Citywide Design Guidelines

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Citywide Design Guidelines

On December 16, 2025, the Tumwater City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2025-011 putting in place new Citywide Design Guidelines for new development in Tumwater.  The new Design Guidelines became effective on December 16, 2025.

Chapter 1: Introduction PDF file

Chapter 2: Commercial, Mixed Use, and MultifamilyPDF file

Chapter 3: IndustrialPDF file

Chapter 4: InstitutionalPDF file

Chapter 5: Middle Housing, Single Family Detached Dwellings, and Accessory Dwelling UnitsPDF file

Chapter 6: DefinitionsPDF file

Appendix A: Street DesignationsPDF file


Contact Us

For more information please contact Tami Merriman, Permit Manager, at 360-754-4180.