City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: City of Lynnwood Critical Areas Ordinance
(SEPA-26-0007)
Date of Notice: June 13, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynnwood SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) for the following proposal:
Project Description: On June 8, 2026, the City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department, on behalf of the City of Lynnwood, submitted a SEPA checklist for the proposed code amendment to update and amend the City’s Critical Areas Ordinance. The proposed amendments include adding a new chapter to Lynnwood Municipal Code, Chapter 8.10 Critical Areas Regulations and adopting best available science regarding Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas. This action will also repeal Chapter 17.10 Environmentally Critical Areas, update necessary permit processing procedures in LMC 8.90, and add definitions to LMC 8.99.
Location: City-wide
Comments and Appeals: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340 (2)(c); as the lead agency, City of Lynnwood will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. The comment period ends June 29, 2026, and the DNS will become final unless the determination is withdrawn or amended by the City’s SEPA Responsible Official.
Any aggrieved person may appeal this threshold determination by submitting an appeal in writing to: Development & Business Services, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. An appeal may be submitted only after the close of the comment period but no later than July 13, 2026, which is 14 days from the end of the comment period. Be prepared to make specific factual objections in an appeal. The fee for an appeal is set forth in LMC 3.104.
Contact: The file on this non-project action is maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office. Only people who submit written comments to the Director or request a copy of the original decision may appeal the Director’s decision when it is issued. For general information about the SEPA process, additional information about this determination, or if you wish to be notified of any decision or the appeal rights of this application, contact Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5411. Please refer to the “Critical Areas Ordinance Update” when contacting the city.
Comment Period Ends: June 29, 2026
Appeal Period Ends: July 13, 2026