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The Planning Division is responsible for the timely and accurate review of all land development permits including subdivisions, zoning, and environmental/critical areas review and appeals. This work involves service to the public that starts with initial questions well in advance of any permit application and continues through the project design phases, and the permit review process including any required public hearings, and ends with official City action on the project permit or with appeals of that City action if appeals are made. The Planning Division also is charged with preserving and enhancing the City’s Historic District and other historic structures in the City. In addition, the Planning Division is charged with ensuring that the City’s various land development codes are complied with as the land uses on individual properties change over time.
We continue to encourage our customers to access services online, by phone, or by email. Staff will be available for limited in-person meetings by appointment only.
If your submitted project already has a designated planner, please direct your inquiries to the assigned planner. If you have questions on specific topics, please contact the appropriate Planning staff member as indicated by clicking on the tab 'Planning Division Staff' below.
For answers to many of your questions keep scrolling down this web page. You will also be able to access planning forms and applications, and information about submittal requirements.
Outdoor Dining Permits & Guidelines
- PA-17 Streatery Permit Application
- Sidewalk Use Permit Application
- Updated Tent & Tarp Requirements COVID 2021
Food Truck Requirements
Planning Permit Applications & Forms
- PA-01 Land Use Application Cover Sheet
- PA-02 Critical Area Review Application
- PA-03 Conditional Use Application
- PA-04 Rezone Application
- PA-05 Variance Permit Application
- PA-06 Short Plat Application
- PA-07 Long Plat Application
- PA-08 Boundary Line Adjustment Application
- PA-09 Site Development Application
- PA-10 Landmarks & Design Commission Certificate of Appropriateness Application
- SEPA Environmental Checklist Link to current application on state website
- PA-12 Home Occupation Permit Application
- PA-13 Final Plat Application
- PA-14 Mural Permit Application
- PA-15 Critical Area Variance Application Form
- PH-01 R-S Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-02 R-L Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-03 R-M Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-04 R-H Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-05 MHP Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-06 C-N Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-07 No Longer Used
- PH-08 C-H Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-09 R-0 Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-10 C-C Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-11 C-CII Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-12 I-L Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-13 I-H Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-14 P-R Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-15 Ellensburg National Historic Districts Info Sheet
- PH-16 First Railroad Zoning Information Sheet
- PH-17 Airport Overlay A-O Zoning Info Sheet
- PH-18 Residential Based Use Table 15.310.040
- PH-19 Non-Residential Based Use Table 15.310.040
- PH-20 Special Use Table 15.310.040
- PH-21 Fences, Walls, Hedges Information Sheet
- PH-22 Welcome to Downtown Historic District Info Sheet
- PH-23 Parking Information Sheet
- PH-24 Additional Dwelling Units (ADU) Info Sheet
Land Development Code Information Bulletins
- PB-01 Boundary Line Adjustment Bulletin
- PB-02 Short Plats Bulletin
- PB-03 Long Plats Bulletin
- PB-04 Conditional Use Permits Bulletin
- PB-05 Variances Bulletin
- PB-06 Rezones Bulletin
- PB-07 Temporary Use Permit Bulletin
- PB-08 Site Development Permit Bulletin
- PB-09 Design Review Type II Bulletin
- PB-10 Master Site Plan Regional Retail
- PB-11 Master Site Plan for PR Zones
- PB-12 Comp Plan Amendment Bulletin
- PB-13 Land Development Code Amendment Bulletin
- PB-14 Siting Essential Public Facilities Bulletin
- PB-15 Binding Site Plan Bulletin
- PB-16 Administrative Variance Bulletin
- PB-17 Home Occupation Bulletin
- PB-18 Appeals Bulletin
- PB-19 Pre-Application Meeting Bulletin
- PB-20 Non-Conforming Use Bulletin
- PB-21 Small Wind Energy System Bulletin
- PB-22 Commercial Wireless Communication Bulletin
- PB-23 Code Interpretation (Land Development Code) Bulletin
- PB-24 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Bulletin
- PB-25 Landmarks Register Properties Bulletin
- PB-26 Land Development Code Departures Bulletin
- PB-27 Critical Area Signage and Notification Bulletin
- PB-28 Critical Area Review Process Bulletin
- PB-29 Critical Area Report Requirements
- PB-30 Critical Area Report Requirements for Frequently Flooded Areas Bulletin
- PB-31 Critical Area Report Requirements for Geologic Hazard Bulletin
- PB-32 Critical Area Report Requirements for Fish & Wildlife Habitat Bulletin
- PB-33 Critical Area Report Requirements for Wetlands Bulletin
- PB-34 Critical Area Report Requirements for Aquifer Recharge Areas Bulletin
PLANS
Comprehensive Plan
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan
CODE
Land Development Code (Title 15)
ZONING/MAPS
City of Ellensburg Zoning Map
Kittitas County Interactive Mapping Application
Kittitas County Assessor's Property Search
FEMA Flood Map Service
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Ellensburg's Historic Districts
Rules Governing Changes To Historic Buildings
Main Street Program: downtown revitalization
Restore and Maintain Downtown Properties
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SEPA (State Env. Policy Act)
Critical Areas
Regional Shoreline Master Program
Planning FAQ
LAND USE FEE TABLE
Planner Laura Wilson, wilsonl@ellensburgwa.gov, or call 509-962-7235
- Short Plats and BLA’s
- Site Development Permits
- Administrative Variances
- Sidewalk Use Permits
- Zoning Verification
Senior Planner Shannon Johnson, johnsons@ellensburgwa.gov or 509-962-7108
- Long Plats
- Conditional Use Permits
- Variances
- Multifamily and Commercial Design Review
Senior Planner Stacey Henderson, hendersons@ellensburgwa.gov or call 509-925-8608
- SEPA
- Critical Areas
- Landmarks & Design / Historic Preservation
Planning Manager Jeremy Johnston, johnstonj@ellensburgwa.gov
- Rezones
- Annexations
- Affordable Housing
- Comprehensive Plan updates
For general planning questions, or to submit a planning application, including pre-application submittals, please email Kathy Boots at Bootsk@ellensburgwa.gov, or call 509-962-7231.