Comprehensive Plan and Subarea Plans

The Comprehensive Plan is the guiding document for future change throughout Lynnwood. It describes the long-term direction and vision for the growth and development of the community. The Plan assesses the issues and opportunities that Lynnwood will face over the next 20 years.

The Plan includes elements to address all physical components of the community, including land use, transportation, housing, parks, public facilities, and economic development. Each element includes goals, objectives and policies aimed at making our community better and more stable.

The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires local governments to periodically review and amend their comprehensive plans and development regulations. The City Council adopted the 2044 Comprehensive Plan on January 27, 2025. The information below includes all the documents that were adopted as part of the 2044 Comprehensive Plan.

 

Lynnwood Comprehensive Plan 2024 Periodic Update

City Council adopted the Imagine Lynnwood 2024 Comprehensive Plan on January 27, 2025.

On November 24, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3493, amending the Imagine Lynnwood 2024 Comprehensive Plan. 

Subarea Plans & Shoreline Master Program

Subarea plans are detailed plans prepared for a smaller geographic area within a community.  The areas can encompass neighborhoods, corridors, downtowns, or other types of special districts that show cohesive characteristics.

Annual Update Process

Per RCW 36.70A.130, the City of Lynnwood is required to periodically update its comprehensive plan and development regulations. The last major update the City completed was in 2015, with minor amendments occurring annually.

The Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process consists of three phases (Chapter 18.04 LMC):

  • Phase 1 (Spring): Review the proposed amendment list (PAL) and determine which of the proposed amendments should be further evaluated (adopted PAL/docket).
  • Phase 2 (Summer): Staff review of amendments on adopted PAL.
  • Phase 3 (Fall/Winter): Legislative process to consider proposed amendments.

 

 

2026 Annual Amendment Process

By state law, amendments to the Plan generally may be considered only once a year. The deadline for filing for the 2026 amendment cycle is 5:00 pm April 1, 2026. 

  

Public Notice: 2026 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan(PDF, 434KB)

 

 

 

Questions? Contact the Planning Division at planning@LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5410

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