Address:
6406 Marine Dr
Tulalip, WA 98271
(Driving Directions)

Phone: 360-716-4212

Community Development

Mission Statement

The mission of the Tulalip Tribes Community Development Department is to provide the administrative functions obligatory to articulate, achieve and perpetuate the Tribes' vision for the physical development of the Reservation, including land use planning, permitting, code compliance and tax and licensing administration.

CD Department Overview

The Community Development Department (CD) provides land use planning (zoning, current development, permitting, code enforcement, mapping, GIS, etc.) and tax and licensing through the implementation and administration of Tribal policies, regulations and procedures for the purpose of balanced growth, resource conservation, social and economic well-being.

Land Use Planning and Permitting

Short and Long-Range Land Use Planning

  • Prepares, updates and implements land use plans, development regulations and maps, including the Tribal Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 80);
  • Collaborates with other Tribal departments on shoreline, environmental and natural resource lands planning issues affecting the Reservation;
  • Monitors and responds to development proposals and proposed plans and regulations affecting the Reservation that are initiated under the jurisdiction of state, local and federal agencies;
  • Provides staff support to the Tulalip Planning Commission by advising the Commission of technical and legal information to allow for informed and consistent decision-making.

Permitting

  • Processes permits and land use applications, including building and grading permits, subdivisions, rezones, variances, lot line adjustments and conditional use permits;
  • Maps.

Tax & Licensing Division (TLD)

  • Administers licenses in compliance with Tulalip Liquor, Cigarette, Business, Food, Transient Accommodation and Fireworks Ordinances and Regulations;
  • Ensures that businesses operating within the boundaries of the Tulalip Reservation are conducted fairly and in compliance with Tribal laws by administering business, cigarette, fireworks and liquor licenses;
  • Administers and collects Real Estate Excise, Sales Or Use and Restaurant Privilege Taxes;
  • Provides administrative support to the Community Development Department/Staff.

Code Enforcement

  • Ensures compliance with the Zoning and Building Codes and permit conditions;
  • Assists the TLD in ensuring compliance with the Licensing codes and licensing conditions;
  • Works closely with contract inspector, Tim Nordvedt, of Pac Rim Code Services.