HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2026-004 Establishing a Planned Action for the Lindsay Subarea pursuant to the State Environmental Policy ActORDINANCE NO. 2026-004
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Arlington, Washington, establishing a Planned Action for the
Lindsay Subarea pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and implementing rules
provide for the integration of environmental review with land use planning and project review
through designation of "Planned Actions" by jurisdictions planning under the Growth
Management Act (GMA); and
WHEREAS, Section 43.21 C.440 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW),
Sections 197-11-164 through 172 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) allow for and
govern the adoption and application of a Planned Action designation under SEPA; and
WHEREAS, designation of a Planned Action expedites the permitting process for
subsequent, implementing projects whose impacts have been previously addressed in a Planned
Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and thereby encourages desired growth and
economic development; and
WHEREAS, a subarea of the City consisting of the Lindsay Subarea as depicted
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, has been
identified as a planned action area for future redevelopment (Planned Action Area); and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on December 16, 2025 before the
Hearing Examiner, and the Hearing Examiner considered public comment and recommended
approval of the Lindsay Subarea Plan; and
WHEREAS, to guide the Lindsay Subarea's growth and redevelopment within the
Planned Action Area, the City is adopting the Lindsay Subarea Plan, including development
standards and design guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to designate a Planned Action for the Lindsay
Subarea; and
WHEREAS, after public participation and coordination with affected parties, the
City, as SEPA lead agency, issued the Lindsay Subarea Plan Planned Action Final
Environmental Impact Statement dated November 25, 2025 (FEIS), which identifies the impacts
and mitigation measures associated with planned development in the Planned Action Area; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted development regulations and ordinances which
will help protect the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City's SEPA Rules, set forth in AMC 20.98.020 provide for
Planned Actions within the City; and
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WHEREAS, adopting a Planned Action for the Lindsay Subarea Plan with
appropriate standards and procedures will help achieve efficient permit processing and promote
environmental quality protection; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington finds that adopting this
Ordinance and its Exhibits is in the public interest and will advance the public health, safety, and
welfare.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Purpose. The City Council declares that the purpose of this
Ordinance is to:
A. Combine environmental analysis, land use plans, and development regulations
together with the mitigation measures in the FEIS to mitigate environmental impacts
and process planned action development applications in the Planned Action Area;
B. Designate the Lindsay Subarea as a Planned Action Area for purposes of
environmental review and permitting of subsequent, implementing projects pursuant
to SEPA, RCW 43.21C.440;
C. Confirm that the FEIS meets the requirements of a Planned Action EIS pursuant to
SEPA;
D. Establish criteria and procedures, consistent with state law, that will determine
whether subsequent projects within the Planned Action Area qualify as Planned
Action Projects;
E. Provide clear definition as to what constitutes a Planned Action Project within the
Planned Action Area, identify the criteria for Planned Action Project approval, and
determine how implementing project applications that qualify as Planned Action
Projects will be processed by the City;
F. Streamline and expedite the land use permit review process by relying on the FEIS;
and
G. Apply the City's development regulations together with the mitigation measures
described in the FEIS and this Ordinance to address the impacts of future
development contemplated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
A. The procedural and substantive requirements of SEPA (RCW 43.21C) have been
complied with.
B. The procedural requirements of GMA (RCW 36.70A) have been complied with.
C. The proposed action is consistent with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan.
D. All necessary public meetings and opportunities for public testimony and comment
have been conducted in compliance with State law and the City's municipal code.
E. The regulation of land use and development is subject to the authority and general
police power of the City, and the City reserves its powers and authority to
appropriately amend, modify, and revise such land use controls in accordance with
applicable law.
F. An FEIS has been prepared for the Planned Action Area, and the FEIS adequately
identifies and addresses any probable significant adverse environmental impacts
associated with the type and amount of development planned to occur in the
designated Planned Action Area.
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G. The mitigation measures identified in the FEIS and attached to this Ordinance as
Exhibit B, incorporated herein by reference, together with adopted City
development regulations, will adequately mitigate any probable significant adverse
environmental impacts from development within the Planned Action Area.
H. The Lindsay Subarea Plan and FEIS identify the location, type and amount of
development that is contemplated by the Planned Action Ordinance.
I. Future projects that are implemented consistent with the Planned Action Ordinance
will protect the environment, benefit the public, and enhance economic development.
J. The City provided opportunities for meaningful public involvement and review in
the Subarea Plan and a FEIS processes, including a community meeting consistent
with RCW 43.21C.440; considered all comments received; and, as appropriate,
modified the proposal or mitigation measures in response to comments.
K. Essential public facilities as defined in RCW 36.70A.200 are excluded from the
Planned Action as designated herein and are not eligible for review or permitting as
Planned Action Projects unless they are accessory to or part of a project that
otherwise qualifies as a Planned Action Project.
