2025-05-06 City Council PacketAgenda
Edmonds City Council
REGULAR MEETING
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250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020
MAY 6, 2025, 6:00 PM
Edmonds City Council Agenda
May 6, 2025
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1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF THIS PLACE, THE SDOHOBSH
(SNOHOMISH) PEOPLE AND THEIR SUCCESSORS THE TULALIP TRIBES, WHO SINCE TIME
IMMEMORIAL HAVE HUNTED, FISHED, GATHERED, AND TAKEN CARE OF THESE LANDS. WE
RESPECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY, THEIR RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION, AND WE HONOR THEIR
SACRED SPIRITUAL CONNECTION WITH THE LAND AND WATER.
3. ROLL CALL
4. PRESENTATIONS
1. National Police Week Proclamation 2025 (5 min)
2. Edmonds Food Bank - Peeling Back the Layers of Food Insecurity (15 min)
3. Mayor's Finance Update (10 min)
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Written Public Comments (0 min)
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8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes April 15, 2025
2. Approval of Council Minutes April 21, 2025
3. Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
4. Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
5. Award Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for the 2025 Overlay Program
6. Ordinance Amending Authorized Employee Positions
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report (10 min)
2. 2025 April Budget Amendment (20 min)
3. Adoption of Permanent STEP Housing Ordinance (20 min)
4. Design Review Code Update: Revised Draft Review (AMD2024-0009) (40 min)
5. Residential Parking Code Update Introduction (AMD2025-0005) (15 min)
6. City of Edmonds Proposition 1 Election Results (5 min)
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
National Police Week Proclamation 2025
Staff Lead: Mayor's Office
Department: Mayor's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
In 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the
calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week.
Staff Recommendation
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Narrative
This proclamation recognizes National Police Week and honors the service and sacrifice of those law
enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while protecting our communities.
Attachments:
National Police Week Proclamation 2025
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Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Edmonds Food Bank - Peeling Back the Layers of Food Insecurity
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The Edmonds Food Bank mission is to support those seeking food and nutrition security in the greater
Edmonds community.
Recommendation
Receive presentation.
Narrative
Casey Davis, Executive Director/ CEO will present an update on the Edmonds Food Bank, joined by Kellie
Lewis, Marketing and Communications Manager and Kathy Hare, Chair of the Board of Directors.
Attachments:
Edmonds City Council Deck
Information Sheet- Edmonds City Council
Thrive Together FAQ
2025 Stats FAQ
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Edmonds City Council
May 6, 2026
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The Growing Need
Monthly Customers
Families with children
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Federal Funding
Cost of Food
Community Support
Challenges Facing Food Access
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Equivalent to $60,000 in support per month
Our Volunteers Keep Us Going
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Edmonds Food Bank
Serving the Community with Respect and Dignity
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Food
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Our New Space
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A new facility for Edmonds Food Bank will bring much needed capacity and opportunity to expand food
distribution efforts and reimagine partnerships that support food security.
Emergency
operations
space
Field Trips
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Internships
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“It always seems impossible
until it's done.”
— Nelson Mandela
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Edmonds City Council- May 6, 2025
• Growing Need
o 131,218 customers served in 2024 (32% increase from 2023).
o Record-breaking week in 2025: 1,400 households served (4,400 individuals).
• Challenges Facing Food Access
o State level funding does not support the increase in customers.
o Cuts at federal level.
Impact is being felt in both capital goals and ongoing operations.
• Capital funding withheld because the budget was not approved.
• Representative Larsen, Senator Cantwell and Senator Murray have requested
we submit proposals for this year.
• 1 billion dollars in cuts to TEFAP and LFPA, impacting our ability to have fresh
local produce, frozen proteins and dairy products.
Cuts to SNAP benefits for families will put increased strain on food banks.
o Increased grocery costs.
Washington state has fifth highest grocery costs in the country.
We currently purchase 37% of the food we distribute.
• Northwest Harvest is currently providing 4% of our monthly poundage, pre-
covid they supplied 12% (or more) of our food each month.
• Eggs are a staple, but for the first time ever we couldn’t provide them weekly,
our goal is to restore weekly access as soon as possible.
o See attached FAQ’s for more information, or feel free to contact us with questions.
• Volunteers
o Our volunteers keep us going and are the heartbeat of our organization.
o 300+ Individuals completing 3,000 hours per month which is equivalent to $60,000 in
support per month.
• Thrive Together
o Memorandum of Understanding signed with Edmonds Lutheran Church.
o Our new home will be a 16,000-sq ft, purpose-built facility to meet the growing need,
expand access and services, improve efficiency, and create a sustainable, community
centered hub that fosters dignity, equity, and long-term resilience.
Allow us to serve our customers at times that work for them.
Increased storage allows us to continue building partnerships like SeaShare and to
receive large donations, lowering costs.
Partner Offices: allow us to peel back the layers of food insecurity by offering
additional services for customers while they are at the food bank.
• Legal Services
• Housing Support
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• Medical screenings and clinics
Field trips: Ability to host student groups from the Edmonds School District and
other local schools to promote volunteering and inspire community engagement.
Commercial Kitchen: Teaching kitchen where we will offer classes, preserve surplus
food, and reduce waste for a more sustainable community.
Onsite food forest and container gardens.
Community Space: Space for outside groups to hold meetings as well as space for
our own community to gather together.
o See attached Capital Campaign FAQ sheet for additional information or contact us for
more details.
• Get Involved
o Donate to our operations or to our capital campaign.
GiveBIG, www.edmondsfoodbank.org/givebig
Capital Campaign, www.edmondsfoodbank.org/our-future.
Stamp Out Hunger: National Association of Letter Carriers’ food drive. May 10th.
o Tour
Contact us to schedule a tour to see our operations firsthand.
Casey Davis, director@edmondsfoodbank.org, 425-478-2111.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela
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Edmonds Food Bank Capital Campaign
“Thrive Together”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status and need?
On February 9, 2024 we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Edmonds Lutheran Church
to complete the first step of our Capital Campaign to build a new home.
The pressing need arises from the significant increase in food insecurity in our community and our
current site limitations: constrained days and hours for food distribution, inadequate storage
capacity, and a lack of room to expand services to our community. Acquiring our own space will
enable us to best meet the needs of both our customers and the community at large.
Where will it be located?
It will be located on the west side of the property of Edmonds Lutheran Church, located at 23525
84th Ave W., in Edmonds, WA.
How big will the new facility be and what will be in it?
It will be approximately 16,000 square feet (two levels) and will include food bank facilities, a
teaching/commercial kitchen to address food bank needs and Annie’s Kitchen (the weekly
Edmonds Lutheran Church hot meal program), community meeting rooms, and engagement
spaces that will enable our current and future partners to support our shared customers. See
below.
What services will be provided?
Our core service at the new Edmonds Food Bank will be food distribution, and we will partner with
other organizations who will provide services at the new food bank (at no charge) that support the
specific needs those experiencing food insecurity face. These include nutrition/cooking education
and classes, health services such as dental and vision screenings, employment support, housing
services, legal services, financial literacy services, and domestic violence support services among
others. Our current and potential partners include: City of Edmonds, Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce, Verdant Health Commission, Community Health Center of Snohomish County,
Washington Kids in Transition, Korean Community Service Center, Washington West African Center,
Snohomish County Legal Services, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, Providence
Swedish, Workforce/WorkSource of Snohomish County, Community Health Workers Coalition of
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Migrants and Refugees, Edmonds College, Edmonds Community Court, Hygiene Center in
Lynnwood, and WSU SNAP-Ed Program.
What is the timeline?
The goal is to break ground in by summer, 2026 and open our doors by summer, 2027.
What is the fundraising goal?
Our current fundraising goal is $12,000,000.
Where will the funding come from?
Funding will come from a combination of individual donations, corporate and private/family
grants/foundations, and government sources.
Will you accept multi-year pledges?
Yes, we will accept pledges up to five years.
Is 100% of your board committed to the campaign?
Yes.
Have you decided on a construction company for the project?
We are currently meeting with potential construction companies.
How many days a week will the new facility be open?
