Public Land Use Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: Raitt Short Plat (STP-26-0003).

Project Description: On February 20, 2026, Kevin Biggs of North by Northwest Surveying submitted an application for the Raitt Short Plat. The application proposes to divide one Residential Neighborhood zoned lot into two lots. The application was deemed complete on March 2, 2026.

Location: 5919 176^th Street SW Lynnwood, WA 98037; (Parcel Number 00513700000909).

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 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, please reference Raitt Short Subdivision, STP-26-0003 when contacting the city.

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

Applicant Contact: Kevin Biggs; permits@nxnwsurveying.com

Date of this Notice: March 10, 2026

Comment Period Ends: March 24, 2026

• Raitt_Project_Narrative.pdf(PDF, 50KB)
• Raitt_Short_Subdivision_Preliminary_Map_02-12-26.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: Spruce Way Short Plat (STP-26-0001).

Project Description: On January 9, 2026, Samantha Adams on behalf of the property owner, submitted an application for the Spruce Way Short Plat. The application proposes to divide one Residential Neighborhood zoned lot into three lots and two tracts. The application was deemed complete on February 9, 2026.

Location: 17114 Spruce Way Lynnwood WA 98036; (Parcel Number 00372700701301).

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 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, please reference Indi Lane, STP-26-0001 when contacting the city.

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

Applicant Contact: Samantha Adams, Solid Ground Engineering; 425-368-8454 permits@solidgroundpnw.com  

Date of this Notice: February 12, 2026

Comment Period Ends: February 26, 2026

• V1_P_Engineering_Plan_Set_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 15MB)
• V1_PN_Narrative_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 124KB)
• V1_RS_Critical_Areas_Report_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
• V1_RS_Geotechnical_Report_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 900KB)
• V1_RS_Hydrogeologic_Report_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• V1_A_Land_Use_Application_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• V1_LG_Title_Report_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
• V1_LS_Landscaping_Plans_STP-62-0001_01-09-26.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: Indi Lane Short Plat (STP-26-0002).

Project Description: On February 4, 2026, Joseph Rowett of Landsverk Quality Homes submitted an application for the Indi Lane Short Plat. The application proposed to divide one Residential Neighborhood zoned lot into two lots and one tract. The application was deemed complete on February 9, 2026.

Location: 19101 44th Avenue W, Lynnwood WA 98036; (Parcel Number 00372600501302).

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 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, please reference Indi Lane, STP-26-0002 when contacting the city.

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

Applicant Contact: Joseph Rowett, Landsverk Quality Homes; 425-742-2742, joseph@lqh-inc.com

Date of this Notice: February 12, 2026

Comment Period Ends: February 26, 2026

• V1_PN_SHORTPLAT_NARRATIVE_LQH_01-20-26.pdf(PDF, 54KB)
• V1_P_PLAT_MAP_AND_SITE_PLAN_LQH_01-20-26.pdf(PDF, 7MB)
• CLTA-14-Subdivision-Guarantee-WA-N.pdf(PDF, 218KB)
• Exhibit-A-Long-Legal-as-Attachment-signatures-WA.pdf(PDF, 143KB)

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NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Number: New Middle School at former Alderwood Middle School (PDR-25-0007)

Decision: On February 25, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval with conditions for a proposed construction of a new 145,439 gross square foot, 2-story middle school, new bus loop and parking area, playfields, utility infrastructure, walkways and landscaping. A new access from Alderwood Mall Parkway is proposed and applied for under DE-25-0017. The new middle school will serve grades 6-8, with a capacity designed for 800 students with a capacity of up to 1,000.  Critical areas permit (CAP-25-0005) has been submitted and approved for this project to address critical areas and associated buffers on the site. Edmonds School District acted as the Lead Agency for a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance regarding this project. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.

Location: The property is located at 20000 28^th Ave W., Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Parcel # 00372601101602).

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 March 11, 2026. Appeals must be sent to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44^th Ave. W, 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 Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, at rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov or (425) 670-5411.

