SNOHOMISH COUNTY COUNCIL Snohomish County, Washington NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. and continuing thereafter as necessary, in the Henry M. Jackson Room, 8th Floor, Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller, Everett, Washington, in conjunction with a remote meeting platform via the following Zoom link, to consider proposed Ordinance No. 26-007, titled: Relating to Growth Management; Allowing Reduced Setbacks for Covered Parking STructures From Road Elements in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program; Adding New Section 30.41H.105 of the Snohomish County Code  Zoom Webinar Information: Join online at https://zoom.us/j/94846850772 or by telephone call 1-253-215 8782 or 1-301-715 8592 Background: This ordinance amends “reference notes for SCC Tables 30.23.41 through 30.23.047” in subtitle 30.23.049 of the Snohomish County Code (SCC) to reduce setbacks for covered parking structures from road elements in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program; add New Section 30.41H.105 of the Snohomish County Code and provide a template for covered parking structures from road elements. A summary of the proposed ordinance is as follows: Sections 1 – 3. Adopts recitals, findings of fact, conclusions, and states that the County Council bases its findings and conclusions on the entire record. Section 4. Adds a new section to chapter 30.41H SCC for performance standards of garage setbacks within the rural village housing demonstration program. Section 5. Provides a standard severability and savings clause. The Council may also consider other amendments. State Environmental Policy Act: Requirements with respect to this non-project action have been satisfied through the completion of an environmental checklist and the issuance of a determination of non-significance on March 7, 2023, with an Addendum issued on January 16, 2026. Copies of all applicable SEPA documents are available at the office of the County Council. Where to Get Copies of the Proposed Ordinance: Copies of the full ordinance and other documentation are available upon request by calling the County Council Office at (425) 388-3494, 1-(800) 562-4367x3494, TDD (425) 388-3700 or by e-mailing contact.council@snoco.org. Website Access: This ordinance and other documents can be accessed through the Council websites at: https://snohomish.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2134/County-Hearings-Calendar. Range of Possible Actions the County Council May Take on This Proposal: At the conclusion of its public hearing(s), the County Council may make one of the following decisions regarding the proposed actions: (1) adopt the proposed ordinance; (2) adopt an amended version of the proposed ordinance; (3) decline to adopt the proposed ordinance; (4) adopt such other proposals or modification of such proposals as were considered by the County Council at its own hearing; or (5) take any other action permitted by law. Public Testimony: Anyone interested may testify concerning the above-described matter at the time and place indicated above or by remote participation in the meeting. The County Council may continue the hearing to another date to allow additional public testimony thereafter, if deemed necessary. Written testimony is encouraged and may be sent to the office of the Snohomish County Council at 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 609, Everett, WA 98201; faxed to (425) 388-3496 or e-mailing contact.council@snoco.org. Submitting public comments 24 hours prior to the hearing will ensure that comments are provided to the Council and appropriate staff in advance of the hearing. Party of Record: You may become a party of record on this matter by sending a written request to the Clerk of the County Council at the above address, testifying at the public hearing, or entering your name and address on a register provided for that purpose at the public hearing. Americans with Disabilities Act Notice: Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please make arrangements one week prior to the hearing by calling Lisa Hickey at (425) 388-3494, 1(800) 562-4367 X3494, or TDD #1-800-877-8339, or by e-mailing lisa.hickey@snoco.org. QUESTIONS: For additional information or specific questions on the proposed ordinance please call Deb Bell in Council at 425-388-3494. DATED this 25th day of February 2026. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COUNCIL Snohomish County, Washington /s/Megan Dunn Council Chair ATTEST: /s/Lisa Hickey Asst. Clerk of the Council 104482 Published: March 4, 2026. EDH1027334

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