PLANNING DIVISION

The Planning Division is primarily responsible for the coordination and approval process for all proposed land development, and is also involved in a number of special projects and long-term land use planning activities. The division tracks statistical information such as population estimates and other relevant demographic information. The division performs inspections of and enforces the Critical Areas ordinance and Shoreline Master Program requirements and responds to general zoning and planning inquiries. The Planning Division also provides staff support to the City of Kelso Planning Commission.

The Planning Division’s goal is to process all applications for land use development in an expedient manner. To this end, pre-application conferences are required for many types of land use applications and strongly encouraged for the rest. A complete and thorough application package offers the best chance for a timely review and permit issuance.

For more information please Contact our Staff.