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 October 28, 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. 26-063, titled: RELATING TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT; REVISING REGULATIONS FOR STATE-LICENSED CANNABIS RETAIL FACILITIES; AMENDING SNOHOMISH COUNTY CODE (SCC) CHAPTERS 30.22, 30.23, 30.26, 30.28, 30.53A, AND 30.86; REPEALING SCC 30.91M.038, 30.91M.040, AND 30.91M.042; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 30.91C SCC.  Zoom Webinar Information: Join online at https://zoom.us/j/94846850772 or by telephone call 1-253-215 8782 or 1-206-337-9723 Background: This ordinance amends SCC 30.28.120 and related sections throughout Title 30 of the Snohomish County Code to revise regulations governing state-licensed cannabis retail facilities. The ordinance updates terminology from "marijuana" to "cannabis" throughout Title 30, revises minimum separation standards between cannabis retail facilities, updates priority and siting provisions, and makes related housekeeping amendments to use matrices, footnotes, and cross-references. A summary of the proposed ordinance is as follows: Section 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. Amends SCC 30.22.100 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 5. Amends SCC 30.22.110 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 6. Amends SCC 30.22.130 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 7. Amends SCC 30.23.110 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 8. Amends SCC 30.26.030 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 9. Amends SCC 30.28.050 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 10. Amends SCC 30.28.120, Cannabis Retail Requirements, to update terminology throughout the section from "marijuana" to "cannabis," and to revise separation requirements between cannabis retail facilities by establishing: • a 2,500-foot minimum separation in all urban zones and in the Clearview Rural Commercial (CRC) and Rural Business (RB) zones; and • a 5,000-foot minimum separation in all other rural and resource zones. Section 11. Amends SCC 30.53A.332.34 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 12. Amends SCC 30.86.430 to update terminology from “marijuana” to “cannabis.” Section 13. A new section, SCC 30.91C.008.1, is added to define “cannabis processing.” Section 14. A new section, SCC 30.91C.008.2, is added to define “cannabis production.” Section 15. A new section, SCC 30.91C.008.3, is added to define “cannabis retail.” Section 16. Repeals SCC 30.91M.038, due to an outdated term “marijuana processing.” Section 17. Repeals SCC 30.91M.040, due to an outdated term “marijuana production.” Section 18. Repeals SCC 30.91M.042, due to an outdated term “marijuana retail.” Section 19. Provides a standard severability and savings clause. Proposed Amendment Sheet 1: Eliminates separations requirements between cannabis retail uses in urban zones and the CRC and RB zones. 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 May 12, 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 Michael Saponaro in the Department of Planning and Development Services at 425-262-2779. DATED this 7th day of October 2026. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COUNCIL Snohomish County, Washington /s/ Megan Dunn Council Chair ATTEST: /s/Lisa Hickey Asst. Clerk of the Council 107010 Published: October 14, 2026. EDH1037622

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