Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: CD - Community Development

Directors' Update: Oct. 7, 2026

Business Meeting: Oct. 13, 2026

Summary:

Notice of Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Lewis County Code related to private family burial grounds in accordance with SHB 2239

Publications: The Chronicle

Cover Letter To:

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Resolution

WHEREAS, SHB 2239 provides for the establishment and regulation of family burial grounds under Washington State law; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are intended to address family burial grounds consistent with the requirements of SHB 2239 and applicable state law; and

WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Lewis County Planning Commission on August 11, 2026, at which the Planning Commission considered the proposed amendments and voted to approve a recommendation, Exhibit A, for transmittal to the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); and

WHEREAS, the BOCC will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 1385, which would amend Lewis County Code related to private family burial grounds in accordance with SHB 2239, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis at or after 10 a.m. Oct. 27, 2026, at which time any interested party will have an opportunity to speak; and

WHEREAS, written comments also may be submitted beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 13 by contacting Senior Long-Range Planner Natalie Kamieniecki via email at natalie.kamieniecki@lewiscountywa.gov or via postal mail at Community Development, c/o Natalie Kamieniecki, 351 NW. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. Written comments must be received by 4 p.m. Oct. 26, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 1385, which would amend Lewis County Code related to private family burial grounds in accordance with SHB 2239, at or after 10 a.m. Oct. 27, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 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 13th day of October, 2026.