CITY OF KENNEWICK
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
FILE/PROJECT NUMBER: ED-2026-0017
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Pursuant to GMA requirements, the City of Kennewick is adopting the 10-year update to the Comprehensive Plan. Included in that adoption is a new Housing Action Plan, Future Land Use Map, changes to Critical Areas regulations, Critical Areas Best Available Science, and certain amendments to development regulations supporting the proposed Comprehensive Plan and aligning with recent updates to the RCW including KMC 18.09 Definitions, KMC 18.12.010_A.1 Residential Use Table, KMC 18.12.010_A.2 Table of Residential Site Development Standards, and KMC 18.36 Off Street Parking.
PROPONENT: City of Kennewick
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, IF ANY: N/A
LEAD AGENCY: City of Kennewick
DETERMINATION: The City of Kennewick has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the City. This information is available to the public on request. Application for other required permits may require further review under SEPA procedures.
There is no comment period for this DNS.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Anthony Muai, AICP
POSITION/TITLE: Community and Economic Development Director
ADDRESS: 210 W 6th Ave., P.O. Box 6108, Kennewick, WA 99336
PHONE: (509) 585-4361
Date: 5 August 2026
Appeal: An appeal of this determination must be submitted to the Community Planning Department within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date issued. This appeal must be written and make specific factual objections to the City's threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Section 4.12.090(9) of the Kennewick Municipal Code and the required fees pursuant to the City's adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at time of appeal submittal.
IPL0364276
Aug 9 2026