We anticipate being open 6 days a week, but we will make decisions based on the needs of our
customers and volunteers as those needs and requirements will potentially change over time.
Who will this serve?
We will serve Edmonds and the immediate surrounding community for those individuals and
families facing food insecurity.
Do you have a projected annual operating budget for the facility?
We have created a draft operating budget, and we don’t anticipate a significant increase in
operating costs as the elimination of rent costs we currently pay will be offset by the costs
associated with operating the new facility.
What is the plan if the Edmonds Lutheran Church site does not work out?
We will keep looking for a new site.
How do I get involved?
Please contact Director of Development Jeremy Peck at 425-443-0735 or
development@edmondsfoodbank.org and for more information scan the QR code below or visit our
website at www.edmondsfoodbank.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status and customer outlook?
There is a significant increase in food insecurity in our community, which is expected to continue
due to cuts in social services funding, stagnant social security, Medicare, and Medicaid funding.
Our current site limitations are constrained days and hours for food distribution, inadequate
storage capacity, and a lack of room to expand services to our community.
We have exceeded 1400 households in several weeks this year, provid ing a weekly grocery
opportunity to over 45000 individuals (Through April 15).
We deliver food to 200 55+ and ADA households each week. We are currently limited in this area
due to a lack of drivers.
How do we distribute Groceries
• We have two on-site distributions on Monday and Tuesday
• We have senior delivery on Monday and Thursday
• We have in-person shopping on Mondays
• We have off-site mobile pantry services on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
• We deliver to our community partners on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
How do you support 55+ in the community ?
As the 55+ population was our fastest-growing population last year, we have a variety of ways to
address their specific needs.
• Purchasing foods to address the health issue most prevalent in our 55+ community
• Delivery to the house without logos on vehicles to address concerns about judgment within
the Edmonds Community.
• Partnerships with 3 of the major 55+ housing locations within the Edmonds area.
• Share free resource opportunities specific to this age group
• Provide simple recipes that can be created using EFB food supplies.
• Customer support via phone for ordering to ensure that access is available to all 55+
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Where do you get your food?
This is a chart of where our food has come from. Now that most federal funding has been cut, this
will change.
Who do we partner with?
Our current supporters include: City of Edmonds, Verdant Health Commission, Community Health
Center of Snohomish County, Snohomish County Legal Services, Domestic Violence Services of
Snohomish County, Providence Swedish, Workforce/WorkSource of Snohomish County, and WSU
SNAP-Ed Program.
Current partners where we provide food: Washington Kids in Transition, Korean Community Service
Center, Washington West African Center, Community Health Workers Coalition of Migrants and
Refugees, Edmonds College, St Alban’s Church, Edmonds Community Court, and Hygiene Center.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Mayor's Finance Update
Staff Lead: Carolyn LaFave
Department: Mayor's Office
Preparer: Carolyn LaFave
Background/History
On July 2, 2024 the council voted to have a Mayor Update as an ongoing item on all regular meeting
agendas. This was in response to a recommendation from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel.
Staff Recommendation
No action, informational
Narrative
The Mayor, or another member of the administration, will answer questions about City finances that
have been requested by council in advance and will also share actions related to the fiscal emergency
that have transpired since the last update.
When there is nothing new to report, this agenda item will be the opportunity to share that there is
nothing new to report.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Written Public Comments
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of written public comments.
Narrative
Public comments submitted to the web form for public comments
<https://www.edmondswa.gov/publiccomment>
between April 16, 2025 and April 30, 2025.