L. The designated Planned Action Area is located entirely within an Urban Growth
Area and is smaller than the overall City boundaries.
M. Implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the FEIS will provide for
adequate public services and facilities to serve the proposed Planned Action Area.
SECTION 3. Procedures and Criteria for Evaluating and Determining Planned
Action Projects within Planned Action Area.
A. Planned Action Area. This Planned Action designation shall apply to the area shown
in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference.
B. Environmental Document. A Planned Action determination for a site -specific
project application within the Planned Action Area shall be based on the
environmental analysis contained in the Planned Action EIS. The mitigation
measures contained in Exhibit B of this Ordinance are based upon the findings of
the FEIS and shall, along with adopted City regulations, provide the framework that
the City will use to apply appropriate conditions on qualifying Planned Action
projects within the Planned Action Area.
C. Planned Action Projects Designated. Land uses and activities described in the FEIS,
subject to the thresholds described in Subsection 3.13 and the mitigation measures
contained in Exhibit B, are designated Planned Action Projects pursuant to RCW
43.21C.440. A development application for a site -specific project located within the
Planned Action Area that meets the criteria in Subsections 3.1) and 3.E may be
designated a Planned Action Project pursuant to the process in Subsection 3.G.
D. Planned Action Oualifications. The following thresholds shall be used to determine
if a site -specific development proposed within the Planned Action Area was
contemplated as a Planned Action Project and has had its environmental impacts
evaluated in the FEIS:
(1) Qualifying Land Uses.
(a) Planned Action Categories: The following general categories/types of
land uses are listed in the Lindsay Subarea Plan and can qualify as Planned
Actions:
Residential. Small lot detached single family homes (3,600 SF to 4,500
SF), attached residential (e.g., townhomes, rowhouses, duplexes),
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accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and multifamily (e.g., apartments,
fourplexes, garden apartments).
ii. Small commercial, such as retail, restaurant, gym, office, and services.
iii. Recreational facilities, parks, open space, and trails (i.e., active green
space).
iv. Street and non -motorized circulation improvements consistent with the
Transportation evaluation in the FEIS, Subarea Plan, and applicable
Arlington Public Works Design and Construction Standards and
Specifications.
V. Other uses allowed in the Zoning regulations applicable to the Lindsay
Subarea that are similar to studied uses as determined by the
responsible official or designee.
vi. Enlargement or intensification of uses existing at the time the Planned
Action Area is approved, so long as such enlargement or intensification
complies with the Lindsay Subarea Plan.
(b) Planned Action Project Land Uses: A land use shall be considered a
Planned Action Project Land Use when:
i. it is within the Planned Action Area as shown in Exhibit A;
ii. it is within one or more of the land use categories described in
subsection D(1)(a) above; and
iii. it is listed in development regulations applicable to the zoning
classifications applied to properties within the Planned Action Area.
iv. A Planned Action may be a single Planned Action use or a combination
of Planned Action uses together in a mixed -use development. Planned
Action uses include accessory uses.
(c) Public Services: The following public services, infrastructure and utilities
are also Planned Action Projects: Multi -modal transportation improvements,
water and sewer improvements, and stormwater improvements, considered in
capital plans associated with the Lindsay Subarea Plan.
i. Applicants for public services, infrastructure and utilities projects shall
demonstrate consistency with all applicable city, county, state, and
federal laws, regulations, and permitting requirement, including but not
limited to the Lindsay Subarea Plan and Arlington Critical Areas
Ordinance.
ii. Essential public facilities defined in RCW 47.06.140 are excluded from
the Planned Action and not eligible for review or permitting as Planned
Actions unless they are accessory to or part of a project that otherwise
qualifies as a planned action.
(2) Development Thresholds:
(a) Land Use: The following maximum amounts of new land uses are
contemplated by the Planned Action:
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Table D2a-1. Planned Action Development Limits 2025-2044: Preferred Alternative Net Growth and
Total
Jobs 0 20 20
Dwelling 17 419 436
Source: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Forecasts, 2024; Land Technologies, MAKERS, 2025.
(b) Shifting development amounts between land uses in Subsection 3(1))(2)(a)
may be permitted when the total build -out is less than the aggregate amount of
development reviewed in the FEIS; the traffic trips for the preferred alternative
are not exceeded; and, the development impacts identified in the FEIS are
mitigated consistent with Exhibit B.
(c) Further environmental review may be required pursuant to WAC 197-11-
172, if any individual Planned Action or combination of Planned Actions
exceed the development thresholds specified in this Ordinance and/or alter the
assumptions and analysis in the FEIS.
