Community Development

The City of Woodland Community Development Department blends planning, building, and code enforcement services into one cohesive unit to help property owners, developers, and other citizens move through the development process. We are here to provide excellent customer service for pre-application conferences, code implementation and interpretation, and complete development review.

Mission statement

The mission of the Community Development Department is to support the health, safety, and welfare of Woodland’s citizens by the execution of development and building regulations which in turn enhances economic development and livability. We pledge to remain a competent source of information, analysis and assistance that provides caring, accurate, and knowledgeable support to all citizens, businesses, and agencies visiting or residing in the Woodland community.

We encourage citizens to participate in our community development efforts! Please check out our webpage for the most up-to-date code changes and land use/building related information. If you don’t find it here, please contact us.

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Building Division

The Building Division offers permitting, inspection, and code administration/interpretation services for all projects within City limits. Many Woodland addresses are outside Woodland City Limits. If you are unsure if you are within City Limits, contact City Hall or check jurisdiction information on the Cowlitz County Assessor or the Clark County Assessor.

Code Enforcement

What is Code Enforcement?

Code enforcement is the act of enforcing a written set of rules, principles, or laws. Code enforcement cases can include public health and safety, business activities, building standards, land-use standards, and other municipal affairs.

How Does the City Handle Code Enforcement?

Planning Division

The Planning Division consists of two main functions: Long Range Planning, which includes the development of land use regulations (zoning, subdivisions, critical areas, etc.) and updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Current Planning, which includes processing and review of land use applications for projects such as Site Plan Review, land divisions, critical area permits, and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist.

Community Development

Mission statement

Contact Information