Public Land Use Notices

Below are notices and announcements for active land use permit applications, code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, and environmental reviews. The application review process includes opportunities for public comment and, in some instances, appeal.

As part of the land use permit review process, community members are invited to comment on the proposal. For most permit processes with a formal comment period, property owners and occupants within 300 feet of a proposal are sent a notice in the mail. Other types of public notice may include posting at official locations such as City Hall, publication in the Everett Herald, and a public notice sign at the subject property.

All comments must be submitted in writing to the Project Planner by the end of the comment period. People who provide input typically become a Party of Record, and receive future notifications associated with that land use permit.

The City of Lynnwood is committed to assuring equal access and non-discrimination according to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act. For more information visit www.LynnwoodWA.gov/TitleVI.

Land Use Permit Applications Under Review (including SEPA)

Land Use Permit Decisions & SEPA Determinations

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Number: Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments; (PDR-26-0009)

Decision: On September 8, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval for a proposed 175-unit multi-family affordable housing development. The proposed construction includes a 7-story apartment of 141,416 gross square feet with 54 surface parking stalls located under the structure. This project will require a lot combination of a 0.41-acre lot and a 0.80-acre lot into a single 1.21-acre lot through a Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) to be run as a separate permit. Proposed construction improvements to the 1.21-acre site include all associated utilities, stormwater management, right-of-way improvements, and landscaping. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.

Location: 5723 & 5707 198TH St SW Lynnwood, WA 98036, (Parcel Number: 00565300000401 & 00565300000404)

Appeal: In accordance with LMC 8.90.350(E), any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by September 24, 2026. Appeals must be sent to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44th, Lynnwood, WA 98036.

Contact: The file on this project is maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office and is available for review by request from the contact below. If you have questions, or wish to request copies for review, please contact Brian Kirk, Planner; bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409.

Date of this Notice: September 10, 2026 Appeal Period Ends: September 24, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

City of Lynnwood 2026 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan

Notice is hereby given that the City of Lynnwood is now accepting requests to consider amendments to the City of Lynnwood Comprehensive Plan (CPL). This opportunity will occur concurrently with the required periodic update. Per LMC 8.90.0400(C)(1)(a), proposals for amendments must be considered by the City Council no more frequently than once every calendar year. Lynnwood’s Comprehensive Plan is the official public policy document to guide the City’s growth and development over the coming years.

Lynnwood’s Comprehensive Plan is adopted by the City Council, and contains text, statistics, and maps that are available for use by both the public and private sectors within the City. The full Comprehensive Plan document may be viewed on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Comprehensive Plan”. The deadline for filing for any amendment suggestions and applications for the 2026 CPL Amendment cycle is 5:00 pm April 1, 2026.

To apply for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please visit the City of Lynnwood Permit Portal: www.lynnwoodwa.gov/permits to fill out an application.

Contact: For additional information about this process, please contact Catherine Kato, Senior Planner; 425-670-5045, ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov. Please reference the “2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment” process when making contact.

Date of this Notice: January 30, 2026

Declaration of Public Notice(PDF, 421KB)

Hearing Examiner Public Hearings

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Interim Paid Parking Ordinance – 6 Month Extension (CAM-26-0008)

The Lynnwood City Council will conduct a public hearing on the referenced code amendment. Interested community members are invited to attend the public hearing and to provide comments, either orally or in writing.

Project Description: The City of Lynnwood is proposing to extend the interim paid surface parking for a further period of 6 months. The current interim ordinance is set to expire on December 4, 2026. No other changes are being proposed. The proposal is a citywide non-project action and does not seek to construct new parking areas.

Location: This is a Citywide Non-Project Action.

City Council Public Hearing –– October 12, 2026:

The City Council public hearing will be held in-person at City Hall (19100 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036) and virtually on the City Council’s website at 6:00PM on October 12, 2026. Any interested party may give testimony.

Viewing: Online meeting links and recordings can be found on the City Council’s webpage: www.LynnwoodWA.gov/Government/City-Council

Additional Information: The public is invited to attend and participate. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities (when meetings are in-person). Contact the City Clerk at 425-670-5161 with 24-hours advance notice for special accommodations.

Contact: The files for this project are maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office. If you wish to be notified of any decision, the appeal rights of this application, or if you have other questions, please contact Karl Almgren, AICP, Community Planning Manager, kalmgren@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5435. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: September 18, 2026

The hearing examiner is a neutral party contracted by the City of Lynnwood to provide due process and appearance of fairness for public hearings regarding land use decisions.

The duties of the hearing examiner are outlined in LMC 2.22 Hearing Examiner.

Hearing Examiner Rules(DOC, 109KB)

The Lynnwood Hearing Examiner reviews and makes decisions on several land use applications including but not limited to:

Conditional Use Permits
Planned Unit Developments
Subdivisions (10 or more lots)
Some rezones
Reasonable Use Permits
Administrative Appeals

For more information on the hearing examiner please email planning@lynnwoodwa.gov or call 425-670-5410.

Hearing examiner public hearings are currently held remotely.

Webinar links and hearing packets are posted online one week prior to the scheduled hearing See below for upcoming Hearing Examiner Public Hearings.

Notice of Upcoming Hearing Examiner Public Hearings:

Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings

Notice of Public Hearing: Interim Paid Parking Ordinance Extension

The City of Lynnwood is proposing to extend the interim paid surface parking for a further period of 6 months. The current interim ordinance is set to expire on December 4, 2026. No other changes are being proposed. The proposal is a citywide non-project action and does not seek to construct new parking areas.

Notice of Public Hearings: 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

CPL 2026 Appendix Amendments: Identified changes include an update of the annual demographics cutsheet, inclusion of the updated TIP/CFP and any other new updated plan to the Functional Plans by Reference Page, and the addition of this amendment cycle to the Comprehensive Plan History Page.

Notice of Public Hearing: 2027-2028 Biennial Budget Priorities

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments and testimony on the priorities and assumptions for the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. In accordance with Resolution 2026-03, this is the first of the scheduled public hearings for the 2027-2028 budget process.

Notice of Decision: Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments PDR-26-0009

On September 8, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval for a proposed 175-unit multi-family affordable housing development.