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Fircrest to Update Critical Areas Ordinance

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Fircrest Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 18, 2026, to accept comments on an update to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM at Fircrest City Hall, with written comments accepted in advance through August 16.

The CAO update is required by the Washington Growth Management Act and aims to protect critical areas including wetlands, floodplains, and wildlife habitats.

Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466, or via phone at 253. 564. 8901.

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Fircrest Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 18, 2026“CITY OF FIRCREST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2026, commencing at 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Update required by the Washington Growth Management Act.”
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The public hearing will accept comments on an update to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO)“CITY OF FIRCREST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2026, commencing at 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Update required by the Washington Growth Management Act.”
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The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM“CITY OF FIRCREST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2026, commencing at 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Update required by the Washington Growth Management Act.”
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The hearing will take place at Fircrest City HallNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Written comments will be accepted in advance through August 16No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The CAO update is required by the Washington Growth Management Act“CITY OF FIRCREST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2026, commencing at 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Update required by the Washington Growth Management Act.”
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The CAO update aims to protect critical areas including wetlandsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The CAO update aims to protect critical areas including floodplainsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The CAO update aims to protect critical areas including wildlife habitatsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk at 115 Ramsdell Street“Written comment may be sent in advance of the hearing to: City Clerk, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466; phone: 253.564.8901; fax: 253.566.0762.”
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Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk in Fircrest, WA 98466“Written comment may be sent in advance of the hearing to: City Clerk, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466; phone: 253.564.8901; fax: 253.566.0762.”
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Written comments can be submitted via phone at 253.564.8901No usable supporting receipt — unverified.