ADOPTION OF EXISTING DOCUMENT
Final Environmental Impact Statement 
2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan 
Development Regulation Update

Project Name: 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Development Regulation Update

Issuance Date: October 18, 2024

Project Proponent: City of Auburn

Lead Agency: City of Auburn, Washington

Agency File No.: SEP24-0004, ZOA24-0002

Location of Proposal: City-wide

Description of Proposal: Adoption of the FEIS for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. This adoption uses the existing FEIS to meet SEPA non-project action responsibilities required for the adoption of the development regulation update (text amendment). The purpose of the development regulation is to implement the goals, policies, and strategies identified in the draft Periodic Comprehensive Plan Elements, including concepts as middle housing, accessory dwelling units, and unit lot subdivisions.

Title of document being adopted: 2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan 
Final Environmental Impact Statement 

Date adopted document was prepared: October 14, 2024

FEIS Issuance Date: October 18, 2024

FEIS Description: An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c) and was prepared. The following impacts were identified and discussed in the FEIS: 

• Land use 
• Housing and displacement
• Density 
• Transportation 
• Public services and utilities
• Water quality
• Noise
• Plants and animals
• Historic resources

Availability of the FEIS: The full FEIS document and draft development regulations is posted on the City’s project webpage at speakupauburn.org/comprehensive-plan. 

The City of Auburn has determined that this proposal is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The FEIS meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker in lieu of preparation of a separate Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Appeal and Noticing: This Notice of Adoption is issued under WAC 197-11- 630(3)(a), therefore the general EIS preparation process does not apply. No comment period applies but there will be no agency action for seven days of date of this notice. Appeals shall be commenced in accordance with ACC 16.06.220 “Environmental appeals”, ACC 16.06.230 “Time limitation on appeals”, and ACC 16.06.240 “Fee to accompany notice of appeal”.

Project Manager and Agency Contact:
Alexandria D. Teague, AICP, Planning Services Manager
Department of Community Development
1 E Main St., 2nd Floor, Auburn, WA 98002
253-931-3003
planning@auburnwa.gov