Attachments:
Public Comment May 6, 2025
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FirstName Beth
LastName Felker
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Opposing Medical District Expansion Alternative B: Distributed Growth-
Neighborhood Rezoning
Comments Hello, My name is Beth, my husband's name is Danny, and we have an 19
month old son. I work in the public schools and my husband is a firefighter. We are public
servants and care deeply for our community. I have trusted the Edmonds City Council
since moving here 5 years ago and have felt thankful for this community. This is my first
time writing a city comment and I'm hoping my voice will truly be heard. I'm writing to
formally oppose the new Medical District Expansion Rezoning Alternative B: Distributed
Growth. I'm frustrated and upset about the new rezoning was secretly done without clear
and transparent messaging to our community. It feels incredibly disconcerting that my
elected counsel would not share or inform their constituents about this massive change. I
live on 215th SW Street. I absolutely love my neighborhood and the community that we are
creating. On our street, we have multiple families with young children, who are all starting
and creating new memories here. I worry about the potential for 80th to become even a
busier street. It already feels unsafe with the side street parking sometimes making it
dangerous to turn out onto 80th. People often drive too fast down this road as well. We
have many beautiful, old growth trees in this neighborhood that bring so much character
and joy to my son (and I'm sure many other children who love looking at squirrels, birds,
and other critters). Tree canopy loss is inevitable with this level of development. Looking at
the maps for the planned rezoning, it feels unfair to this area of Edmonds. I agree that
multifamily housing is important but I do not think that one area should take on, what feels
like, a huge portion of the new multifamily housing requirements. It seems that we being
expected to bear the weight of this new rezoning; it will affect so many streets and
communities in this area. Please consider adopting Alternative A: Focused Growth. This
will still add an additional 1000-2000 housing units to the Medical District Expansion
Neighborhood. I hope that my voice will be heard and you will reconsider. Thank you.
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FirstName Pam
LastName Tauer
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Interim Tree Ordinance
Comments City Council Members, On your watch, Edmonds’ iconic coastal redwood—
Big Red—was felled. This tragic loss could have been prevented had a landmark tree
ordinance been in place. When I arrived in Edmonds 4½ years ago, Big Red greeted me. I
noticed her immediately. Despite the region’s history of heavy logging, many majestic trees
still stand as silent witnesses to our city’s story. Coming from Richmond, Virginia, I felt I
had found “my people” here. Regardless of political beliefs, Edmonds residents share a
deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us. I still believe that is true.
Ordinances exist to protect what we value most. Let us not allow Big Red’s demise to be in
vain. I urge each of you to stand up for Edmonds—to protect what makes this place
special. Trees are not just scenic; they are essential to our health and well-being. As
extreme weather becomes more frequent, our urban tree canopy is more critical than ever.
Trees are powerful carbon sinks and provide vital shade, cooling, and habitat. Please take
action. Support the adoption of a landmark tree ordinance. Let Big Red’s legacy be one of
change and protection for the trees that remain.
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FirstName Marcia
LastName Hyde
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Big Red
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Comments What happened a few weeks ago to Big Red was a travesty. As our city grows
and builds up, it is upon our elected officials and the voices of Edmonds citizens to speak
out and advocate for nature and wildlife, including our beautiful 100 year old Redwood
Tree. The fact that elected officials let the permit speed through, with many errors, the
approval process and when those errors were brought to their attention they could not be
bothered with halting progress and looking into the issue was a HUGE error on your part.
You can not go back, you can not bring Big Red back to life, it is gone after 100 years. Why
wasn't their more due dilligence on City Councils part? Why did they ignore the many
voices and not take a 2nd, 3rd, 4th look? WHY DID ONLY 1 MEMBER SHOW UP WHEN THE
TREE WAS CUT DOWN? Instead you sent 6 officers who bullied and threatened those using
their voice, which is their democratic right, to bring reason to a decision that will impact all
of our futures. Maybe if you had showed up, looked at big Red's majesty, touched her bark,
listened to the many birds and critters living amongst its branches rather than listening to a
person complaining about a slight inconvenience to their parking lot, Big Red could have
been saved. But it is gone, there is no bringing back that history, you wiped out years of joy
brought to people walking by, driving by appreciating its beauty, it was not only part of
Edmonds History, but a long time member of this community. This is on all of you, and I
hope you will make sure you don't take these decisions lightly going forward. Your
decisions don't only impact Edmonds citizens, it impacts our environment and the nature
surrounding us, it impacts our history. We are Earth's custodians, please learn from this
travesty and do better.
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FirstName Lu
LastName Loree
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Interim Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance
Comments Please support passage of this ordinance. Please ensure that this ordinance
stays in effect until a Permanent ordinance has been approved. It is essential that the City
of Edmonds take the protection of trees seriously and work to increase our tree canopy in
order to mitigate climate change. Thank you.
