Community and Economic Development

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Staff in the Community and Economic Development Department help the community create a vision for Lacey’s future and work towards achieving that vision by evenhandedly balancing land use and construction permitting processes.

Community and Economic Development Mission:

The Community and Economic Development Department is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and prosperous community by ensuring the highest standards across all divisions; building, planning and economic development. We are committed to supporting sustainable growth, enhancing our natural environment, and empowering our residents and businesses to achieve their fullest potential.

Community and Economic Development Values:

  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Trust
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Community Planning
  • Comprehensive Plans and Policies
  • Housing Planning
  • Climate and Sustainability Planning
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Current Planning
  • Presubmission Conferences
  • Land Use Application/Permit Reviews
  • Zoning Information
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Building Division
  • Building Permit Plan Review
  • Inspection Services
  • Code Enforcement
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Economic Development
  • Business Support and Recruitment
  • Food Truck Depot
  • Lacey MakerSpace
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Services

Zoning Map
Lacey Municipal Code
Building Codes
Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts

Department Staff

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email: build@cityoflacey.org

Phone: 360-491-5642

Hours
Monday - Friday : 9 am - 5 pm

Location:

Lacey City Hall,
420 College Street SE,
Lacey, WA 98503

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Vanessa Dolbee
Community and Economic Development Director

Phone: (360) 486-8750

email: Vanessa.Dolbee@CityofLacey.org

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