Pacific County DCD

07/27/2026

Planning Commission Workshop, Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 pm, to discuss the draft Transportation Element and continue reviewing draft amendments to the Critical Areas and Resource Lands Ordinance (CARL).

Interested parties may participate via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/3066189481, or in person at the Pacific County Annex Building, Commissioners Meeting Room, located at 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr., South Bend, WA 98586.

Comments on the draft CARL may be submitted directly on the document at https://2027comprehensiveplanupdate.konveio.com/ Written public comments will be accepted until 3:00 pm, August 3, 2026. Comments may also be submitted by email to: [email protected] or by mail to Pacific County DCD, 7013 Sandridge Rd, Long Beach, WA 98631 or submitted during the workshop. Verbal comments will be accepted during a public hearing to be scheduled at a later date.

To view workshop materials, draft amendments and learn more, please visit the Planning Commission webpage at: https://www.co.pacific.wa.us/dcd/Planning_Commission.htm

2027 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

06/24/2026

Planning Commission Workshop, Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm, to discuss the draft amendments for the Critical Areas and Resource Land Ordinance. Interested parties may participate via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/3066189481, or in person at the South County Administrative Facility located at 7013 Sandridge Rd, Long Beach, WA 98631.

Comments may be submitted directly on the document at https://2027comprehensiveplanupdate.konveio.com/ .Written public comments will be accepted until August 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Verbal comments will be accepted during a public hearing to be scheduled at a later date.

To view the draft amendments and learn more, please visit the Planning Commission webpage at: https://www.co.pacific.wa.us/dcd/Planning_Commission.htm

2027 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

05/27/2026

Planning Commission Workshop, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00 pm, regarding the Comprehensive Plan periodic update. Interested parties may participate via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/3066189481, or in person at the Pacific County Annex Building, Commissioners Meeting Room located at 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr., South Bend, WA.

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the final housing allocations and draft housing needs assessment. To learn more, please visit the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update webpage at: https://www.co.pacific.wa.us/dcd/Planning_Commission.htm

DCD serves as the County's lead agency in land-use and environmental policy development. DCD serves as a "one stop shopping" permit center for land use project review in Pacific County.

04/30/2026

Teens looking for a summer job? We are hiring!
Summer Litter Crew Member $17.50 per hour

Pacific County Department of Community Development (DCD) is hiring students, ages 14 through 18 years old, for local roadway litter crew. Two crews will be hired and each will work a five-week period, approximately 32 hours/week. The first crew will work June 22, 2026 through July 23, 2026 and the second crew July 27, 2026 through August 27, 2026. Both crews will work Monday – Thursday with some Friday’s if necessary.

Two written letters of reference from previous employers, or teachers if the applicant has no previous employment, are required to be considered for this job. These letters should be attached to the completed Pacific County Litter Crew Employment Application.

Applications are available at our South Bend office at 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr., South Bend, or our Long Beach office at 7013 Sandridge Rd., Long Beach or by requesting an application via email to [email protected].

Applications and letters of reference must be submitted to our office by 3:00 pm, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

04/30/2026

Looking for a Summer Job? We are HIRING!
Litter Crew Supervisor - $23.00 Per Hour.
Monday – Thursday, approx. 8 hrs per day.
Temporary Part-time. June 15th - August 27th, 2026.

Pacific County Department of Community Development (DCD) is hiring a crew supervisor for local highway beautification (litter crew). This position is open to adult individuals. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license. A background and driving record check will be performed, if offered employment.

Job description and employment application can be found at: http://www.co.pacific.wa.us/employment/index.htm or via email: [email protected].

Pacific County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider

04/30/2026

We are HIRING!
College student? Looking for a Summer Job?

Litter Crew Lead - $20.00 Per Hour.
Monday – Thursday, approx. 8 hrs per day.
Temporary Part-time. June 15th - August 27th, 2026
Position based out of the South Bend office.

Pacific County Department of Community Development (DCD) is hiring a crew lead for local highway beautification (litter crew). This position is open to individuals over the age of 18, with preference given to full time students returning to school in the fall. Must possess a valid driver's license. A background and driving record check will be performed, if offered employment.

Job description and employment application can be found at: http://www.co.pacific.wa.us/employment/index.htm or by request via email to: [email protected]

Pacific County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provide

04/27/2026

Planning Commission Workshop, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm, regarding the Comprehensive Plan periodic update. Interested parties may participate via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/3066189481, or in person at the South County Administrative Facility located at 7013 Sandridge Rd, Long Beach, WA 98631.

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the gap analysis of the Critical Areas and Resource Land Ordinance (Ordinance No. 193). To learn more, please visit the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update webpage at: https://www.co.pacific.wa.us/dcd/Planning_Commission.htm

DCD serves as the County's lead agency in land-use and environmental policy development. DCD serves as a "one stop shopping" permit center for land use project review in Pacific County.

03/24/2026

WATER LAB CLOSURE

Due to limited staffing, the water lab will be closed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Normal operations and sample acceptance are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

03/24/2026

Planning Commission Workshop, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm, regarding the Comprehensive Plan periodic update. For meeting location and zoom link, please visit the link below.

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the review of best available science supporting the update of the Critical Areas and Resource Lands Ordinance, which will occur concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan periodic update process. For more details, please visit the Planning Commission webpage:

DCD serves as the County's lead agency in land-use and environmental policy development. DCD serves as a "one stop shopping" permit center for land use project review in Pacific County.

03/02/2026

Planning Commission workshop and hearing, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:00 pm, regarding the Comprehensive Plan periodic update. The public hearing will be on the draft revised Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). For more details, please visit the Planning Commission webpage:

DCD serves as the County's lead agency in land-use and environmental policy development. DCD serves as a "one stop shopping" permit center for land use project review in Pacific County.