Date of this Notice: February 25, 2026                     

Appeal Period Ends: March 11, 2026 

• Exhibit-1-Approved-PDR-Plan-Set.pdf(PDF, 170MB)
• Exhibit-2-Project-Narrative.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
• Exhibit-3-Title-Report.pdf(PDF, 199KB)
• Exhibit-4-Landscape-Mngt-Plan.pdf(PDF, 115KB)
• Exhibit-5-Drainage-Report.pdf(PDF, 62MB)
• Exhibit-6-Geotechnical-Report.pdf(PDF, 26MB)
• Exhibit-7-Trans-Impact-Analysis.pdf(PDF, 7MB)
• Exhibit-8-Critical-Areas-Report.pdf(PDF, 14MB)
• Exhibit-9-Buffer-Mitigation-Plan.pdf(PDF, 8MB)
• Exhibit-10-SEPA-DNS.pdf(PDF, 957KB)
• Exhibit-11-Notice-of-Complete-Application.pdf(PDF, 87KB)
• Exhibit-12-Notice-of-Application.pdf(PDF, 72KB)
• Exhibit-13-Request-for-Info-w_attachements.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
• Exhibit-14-ESD-Response_Letter-to-RFI.pdf(PDF, 231KB)
• Exhibit-15-Lighting-Memo.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• Exhibit-16-ESD-Response-LetterTransportation.pdf(PDF, 312KB)
• Exhibit-17-ESD-Response-Letter-Tulalip-Tribes.pdf(PDF, 221KB)
• PDR_Directors-Decision_25-0007-ESD-New-Middle-School-signed.pdf(PDF, 301KB)

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Number: Fields Mercedes-Benz Addition and Carwash (PDR-25-0008)

Decision: On January 16, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval with conditions for the Fields Mercedes-Benz Lynnwood Addition and Carwash, a proposed addition to an existing car dealership with auto sales and integrated service center. The proposed changes include a 308 SF addition to the existing detail bays, an 883 SF canopy at the front of the service center drop off lanes, a 1,623 SF enclosure of office and storage space on the second level beneath an existing roof, and a 1,581 SF carwash. Proposed construction improvements to the 3.51-acre site include any applicable utilities and stormwater management improvements. No environmental review was required for this project. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.

Location: The property is located at 17800 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037; (Parcel Number: 00374300200300).

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 February 4, 2026. Appeals must be sent to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44th Ave. W, 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, Planner, at zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov or (425)670-5435.

Date of this Notice: January 21, 2026                        

Appeal Period Ends: February 4, 2026 

• PDR_Directors-Decision_PDR-25-0008_SIGNED.pdf(PDF, 281KB)
• Exhibit-1-Approved-PDR-Plan-Set.pdf(PDF, 12MB)
• Exhibit-2-Project-Narrative.pdf(PDF, 107KB)
• Exhibit-3-Title-Report.pdf(PDF, 199KB)
• Exhibit-4-Transportation-Impact-Fee-Calculation.pdf(PDF, 390KB)
• Exhibit-5-Agency-Comments.pdf(PDF, 183KB)

Proposal Name and File Number: College Place Elementary and Middle School Replacement (PDR-25-0005)

Decision: On November 24, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval with conditions for a 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 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 acted as the Lead Agency for a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance regarding this project. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.

Location: The property is located at the below addresses; 20401 76th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 – Parcel # 27042000300200 and 7501 208th Street SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 – Parcel # 27042000300300

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 December 10, 2025. Appeals must be sent 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 Catherine Kato, Senior Planner, at ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov or (425) 670-5045.

Date of this Notice: November 26, 2025

Appeal Period Ends: December 10, 2025

• SIGNED-DIRECTORS-DECISION.pdf(PDF, 298KB)
• Exhibit 1 Approved PDR Plan Set Part 1.pdf(PDF, 153MB)
• Exhibit 2 Approved PDR Plan Set Part 2.pdf(PDF, 158MB)
• Exhibit 3 Project Narrative.pdf(PDF, 67KB)
• Exhibit 4 Title Report 1.pdf(PDF, 126KB)
• Exhibit 5 Title Report 2.pdf(PDF, 122KB)
• Exhibit 6 Landscape Management Plan.pdf(PDF, 260KB)
• Exhibit 7 Drainage Report.pdf(PDF, 27MB)
• Exhibit 8 Geotechnical Engineering Report.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• Exhibit 9 Turning Studies.pdf(PDF, 11MB)
• Exhibit 10 Traffic Impact Analysis.pdf(PDF, 19MB)
• Exhibit 11 Notice of Complete Application.pdf(PDF, 204KB)
• Exhibit 12 Notice of Application.pdf(PDF, 347KB)
• Exhibit 13 Request for Information Letter 1.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
• Exhibit 14 Response Letter 1.pdf(PDF, 177KB)
• Exhibit 15 Lighting Response Letter.pdf(PDF, 323KB)
• Exhibit 16 Traffic Response Letter.pdf(PDF, 158KB)
• Exhibit 17 Request for Information Letter 2.pdf(PDF, 751KB)
• Exhibit 18 Response Letter 2.pdf(PDF, 631KB)
• Exhibit 19 SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
• Exhibit 20 SEPA Checklist.pdf(PDF, 760KB)

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)

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: