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Draft Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map Amendments
Draft copies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendments are available by clicking the following links:
Walla Walla Comprehensive Plan 2046 DRAFT - July 28, 2026- CPA-25-0001 Land Use Map Amendment map 1500 DMR
- PLN6-25-0001 Land Use Map Amendment map 171 Middle Waitsburg Rd
- PLN6-25-0002 Land Use Map Amendment map Highway 125, Myra and HIghland Rd
- PLN6-26-0001 Land Use Map Amendment map 1300 Block DMR
- PLN6-26-0002 Land Use Map Amendment map North of Rees Ave
- PLN6-26-0003 Land Use Map Amendment map North of Moore Street
Public Notices
Notice of Application
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Planning Commission Workshop
Adoption/Addendum of an existing Environmental Document
File # CPA-25-0001, PLN6-25-0001, PLN6-25-0001a, PLN6-25-0002, PLN6-26-0001, PLN6-26-0002, PLN6-26-0003 and Washington State Environmental Policy Act – SEPA File # PLN1-26-0017
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan is Walla Walla’s guiding document for managing growth and shaping the city’s future over the next 20 years. It outlines the vision, goals, and policies that will help us address critical issues, from housing and transportation to economic development, parks, and public services.
During the City’s work session on Nov. 4, 2024, the city detailed the steps to prepare the comprehensive plan update. Walla Walla is a fully planning city, which means the city must update its comprehensive plan in order to comply with the Growth Management Act (GMA) by December 2026 per RCW 36.70A.130(5). This 20-year planning document sets goals, policies, and actions to guide development, budgets, and public investment.
How does this Comprehensive Plan apply to you?
This plan serves as a roadmap for the city's growth and development, addressing elements such as land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and environmental stewardship, all of which affect residents. Regular updates ensure the plan remains responsive to evolving community needs, state mandates, and emerging challenges, guiding Walla Walla toward a sustainable and prosperous future.
Resident involvement in the update process
Community participation is the cornerstone of the Comprehensive Plan update. The success of Walla Walla’s Comprehensive Plan relies on active and inclusive community participation.
Staff hosted a series of interactive workshops and public meetings throughout the planning process. These were great opportunities for residents to share ideas and learn about the plan’s progress.
Online surveys provided a platform for residents to weigh in on critical issues and priorities. Each survey was quick and easy to complete, ensuring everyone could contribute. Residents' feedback is essential!
Staff hosted open houses where residents could explore draft materials, ask questions, and provide input. Open houses were scheduled during key phases of the process, with accessible formats for all.
Who is funding the Comprehensive Plan update?
The City of Walla Walla received a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to complete this update. The City has hired SCJ Alliance as its consultant to support the update process.