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FirstName Georgina
LastName Armstrong
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Interim Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance
Comments Hello, I have one request, and that is for the Interim Landmark Tree
Protection Ordinance to be extended beyond April 30, 2025, if the Work Plan timeline
(Exhibit A) to have new tree codes is for some reason not adopted by April 30, 2025.
Effective tree codes are needed in order to protect landmark trees. Should this interim
ordinance expire prior to the adoption of those tree codes, then all of this work to adopt an
interim ordinance and a well-thought out Work Plan will be in vain. Thank you for your
support on this matter. Georgina Armstrong
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FirstName Andrea
LastName Kreidler
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Tree Preservation
Comments Ever since I saw the beautiful redwood tree ("Big Red") get brutally destroyed
weeks ago, I have hoped to do something to help the gentle giants that protect our
environment with their mere existence. I support the Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance.
No more unnecessary tree deaths!
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FirstName Karen
LastName Barnes
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CityOfResidence EDMONDS
AgendaTopic Interim Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance
Comments I am in support of the Interim Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance,
protecting the beauty and the environmentally valuable Landmark Trees of our Edmonds.
Trees, particularly Landmark Trees, are of significant importance to our community –
capturing carbon, providing shade to reduce urban heat, offering a habitat for diverse
wildlife. They also benefit our mental wellbeing. Let's get this Ordinance in place followed
by an adopted Tree Code!
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FirstName Marjorie
LastName Fields
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Tree Code
Comments The sooner the better on getting a tree code that can protect Landmark trees.
I know you have heard all the reasons why we need to protect the significant trees in our
community, and I'm sure you know the best way to do that. Please get it done.
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FirstName Sue
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LastName Charles
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Big Red …Future trees�������
Comments I hope everybody takes a look at fifth Avenue as they’re going up the street to
where Big Red wants resided at the Boardwak condos… It’s horrific for us as homeowners
that had no choice in this decision that now we are left with just a pile of bark… These trees
need to be preserved if possible�������������������� in other spaces in Edmonds to make a difference in our
neighborhoods
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FirstName Brittany
LastName Cox
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CityOfResidence Seattle
AgendaTopic Interim Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance
Comments It takes a few hours to fell a tree that took a hundred or thousand years to
grow. Not one living person today would witness the equivalent of an old growth tree
removed and a seedling planted in its place. How can one not sense the imbalance of that
equation? Why should the fate of healthy heritage trees be decided by a small group of
entitled people or even a single person? We must think of the future and thus decisions to
remove heritage trees should not come down to personal profit or preference. To
successfully navigate the environmental challenges ahead with climate change, the
preservation and restoration of trees is paramount, especially large trees. What future are
we building that doesn’t have birdsong, tree canopy, or the icons of our Salish sea? Not
only do our trees contribute to our health, happiness, and water and air quality, but they
also safeguard the well-being of our avian species, orcas, and salmon through water
filtration. Big trees are irreplaceable in this respect. Size matters. Please don’t let the loss
of centenarian Big Red be for nothing. It deeply affected the community and its loss will be
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felt for years to come. Please honor Big Red and our heritage trees by putting in place vital
protections.
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FirstName Susan
LastName Fedore
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CityOfResidence Seattle
AgendaTopic Please help protect our big trees
Comments I live a few blocks up from Puget Sound and touch the shore every morning.
It’s been my trusty ballast since my dad died a few years ago. Our big trees play such a
significant role in maintaining the health of our Sound and all the life in and around it. I wish
to offer my sincere gratitude to Council President Pro Tem Susan Paine for offering the
Interim Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance, protecting the beauty and the
environmentally crucial landmark trees of Edmonds. Thank you.
