Planning Tacoma

04/09/2026

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03/19/2026

⏰ UPDATE: Nominations deadline is extended to March 31 ‼️

Reminder, nominations for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards are open.
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations to celebrate individuals, projects, partnerships, and organizations who enhance and preserve Tacoma’s unique character through outstanding heritage related efforts.

Nominations may be submitted via an online form here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_OX4jnXzrkCrmeXO6YAScREqzCZphahKrRJwDSyTNSxUQTVEVkdVUzJQNkxBT0UyTVdZRzUxWDgxUy4u&route=shorturl

More information, including the award categories, are available here: https://tacoma.gov/news/nominations-open-now-through-march-17-for-2026-historic-preservation-awards/
Past honorees are listed by year along with details about the awards night event on Tacoma Historic Preservation's website here: https://tacoma.gov/.../may-is-historic-preservation-month

03/10/2026

Planning and Development Services is currently recruiting for a Code Compliance Supervisor in the Regulatory Compliance group. The posting will close on March 23 at 4PM (Pacific).

To view the full job posting go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/5157905/code-compliance-supervisor

03/04/2026

Spring is here! There’s no better way to get in the blooming mood than by witnessing the magic of newly planted trees! Join us for our first walk of the spring. During our time together, we will walk Hilltop neighborhood streets to get to know the trees that Tacoma Tree Foundation has planted over the past year. Sarah Low will teach us about these young trees and their nearby elders. We’ll consider good tree planting and tree care practices and learn about the many benefits these trees will bring to the Hilltop. As we walk, we’ll consider the importance of supporting access to trees and green spaces in Tacoma. Help us welcome spring and these new trees to our city!

Meeting Point: PEACE COMMUNITY CENTER

03/02/2026

02/27/2026

On March 5, DART is retiring, and tMap is ready to take its place. We’re consolidating our mapping tools to make access to City spatial data simpler and easier to use. After 10 years of DART and five years of tMap, it was time for an upgrade to take advantage of newer mapping technology. The new tMap features an updated design, multiple language options, improved mobile viewing, expanded data access, a new basemap, updated imagery, and new tools.
Check it now at tmap.tacoma.gov!

02/23/2026

Planning and Development Services is currently hiring for a Permit Specialist and an Office Administrator, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma to apply.

02/18/2026

Community members are invited to a virtual informational meeting, on Thursday, Feb. 26th at 6PM, to learn more about the 2026 Amendment and how to provide comments during the Planning Commission public hearing comment period.

As part of the 2026 Amendments, the City is currently considering the following topics for review:

McKinley Pre-annexation Land Use and Zoning. This is a property owner application and one of the first steps towards annexation into the City of Tacoma.

Special Needs Housing. Special Needs Housing means residential uses that include various types of supportive care on site. These amendments are in response to recent changes to state law and a City Council request to update the siting and location for certain types of special needs housing.

Minor Code Amendments. These amendments are typically limited to correcting errors in the Municipal Code, clarifying City standards, addressing code conflicts, and code structure and organization.

Legislative Amendments. This is a package of code changes responding to new state laws that are intended to make it easier to establish new day care facilities, and to allow the use of binding site plans for multi-dwelling residential developments as a method to divide property.

Link to join: www.zoom.us/j/88589050382
Or dial to join: 253-215-8782, Webinar ID – 885 8905 0382. For more information, please visit www.tacoma.gov/codeamendments.

02/05/2026

We’re hiring! Tacoma Environmental Services is recruiting two Assistant Directors to help lead and advance our work across Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, Urban Forestry, and other environmental programs.

🔹 Assistant Director – External and Interdepartmental Services
Focuses on external-facing services, partnerships, and coordination across departments and with the community.

🔹 Assistant Director – Internal, Technical Services and Operations
Focuses on internal operations, technical services, and the systems and infrastructure that support our day-to-day work.

If you’re a dynamic leader with relevant experience, a passion for environmental stewardship, and the ability to turn strategy into action – we encourage you to apply!

📆 Applications accepted through February 20
🔗 Learn more and apply at rebrand.ly/ES-AsstDirector