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Notice Of Application And Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sumner PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING on an update to the Sumner Comprehensive Plan, related Plans, and citywide zoning regulations as described below. Written comments are due March 27, 2024, by 5:00 pm to annsi@sumnerwa.gov or comment at the public hearing. The public has the right to review the contents of the official file for the proposal, provide written comments, participate in the public hearings/meetings, and request a copy of the final decision.


Proposal Name: 2024 Sumner Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Proposal Description: The City of Sumner is updating its Comprehensive Plan to meet the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act and other regional policies. As part of this update, the City will amend its Plan elements, Transportation Management Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, and necessary implementing development regulations.

Updates will include policy, text and regulations updates related to:
• Values and Vision
• Governance
• Community Character
• Family & Human Services
• Economic Development
• Land Use – Including policies to allow more housing density and more housing types
• Essential Public Facilities policies
• Historic & Cultural Resources – Including updates to permit requirements on sites with historic structures
• Environment – Including updates to critical areas regulations, exemptions, and increased stream buffers
• Housing – Including increases in densities in residential zones to reflect State directives for housing, updates to Multifamily Tax Exemption program, updated requirements for ADUs, potential displacement provisions
• Transportation – Including potential increase in Traffic Impact Fees
• Capital Facilities

More detailed information on policy and code changes is contained in the Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan documents for each chapter listed above, located on the City’s website at: https://connects.sumnerwa.gov/planning-sumners-future

Location / Parcel(s) #: City-wide

Permit Application #: CPA-2024-0001

Applicant/Rep: City of Sumner

Hearing Date and Time: April 4, 2024 at 6:00pm

SEPA Environmental Review: The Comprehensive Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), evaluating potential impacts of proposed policy and regulation changes, was issued on March 1, 2024.

Hearing Location / Zoom Virtual Meeting Link: The public is welcome to attend this hybrid meeting in-person at Sumner City Hall Council Chambers 1104 Maple Street, or virtually by using the meeting access link below.
JOIN VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM MEETING: https://sumnerwa-gov.zoom.us/j/85115707843
Or by phone: 12532158782 (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 851 1570 7843

Comment Period: Written comments due: March 27, 2024 by 5:00 pm, or oral comments taken during the public hearing. Submit written comments to annsi@sumnerwa.gov, or Sumner Community Development 1104 Maple Street, Sumner WA 98390.

Associated Documents:

Other Required Approvals: City Council, Puget Sound Regional Council, Dept of Commerce, other agencies.

Staff Contact: Direct questions to: Ann Siegenthaler, Community Development Department, 253-299-5520 or annsi@sumnerwa.gov

Date of Application: 02/09/24

Date of Complete Application: 02/14/24

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