(3) Transportation Thresholds:
(a) Trip Ranges & Thresholds. The maximum number of PM peak hour trips
anticipated in the Planned Action Area and reviewed in the FEIS is as follows:
Table D3a-1. PM Peak Hour Vehicle Trips Generated, Preferred Alternative
Residential 101 371
Commercial 289 46
Total 390 417
*No Action includes uses assigned throughout the applicable transportation analysis zones (TAZs)
Source: Transpo Group, 2025.
(a) Trip Ranges & Thresholds. The maximum number of PM peak hour trips
anticipated in the Planned Action Area and reviewed in the FEIS is as follows:
(b) Concurrency. All Planned Actions shall meet the transportation
concurrency requirements and the level of service (LOS) thresholds established
in the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and AMC Chapter 20.56.
(c) Traffic Impact and Mitigation. The responsible City official shall require
documentation by Planned Action Project applicants demonstrating that the
total trips identified in Subsection 3.1)(3)(a) are not exceeded, that the project
meets the concurrency standards of Subsection 3.1)(3)(b), and that the project
has mitigated impacts consistent with Exhibit B. Planned action applicants
shall provide the following documentation at a minimum unless otherwise
required to address standards of AMC 20.04.120 and AMC 20.56:
i. Trip generation and total trips in relation to the trip bank in Subsection
3.1)(3)(a) and (d).
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ii. Site -specific access design and consistency with City standards.
iii. Implementation of required frontage improvements consistent with
applicable City engineering standards.
iv. Share of cost on areawide mitigation per Exhibit B-2.
(d) Discretion. The City Engineer or his/her designee shall have discretion to
determine incremental and total trip generation, consistent with the Institute of
Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (latest edition) or an
alternative manual accepted by the City Engineer at his or her sole discretion,
for each project permit application proposed under this Planned Action
Ordinance.
(4) Elements of the Environment and Degree of Impacts. A proposed project that
would result in a significant change in the type or degree of adverse impacts to
any element(s) of the environment analyzed in the FEIS, would not qualify as a
Planned Action.
(5) Changed Conditions. Should environmental conditions change significantly
from those analyzed in the FEIS, the City's SEPA Responsible Official may
determine that the Planned Action designation is no longer applicable until
supplemental environmental review is conducted.
(6) Substantive Authority. Pursuant to SEPA Substantive Authority at AMC
20.98.200 and Comprehensive Plan Policies, impacts shall be mitigated through
the measures included in Exhibit B.
E. Planned Action Review Criteria.
(1) The City's SEPA Responsible Official may designate as "planned actions",
pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.030, applications that meet all of the following
conditions:
(a) The proposal is located within the Planned Action Area identified in
Exhibit A of this Ordinance;
(b) The proposed uses and activities are consistent with those described in the
FEIS and Subsection 3.D of this Ordinance;
(c) The proposal is within the Planned Action thresholds and other criteria of
Subsection 3.1) of this Ordinance;
(d) The proposal is consistent with the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan
and the Lindsay Subarea Plan;
(e) The proposal's significant adverse environmental impacts have been
identified in the FEIS;
(f) The proposal's significant impacts have been mitigated by application of
the measures identified in Exhibit B, and other applicable City regulations,
together with any modifications or variances or special permits that may be
required;
(g) The proposal complies with all applicable local, state and/or federal laws
and regulations, and the SEPA Responsible Official determines that these
constitute adequate mitigation; and
(h) The proposal is not an essential public facility as defined by RCW
36.70A.200(1), unless the essential public facility is accessory to or part of a
development that is designated as a planned action under this ordinance.
(2) The City shall base its decision on review of a Planned Action SEPA checklist
(Exhibit B), or an alternative form approved by state law, and review of the
application and supporting documentation.
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(3) A proposal that meets the criteria of this section shall be considered to qualify
and be designated as a Planned Action, consistent with the requirements of
RCW 43.21C.030, WAC 197-11-164 et seq., and this ordinance.
F. Effect of Planned Action.
(1) Designation as a Planned Action Project by the SEPA Responsible Official
means that a qualifying proposal has been reviewed in accordance with this
Ordinance and found to be consistent with the development parameters and
thresholds established herein, and with the environmental analysis contained in
the FEIS.
(2) Upon determination by the City's SEPA Responsible Official that the proposal
meets the criteria of Subsection 3.1) and qualifies as a Planned Action, the
proposal shall not require a SEPA threshold determination, preparation of an
EIS, or be subject to further review pursuant to SEPA.
G. Planned Action Permit Process. Applications for Planned Actions shall be reviewed
pursuant to the following process:
(1) Development applications shall meet all applicable requirements of the
Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). Applications for Planned Actions shall be
made on forms provided by the City and shall include the Planned Action SEPA
checklist (Exhibit B).
