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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 front setback of a property from 20 feet to 16 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 Tuesday March 31st, 2026.


Project Name: New Century Transport

Permit Application Number: PLN-2026-0001

Location: 1812 136th Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390

Parcel(s) #: 4495401102

Description of Proposal: The proposed variance would reduce the front yard setback requirement from 20 feet to 16 feet.

Applicant: Jacob Miller

Date of Application: February 11, 2026

Date of Complete Application: March 5, 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: N/A

Zoning: Light Industrial (M-1) within the Manufacturing/Industrial Core Overlay

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 persons desiring to submit written comments concerning this application may submit written comments to Scott Waller of the Development Services Department. City of Sumner, 1104 Maple Street, Sumner, WA 98390 no later than March 31st, 2026.

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