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FirstName Ellie
LastName Shull
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Idea for parks
Comments I spent the month of January traveling around New Zealand and I found so
much inspiration from their way of life. In the north island, almost every park has 1-2
designated parking spots for campervans to rent for max 1 night as a place to stay. The
parking spots line are in blue (opposed to the standard white) and there’s a simple sign with
rules. I’m not suggesting this itself should come to Edmonds, but it does spark the idea of
letting Food Trucks or Artists be able to rent out a parking spot say every Tuesday to share
and sell food/products with new audiences/neighborhoods. There many parking spots at
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Pine Street Park, Seaview Park, etc. I’m envisioning a “Food Truck Tuesday” or “Art in you
neighborhood Thursday” type event. We label our town with creative districts and known
for our arts so let’s actually implement something creative for our neighborhood parks. I
think this would be a simple and low cost way to generate at least a little something. It’s of
course not going to solve your deficit but it definitely would add to the community and
could lead to more opportunities down the road (like an Edmonds Summer Night Market!
That would be amazing). Edmonds residents are global and love to travel (Rick Steves lives
here for crying out loud), you really should lean on what people have learned from their
travels and experiences in different cultures and countries and let that influence and spark
ideas.
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FirstName Richard
LastName Van Tassel
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CityOfResidence Everett
AgendaTopic homelessness
Comments I am asking to speak today about the homeless problem in the county. I know
you are only one city in the county but the various political entities of the county have
delegated this to Volunteers of America Western Washington. And one of the members of
this council is also the vice president of programs for VOAWW. The problem in the county
seems to be getting worse and as documented on web sites like VOAWWEXPLOITS.COM, it
is getting worse. While a great deal of money is being spent to very little effect. Housing
people in motels, while a good idea, but divorced from any substance abuse help or
assistance in becoming independent functional human beings is in my opinion worthless.
My heart goes out to those who are trapped in another poverty cycle with what appears to
be no useful help in getting out. They are just subjected to people exploiting their situation
to make money. Just looking at executive pay increases at VOA, while at the same time
looking at the homeless situation getting so much worse, I have to question the motives of
the organization hired to take care of things, VOA. Something is not working and needs
correction. I urge the council to take a look at where it spends its money and time and to
provide more oversight and control of the situation. Thank you for your time and attention.
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FirstName Leo
LastName Perucca
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CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Medical District Expansion Neighborhood Center
Comments I am thrilled to hear that mixed zoning and increased density is coming to the
predominantly residential area around the Hospital and High School. Not only do these
changes mean that housing will be more affordable to working families but also that we
can get more small businesses within walking distance of residences. The idea of 7ft
walking paths in our neighborhood would make the streets safer for dogs and children who
live here. When my wife and I moved here we knew we could never dream of affording a
single family home, even with our excellent paying jobs. So we moved into a housing unit.
We are grateful for our small space that lets us enjoy this wonderful city. We couldn’t be
happier that the zoning has changed so that more young families could also someday have
the chance of living in Edmonds.
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Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes April 15, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-04-15 Council Committee W Minutes Draft
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
April 15, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Council President Tibbott (Chair)
Councilmember Dotsch
Councilmember Paine
Councilmember Chen
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Olson
Angie Feser, PRHS Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Betrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Phil Williams, Interim PW Director
Richard Gould, Finance Director
Shane Hope, Interim Planning & Dev. Dir.
Mike Clugston, Planning Manager
RaeAnn Duarte, HR Manager
Rod Sniffen, Acting Police Chief
Megan Luttrell, CCED Program Coordinator
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order virtually and in the City
Council Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 6:00 pm by Council President Tibbott.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Day Camp Positions Authorization
PRHS Director Angie Feser briefed the Committee on the proposal to authorize the hiring of temporary
staff to implement the 2025 Summer Day Camp program and received committee questions and
feedback.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
2. Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 3
Transportation Engineer Bertrand Hauss and City Engineer Rob English briefed the committee on Stage
3 of the Hwy 99 Revitalization and received committee questions and feedback. Areas of interest
included ADA features and compliance, funding/cost increases, sidewalks and Complete Streets
requirements, public outreach, property acquisition and impacts to adjacent property owners, and
placemaking.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
3. Update on 88th Ave Overlay and Sidewalk Repair Project
City Engineer Rob English briefed the committee on 88th Ave Overlay and Sidewalk Repair Project and
received committee questions and feedback. Areas of interest included driveways, budget and scope
of work changes, and ADA requirements.
