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 Wednesday, November 25, 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. 26-062 titled: RELATING TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT; CONCERNING URBAN CENTER DEVELOPMENT BUILDING HEIGHT; AMENDING CHAPTER 30.34A 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 1-206-337-9723 Background: SCC 30.34A.040 regulates building height and scale in the UC zone, particularly providing guidance on how development in the UC transitions to adjacent lower-density zones. Specifically, SCC 30.34A.040(2) requires that UC buildings within 90 feet of R-9600, R-8400, R-7200, Townhouse (T), and Low-Density Multiple Residential (LDMR) zones be limited to half the distance the building or part of the building is located from those zoning lines. This has caused a discrepancy between what was intended and what is allowed, leading to permitting inefficiencies. This amendment seeks to reconcile this to allow new buildings in the UC zone to be as tall as buildings allowed in adjacent zones. It will ensure height transitions are practical and consistent with code. A summary of the proposed ordinance is as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 26-062 Section 1 – 3. Adopts recitals, findings of fact, and conclusions, and states that the County Council bases its findings and conclusions on the entire record. Section 4. Amend SCC 30.34A.040 to remove the half distance provision and add language allowing the building height of new construction to be equal to the maximum building height allowed in adjacent zones. An optional retroactive provision is also added. Section 5. Provides a standard severability and savings clause. State Environmental Policy Act: Requirements with respect to this non-project action have been satisfied through issuance of a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on March 11, 2025. 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 Jennifer Cao in the Department of Planning and Development Services at 425-312-0878 DATED this 4th day of November 2026. SNOHOMISH COUNTY COUNCIL Snohomish County, Washington /s/ Megan Dunn Council Chair ATTEST: /s/Lisa Hickey Asst. Clerk of the Council 107010 Published: November 10, 2026. EDH1038808

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