Tacoma Planning Commission Public Hearing "Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update to Tacoma Municipal Code Title 13.11" Public Hearing: August 20, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (hybrid format) Written Comments Due: August 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Informational Meeting: August 7, 2025, 6 p.m. (virtual format) Critical Areas are defined by state law and include wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, critical aquifer recharge areas, geologically hazardous areas and flood hazard areas. The state requires all cities and counties to periodically review and update their Critical Areas ordinances to ensure that the regulations comply with updated state and federal policies and are based on best available science. To Attend the Public Hearing: Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416624153Dial: 253-215-8782, Webinar ID – 844 1662 4153In Person: Council Chambers, 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 To Attend the Informational Session: Link: www.zoom.us/j/85048438072Dial: 253-215-8782, Webinar ID – 850 4843 8072 Public comment can be provided at the August 20, 2025, public hearing, and/or provide written comments by August 22, 5:00 p.m. to Planning Commission, 747 Market Street, Room 345, Tacoma, WA 98402, or by email at Planning@Tacoma.gov. For more information on the Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update, accessing meetings, and opportunities to provide comment, please visit https://www.tacomapermits.org/natural-resources-program. Community members with questions or who would like to request information in an alternate format can email lspadoni@tacoma.gov or call (253) 377-3310. IPL0257812 Jul 28 2025