(2) The City's SEPA Responsible Official shall determine whether the application is
complete as provided in AMC Chapter 20.98.
(3) If the application is for a project within the Planned Action Area defined in
Exhibit A, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is consistent with
the criteria of this Ordinance and thereby qualifies as a Planned Action project.
(a) The decision of the City's SEPA Responsible Official regarding
qualification of a project as a Planned Action is an administrative decision. The
SEPA Responsible Official shall notify the applicant of his/her decision. Notice
of the determination on zoning permit decisions per AMC 20.16.100 involving
a Planned Action shall also be mailed or otherwise verifiably delivered to
federally recognized tribal governments and to agencies with jurisdiction over
the Planned Action project, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.440.
(b) If the project is determined to qualify as a Planned Action, it shall proceed
in accordance with the applicable permit review procedures specified in AMC
Chapter 20.16, except that no SEPA threshold determination, EIS or additional
SEPA review shall be required.
(c) Notice of the application for a Planned Action project shall be consistent
with Chapter 20.98 AMC.
(4) If notice is otherwise required for the underlying permit, the notice shall state
that the project has qualified as a Planned Action. If notice is not otherwise
required for the underlying permit, no special notice is required by this
Ordinance. See Subsection 3.G(3)(a) regarding notice of the zoning permit
decision.
(5) To provide additional certainty about applicable requirements, the City or
applicant may request consideration and execution of a development agreement
for a Planned Action project, consistent with RCW 36.70B.170 et seq.
(6) If a project is determined to not qualify as a Planned Action, the SEPA
Responsible Official shall notify the applicant and prescribe a SEPA review
procedure consistent with the City's SEPA regulations and the requirements of
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state law. The notice shall describe the elements of the application that result in
failure to qualify as a Planned Action.
(7) Projects that fail to qualify as Planned Actions may incorporate or otherwise use
relevant elements of the FEIS, as well as other relevant SEPA documents, to
meet their SEPA requirements. The SEPA Responsible Official may limit the
scope of SEPA review for the non -qualifying project to those issues and
environmental impacts not previously addressed in the FEIS.
SECTION4. Monitoring and Review.
A. The City should monitor the progress of development in the designated Planned
Action Area as deemed appropriate to ensure that it is consistent with the
assumptions of this Ordinance and the FEIS regarding the type and amount of
development and associated impacts, and with the mitigation measures and
improvements planned for the Planned Action Area.
SECTION S. Con ict. In the event of a conflict between this Ordinance or any
mitigation measures imposed thereto, and any Ordinance or regulation of the City, the provisions
of this Ordinance shall control, except that the provision of any International Building Code shall
supersede.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences
of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 7. fictive Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the 2nd day of February, 2026.
Approved this 2nd day of February, 2026.
ATTEST:
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Wendy Van D r Meersche, CityClerk
PUBLISHED the 5th day of February, 2026
EFFECTIVE the 1 Oth day of February, 2026
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Exhibit B. SEPA Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Exhibit B: Example Environmental Checklist and Required Mitigation Document
INTRODUCTION
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires environmental review for project and non -project proposals that are
likely to have adverse impacts upon the environment. In order to meet SEPA requirements, the City of Arlington issued
the Lindsay Subarea Planned Action Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on September 26, 2025, and the Final
EIS was issued on November 25, 2025. The Draft and the Final EIS together are referenced herein as the "EIS". The EIS
has identified significant beneficial and adverse impacts that are anticipated to occur with future development, along
with measures to mitigate those significant adverse impacts in the Planned Action Area.
On January 20, 2026 the City of Arlington adopted Ordinance No. 2026-004 establishing a planned action
designation for the Lindsay Subarea studied as Planned Action in the EIS (see Exhibit A). SEPA Rules indicates review
of a project proposed as a planned action is intended to be simpler and more focused than for other projects (WAC
197-11-172). In addition, SEPA allows an agency to utilize a modified checklist form that is designated within the
planned action ordinance (see RCW 43.21 c.440). This Exhibit B-1 provides a modified checklist form adopted in the
Lindsay Subarea Planned Action Ordinance.
MITIGATION MEASURES
The Mitigation Measures are provided in Exhibit B-2, and also summarized in the environmental checklist. The mitigation
measures shall apply to future development proposals which are consistent with the Planned Action scenarios reviewed
in the EIS, and which are located within the Lindsay Subarea Planned Action Area (see Exhibit A).
