Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: ASSR - Assessor

Directors' Update: March 18, 2026

Business Meeting: March 24, 2026

Summary:

Notice of a public hearing to consider approval of Open Space Land designation and assessed value reduction for Parcel Numbers 014731009004 & 014731009006

Publications: The Chronicle

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Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Assessor received an application, Exhibit A, under RCW Chapter 84.34 and Chapter 3.50 Lewis County Code, the Lewis County Public Benefit Rating System Ordinance, for Open Space Land designation and tax reduction; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Planning Commission (PC) held a public hearing on February 24, 2026, during which the PC considered testimony and voted to approve transmittal of a recommendation, Exhibit B, to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concerning designation and tax reductions on said application; and

WHEREAS, publication of notice and a hearing before the BOCC is required in order to take public testimony and formal action on the application for Open Space Land designation and tax reduction; and

WHEREAS, a hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 7, 2026; and

WHEREAS, written testimony regarding the proposal may be submitted beginning at 10 a.m. March 24, 2026, by contacting Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson via at ross.nielson@lewiscountywa.gov or by postal mail at Lewis County Assessor, c/o Ross Nielson 351 NW North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. Written testimony must be clearly marked “Open Space hearing” and must be received by 10 a.m. April 5, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC will hold a public hearing at or after 10 a.m. April 7, 2026, to consider approval of Open Space Land designation and assessed value reduction for parcel Nos. 014731009004 and 014731009006; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the BOCC Clerk of the Board is hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, postings and publications as required by law.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 24th day of March, 2026.