Public Land Use Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: Mulcahy Short Plat (STP-26-0008).

Project Description: On July 10, 2026, Lisa Harbert of Harbert Engineers submitted an application for the Mulcahy Short Plat. The application proposes to divide one Residential Neighborhood zoned lot into two lots and one access tract, with lot 1 being 6,085 SF, Lot 2 being 8,366 SF, and the access tract being 914 SF. The existing house will remain. The application was deemed complete on July 30, 2026.

Location: 3615 177th Place SW Lynnwood, WA 98037; (Parcel Number 00589200001304).

Required Permits: This project requires the approval of an STP Permit as well as a Development Engineering permit and associated construction permits.

Comments and Contact: Comments concerning this project should be made in writing and delivered via U.S. mail to the City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood WA, 98036 or received by email to the City Contact listed below. Any person may comment on the application, receive notice of and participate in any hearings, or request a copy of the decision once made. Only those who provide written comments may appeal the decision. The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 19100 44th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 or online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov/publicnotices. If you have questions or comments, please reference Mulcahy Short Subdivision, STP-26-0008 when contacting the city.

City Contact: Zack Spencer, Planner; zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5435.

Applicant Contact: Lisa Harbert, Harbert Engineers

Date of this Notice: August 4, 2026

Comment Period Ends: August 18, 2026

• Mulcahy-Short-Plat-Preliminary.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• Project-Narrative.pdf(PDF, 24KB)
• Title-Report.pdf(PDF, 485KB)

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: City of Lynnwood Stream Maintenance Program (SEPA-26-0008)

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 17, 2026, Derek Fada with the City of Lynnwood Public Works Department submitted an application for a SEPA for a stream clearing program. The program will clear obstructions and invasive plants at four sites throughout the city over a period of five years within WDFW fish windows.

Locations: The project is taking place at different locations throughout the city. For exact locations, please see the DNS document and its attachments on the City Website. 18000 Block of 26th Ave. W – Tunnel Creek (East of 18021 Alderwood Mall Parkway); 196th Place SW and 5400 Block – Scriber Creek (South of 5405 196th Place SW); 17000 Block of Hwy 99 (South of 16920 Highway 99); Interurban Trail at the 21300 Block (South of 6412 212th Street SW)

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 August 19, 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 September 2, 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 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. 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 Zack Spencer, Planner, zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5435. Please refer to the “City of Lynnwood Stream Maintenance Program” when contacting the city.

Date of Notice: August 5, 2026

Comment Period Ends: August 19, 2026

Appeal Period Ends: September 2, 2026

• DNS-SEPA-26-0008-signed.pdf(PDF, 166KB)
• 0044488-Application-Details-PDF.pdf(PDF, 625KB)
• City-of-Lynnwood-Stream-Maintenance-Program2026.pdf(PDF, 65KB)
• Environmental-Checklist-2023.pdf(PDF, 336KB)
• ProjectPlanDrawings_Scriber-Creek-Sediment-and-Invasive-Plant-Removal-Project.pdf(PDF, 5MB)
• Stream_Sites_SEPAMAP.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments (SEPA-26-0001)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynnwood SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) for the following proposal:

Project Description: On January 29, 2026, Johnny Vong of Blackfish Capital, on behalf of submitted an application for a SEPA for a proposal (PDR-25-0009) for 175-unit multi-family affordable housing development which was deemed complete on December 5, 2025. The proposed construction includes a 7-story apartment of 141,416 gross square feet with 54 surface parking stalls located under the structure.

Location: 5723 198TH St SW, (Parcel Number: 00565300000401 & 00565300000404)

Comments and Appeals: This MDNS 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 26, 2026, and the MDNS 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 10, 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 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 Brian Kirk, Planner, bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409. Please refer to the “Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments” when contacting the city.

Date of Notice: June 23, 2026

Comment Period Ends: July 7, 2026

Appeal Period Ends: July 21, 2026

• Apollo Scriber Lake Summary _ SEPA.pdf(PDF, 349KB)
• 2955.01 Scriber Lake DRAFT Geotech Report_11-14-25.pdf(PDF, 5MB)
• Apollo Scriber Lake (Lynnwood) - Traffic Impact Analysis.pdf(PDF, 19MB)
• Apollo Scriber Lake Drainage Plan.pdf(PDF, 5MB)
• Environmental Checklist 2023 _ Apollo Scriber Lake.pdf(PDF, 820KB)
• Title_Report.pdf(PDF, 533KB)
• Apollo Scriber Lake - Design Review Set #2 2026_0407.pdf(PDF, 127MB)

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)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan- Lynnwood Annex Plan Open House

The Community Planning Division will hold a public open house on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:00-7:00pm for the 2025 Lynnwood Annex to Snohomish County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The open house will include posters, a rotating slide presentation, and a feedback collection activity. Those interested in the City’s Hazard Mitigation Planning efforts are invited to participate and learn more about the planning process and the Draft HMP Annex Plan.

