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: Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments (PDR-25-0009)

Description: On November 11, 2025, Apollo Scriber Lake submitted their application for a proposed 173-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. This project will require the 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.

Location: 5723 198TH St SW Lynnwood, WA 98036, (Parcel Number: 00565300000401 & 00565300000404)

Required Permits: This project requires the approval of PDR and BLA permits, as well as associated construction permits. The BLA is not included within the PDR.

Comments and Contact: Any person has the right to comment on the application, receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and appeal per the provisions of LMC 8.90. 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 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036.

If you have questions, please reference Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments, PDR-25-0009 when contacting the city.

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

Applicant Contact: Tri Ly, Project Manager; tri@bfdesignbuild.com; 206-659-7274 

Date of this Notice: December 12, 2025

Comment Period Ends: December 26, 2025

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Proposal: Lynnwood Mercedes-Benz Renovation and Carwash (PDR-25-0008).

Project Description: On November 12, 2025, Ed Minshull of LMA Architects, on behalf of Fields Lynnwood LLC submitted an application for the Fields Mercedes-Benz Lynnwood Remodel, a proposed renovation 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. The application was deemed complete on December 1, 2025.

Location: 17800 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037; (Parcel Number: 00374300200300).

Required Permits: This project requires the approval of a Project Design Review Permit and all related 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 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 Mercedes-Benz Renovation and Carwash, PDR-25-0008 when contacting the city.

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

Applicant Contact: Ed Minshull, Lance Mueller & Associates Architects, edm@lmueller.com

Date of this Notice: December 10, 2025

Comment Period Ends: December 26, 2025 

(PDF, 128KB)

Land Use Permit Decisions & SEPA Determinations

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

 

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

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.

 

 

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

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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings

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