NOTICE OF APPLICATION/SEPA DETERMINATION (Optional DNS Process) Si necesita ayuda para entender este aviso o necesita más información, por favor llame al Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de la Ciudad de Pasco a 509-545-3441. SEPA Comment Period Deadline: April 1, 2026 Proposal: On April 17, 2023, the City adopted Ordinance No. 4663, which amended PMC 25.215.015 and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Density Table (Table LU-1). The ordinance increased allowable gross densities in Low Density Residential (LDR) areas from 2–5 to 3–6 dwelling units per acre and required all new development to meet the minimum density standards in PMC 25.215.015. In the R-S-20 zone, the minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet limits development to approximately two dwelling units per acre, creating a conflict with the updated density requirements and preventing small-lot subdivision. To address this issue, the Planning Division has initiated an emergency Comprehensive Plan amendment. City Council adopted a resolution initiating this amendment on November 17, 2025, and the proposal was presented to the Planning Commission as a workshop on November 20, 2025. The amendment establishes a land-use designation of 2–5 dwelling units per acre to guide low-density housing, implemented at the parcel level through zoning. Staff proposes replacing the R-S-20 zone with a new R-15 Low Density Residential District, which would have a minimum lot size of 14,520 square feet. This change restores consistency between land use and zoning and maintains compatibility with areas where septic systems may be used. In addition to the R-S-20 area, Parcels 118431055 and 118461013 (zoned R-1) and Parcel 118461031 (zoned R-S-12) are included in this amendment for consistency within the broader planning area. The proposed emergency amendment was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce for the required 60-day agency review. Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2026. Only comments received by the referenced date will be included in the SEPA record. If you have questions on the proposal, contact the Planning Division at (509) 544-4146 or via e-mail to: barragani@pasco-wa.gov. Open Record Hearing: No public hearing is required for the SEPA review. The SEPA determination will be issued administratively by the City's SEPA Administrator. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendment on April 20, 2026, with final action to occur following that hearing and no sooner than 60 days after November 14, 2025, in accordance with the Pasco Municipal Code. Determination of Completeness: The application has been declared complete for the purpose of processing. Environmental Documents and/or Studies Applicable to this Application: Environmental Determination No. SEPA2025-036 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end April 1, 2026. It is probable that a Determination of Non-Significance or Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance will be issued for this proposal (WAC 197.11.355 optional DNS process). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal or to appeal any State Environmental Policy Act related decisions. Preliminary Determination of Regulations Used for Non-Project Mitigation: To evaluate the impacts of the proposed non-project, the following may be used for mitigation, consistency, and the development of findings and conclusions: Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Title 21 (Subdivision), Title 25 (Zoning), Title 28 (Critical Areas) regulations of the Pasco Municipal Code, and the land use policies contained in the Pasco Comprehensive Plan; Regulations of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation; Other required agency evaluations, approvals, permits, and mitigations as necessary. Estimated Date of the Decision: A DNS or MDNS will be issued following the close of the comment period on April 1, 2026. To receive notification of the threshold determination and any other information concerning this action, contact the Pasco Planning Division at barragani@pasco-wa.gov or at the address and telephone number listed below. Phone: 509-544-4146 Appeals: You may appeal the subsequent threshold determination by submitting a written appeal to one of the following addresses: Email: barragani@pasco-wa.gov Physical Address: City of Pasco – Community & Economic Development Department 525 N. 3rd Avenue, First Floor Pasco, WA 99301 Mailing Address: 525 N 3rd Ave Pasco, WA 99301 Appeals must be submitted within 14 days of issuance of the threshold determination. The appeal must be in writing, include a concise statement identifying the matter being appealed, and provide the basic rationale for the appeal. A filing fee is required in accordance with the City's Fee Resolution. Please note: Failure to file a timely and complete appeal shall constitute a waiver of all rights to an administrative appeal under City Code. All appeals should be directed to: Haylie Matson, CED Director All comments should be directed to: Ivan Barragan, Planner III Prepared: March 12, 2026 By: Ivan Barragan IPL0322596 Mar 18 2026