Project Description: The City of Lynnwood is drafting an Annex Planning Document to support Snohomish County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. This document supports funding for hazard mitigation projects and works together with other City long-range plans to help the City mitigate against both human-made and natural hazard events. Council adoption of the annex plan will occur after review by Snohomish County and FEMA.

Location: This is a Citywide Non-Project Action.

Public Open House Time and Location: The open house will be held in-person at City Hall (19100 44^th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036) in Council Chambers from 5:00-7:00pm on April 29, 2026.

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 Zack Spencer, Planner, zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov or Brian Kirk, Planner, bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: April 15, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Proposal: The School Project Reasonable Use Exception (CAP-25-0007)

Notice: The City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on April 22, at 9:00 AM, at which the request 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 6, 2025, Rajesh Vasireddy, on behalf of Garudachalam, LLC, submitted a critical areas permit for use of site that includes a stream buffer. On January 12, 2026, the applicant was notified that a reasonable use exception is required. On February 23, 2026, the applicant submitted the revised critical area report and reasonable use exception request. The reasonable use exception request requires approval of the Lynnwood Hearing Examiner from per LMC 17.10.046(A). The application is subject to Process I of LMC Chapter 1.35.100-180.

Location: 16900 44^th Ave W., Lynnwood, WA, 98037 (Parcel Number: 00372700900701)

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, 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.

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 file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 19100 44th Ave W., 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 “The School Project”. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: April 2, 2026

Public Hearing Date: April 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM

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

• Critical Areas Report & Mitigation Plan, Revised February 6, 2026. Prepared by Wet.land, LLC.(PDF, 20MB)
• Exhibit-1_Staff-Recommendation.pdf(PDF, 147KB)
• Exhibit-2_Critical-Areas-Report-2-23-2026.pdf(PDF, 20MB)
• Exhibit-3_Site-Plan-proposed-layout.pdf(PDF, 245KB)
• Exhibit-4_Site-Plan-stream-buffer.pdf(PDF, 203KB)
• Exhibit-5_Notice-of-Public-Hearing.pdf(PDF, 54KB)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Interim Paid Parking Ordinance (CAM-26-0008)

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

Project Description: The City of Lynnwood is proposing minor changes to Title 8, Unified Development Code to allow for paid surface parking as an allowed use on an interim basis for a period of 6 months. 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.

Planning Commission Public Hearing –– April 23, 2026: 

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 6:30PM on April 23, 2026. Any interested party may give testimony.  

City Council Public Hearing –– May 11, 2026: 

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 6:00PM on May 11, 2026. 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: 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: April 1, 2026

• Draft-Ordinance_InterimPaidParking_20260327.pdf(PDF, 298KB)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Lynnwood Mobile Food Vendor Code Update (CAM-26-0001)

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

Project Description: The City of Lynnwood is proposing changes to Title 8, Unified Development Code regarding Mobile Food Vendors to improve code clarity, provide updated processes, and update general food vendor regulations. Changes to Title 8 include updating the 8.35 Use Tables to permit food vendors, adding code from LMC 5.18 Mobile Food Vendors to the Food and Beverage limitations sections to create a mobile food vendor permit, repealing LMC 5.18, and updating 8.99.0250 Definitions to include updated mobile food vendor definitions.

Location: This is a Citywide Non-Project Action.

Planning Commission Public Hearing –– April 9, 2026: 

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 PM on April 9, 2026. Any interested party may give testimony.  

City Council Public Hearing –– April 27, 2026: 

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 PM on April 27, 2026. 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: 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 Brian Kirk, Planner, bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409. More information can be found on the City’s website at: www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.

Date of this Notice: March 19, 2026

• CC-PC_NOH_POST.pdf(PDF, 54KB)
• Draft_Mobile_Food_Vendor_Ordinance_03122026.pdf(PDF, 261KB)

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.

Notice of Upcoming Hearing Examiner Public Hearings: