SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGN...
SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGN...
SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS), and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH) Citywide Design Standards Update and Text Amendment. The City of Auburn is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) for the following described project. The project application and listed studies may be reviewed by contacting the Department of Community Development at planning@ auburnwa.gov or by visiting www.auburnwa.gov/landuse. Proposal: This proposal is a nonproject action to update the City of Auburn's Citywide Design Standards with amendments to Sections ACC 18.31.200 Architectural and site design review standards and regulations, ACC 18.07.030 Development standards (Residential Zones), and ACC 18.23.040 Development standards (Commercial & Industrial Zones). House Bill (HB) 1293, an Act relating to streamlining development regulations for design review, was passed by the Legislature in the 2023 Regular Session. HB 1293 requires counties and cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to have clear and objective development regulations governing the exterior design of new development. The updated Citywide Design Standards provide clear objectives for the planning and design of development projects. The standards will preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Auburn. They will ensure that new multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial development enhances the public's experience of Auburn and promote increased walkability, bicycling, and transit use in Auburn's Growth Centers. Location: Citywide. Notice of Public Hearing: April 7, 2026. Application File Nos. SEP26-0003 / ZOA26-0002 Applicant: City of Auburn, 25 W Main St, Auburn, WA Studies/Plans Submitted With Application: SEPA Checklist, Text Amendments, Citywide Design Standards (Draft) Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed: Planning Commission recommendation and City Council adoption. Statement of Consistency and List of Applicable Development Regulations: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with the Auburn City Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Public Works Design and Construction Standards. Lead Agency: City of Auburn. The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Public Comment Period: This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of the proposal. All persons may comment on this application. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-355; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date issued below. Comments must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026 to the mailing address of 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA, 98001 or to the email address below. The City of Auburn has reviewed the proposed nonproject for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) for this nonproject. The responsible official will reconsider the DNS based on timely comments and may retain, modify, or, if significant adverse impacts are likely, withdraw the DNS. If the DNS is retained, it will be final after the expiration of the comment deadline. Any person wishing to become a party of record, shall include in their comments that they wish to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, if relevant, and request a copy of decisions once made. Any person aggrieved of the City's determination may file an appeal with the Auburn City Clerk at 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA 98001-4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. The public hearing will be held in person and virtually. To attend the meeting virtually please enter the meeting ID into the ZOOM app or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. Join the ZOOM meeting at the following web address: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83616001762. Meeting ID: 245 660 499 550 48 Passcode: nL9QL624, or via one tap +12532050468,,83616001762#US +12532158782,,83616001762# US (Tacoma) Join via audio: +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma). Written comments may be either emailed or mailed attention to the contact person below to 25 W Main St., Auburn WA, 98001. Please note mailed comments may not be received by City Staff on time for inclusion in the packet provided to the Hearing Examiner. For persons with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing should contact the person below within 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment. For questions regarding this project, please contact Dinah Reed, Senior Planner at planning @auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3092. Date of Notice: March 6, 2026
SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS), and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH) Citywide Design Standards Update and Text Amendment. The City of Auburn is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) for the following described project. The project application and listed studies may be reviewed by contacting the Department of Community Development at planning@ auburnwa.gov or by visiting www.auburnwa.gov/landuse. Proposal: This proposal is a nonproject action to update the City of Auburn's Citywide Design Standards with amendments to Sections ACC 18.31.200 Architectural and site design review standards and regulations, ACC 18.07.030 Development standards (Residential Zones), and ACC 18.23.040 Development standards (Commercial & Industrial Zones). House Bill (HB) 1293, an Act relating to streamlining development regulations for design review, was passed by the Legislature in the 2023 Regular Session. HB 1293 requires counties and cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to have clear and objective development regulations governing the exterior design of new development. The updated Citywide Design Standards provide clear objectives for the planning and design of development projects. The standards will preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Auburn. They will ensure that new multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial development enhances the public's experience of Auburn and promote increased walkability, bicycling, and transit use in Auburn's Growth Centers. Location: Citywide. Notice of Public Hearing: April 7, 2026. Application File Nos. SEP26-0003 / ZOA26-0002 Applicant: City of Auburn, 25 W Main St, Auburn, WA Studies/Plans Submitted With Application: SEPA Checklist, Text Amendments, Citywide Design Standards (Draft) Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed: Planning Commission recommendation and City Council adoption. Statement of Consistency and List of Applicable Development Regulations: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with the Auburn City Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Public Works Design and Construction Standards. Lead Agency: City of Auburn. The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Public Comment Period: This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of the proposal. All persons may comment on this application. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-355; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date issued below. Comments must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026 to the mailing address of 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA, 98001 or to the email address below. The City of Auburn has reviewed the proposed nonproject for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) for this nonproject. The responsible official will reconsider the DNS based on timely comments and may retain, modify, or, if significant adverse impacts are likely, withdraw the DNS. If the DNS is retained, it will be final after the expiration of the comment deadline. Any person wishing to become a party of record, shall include in their comments that they wish to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, if relevant, and request a copy of decisions once made. Any person aggrieved of the City's determination may file an appeal with the Auburn City Clerk at 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA 98001-4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. The public hearing will be held in person and virtually. To attend the meeting virtually please enter the meeting ID into the ZOOM app or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. Join the ZOOM meeting at the following web address: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83616001762. Meeting ID: 245 660 499 550 48 Passcode: nL9QL624, or via one tap +12532050468,,83616001762#US +12532158782,,83616001762# US (Tacoma) Join via audio: +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma). Written comments may be either emailed or mailed attention to the contact person below to 25 W Main St., Auburn WA, 98001. Please note mailed comments may not be received by City Staff on time for inclusion in the packet provided to the Hearing Examiner. For persons with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing should contact the person below within 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment. For questions regarding this project, please contact Dinah Reed, Senior Planner at planning @auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3092. Date of Notice: March 6, 2026
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