APPLICABLE PLANS AND REGULATIONS
The EIS identifies specific regulations that act as mitigation measures. These are summarized in Exhibit B-3 by EIS topic,
and are advisory to applicants. All applicable federal, state, and local regulations shall apply to Planned Actions,
including the regulations that are adopted with the Preferred Alternative. Planned Action applicants shall comply with
all adopted regulations where applicable including those listed in the EIS and those not included in the EIS.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. The City of Arlington will
use this checklist to determine whether the project is consistent with the analysis in the Lindsay Subarea Planned Action
EIS and qualifies as a planned action or would otherwise require additional environmental review under SEPA. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer
each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your
proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional
information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The City may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own
project plans and the Planned Action EIS without the need to hire experts.
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Exhibit B-1 Modified SEPA Checklist
A. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
Date:
Applicant:
Property
Owner:
Property
Street:
City, State, Zip Code:
Address
Parcel
Assessor Parcel Number:
Property Size in Acres:
Information
Give a brief,
complete
description of
your proposal.
District Name:
Building Type:
Property Zoning
Land Use:
Engineering:
Building:
Other:
Permits
All Applications Deemed Complete? Yes _ No
Requested (list
Explain:
all that apply)
Are there pending governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property
covered by your proposal? Yes _ No —
Explain:
Existing Land
Describe Existing Uses on the Site:
Use
Proposed Land
❑ Residential ❑ Recreational facilities, parks, open space, trails
Use (check all
❑ Commercial (i.e., active green space)
that apply)
❑ Other:
Existing (sq ft):
Proposed (sq ft):
Non-residential
Net Change Employment in Ordinance: 20
Job Remainder as of 20_
Uses: Building
Square Feet
Total Employment in Ordinance: 20
Jobs:
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Dwellings
Building Height
# Existing Dwelling
Units:
# Small lot
detached single family
# Attached
residential
# Multifamily
apartments
# Accessory
dwelling units
# Proposed Dwelling
Units:
# Small lot
detached single family
# Attached
residential
# Multifamily
apartments
# Accessory
dwelling units
Combined (Existing
plus Proposed) % of
Total Planned Dwelling
Units:
Small lot
detached single family
Attached
residential
Multifamily
apartments or
accessory dwelling
units
Proposed Gross
Density (du/ac):
Proposed Gross
Buildable Land
Area Density -
area excluding
critical areas,
buffers, and
easements
(du/acre):
Dwelling Units Thresholds in Ordinance Dwelling Units Bank Remainder as of
Total: 436 20
Small lot detached single family: 305 Total:
Attached residential: 87 Small lot detached single family:
Attached residential:
Multifamily apartments or accessory
dwelling units: 44 Multifamily apartments or accessory dwelling
units:
Existing Stories:
Existing Height in Feet:
Parking Spaces Existing:
Impervious
Surfaces
Existing Square Feet:
Proposed Stories:
Proposed Height in Feet:
Proposed:
Proposed Square Feet:
Existing Estimated Trips Future Estimated Trips
Tota I: 1 Tota I:
Net New Trips:
PM Peak Hour
Weekday Source of Trip Rate: ITE Manual _ Transportation Impacts Determined Consistent
Vehicle Trips Other with AMC 20.04.120 and Chapter 20.56.
Yes No
Proposed timing
or schedule
(including
phasing).
Describe plans
for future
additions,
expansion, or
further activity
related to this
proposal.
List any
available or
pending
environmental
information
directly related
to this proposal.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND MITIGATION MEASURES
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a. General description of the site:
Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel,
peat, muck)?
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total
affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of
fill.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
h. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Temporary erosion and sediment controls
❑ Compliance with grading and fill standards
❑ Compliance with critical area regulations
Explain:
Staff Comments:
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a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during
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construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any,
generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal?
If so, generally describe.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any.
Water Checklist and Mitigation Measures
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Staff Comments:
1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds,
wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what
stream or river it flows into.
2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or
removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that
would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
5. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters?
If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
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b. Ground (Find help answering groundwater questions'): P Staff Comments:
1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other
purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and
approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to
groundwater? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater):
1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this
water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe.
d. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Compliance with critical areas regulations
❑ Compliance with construction -related stormwater requirements, including
temporary erosion and sediment control, and development and
implementation of a stormwater pollution and spill prevention plan
❑ Determination of necessary permanent, long-term water quality treatment
requirements
❑ Implementation of on -site or street frontage green infrastructure
❑ Low Impact Development (LID) techniques employed, consistent with AMC
13.28
❑ Impact fee and fair share of capital improvements
❑ Other:
Explain:
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Plants Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find help answering planhqueslionS6
See the Lindsay Subarea Planned Action FEIS Section 3.2.7 Affected Environment for information about species and vegetation
found in the Lindsay Subarea.
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
❑ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
❑ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
❑ shrubs
❑ grass
❑ pasture
❑ crop or grain
❑ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops.
