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Hearing Examiner
The Cowlitz County Hearings Examiner hears permits, reviews and appeals related to land-use, health, public works and other decision-making matters as set forth in Cowlitz County Code (CCC) Chapter 2.05. The hearings examiner will be an attorney with extensive backgrounds in administrative law and policy. His or her role is not to create policy or change rules, but rather to ensure that policy and rules have been applied correctly.
Hearings Examiner Process
Specific rules and procedures in hearings before the Cowlitz County Hearings Examiner can be found in the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Cowlitz County Hearing Examiner.
Hearings Examiner Rules of Procedure (PDF)
Current Scheduled Hearing:
Please click on the Permit # to follow to Hearing Materials.
SL22-1033 Level II SSDP Hearing, April 12, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
Project Location: Waterward of 1071 Industrial Way. Longview Columbia River
Staff Contact: Peyton Murphy murphyp@cowlitzwa.gov
Hearing Location: Hearing will be held via Zoom with in person participation accessibility please contact B&P to arrange.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83404862895?pwd=dFI5c0c5SlhQcFhoTjNjNmNDMEgrQT09
Meeting ID: 834 0486 2895
Passcode: 508060
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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 253 205 0468 US
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SL23-1035 & 2335.01 Level II SSDP & RV/Campground Hearing, April 12, 2023 @ 2:10 pm
Project Location: 150 Sherman Rd. Cougar Yale Lake/Beaver Bay Campground
Staff Contact: Daniel Turner turnerd@cowlitzwa.gov
Hearing Location: Hearing will be held via Zoom with in person participation accessibility please contact B&P to arrange.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83404862895?pwd=dFI5c0c5SlhQcFhoTjNjNmNDMEgrQT09
Meeting ID: 834 0486 2895
Passcode: 508060
Dial by your location
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 253 205 0468 US
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcbG8onJxD
Recently Heard Cases:
**Once a project has received all approvals and the appeal period has passed (typically 20 days) - the project will be removed from this site. However, application materials are still available for public review in our office.