Notice of DNS HB 1220 amendments21-102563-00-SE 2021 Code Amendment for Supportive Housing
NOTICE
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19
“Zoning and Development Code” responsive to approval of ESHB 1220
(Non-Project Action)
File No: 21-102563-00-SE
Description: Proposed text amendments to the city’s zoning and development code related to the
definitions and Use Zone Charts for Permanent supportive housing and transitional
housing, and Emergency housing and shelter.
Applicant: Community Development Department – Planning Division
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Keith Niven, Planning Manager, 253-835-2643, keith.niven@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
Revised Code of Washington 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 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This DNS is issued under Washington Administrative Code 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 July
30, 2021. Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the comment
deadline. Any person aggrieved by the city’s 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
(address above), no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2021, by a written letter stating the reason for the
appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on July 16, 2021