2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
Announcements
Download or view the adopted 2024 Comprehensive Plan by section below or the full plan here (PDF-220MB). Please note large files may take longer to download and view.
Materials / Elements |
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Appendix A - Cross-Referenced Policy Numbers |
Appendix B - Housing Characteristics and Needs Report |
Appendix C - Housing Needs Analysis |
Appendix E - Glossary |
Appendix F - Review Criteria for School District Capital Facility Plans |
Appendix H - Ordinances |
Appendix I - Technical Reports |
View an interactive map displaying the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Future Land Use (FLU) and zoning changes adopted on December 4, 2024.
Alternatively, view PDFs depicting the Zoning Map and Future Land Use (FLU) Map below:
- 2024 Adopted Future Land Use Map
- 2024 Adopted Zoning Map
Supporting Technical Documents
Snohomish County is planning for a resilient, vibrant, and inclusive future. One of the main ways the county can plan for this future is through periodic updates to its Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan") is a document that guides Snohomish County decisions on a wide range of topics and services over a 20-year time period. As the Plan acts as the blueprints for development in the county, it will impact neighborhoods, businesses, traffic, the environment, and you. The Plan is also meant to reflect the vision and priorities of Snohomish County communities and residents, while meeting requirements of state and federal law.
The Plan was adopted in December 2024, and will be in effect from 2024 to 2044 with minor updates.
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Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) (Published August 27, 2024)
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires an environmental analysis of the 2024 Update to identify potential adverse impacts, and possible mitigation measures. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published on August 27, 2024, and studies three land use and growth alternatives that could be selected by the County Council as the preferred alternative. Review the FEIS by chapter (PDF) below:
- Cover and Front Matter
- Chapter 1 - Summary
- Chapter 2 - Proposal and Alternatives
- Chapter 3 - Executive Recommended Alternative Evaluation, Natural Environment, Built Environment
- Chapter 4 - Responses to Public Comments
- Chapter 5 - Clarifications
- Chapter 6 - References
- Appendices
Alternatively, download the full Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) - PDF and Appendices - PDF (Large file, approx. 350MB)
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Published Sept. 6, 2023)
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires an environmental analysis of the 2024 Update to identify potential adverse impacts, and possible mitigation measures. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was published on September 6, 2023, and studies three land use and growth alternatives that could be selected by the County Council as the preferred alternative. The possible zoning and Future Land Use Maps (FLUMs) associated with each alternative can be reviewed here Version Options 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update AnnouncementsHeadline. The comment period for the DEIS closed on Monday, October 23.
Review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by chapter:
- Cover and Front Matter
- Chapter 1 - Summary
- Chapter 2 - Proposal and Alternatives
- Chapter 3.1 - Natural Environment
- Chapter 3.2 - Built Environment
- Chapter 4 - References
- Chapter 5 - Appendices (Large file, approx. 650MB, may take a while to download)
Download the full Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) (Large file, approx. 700MB, may take a while to download)
Project Components
Project Documents
Project Fact Sheet
Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Tool (press release)
Presentations
Draft Environmental Impact Statement StoryMap
Interactive Map (*Note: the comment period has closed, but the map is still accessible to view comments left and view Alternative Maps. View the User Guide instructions - PDF)
PDFs of Future Land Use Maps: Alternative 2 Quad Index , Alternative 3 Quad Index
2024 Update Communication Plan Executive Summary
2024 Update Communication Plan
Final Environmental Impact Statement (Published August 27, 2024)
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires an environmental analysis of the 2024 Update to identify potential adverse impacts, and possible mitigation measures. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published on August 27, 2024, and studies three land use and growth alternatives that could be selected by the County Council as the preferred alternative. Review the FEIS by chapter (PDF) below:
- Cover and Front Matter
- Chapter 1 - Summary
- Chapter 2 - Proposal and Alternatives
- Chapter 3 - Executive Recommended Alternative Evaluation, Natural Environment, Built Environment
- Chapter 4 - Responses to Public Comments
- Chapter 5 - Clarifications
- Chapter 6 - References
- Appendices
Alternatively, download the full Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) - PDF and Appendices - PDF (Large file, approx. 350MB)
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Published Sept. 6, 2023)
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires an environmental analysis of the 2024 Update to identify potential adverse impacts, and possible mitigation measures. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was published on September 6, 2023, and studies three land use and growth alternatives that could be selected by the County Council as the preferred alternative. The possible zoning and Future Land Use Maps (FLUMs) associated with each alternative can be reviewed here Version Options 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update AnnouncementsHeadline. The comment period for the DEIS closed on Monday, October 23.
Review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by chapter:
- Cover and Front Matter
- Chapter 1 - Summary
- Chapter 2 - Proposal and Alternatives
- Chapter 3.1 - Natural Environment
- Chapter 3.2 - Built Environment
- Chapter 4 - References
- Chapter 5 - Appendices (Large file, approx. 650MB, may take a while to download)
Download the full Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) (Large file, approx. 700MB, may take a while to download)
Public Engagement Reports
Summary of Public Participation - Snohomish County is required by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) to periodically update the county’s Comprehensive Plan (Plan). The county most recently updated the Plan in 2024 and followed the 2021 Communication Plan to fully engage with the public. County staff reached out to residents, community groups, agencies, and businesses to both inform and better understand the public’s goals for the future. The intent of this report is to summarize the public engagement approach for the County, describe the specific actions taken between 2021 and 2024, and discuss lessons learned. Read the full report (also available in Spanish).
Summer 2023 Public Participation – Staff conducted 10 pop-up tabling events in August 2023, and held two open houses in September for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The events fostered community interaction, enabling residents to provide feedback, pose questions, and enhance their understanding of the Comprehensive Plan. Review this summary report (available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese) for more information about what we heard and learned.
Community Interviews Summary Report - Four community organizations were interviewed between December of 2021 to October of 2022, and this summary report (available in English, Spanish, and Korean) delves into what the County learned from these interviews, and how the important information will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Summer 2022 Public Participation Pop-Up Tabling - Throughout the month of July 2022, the 2024 Update Team staffed pop-up tables across the county to answer public questions, listen to the public’s ideas, and raise awareness of the 2024 Update. Staff visited parks, libraries, and businesses in all five county council districts. This summary report (available in English, Spanish and Korean) delves into where we went, what we heard, lessons learned, and next steps.
Visioning - Snohomish County held a Visioning comment period for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update between November 1, 2021 and February 25, 2022. Staff compiled the input received from 100 comments to develop a draft Vision statement. The draft Vision statement is out for review until May 30, 2022 to check if we heard you correctly. The next step is to incorporate the draft Vision statement into the Introductory chapter of the comprehensive plan for review by the Planning Commission in early 2023 and Council in 2023/2024. Please review the draft Vision statement in the Spring Newsletter.
Scoping - The Environmental Impact Statement Scoping period was November 1 to December 3, 2021. A summary of the public input received during the scoping period can be found here Version Options 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update HeadlineHow can I get involved?.
A storymap about SEPA Scoping and the Update is available at https://bit.ly/SnoCo-SEPA-Scope. During the SEPA scoping period, the County hosted two virtual public meetings. You can watch a recording of the November 9th meeting here and the November 15th meeting here. The presentation can also be viewed as a PDF here.
Communications Survey - Summer 2021 Communications Preferences Survey Results Summary (PDF)
E-Newsletters
- Winter 2025 Edition (English)
- Summer 2024 Edition (English)
- Spring 2024 Edition (English)
- Winter 2024 Edition (English)
- Fall 2023 Edition (English)
- Summer 2023 Edition (English)
- Spring 2023 Edition (English)
- Winter 2023 Edition (English)
- Fall 2022 Edition (English)
- Summer 2022 Edition (English)
- Spring 2022 Edition (English)
- Winter 2021-22 Edition (English)
- Summer 2021 Edition
Title VI / ADA
Interpreter and translation services for non-English speakers, and accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please make arrangements in advance by emailing the project contact at [email protected]. For questions regarding Public Works’ Title VI Program, contact the Title VI Coordinator via e-mail at [email protected], or phone 425-388-6660. Hearing/speech impaired call 711.
Para solicitar esta encuesta en español, envíe un correo electrónico con el siguiente asunto: "2024 Update - Spanish Translation Request" y enviarlo a [email protected] desde la cuenta de correo electrónico a la que usted desee que respondamos. Asimismo, puede ponerse en contacto con el Coordinador del título VI del Condado de Snohomish al teléfono 425-388-6660.
이 설문 조사를 한국어로 요청하시는 경우, 당사에서 회신해 주기를 바라는 이메일 주소인 [email protected] 로 "2024 Update - Korean Translation Request" 이라는 제목의 이메일을 보내 주시기 바랍니다. 또는 425-388-6660 번으로 전화하면 Snohomish County Title VI 코디네이터와 상담을 할 수 있습니다.