❑ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
❑ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
❑ other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
d. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Compliance with Critical Areas Ordinance
❑ Compliance with Shoreline Master Program
❑ Implementation of on -site or street frontage green infrastructure
❑ Other:
Explain:
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Staff Comments:
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Animals Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Findhel s_arrswerina_anntaf uestions"
See the Lindsay Subarea Planned Action FEIS Section 3.2.1 Affected Environment for information about species and vegetation
found in Lindsay.
a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or Staff Comments:
are known to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
• Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
• Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
• Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
d. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Compliance with Critical Areas Ordinance
❑ Compliance with Shoreline Master Program
❑ Other:
Explain:
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
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Energy and Natural Resources Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find help ernswer ng ener anal resource cauestrons8
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to
Staff Comments:
meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for
heating, manufacturing, etc.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if
any.
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Environmental Health Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Health (Find help with answering environmental health questinm9
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic Staff Comments:
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur
because of this proposal? If so, describe.
1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or
past uses.
2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect
project development and design. This includes underground hazardous
liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and
in the vicinity.
3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or
produced during the project's development or construction, or at any
time during the operating life of the project.
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if
any.
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with
the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic,
construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come
from the site)?
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
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Land and shoreline use Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find help answering land and shoreline use questions10
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal Staff Comments:
affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
b. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how?
c. Describe any structures on the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
f. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If
so, specify.
g. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
h. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Compliance with Island Crossing Subarea Plan.
❑ Compliance with the Island Crossing Development Standards
❑ Compliance with other applicable land use and shoreline policies and
development regulations.
❑ Other
Explain:
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Aesthetics Checklist and Mitigation Measures
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See the Lindsay Subarea Plan Chapter 3 Development and Design Standard.
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas;
Staff Comments:
what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
b. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Compliance with Lindsay Subarea Plan
❑ Other
Explain:
Light and Glare Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find help answering light and glare questions"
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
Staff Comments:
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
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Recreation Checklist and Mitigation Measures
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a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
Staff Comments:
vicinity?
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Historic and Cultural Preservation Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find help answering historic and cultural preservation nuestions14
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are Staff Comments:
over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local
preservation registers? If so, specifically describe.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any
material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site?
Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such
resources.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes
and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological
surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that
may be required.
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Transportation Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find heip with answering transportation guestiom15
e. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area
Staff Comments:
and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if
any.
f. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so,
generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
g. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets,
pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If
so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
h. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project
or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what
percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger
vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these
estimates?
i. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of
agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally
describe.
j. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Evaluate and mitigate roadways consistent with Planned Action Ordinance
Section 3.D(3).
❑ Street frontage standards
❑ Impact fee for fair share of capital improvements
❑ Other:
k. Explain:
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Public Services Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Find help ar+sweringpublic service auestAxal"
I. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
Staff Comments:
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so,
generally describe.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any..
Utilities Checklist and Mitigation Measures
Final' help answering. utilities g estionsl7
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
Staff Comments:
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate
vicinity which might be needed. See the Lindsay Subarea Plan Chapter 7 Utilities.
c. Proposed Measures to control impacts including Exhibit B-2 and B-3 regarding
Mitigation Measures and Applicable Regulations and Notes, respectively (check all
that apply):
❑ Capital Facility Plan has been considered, and development provides its fair
share of the cost of improvements consistent with applicable local
government plans and codes.
❑ Developer has coordinated with City to ensure that sewer lines, water lines,
or stormwater facilities will be extended to provide service to proposed
development site where required.
❑ General facility charges have been determined to ensure cumulative impacts
to utilities are addressed.
❑ Other Measures to reduce or control public services and utilities impacts:
Explain:
C. APPLICANT SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them
to make its decision.
Signature:
Date:
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D. REVIEW CRITERIA
Review Criteria
The City's SEPA Responsible Official may designate "planned actions" consistent with criteria in Ordinance No. 2026-004
Subsection 3.E.
Criteria Discussion
(a) the proposal is located within the
Planned Action area identified in
Exhibit A of this Ordinance;
(b) the proposed uses and densities
are consistent with those described
in the Planned Action EIS and Section
3.1) of this Ordinance;
(c) the proposal is within the Planned
Action thresholds and other criteria
of Section 3.D of this Ordinance;
(d) the proposal is consistent with
the City of Arlington Comprehensive
Plan and the Lindsay Subarea Plan;
(e) the proposal's significant adverse
environmental impacts have been
identified in the Planned Action EIS;
(f) the proposal's significant impacts
have been mitigated by application
of the measures identified in Exhibit
B, and other applicable City
regulations, together with any
modifications or variances or special
permits that may be required;
(g) the proposal complies with all
applicable local, state and/or federal
laws and regulations, and the SEPA
Responsible Official determines that
these constitute adequate
mitigation;
(h) the proposal is not an essential
public facility as defined by RCW
36.70A.200(1), unless the essential
public facility is accessory to or part
of a development that is designated
as a planned action under this
ordinance.
