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)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: College Place Elementary and Middle School Replacement (PDR-25-0005).

Project Description: On July 3, 2025, Kate McLean of NAC Architecture, on behalf of Edmonds School District submitted plans for proposed construction of a new elementary and middle school in one building with a planned gross area of 222,000 square feet, and a footprint of 102,945 square feet. The building will consist of the fully separated elementary and middle schools, with a shared kitchen and delivery space. The phased construction plan will keep the existing middle school open during construction, with the elementary students moving off-site. The siting of the building and overall campus have been designed to save as many existing trees as possible, and the building exterior will feature natural-look materials to evoke the wooded coastline of the Lynnwood-Edmonds area. The project will also include all new play areas, new parking lots, drop offs, new fields and track, and a park area where the existing middle school currently sits. Edmonds School District is acting as the Lead Agency for a SEPA Determination regarding this project. The application was deemed complete on July 21, 2025.

Location: 20401 76th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 and 7501 208th Street SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Parcel #’s 27042000300200, 27042000300300).

Required Permits: This project requires the approval of a PDR permit, as well as associated construction permits.

Comments and Contact: Any person has the right to comment on this project. Comments concerning this project should be made in writing and delivered to the City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department office. Only those who provide written comments may appeal the decision. Those who may wish to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, and/or request a copy of the decision once made and any appeal rights may also submit such requests to the Development & Business Services Department. The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions, please reference College Place Elementary and Middle School Replacement, PDR-25-0005 when contacting the city.

City Contact: Catherine Kato, Senior Planner; ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5045.

Applicant Contact: Kate McLean, NAC Architecture | 206-441-4522 | kmclean@nacarchtecture.com

Date of this Notice: July 24, 2025

Comment Period Ends: August 07, 2025

Date of this Notice: July 2, 2025

Proposal: Sager Short Plat (STP-25-0002)

Project Description: On June 27, 2025, MSR Communities completed their application for a four-lot short plat, dividing one single-family residential lot of 46,771 square feet into four lots and one tract. The property is located on the west side of 32nd Avenue West in the northeastern part of Lynnwood. All surrounding properties are zoned residential single-family RS-8, the same as the project property.

Location: 17004 32nd Avenue West, (Parcel Number: 00372700101301).

Required Permits: This project requires the approval of an STP permit, as well as associated construction permits.

Comments and Contact: Comments concerning this project should be made in writing and delivered to the City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department office. Only those who provide written comments may appeal the decision. The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions, please reference Sager Short Plat, STP-25-0002, when making contact.

City Contact: Brian Kirk, Planner; bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409.

Applicant Contact: Sri Mahitha, Project Manager, MSR Communities, 425-230-0667, mahitha@msrcommunities.com.

Comment Period Ends: July 16, 2025

Additional Documents:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: Spruce Elementary Portable (File No. PDR-25-0004)

Project Description: On May 13, 2025, Edmonds School District completed their application for the proposed development of a modular classroom building at Spruce Elementary School. The proposed classroom structure will be located on the upper field directly south of the main building. The proposed modular structure is approximately 1,784 square feet and less than 16’-0” in height. The existing field beneath the structure will be removed and prepared for the placement of the modular building.

Location: The property is located at 17405 Spruce Way, Lynnwood WA, 98037; (Parcel Number: 00372700301502).

Required Permits: This project requires the approval of PDR, as well as associated construction permits.

City Contact: Joe LaBlanche, Planner; JLaBlanche@LynnwoodWA.gov; 425-670-5407

Applicant Contact: Katie Pond; 425-828-8948; kpond@hoarch.com

Date of this Notice: June 4, 2025

Comment Period Ends: June 18,2025

(PDF, 128KB)

Land Use Permit Decisions & SEPA Determinations

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal: VSC Sign Re-Install (VAR-24-0004)

Decision: On July 15, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner issued a decision for the ‘VSC Sign Re-Install Variance’. The variance application sought relief from LMC 21.60.475(A)(1) to allow installation of a replacement pole sign in the CC-C zone. The decision granted variances from any and all LMC sign regulations impeding erection of the proposed pole sign, subject to conditions. The Hearing Examiner’s Decisions can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Location: 20115 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036 (Parcel Number: 00372600702301 and 00372600702105)

Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may request reconsideration by the Hearing Examiner by filing a request in writing within 7 days of the effective date of the decision with the Development & Business Services Department which is July 22, 2025. Any person who participated in the decision may file an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision by filing the appeal to superior court pursuant to the Land Use Petition Act (Chapter 36.70C RCW) within 21 days from the date of issuance of the decision, which is August 8, 2025.

Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions or would like to view the full file, please contact Catherine Kato, Senior Planner; ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5045 and reference the Hearing Examiner’s Decision for the VSC Sign Re-Install Variance.

Date of this Notice: July 18, 2025

Appeal Period Ends: August 8, 2025

VAR-24-0004 Decision(PDF, 145KB)

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Numbers: Kiddie Academy PDR (PDR-25-0002)

Decision: On July 2, 2025, the Development & Business Services Director granted approval for a proposed two-story Kiddie Academy childhood education center. The first floor will consist of 6,360 SF and the second floor will be 6,570 SF. The property is currently an undeveloped grass lot with a paved parking lot. Relevant construction improvements to the 0.75-acre site include all associated utilities, stormwater management, right-of-way improvements, and landscaping. The site is zoned HMU (Highway 99 Mixed-Use). The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov/publicnotices.

Location: The property is located at 19504 58th Ave W, Lynnwood WA, 98036; (Parcel Number: 00585300002503).

Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by July 11, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44^th Ave. W., Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036-6742.

Contact: The file on this project is maintained in the Development and 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 Joe LaBlanche, Planner; JLablanche@LynnwoodWA.gov, 425-670-5407.

Date of this Notice: July 8, 2025

Appeal Period Ends: July 22, 2025

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Numbers: Meadowdale High School – Community Health Center (CUP-25-0001, PDR-25-0003)

Decision: On Monday June 16, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner granted approval for the Edmonds School District to place a 1,001 sq. ft. modular medical structure at Meadowdale High School. The medical structure will be located in the northeast portion of the subject site, just north of the existing portable classrooms. The purpose of the medical facility is to expand the school-based health program that aims to increase access to preventative, early intervention, and behavioral health services by school affiliated behavioral health providers for enrolled public-school students. The Hearing Examiner’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Location: The property is located at 6008 168th ST SW, Lynnwood, WA; (Parcel Number: 00513700002401).

Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may request reconsideration by the Hearing Examiner by filing a request in writing within 7 days of the effective date of the decision with the Development & Business Services Department which is June 23, 2025. Any person who participated in the decision may file an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision by filing the appeal to superior court pursuant to the Land Use Petition Act (Chapter 36.70C RCW) within 21 days from the date of issuance of the decision.

Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions or would like to view the full file, please contact Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner; rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5411 and reference the Hearing Examiner’s Decision for the Meadowdale High School – Community Health Center CUP and PDR.

Date of Notice: June 18, 2025

Appeal Period Ends: July 9, 2025

Selected Documents: To review the entire file, reach out to the city contact listed above.

• Hearing Examiners Decision(PDF, 200KB)

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal: Packard 2025 Variances (VAR-25-0001, VAR-25-0002, VAR-25-0003).

Decision: On June 16, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner issued a decision for the ‘Packard 2025 Variances’. The variance applications sought relief from the minimum lot width and front setback requirements of the Lynnwood Municipal Code. The decision granted approval for the variance from the requirement for minimum lot width. The proposed projects include construction of three new single-family houses (one on each lot listed below), grading, and associated utility work. The Hearing Examiner’s Decisions can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Location: The properties are located at the following locations VAR-25-0001 – 5715 212th Street SW Lynnwood, WA – Parcel #27042100311700, VAR-25-0002 – 5721 212th Street SW Lynnwood, WA – Parcel #27042100308500, VAR-25-0003 – 5711 212th Street SW Lynnwood, WA – Parcel #27042100311600

Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may request reconsideration by the Hearing Examiner by filing a request in writing within 7 days of the effective date of the decision with the Development & Business Services Department which is June 23, 2025. Any person who participated in the decision may file an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision by filing the appeal to superior court pursuant to the Land Use Petition Act (Chapter 36.70C RCW) within 21 days from the date of issuance of the decision, which is July 09, 2025.

Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions or would like to view the full file, please contact Zack Spencer, Planner; zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5435 and reference the Hearing Examiner’s Decision for the Packard 2025 Variances.

Date of this Notice: June 18, 2025

Appeal Period Ends: July 09, 2025

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Number: Jacobsen Short Plat; (STP-25-0001)

Decision: On June 9, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Mayor granted preliminary approval for a Short Plat to subdivide the existing parcel into two residential lots, one of 9,856 square feet and one of 8,960 square feet. The property is zoned Residential 8400 Sq. Ft. (RS-8). The Preliminary Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Notices”.

Location: 19124 36th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Existing Parcel Number: 00372600400403)

Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by June 26, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44th Ave. W, Suite 230, 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 Zack Spencer, 425-670-5435.

Date of this Notice: June 12, 2025

Appeal Period Ends: June 26, 2025

NOTICE OF DECISION

Date of this Notice: June 3, 2025

Proposal: Aurora Rents (PDR-24-0005)

Decision: On May 29, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval for the proposed one-story retail building with an adjacent storage building with building square footage on site totaling 11,824 square feet. Proposed construction improvements to the 1.53-acre site include all associated utilities, stormwater management, right-of-way improvements, parking, and landscaping. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.

Location: 19106 Highway 99, (Parcel Number: 27041600302400).

Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by June 17, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44^th Ave. W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036.

City Contact: Brian Kirk, Planner; bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409.

Applicant Contact: Matt Driscoll, Project Manager; d/arch LLC; 206-214-8839; matt@darchllc.com

Comment Period Ends: April 1, 2025

Additional Documents:

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

City of Lynnwood 2025 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 (“Plan”). This opportunity will occur with the required periodic update. By state law, amendments to the Plan generally may be considered only once a year. Lynnwood’s Comprehensive Plan is the official public policy document to guide the City’s growth and development over the coming years.

Adopted by the City Council, the Plan contains text, statistics, and maps that are available for use by both the public and private sectors of Lynnwood. The Plan may be viewed on the City’s website (www.lynnwoodwa.gov). The deadline for filing for the 2025 amendment cycle is April 1, 2025.

Contact: For more information about the Comprehensive Plan or the annual amendment process, or to file a suggested amendment or an amendment application, please contact Catherine Kato, Senior Planner, Lynnwood Development and Business Services Department at 425-670-5045 or via email at ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov.

Date of this Notice: January 31, 2025

Declaration of Public Notice(PDF, 52KB)

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

2023 Annual Amendment Process

By state law, amendments to the Plan generally may be considered only once a year. The deadline for filing for the 2023 amendment cycle is March 31, 2023.

Public Notice: 2023 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan(PDF, 64KB)

2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (Periodic Update)

The City of Lynnwood is updating the Comprehensive Plan for the next 20 years! Click here to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan update.

Hearing Examiner Public Hearings

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: Cannabis Retail Sales (CAM-25-0004)

The City of Lynnwood Planning Commission and City Council will conduct individual public hearings on the below-referenced project. Interested community members are invited to attend these public hearings and provide comments, either orally or in writing.

Description: Amend the Lynnwood Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 8.35 Use Regulations to adopt retail cannabis regulations.

Location: Citywide, non-project action.

Planning Commission Public Hearing –– August 14, 2025:

The Planning Commission public hearing will be held in-person at City Hall (19100 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036) and virtually via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on August 14, 2025. Any interested party may give testimony.

