Public Land Use Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND OPTIONAL DNS PROCESS

Proposal: HASCO 200^th St Development (PDR-26-0001, SEPA-26-0003, BLA-26-0002)

Project Description: On February 24 and 25, 2026, Emily Darling of SMR Architects, on behalf of Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) submitted PDR and SEPA applications for plans for a proposed affordable housing development (124 units) comprised of two buildings. Both proposed buildings are four stories of wood framed construction, located to limit impact to the existing tree canopy. Building A is designed with larger units for families (64 units), and Building B will serve seniors (60 units). The PDR application and SEPA application were deemed complete on March 6, 2026.

Location: 5710, 5714, and 5720 200th St SW, Lynnwood WA, 98036; (Parcel Numbers: 00565300001501, 00565300001502, 00565300001505)

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

SEPA Review: The City of Lynnwood has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions:

The proposed use of the site is similar to the use previously on the site and is a permitted use within the zone. It has been determined that the project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Staff reviewed submitted materials including a site plan and SEPA checklist. The optional DNS process of WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request.

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 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions, please reference HASCO 200th St Development, PDR-26-0001 when contacting the city.

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

Applicant Contact: Emily Darling, SMR Architects; 506-751-3140, edarling@smrarchitects.com

Date of this Notice: March 17, 2026

Comment Period Ends: March 31, 2026

• V1_EC_SEPA_Checklist_SMR_02-20-26.pdf(PDF, 745KB)
• V1_LG_Title_Report_First_Amer_Title_Ins_Co_02-12-26.pdf(PDF, 739KB)
• V1_LS_200th_St_Landscape_Maintenance_Plan_FF_02-19-26.pdf(PDF, 149KB)
• V1_LS_Landscape_Maintenance_Plan_SMR_02-18-26.pdf(PDF, 210KB)
• V1_P_Plan_Set_SMR_02-20-26.pdf(PDF, 46MB)
• V1_PN_Code_Compliance_Narrative_SMR_022026.pdf(PDF, 121KB)
• V1_PN_Project_Narrative_SMR_022026.pdf(PDF, 138KB)
• V1_PN_Project_Requests_SMR_022026.pdf(PDF, 113KB)
• V1_PN_Site_Lighting_Narrative_SMR_02-18-26.pdf(PDF, 140KB)
• V1_RS_Drainage_Report_Note_SMR_02-20-26.pdf(PDF, 79KB)
• V1_RS_Prelim_Geotechnical_Report_PART_1_CHE_02-20-26.pdf(PDF, 14MB)
• V1_RS_Prelim_Geotechnical_Report_PART_2_CPL_02-20-26.pdf(PDF, 53MB)
• V1_RS_Traffic_Study_Transpo_Group_02-19-26.pdf(PDF, 6MB)
• V1_SC_Design_Guideline_Checklist_SMR_02-24-26.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
• V1_TR_Draft_Arborist_Report_TSI_02-12-26.pdf(PDF, 7MB)

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)

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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: Interim Paid Parking Ordinance (CAM-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 March 25, 2026, the City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department, on behalf of the City of Lynnwood, submitted a SEPA checklist for the adoption of an interim paid parking ordinance. The proposal seeks 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: City-wide

Comments and Appeals: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340; as the lead agency, City of Lynnwood will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the lead agency within 14 days of the date of issuance of the DNS. The comment period ends April 10, 2026, and the DNS will become final unless the determination is withdrawn or amended by the City’s SEPA Responsible Official.

Any person, affected tribe, or agency 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 April 24, 2026, which is 14 days from the end of the comment period. Be prepared to make specific factual objections. The fee for an appeal is set forth in LMC 3.104.

Contact: The file on this non-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 Karl Almgren, Community Planning Manager, kalmgren@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5041. Please refer to the “Interim Paid Parking Ordinance” when contacting the city.

Date of Notice: March 27, 2026

Comment Period Ends: April 10, 2026

Appeal Period Ends: April 24, 2026

• Draft-Ordinance_InterimPaidParking_20260327.pdf(PDF, 298KB)
• SEPA-DNS_IntParking-signed.pdf(PDF, 903KB)
• SEPA-Checklist_CAM-26-0008_Interim-Paid-Parking.pdf(PDF, 444KB)

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Number: Spruce Short Plat; (STP-26-0001)

Decision: On March 25, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval with conditions for a Preliminary Short Plat to create two new lots and two tracts by subdividing an approximately 28,318 square foot parcel. The existing 28,318 square foot lot will be separated into three lots: Lot 1, measuring 6,013 square feet, Lot 2, measuring 6,219 square feet, and Lot 3 measuring 7,752 square feet. The property is zoned Residential Neighborhood (RN). The Preliminary Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”. 

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

Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may appeal this Decision by submitting a written request with all associated fees paid to the Development & Business Services Department by April 10, 2026. Appeals must be sent to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 or submitted through the City of Lynnwood Online Permit Portal. Please refer to LMC 8.90.0350(E) for further appeal information.

Contact: The complete decision, including the findings of fact and conclusions of law, is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. 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: March 27, 2026                         

Appeal Period Ends: April 10, 2026

• NOD-POST_STP-26-0001.pdf(PDF, 72KB)
• STP-26-0001_Preliminary_Decision-signed.pdf(PDF, 421KB)
• Exhibit_1_Preliminary_Plans_STP-26-0001.pdf(PDF, 15MB)

NOTICE OF DECISION

Proposal Name and File Number: Indi Lane Short Plat; (STP-26-0002)

Decision: On March 25, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval with conditions for a Preliminary Short Plat to divide one Residential Neighborhood-zoned lot into two lots and one tract. The existing 16,352 sf lot will be separated into Lot 1, measuring 8,136 sf, Lot 2, measuring 6,795 sf, tract 999, measuring 997 sf, and a ROW dedication measuring 424 sf. The Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”. 

Location: The property is located at 19101 44th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036; (Parcel Number 00372600501302).

Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may appeal this Decision by submitting a written request with all associated fees paid to the Development & Business Services Department by April 10, 2026. Appeals must be sent to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 or submitted through the City of Lynnwood Online Permit Portal. Please refer to LMC 8.90.0350(E) for further appeal information.

Contact: The complete decision, including the findings of fact and conclusions of law, is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions, or wish to request copies for review, please contact Catherine Kato, Senior Planner; ckato@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5045.

Date of this Notice: March 27, 2026                                

Appeal Period Ends: April 10, 2026

• Exhibit-1-Preliminary-Short-Plat-Map-and-Site-Plan.pdf(PDF, 8MB)
• Exhibit-2-Title-Report.pdf(PDF, 216KB)
• Exhibit-3-Project-Narrative.pdf(PDF, 117KB)
• Exhibit-4-Notice-of-Application.pdf(PDF, 392KB)
• Exhibit-5-SnoPUD-Comment-Letter.pdf(PDF, 199KB)
• Exhibit-6-RFI-Letter.pdf(PDF, 890KB)
• Indi-Lane_STP_Decision-signed.pdf(PDF, 432KB)

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)

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 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)

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: