Combined Notice of Application & Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING on a Zoning Code Text Amendment to address co-living housing in the Sumner Municipal Code Title 18 Zoning.
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 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 Community Development Department on or before 5:00pm on April 1, 2026
Project Name: Child care centers
Permit Application Number: CTA-2026-0001
Location: CITY-WIDE
Description of Proposal: The City of Sumner submitted application for a Zoning code Text Amendment that would amend Title 18 Sumner Municipal Code –for consistency with Washington State Legislature: Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5509. This bill requires cities and towns to allow child care centers as defined in RCW 46.216.010, and the conversion of existing buildings for the use of child care centers, as an outright permitted use in all zones except industrial zones, light industrial zones, and open space zones. The City of Sumner currently provides for a conditional use approval of an on-site child care center in industrial or light industrial zones, except in or around high-hazard facilities.
Applicant: City of Sumner
Date of Application: February 23, 2026
Associated Documents:
Hearing Date: April 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers
1104 Maple Street
Sumner, WA 98390
SEPA: DNS was issued March 11, 2026
Comment Period(s): Any persons desiring to submit written comments concerning this decision may submit written comments to Community Development, City of Sumner, 1104 Maple Street, Sumner, WA 98390 no later than 5:00 PM on April 1, 2026.
Staff Contact: Chrissanda Walker, Associate Planner, chrissandaw@sumnerwa.gov