City Council Public Hearing –– September 8, 2025:

The City Council public hearing will be held in-person at City Hall (19100 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036) and virtually via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025. Any interested party may give testimony.

Viewing: Zoom links and recordings can be found on Planning Commission’s and City Council’s webpages, respectively:

www.LynnwoodWA.gov/Government/Boards-and-Commissions/Planning-Commission

www.LynnwoodWA.gov/Government/City-Council

Additional Information: There are occasions when meetings may be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It is therefore advised that you confirm the meeting is going to be held prior to attending. The City of Lynnwood is committed to assuring equal access and non-discrimination according to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information visit www.LynnwoodWA.gov/TitleVI.

Contact: The files for this project are maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5411. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: July 24, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Proposal: Vet Sign Re-Install Variance (VAR-24-0004)

Notice: The City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on July 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at which the project(s) described below will be considered. Interested community members are invited to attend this public hearing and to provide comments, either orally or in writing.

Description: On November 13, 2024, Taylor Nordby, on behalf of Frasier Properties, submitted an application for a proposed sign. On April 7, 2025, Staff determined that the applications were complete after the submission of additional materials. The project requires approval of a Variance by the Lynnwood Hearing Examiner from sign code LMC 21.60.475(A)(1). The application is subject to Process I of Chapter 1.35 LMC. A decision will be made by the Hearing Examiner following a public hearing.

Location: 20115 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036 (Parcel Number: 00372600702301 and 00372600702105)

Public Hearing: Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44^th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036. If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be streamed via Zoom at: https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/86913071189, or join by phone at: +1-253-215-8782, Webinar ID: 869-1307-1189.

Appeal of Hearing Examiner Decision: The only parties who may appeal the Hearing Examiner’s Decision are those who: submitted written comments to the Development & Business Services department during the comment period, appear and give testimony at the public hearing, provide written testimony either before/during the public hearing, or signs the register of parties of record at the Public Hearing. Only comments and testimony received at, or prior to, the Hearing may be considered at the Hearing or Appeal proceedings.

Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The City’s contact for this project is Catherine Kato, Senior Planner; 425-670-5045,ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov. If you have questions, please reference the “Vet Sign Variance Public Hearing”. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: June 20, 2025

Public Hearing Date: July 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Selected Documents: To review the entire file, reach out to the city contact listed above.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Proposal: Meadowdale High School – Community Health Center (CUP-25-0001 & PDR-25-0003)

Notice: The City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on June 11, 2025, beginning 9:30 AM with a rolling docket, at which the project described below will be considered. Interested community members are invited to attend this public hearing and to provide comments, either orally or in writing.

Description: On March 17, 2025, Edmonds School District submitted an application for the placement of a 1,001 sq. ft. modular medical structure at Meadowdale High School. The proposed medical structure will be located in the northeast portion of the subject site, just north of the existing portable classrooms. The purpose of the medical facility is to expand the school-based health program that aims to increase access to preventative, early intervention, and behavioral health services by school affiliated behavioral health providers for enrolled public-school students. The application is subject to Process I of Chapter 1.35 LMC. A decision will be made by the Hearing Examiner following a public hearing.

Location: The property is located at 6008 168th ST SW, Lynnwood, WA; (Parcel Number: 00513700002401).

Public Hearing: Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036. If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be streamed via Zoom at: https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/86913071189, or join by phone at: +1-253-215-8782, Webinar ID: 869-1307-1189.

Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The City’s contact for this project is: Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner; 425-670-5411, rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov. If you have questions, please reference the Meadowdale High School – Community Health Center CUP. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: May 21, 2025

Public Hearing Date: June 11, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM with a rolling docket.

Selected Documents: To review the entire file, reach out to the city contact listed above.

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:

Public Land Use Notices

Land Use Permit Applications Under Review (including SEPA)

Land Use Permit Decisions & SEPA Determinations

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Hearing Examiner Public Hearings

Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings

Notice of Application

Notice of Public Hearings

Notice of Decision