Notice Of Application And Public Hearing

CTA-2024-0004

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sumner PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING on an update to Sumner Municipal Code as described below. Written comments are due by October 3rd, 2024 by 5:00 pm to scottw@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: Zoning Code Text Amendment (CTA-2024-0004) Permit Review and Timelines

Proposal Description: The State House of Representatives passed bills 5290 and 1293 related to land use permit timelines and processes. These bills require Cities to review their current land use codes and make necessary changes for compliance with the State.

The proposed amendments to Sumner Municipal Code Title 18.56 and 18.04 Zoning Code will update regulations related to land use permit timelines and processes. These changes include:

• Updates to the time requirements for each type of land use permit
• Limiting Design Commission review to one required meeting for any project
• Format changes to Sumners land use code to include flow charts in permit type descriptions
• Creates definitions for site plan and interior alterations
• Creates a consolidated permit review option
• Removes pre-application requirements
• Clarifies what constitutes a complete application
• Outlines permit resubmission and non responsive applications
• Sets up a corrections review meeting process

Location / Parcel(s) #: City-wide

Permit Application #: CTA-2024-0004

Applicant/Rep: City of Sumner

Hearing Date and Time: October 3rd, 2024 at 6:00pm

SEPA Environmental Review: A SEPA DNS was issued August 6th, 2024, under SEPA-2024-0012

Hearing Location / Zoom Virtual Meeting Link: The public is welcome to attend this meeting in-person at Sumner City Hall Council Chambers 1104 Maple Street, or virtually by using the meeting access link below:

Link to join Zoom Webinar: https://sumnerwa-gov.zoom.us/j/88655116217
Or by phone: 253 215 8782 (Tacoma)
Webinar ID: 886 5511 6217

Comment Period: Written comments due: October 3rd, 2024 by 5:00 pm, or oral comments taken during the public hearing. Submit written comments to scottw@sumnerwa.gov, or Sumner Development Services Department 1104 Maple Street, Sumner WA 98390.

Associated Documents:

Other Required Approvals: City Council, Dept of Commerce, other agencies.
Staff Contact: Direct questions to: Scott Waller, Development Services Department, 253-299-5527 or scottw@sumnerwa.gov

Date of Application: 07/23/24
Date of Complete Application: 07/23/24
Published/Posted/Mailed: September 23, 2024


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