Committee recommendation: For information only
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4. 2025 April Budget Amendment
Finance Director Richard Gould briefed the committee on the 2025 April Budget Amendments and
received committee questions and feedback. Areas of interest included fund balance, fund transfers
and carry forwards, General Fund vs other funds, and red-light camera revenues.
Committee recommendation: Full Council
5. Update on STEP Housing Permanent Code Language
Interim Planning & Development Services Director Shane Hope and Planning Manager Mike Clugston
briefed the committee on the proposed code update for STEP Housing and received committee
questions and feedback. Areas of interest included criminal behavior language and code formatting.
Committee recommendation: For information only
6. Update on Neighborhood Centers and Hubs Permanent Code Work
Interim Planning and Development Services Director Shane Hope and Planning Manager Mike
Clugston updated the committee on the Neighborhood Centers and Hubs Permanent Code Work and
received committee questions and feedback. Areas of interest included height limits, minimum density
on Hwy 99, tree retention, commercial zones, middle housing and single-family, and design standards.
Committee recommendation: For information only
7. Update on Middle Housing Code Work
Interim Planning and Development Services Director Shane Hope and Planning Manager Mike
Clugston updated the committee on the Middle Housing Code Work and received committee questions
and feedback. Areas of interest included density limits and regulations, housing types, and public
process.
Committee recommendation: For information only
8. Planning Department Positions Reclassification
Interim Planning and Development Services Director Shane Hope and HR Manager RaeAnn Duarte
briefed the committee on the recommendation to reclassify one Planner to Associate Planner and
received committee questions and feedback. Areas of interest included budget impacts and
classification implications.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
MEETING EXTENSION
AT 8:58 PM, COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 9:30 PM.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Priorities for 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ideas
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Council President Tibbott briefed the committee on the process to docket remaining Comprehensive
Plan amendments for further consideration and received committee questions and feedback. Areas of
interest included docketing process, timeline, public process and expectations, and transparency.
MEETING EXTENSION
AT 9:25 PM, COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 9:40 PM.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Committee recommendation: Full Council
10. Resolution Recognizing Earth Day 2025
Councilmember Olson requested changes to the wording of the proposed resolution.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Approval of Council Minutes April 21, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-04-21 Council Minutes Draft
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Edmonds City Council Minutes
April 21, 2025
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 21, 2025
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Will Chen, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Council President
Michelle Dotsch, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Shane Hope, Interim PDS Director
Mike Clugston, Planning Manager
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Rosen in the
Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened
with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Paine read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present except for Councilmember
Olson.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER OLSON.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. PRESENTATIONS
1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING EARTH DAY 2025
Councilmember Paine read the resolution and presented it to representatives of the Climate
Action Committee and Sierra Club.
2. CLIMATE RESILIENCY PRESENTATION
Interim PDS Director Hope presented climate activities that the city carries out as
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parts of its internal operation, and actions by the City to influence others in the community or
region.
3. MAYOR’S FINANCE UPDATE
Mayor Rosen provided information on finance and budget issues.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. Patrice Raplee, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion Center.
2. Kathleen Lester, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion Center.
3. Dave Millette, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion Center.
4. Laurie Thomas, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion Center.
5. Margo Radovich, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion
Center.
6. Christine Hurley, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion
Center.
7. Jack Faris, Edmonds, stated that this meeting exemplifies the spirit of cooperation.
8. Chelsea Rudd, Edmonds, spoke about efforts to save the parks from budget cuts and the
Edmonds Activated community group.
9. Kevin Fagerstrom, Edmonds, spoke about the importance of voting and the Edmonds Can
Do Better community group.
10. Ann Christiansen, Edmonds, urged the council to adopt the interim tree ordinance.
11. Kat Woodham, Edmonds, advocated for better city communication on important issues to
restore the public trust.
12. David Ahlvers, Edmonds, urged the city not to sell valuable community assets such as
Wade James Theater.
13. Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, noted the Edmonds Can Do Better community group will be
donating any surplus to charity.
14. Marjie Fields, Edmonds, urged the city to adopt permanent protections for trees, open
space and the environment in general.
