# Tenino City Planning Commission Meeting 09/09/2026


**Body:** City Of Tenino
**Date:** September 08, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Tenino Planning Commission met on September 9, 2026. Commissioners approved the agenda; the previous meeting’s minutes were not ready and were deferred. Staff presented a draft update to the critical areas ordinance, intended to align city regulations with current state requirements and best available science. The flood hazard regulations have already been formally adopted, while the remaining critical-area provisions are still under review. Commissioners discussed whether to use state-recommended site-potential tree-height buffers and asked for a comparison with current buffer standards. Staff requested comments within two weeks; a public hearing date may be set at the next meeting. Adoption is now anticipated in January or February rather than December. No ordinance vote was taken at this meeting.

The commission also received an initial presentation on a petition to vacate a 12-foot alley near Custer and Sheridan. The applicant cited access, safety, and property-use concerns; the discussion noted that utility access would need to be maintained and that, if vacated, the right-of-way could transfer to abutting owners under the applicable process. No recommendation or decision was made. Staff said the petition would proceed to review by public works, the city engineer, utilities, and urban forestry before returning for commission consideration and a public hearing, followed by city council review. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.

**Source:** City Of Tenino