CITY OF RICHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION, PUBLIC HEARING AND OPTIONAL DNS (PLN-T2-2026-00025 & PLN-T1-2026-00488) Notice: Ziply Fiber has applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit regarding the installation of an underground fiber optic infrastructure from the central office in Richland (752 Mansfield St) to West Pasco. The project will include trenching within the public right-of-way along Columbia Point Drive and the Riverfront Trail before crossing the bridge between jurisdictions. Portions of the project are within 200 feet of the Columbia River shoreline and is designed to remain approximately 75 feet from the shoreline where feasible. The proposed project has been determined to be consistent with the City of Richland's Title 23 – Zoning, Title 26 – Shoreline Management, and Chapter 22.10 – Critical Area Ordinance. Project Site: The proposed project will start at 752 Mansfield Street, Richland, WA 99354 and will conclude at the Lee-Volpentest Bridge (Interstate 182 bridge connecting Richland and Pasco). Public Hearing: The City of Richland Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing and review of the application on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Richland City Hall Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard. All interested parties are invited to participate and present testimony at the public hearing. Environmental Review: The proposal is subject to environmental review. The City of Richland is lead agency for the proposal under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed development. The environmental checklist and related file information are available to the public and can be viewed at https://www.richlandwa.gov/business/land-use-actions. Public Comment: Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of any decisions pertaining to this application should notify Ryan Nelson, Senior Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352. Comments may also be emailed to planning@ci.richland.wa.us. The public comment period will begin on October 4, 2026 and will end on November 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026 to be incorporated into the staff report. Comments received after that date will be entered into the record at the hearing. Appeal: The application will be reviewed in accordance with the regulations in RMC Title 19 Development Regulations Administration and Title 26 Shoreline Master Program. Appeal procedures of decisions related to the above referenced application are set forth in RMC Chapter 26.50.110. Contact the Richland Planning Division at the above referenced address with questions related to the available appeal process. Published: Sunday, October 4, 2026 IPL0377819 Oct 4 2026