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Notice Of Application

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner has received an application for a variance to reduce the total interior side yard setback requirement from 15 feet to 12 feet. Additional details can be found below and with the project documents.

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.

Comments may be emailed to the staff contact below or mailed to the attention of the staff contact at 1104 Maple St. Sumner, WA 98390. Comments will be accepted if filed with the Development Services Department on or before June 29, 2026.


Project Name: 809 Ryan Ave


Permit Application Number: PLN-2026-0002


Location: 809 Ryan Ave, Sumner WA 98390


Parcel(s) #: 7365000230


Description of Proposal: The proposed variance would reduce the total required interior side yard setback for a lot with two interior side yards from 15 feet to 12 feet.


Applicant: Jory Davies


Date of Application: May 8, 2026


Date of Complete Application: June 3, 2026


Hearing Date: No hearing is currently scheduled for this variance, any future hearing for this project will include separate noticing per SMC 18.56.


Location/Zoom Link: NA


Zoning: Low-Density Residential – 6,000 (LDR-6)


SEPA: Project does not require SEPA


Other Required Permits:
Building Permit(s)
Compliance with all State and Federal regulations

Associated Documents:

Comment Period(s): Any person desiring to submit written comments concerning this application may submit written comments to Brayden Shannon of the Development Services Department. City of Sumner, 1104 Maple St., Sumner, WA 98390 no later than June 29th, 2026.


Staff Contact: For comments/questions, please contact Brayden Shannon, Assistant Planner 253-299-5528, braydens@sumnerwa.gov