Klickitat County is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the county’s Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is a citizen body that is responsible to guide the future growth and development of the county while protecting livability, natural, scenic and cultural resources. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on a variety of land use planning issues and policies, including zone change proposals. The Planning Commission is also responsible for updating the county’s land use planning documents, including the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Critical Areas Ordinance, Shorelines Management Program, and others.
There are vacancies in all 3 districts. The Planning Commission usually meets at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Klickitat County Services Building in Goldendale. To apply go to klickitatcounty.org to fill out an application.
The county will be accepting applications through Monday, January 6, 2025.