Public Land Use Notices

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 

• PDR_Directors-Decision_PDR-25-0009-002-signed.pdf(PDF, 375KB)
• Exhibit_1-Project_Narratives.pdf(PDF, 651KB)
• Exhibit_2_Plan_Set_Arch_and_Civil.pdf(PDF, 107MB)
• Exhibit_3_Landscape_Maintenance_Plan.pdf(PDF, 205KB)
• Exhibit_4_Title_Report.pdf(PDF, 538KB)
• Exhibit_5_Design_Guidelines_Checklists.pdf(PDF, 69KB)
• Exhibit_6_SEPA-26-0001_MDNS.pdf(PDF, 110KB)
• Exhibit_7_Landscape_Buffer_Reduction_Letter.pdf(PDF, 152KB)
• Exhibit_8_Extension_1.pdf(PDF, 272KB)
• Exhibit_9_Extension_2.pdf(PDF, 150KB)
• Exhibit_10_Notice_of_Incomplete_Application.pdf(PDF, 78KB)
• Exhibit_11_Notice_Of_Complete_Application.pdf(PDF, 69KB)
• Exhibit_12_Notice_of_Application.pdf(PDF, 72KB)
• Exhibit_13_Public_Comments.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
• Exhibit_14_Photometric_Study.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
• Exhibit_15_Lighting_Letter.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• Exhibit_16_Traffic_Impact_Analysis.pdf(PDF, 19MB)
• Exhibit_17_Survey.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
• Exhibit_18_Brick_Wall_Example.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
• Exhibit_19_Arborist_Reports.pdf(PDF, 213KB)
• Exhibit_20_Preliminary_Drainage_Report.pdf(PDF, 11MB)
• Exhibit_21_Letter_of_Authorization.pdf(PDF, 707KB)
• Exhibit_22_Critical_Areas_Recon.pdf(PDF, 5MB)

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: