SEPA DNS BC Support Structure height (003)21-100245-SE Doc ID 81538
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
BC Zoning Code Amendment
File: 22-103518-SE
Description: Non-project action to amend the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) section 19.220.040 pertaining to
school uses. The proposed code amendment would allow minor and supporting structures constructed as a
functional requirement of school uses to exceed the applicable height limitation; provided, that the Director of
Community Development determines that such structures will not significantly impact adjacent properties.
Location: Community Business (BC) Zoning District
Applicant: Community Development Department, Planning Division
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Jim Harris, Senior Planner
253-835-2652, jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com
The city’s Responsible Official has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not 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.
A completed environmental checklist and supporting documents are available for review at the City of Federal
Way Community Development Department (Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA
98003, 253-835-7000), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and the following website: The official
project file, and interpretation is available for public review:
https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1962
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the
date of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2022. Unless modified by the city,
this determination will become final following the comment deadline. Any person aggrieved by the determination
may file an appeal with the city within 21 days of the above comment deadline. You may appeal this determination
to the Federal Way City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 7, 2022, by a written letter stating the reason for
the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Brian Davis
Title: Director of Community Development/SEPA Official
Address: 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Date Issued: September 2, 2022 Signature: