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: May 13, 2026 Proposal: The City of Pasco is proposing to adopt a new chapter, Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 25.157 (Essential Public Facilities), to establish regulations for the siting and review of essential public facilities, including Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTFs). This proposal is in response to requirements under the Washington State Growth Management Act and applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington, which require jurisdictions to plan for and accommodate certain essential public facilities, including Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) housing and SCTFs. Essential public facilities are uses that must be allowed somewhere within a jurisdiction and may not be prohibited outright. The proposed regulations establish criteria for the siting and review of these facilities in a manner consistent with state law and local planning policies. The proposed chapter defines essential public facilities, establishes applicability provisions, and outlines a review process that includes a conditional use permit, public notice, and evaluation of potential impacts on surrounding properties, public services, and the environment. The chapter also includes specific standards for SCTFs, including requirements related to compliance with state regulations, coordination with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and consideration of site design, public safety, and proximity to certain uses. The proposal also establishes decision criteria to guide review and ensure consistency with the City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan. Development of the proposed regulations has included legal and policy review and public outreach. Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 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 Code Amendment on June 1, 2026, with final action to occur following that hearing 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. SEPA2026-005 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end May 13, 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 May 13, 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: April 23, 2026 By: Ivan Barragan IPL0334665 Apr 29 2026