What is being considered at the public hearing?

Proposed amendments to the county's Critical Areas Ordinance as part of the Growth Management Act update.

Public Hearing — N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA

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Whitman County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM (in-person or via Zoom) to consider proposed updates to the county's Critical Areas Ordinance under the Growth Management Act.

Key Takeaways

Hearing date: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Topic: Proposed amendments to Critical Areas Ordinance
Location: Whitman County Public Works Auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax
Remote access: Zoom link provided in notice
Purpose: periodic update required by the Growth Management Act

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Colfax
Address: N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA

Research context

7 public hearing notices in Colfax (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Show up May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Whitman County Public Works Auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, or join via the Zoom link.
2
Review proposed amendments
Obtain details of the proposed Critical Areas Ordinance amendments from the County Planner before the hearing to prepare comments.
3
Contact the County Planner
Reach out to Alan L. Thomson, County Planner, for documents or questions prior to May 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Whitman County Planning Commission hearing?: The hearing is May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Whitman County Public Works Auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, and online via the provided Zoom link.
What is being considered at the public hearing?: Proposed amendments to the county's Critical Areas Ordinance as part of the Growth Management Act update.
How can I join the hearing remotely?: Use the Zoom link in the notice (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81081228435?pwd=0yxW2hxwDHgiX7jrwHqEbh7MVBUfEi) to join online.

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Legal terms in this notice

Critical Areas Ordinance: Local regulations protecting sensitive natural features like wetlands, streams, and steep slopes.
Growth Management Act: Washington state law that requires local planning to manage growth and protect resources.

Full Notice Text

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	204637NOTICE OF A PLANNINGCOMMISSION PUBLICHEARINGA public hearing, in-person and available by Zoom, will be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on May 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The hearing is on proposed amendments to the County's Critical Areas Ordinance as part of the periodic update requirement of the Growth Management Act. Go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81081228435?pwd=0yxW2hxwDHgiX7jrwHqEbh7MVBUfEi.1 to join thehearing by Zoom or join in-person at the Whitman County Public Works Auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA.Alan L. ThomsonCounty Planner

          
          

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