Chehalis Comprehensive Plan

An old saying amongst those in the planning profession is that if you fail to plan, what you are really doing is planning to fail. Communities are always facing this dilemma. If the community you work, play, and live in does not have a plan for its future, what may ultimately happen is that the community will fail to adapt to change and be unable to take advantage of opportunities.

The concept of comprehensive planning is very much related to the economic prosperity of communities. A comprehensive plan can be a tool for planning the future growth or decline of a local community. Most importantly, a comprehensive plan can be used to address the constant change and evolution of a community. Comprehensive plans are sometimes referred to as land use plans—they often deal with issues related to the appropriate uses of land. In many cases, comprehensive plans are prepared to address compatibility issues between various uses of land, management and preservation of natural resources, identification and preservation of historically significant lands and structures, and adequate planning for infrastructure needs. In other instances, comprehensive plans are utilized to address issues related to schools, recreation, and housing.                                                                                                                                                       

    -Excerpt from the University of Illinois Extension, Local Community Resources

The City of Chehalis Comprehensive Plan is going through the 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan update process. Find more information on the 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan page.

Below are the most current sections of the City of Chehalis Comprehensive Plan. For past versions of the Comprehensive Plan please contact staff.