Community and Economic Development

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The Community and Economic Development Department works with you to shape our community. The department is responsible for the City’s full range of community planning, land use development, environmental protection, and construction code compliance.

The Department’s mission is to enrich the quality of lives in Lacey for all our citizens by providing to the public timely and accurate assistance and participation in the development and implementation of the Community’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Codes in order to ensure: a diversified economy providing family jobs, goods and services; safe, well designed and attractive neighborhoods; the highest quality of development and construction in the City; and the protection of our environmental resources and natural beauty.

Recent Permit Activity
View recent permit activity through the City of Lacey's Permits Issued Report. more »

NEW! Build a Backyard Cottage (Accessory Dwelling Unit "ADU")

The City developed an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program to encourage and promote ADUs in our community. We have developed pre-approved designs, reduced permit fees, and processing time.

We’ll help connect you to local builders and financial institutions to explore options that will work for you. more »

Development and Planning
Land use planning and zoning functions are managed by Long Range Planning and Current Planning. Long Range Planning works with the Lacey Planning Commission and City Council to shape community plans, policies, and development codes. more »

Sign Regulations

Beneficial for navigation and business success, signs are useful tools for visitors, citizens, and businesses. Lacey maintains standards for temporary and permanent signs to minimize visual clutter and to maintain the beauty and integrity of the community.more »