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Olympia council approves Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan on first reading, sends ordinance to second reading

Olympia City Council · December 9, 2025
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After a lengthy presentation and praise from council members, the City Council voted to approve an ordinance on first reading to adopt the Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan and related development regulation updates; staff said the Critical Areas Ordinance work will be completed by 2026 and the ordinance returns for a second reading.

Olympia — The Olympia City Council on Dec. 9 approved on first reading an ordinance adopting the Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan and associated development regulation updates, a multi‑year revision staff described as emphasizing equity, climate action and housing.

Joyce Phillips, the city’s long‑range planning manager, presented the plan and told councilors the update process began in 2021 and included more than 100 public meetings and engagement opportunities. She said…

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