PIERCE COUNTY NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Multiple Unit Housing Incentive Areas Proponent: Pierce County Planning and Public Works SEPA Application: 1074793 Notice is hereby provided in accordance with WAC 197-11 that Pierce County has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on the following proposal: The Multiple-Unit Housing Incentive Areas regulations code package revises the multi-family tax exemption chapter of Pierce County Code (PCC). The proposed revisions update the development and design regulations for qualifying tax-exempt developments 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 September 2nd, 2026. Comments must be submitted by close of business on September 1st, 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. IPL0367260 Aug 20 2026