths, habitat connectivity, and aquifer protection. Additionally, the commission held a debrief on the 2026 Annual Amendment Package, focusing on public comments related to the McKinley Pre-annexation application and minor plan and code amendments.
Oct 1, 2025·Strategic plan
City Of Tacoma Planning Commission Planning Commission Work Program 2025-2027
This document outlines the City of Tacoma Planning Commission's work program, detailing projects and planning activities for the period of July 2025 through December 2027. The plan addresses legislative mandates and City Council initiatives across several key areas. These include updating critical areas codes, developing the Pacific Avenue Corridor Subarea Plan, managing annual amendment packages (covering annexations, special needs housing, childcare centers, and minor code adjustments), and planning capital facilities. Longer-term initiatives extend into 2027-2029, focusing on shoreline master programs, a new climate element for the Comprehensive Plan, mid-cycle plan reviews, and transit-oriented development rezoning. Ongoing efforts also encompass transportation planning, public engagement, equity and social justice integration, subarea plan implementation, and zoning code streamlining.