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Determination Criteria
Applications for planned actions shall be reviewed pursuant to the process in Ordinance No. 2026-004 Section 3.G.
Requirement
Discussion
Applications for planned actions were
made on forms provided by the City
including this Lindsay Subarea
Checklist and Mitigation Document.
The application has been deemed
complete in accordance with AMC
Chapter 20.93.
The proposal is located within
Planned Action Area pursuant to
Exhibit A of this Ordinance
The proposed use(s) are listed in
Section ID of the Ordinance and
qualify as a Planned Action.
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E. SEPA RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL DETERMINATION
A. Qualifies as a Planned Action: The application is consistent with the criteria of Ordinance No. 2026-004 and thereby
qualifies as a Planned Action project.
It shall proceed in accordance with the applicable permit review procedures specified in AMC 20.16, except that no SEPA
threshold determination, EIS or additional SEPA review shall be required.
Notice shall be made pursuant to AMC Chapter 20.98. as part of notice of the underlying permits and shall include the
results of the Planned Action determination. If notice is not otherwise required for the underlying permit, no special
notice is required. See Section 3.G(3)(a) regarding notice of the zoning permit decision.
The review process for the underlying permit shall be as provided in AMC Chapter 20.16.
NOTE: If it is determined during subsequent detailed permit review that a project does not qualify as a planned action,
this determination shall be amended.
ature
Date:
B. Does not Qualify as Planned Action: The application is not consistent with the criteria of Ordinance No. 2026-004, and
does not qualify as a Planned Action project for the following reasons:
Projects that fail to qualify as Planned Actions may incorporate or otherwise use relevant elements of the Planned Action
EIS, as well as other relevant SEPA documents, to meet their SEPA requirements. The SEPA Responsible Official may limit
the scope of SEPA review for the non -qualifying project to those issues and environmental impacts not previously
addressed in the Planned Action EIS.
SEPA Process Prescribed:
C. Responsible Official Signature
Signature:
Date:
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Exhibit B-2 Mitigation Measures
This section includes Mitigation Measures referenced in the FEIS, and where not otherwise incorporated into the Subarea Plan.
Mitigation measures incorporated into the Subarea Plan are part of applicable regulations and not necessary in the SEPA
mitigation measures. The mitigation measures in this Exhibit B-2 shall apply to proposals that are determined to qualify as a
Planned Action Project.
Where a mitigation measure includes the words "shall" or "will," inclusion of that measure in Planned Action Project application
plans is mandatory to qualify as a Planned Action Project. Where "should", "would", or "may" appear, the mitigation measure
may be considered by the project applicant as a source of additional mitigation, as feasible or necessary, to ensure that a
project qualifies as a Planned Action Project. Unless stated specifically otherwise, the mitigation measures that require
preparation of plans, conduct of studies, construction of improvements, conduct of maintenance activities, etc., are the
responsibility of the applicant or designee to fund and/or perform.
The City's SEPA Responsible Official's authorized designee shall determine consistency with this mitigation document.
LAND USE & URBAN FORM
1 . Planned Action Projects shall adhere to the development and supplemental design standards in the Lindsay Subarea Plan,
Chapter 3 Development and Design Standards, as well as the design standards for parks and common open space in
Chapter 5 Parks and Trails.
TRANSPORTATION
2. Planned Action Projects shall adhere to the street design standards, frontage improvements, and right-of-way dedication
requirements in the Lindsay Subarea Plan, Chapter 4 Transportation, and trail design in Chapter 5, Parks and Trails.
3_ Planned Action Projects shall pay applicable transportation impact fees (TIF) for improvements included in the current TIF
program.
a. See Lindsay Subarea Plan Chapter 4 Transportation, section "SR 531 (172nd St NE) and Roundabout"
regarding transportation impact fee credits for the roundabout project.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
4. Planned Action Projects shall adhere to the strategies in the Lindsay Subarea Plan, Chapter 6 Natural Environment.
UTILITIES
5. Planned Action Projects shall adhere to the water and sewer, electric and communications, and stormwater strategies in the
Lindsay Subarea Plan Chapter 7 Utilities. This includes fairly sharing costs with the City and other development projects for
offsite improvements.
6. Planned Action Projects shall adhere to stormwater strategies in the Lindsay Subarea Plan Chapter 6 Natural Environment.
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Exhibit B-3 Applicable Regulations and Advisory Notes
In addition to the Lindsay Subarea Plan goals, policies, and strategies and the Arlington Land Use Code development regulations,
the following regulations may apply. All applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met regardless of whether
they are highlighted in this Exhibit or not.
LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
The following regulations help to ensure projects include compatible land uses, meet City urban form goals, are consistent with
existing land use plans and estimated population and employment, and meet housing goals:
a Title 20 Land Use Code
' AMC Chapter 20.46 — Arlington Design Standards, as modified by the Lindsay Subarea Plan's Chapter 3 Development
and Design Standards
Airport Master Plan: contains regulations applicable to Flight path zone areas.
AMC Chapter 9 — Peace, Morals and Safety and AMC Chapter 7 — Nuisances for noise regulations
Arlington Tree List
CULTURAL RESOURCES
In terms of historic and cultural resources the following local, state, and federal laws or rules apply:
Arlington and State code includes policies and regulations that would require appropriate cultural review by tribal and
other agencies. An Archaeology/Cultural Report and/or Unanticipated Discovery Plan may be required.
State funded capital projects require Governor's Executive Order 0505 review. Implementation of the Executive Order
requires all state agencies implementing or assisting capital projects using funds appropriated in the State's biennial
Capital Budget to consider how future proposed projects may impact significant cultural and historic places.
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires that each federal agency identify and assess the effects its
actions may have on historic buildings.
TRANSPORTATION
The following regulations address transportation:
Travel Demand Management (TDM): Washington State Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law requires employers with 100 or
more employees and located in high -population counties to implement TDM programs.
Arlington Complete Streets Program
Arlington and Snohomish County Traffic Mitigation Agreements
Arlington Transportation Improvement Program and Capital Improvement Program
The following regulations and standards:
= AMC Chapter 10.80 — Commute Trip Reduction
AMC Chapter 20.56 — Streets and Sidewalks
= AMC Chapter 20.90 — Concurrency and Impact Fees
Arlington Engineering Standards
AMC Chapter 20.44.098 — Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Development and redevelopment projects within the study area that have the potential to impact environmentally sensitive
natural resources will require compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Mitigation sequencing to avoid, minimize,
and mitigate environmental impacts is typically required for all applicable permitting reviews and authorizations. The table
below provides a regulatory permit matrix for actions requiring local, state, and federal authorizations. Appropriate mitigation
measures specific to project alternatives will need to be proposed when alternatives are farther along in the planning process.
This may include preservation, enhancement, and restoration of wetland and marine shoreline buffer.
Table B.4-1. Environmental Regulations
City of Arlington
Pre -application submittal conference
SEPA Determination (No Action Alternative) Planned Action Consistency
Determination (Action Alternatives)
City of Arlington Critical Areas Ordinance Compliance
City of Arlington Floodplain Development Regulations Compliance
City of Arlington Stormwater Code Compliance
City of Arlington Public Works Stormwater Standards and Specifications
Washington State Department of
CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification
Ecology
NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit
Coastal Zone Management Act Consistency Certification
Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
Washington Department of Fish and
Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA)
Wildlife
WAC 220 Fish and Wildlife Regulations
National Marine Fisheries Services
Magnuson -Stevens Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Migratory Bird Treaty
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CWA Section 404 Clean Water Act Nationwide Permit
CWA Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act
Requires Compliance with:
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act
Sources: City of Arlington Municipal Code; Soundyiew, 2025.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
The following plans and regulations address public services:
' Comprehensive Plan — Addresses levels of service and capital improvements for fire, police, and parks. This is updated
every eight years with the Comprehensive Plan.
• Title 15 Fire — Includes requirements for fire suppression.
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan and 6-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Arlington School District Capital Facilities Plan — Addresses Capital Replacement projects to ensure proper function of
current schools.
• Arlington Police Department Strategic Plan
' North County Fire & EMS Strategic Plan
UTILITIES
The following regulations and standards apply:
• 1972 Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Phase II of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Under this set of regulations,
the City maintains measures to protect and improve runoff conditions in relation to the receiving waters.
• Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
• City of Arlington Municipal Code Title 13 — Water and Sewers
• City of Arlington Municipal Code Title 21 — Cable Systems Regulations
• City of Arlington Municipal Code Title 6 — Health and Sanitation
• City of Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.93 — Critical Areas Ordinance
• Snohomish County Code
• Snohomish County Drainage Manual
• Stormwater Management Program Plan
• City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update —Book 8: Capital Facilities and Utilities Supporting Analysis (November
2024)
• Electric vehicle (EV)-related regulations in AMC 20.1 14.415, WAC 51-50-0429, RCW 19.27.540, and RCW
46.08.185
• Arlington Water Systems Plan
• Arlington 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
I, Wendy Van Der Meersche, being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance No.
2026-004 was approved at February 2, 2026 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-004
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A PLANNED ACTION FOR THE
LINDSAY SUBAREA PURSUANT TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 3rd day of February 2026.
Wendy Van ber Meersche
City Clerk for the City of Arlington