PIERCE COUNTY NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Pierce County Comprehensive Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement Proponent: Pierce County Planning & Public Works, Long Range Planning Division Application: 1063140 Notice is hereby provided in accordance with WAC 197-11 that Pierce County has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on the following proposal: This proposal would make childcare facilities permitted outright in the urban area, conditional in the industrial area and permitted in LAMIRD zones of the rural area (RAC, RNC and GC). Proposed amendments to Pierce County Code (PCC) implement policies from the Pierce County 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update recommendations made by the Economic Development Childcare Report and ESSB 5509 (2025). Proposed amendments adjust use table permitted allowances (18A), clarify that home-based daycare centers are allowed in all zones (18.25), clarify home-based daycare centers are an allowed accessory use (18A.33), and removed the prohibition on outdoor play requirements in setback areas for homebased daycare (18A.37). Pierce County, acting as lead agency, has determined that the proposal will not result in significant adverse impacts on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required. This decision was made after the review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Pierce County may not act on this proposal prior to March 31, 2026. Comments must be submitted by close of business on March 30, 2026. The Responsible Official has issued this Determination of Nonsignificance for a nonproject action, which may be appealed under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). RCW 43.21C.075. In some cases, the SEPA appeal must be combined with any appeal of the underlying governmental action pursuant to RCW 43.21C.075(2)(a). SEPA appeals associated with legislative actions taken by the Pierce County Council pursuant to the requirements of the Growth Management Act or Shoreline Management Act must be appealed to the Growth Management Hearings Board. PCC 1.22.080.B.1.k and RCW 36.70A.280(1)(a). The appeal must be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days following publication in the County paper of record for the underlying governmental action pursuant to RCW 36.70.290(2) and WAC 242-03-200. Review Practicing Before the Growth Management Hearings Board Handbook for additional information on the appeal process.