Community Development (DCD)

The Clallam County Department of Community Development is responsible for comprehensive planning, zoning, and processing of development and building permits.

Our mission is to promote public safety, a healthy environment, and a strong local economy, and to provide courteous, timely, and efficient service to the public.

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Comprehensive Plan Update

Help Shape the Future of Clallam County! 

Clallam County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and we want to hear from you! The Comprehensive Plan is a long-term roadmap for land use, housing, infrastructure, economic development, and more in unincorporated areas of the County. Your input is essential to make sure it reflects our community’s values and priorities. 

Learn more and sign up for updates: 

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/1842/Comprehensive-Plan-Update 

Questions? Contact us at (360) 417-2563 or Tim.Havel@clallamcountywa.gov 

Latest News:

Clallam County Lower Elwha River Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) Delineation information.  

Dungeness Levee and Towne Road.

Notice of Adoption:

Ordinance 1032 repealing and replacing Chapter 27.08 of the Clallam County Code, Open Space

Ordinance 1030 amending Chapter 27.12 Critical Areas Part 5 - Frequently Flooded Areas

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