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Woodland holds public hearing on comprehensive plan; council keeps growth projection unchanged

6441885 · October 7, 2025
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City staff presented the draft comprehensive plan and a Cowlitz County comment letter; council and planning staff said the draft aligns with current county guidance and state timelines and that zoning and density changes will follow to meet state law.

The City of Woodland held a public hearing Oct. 6 on Ordinance 1576, the city’s updated comprehensive plan, with Community Development Director Travis Goddard presenting the draft and responding to a written comment from Cowlitz County.

Goddard told the council the draft plan has been available on the city website for about two years and that the Planning Commission recommended adoption after minor edits. He said Cowlitz County raised concerns that Woodland should plan for more housing than the city’s current urban growth boundary and land supply would accommodate; Goddard said the draft aligns with the county’s current plan and the city must later update to…

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