15. Nora Carlson, Edmonds, urged the city to protect the environment and not consider
cutting parks from the budget.
16. Pam Tauer, Edmonds, spoke in support of the interim tree ordinance and work plan.
17. Gayla Shoemake, Edmonds, spoke in support of the interim tree ordinance.
18. Thomas Brehmer, Edmonds, expressed concern about potential misuse of data collected
by the Flock camera system.
19. Kathleen Sears, Edmonds, spoke in support of the interim tree ordinance.
20. Lora Hein, Edmonds, spoke in support of the interim tree ordinance and work plan.
21. Grant Hazard, Edmonds, urged the city to preserve its parks and community centers and
explore options for new revenue sources.
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22. Heather Knauss, Main Street Kids, spoke in support of the programs offered at the
Frances Anderson Center.
23. Kassie Goforth, Edmonds, urged the city to honor its ideals by preserving the
environment.
24. Dennis Weaver, Edmonds, spoke in support of the interim tree ordinance.
25. Colleen McDonald, Esperance, encouraged the city to work creatively to protect parks
and find other revenue streams.
26. Joe Scordino, Edmonds, urged the city to bundle the centers and hubs into one Comp
Plan amendment.
27. Arnie Warnick, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the Medical District Expansion Center.
28. Chris Ziobro, Edmonds, encouraged more community outreach and fairness on issues
such as parks assets and neighborhood centers and hubs.
29. Isabelle, Edmonds, encouraged more transparency and communication regarding city
issues, including potential sale of park assets.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF ITEM 8.7 PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POSITION RECLASSIFICATION. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2025
2. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES APRIL 15, 2025
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT.
4. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT
AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
5. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING EARTH DAY 2025
6. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SCJ FOR HWY 99
REVITALIZATION STAGE 3
7. ORDINANCE AMENDING AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE POSITIONS
9. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMANENT STEP HOUSING CODE
Mike Clugston, Planning Manager, introduced this item.
Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing.
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1. Christi Samard, Edmonds, expressed concern about potential negative impacts resulting
from the STEP housing code.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. INTERIM ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN
LANDMARK TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Councilmember Paine introduced the interim ordinance and work plan.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM ORDINANCE
TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN LANDMARK TREES ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY.
Council questions and feedback related to the MU3 Zone, a community task force, and
application of the interim ordinance versus the existing tree code.
A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. PRIORITIES FOR 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT IDEAS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO REMOVE FROM FURTHER
CONSIDERATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT IDEAS #1, #2, #3,
#6, #26, #27, #28. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO REMOVE AMENDMENT IDEAS #9,
#11, #12, #20 AS SUGGESTED BY STAFF. MOTION CARRIED 5-1, WITH
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH VOTING AGAINST.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO TABLE INDEFINITELY AMENDMENT
IDEAS #7, 5, 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. MOTION CARRIED 4-2, WITH
COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN AND DOTSCH VOTING AGAINST.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO DIRECT COUNCIL STAFF TO
DRAFT A RESOLUTION DOCUMENTING THE COUNCIL’S PREVIOUS ACTION
TO ADVANCE NORTH BOWL HUB AND ESTABLISHING A CRITICAL AREAS
PROGRAM FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. MOTION FAILED 3-3, WITH
COUNCILMEMBERS ECK, PAINE, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING
IN FAVOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS NAND, CHEN, AND DOTSCH VOTING
AGAINST.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various issues.
11. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
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Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Richard Gould
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #267023 through #267101 dated April 23, 2025 for $435,882.80, claim checks
#267102 through #267191 dated April 30, 2025 for $578,510.39 and wire payments of $36,397.26 &
$118.80.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Narrative
The Council President shall be designated as the auditing committee for the city council. The council
president shall review the documentation supporting claims paid and review for approval by the city
council at its next regular public meeting all checks or warrants issued in payment of any claim, demand
or voucher. A list of each claim, demand or voucher approved and each check or warrant issued
indicating the check or warrant number, the amount paid and the vendor or payee shall be filed in the
city council office for review by individual councilmembers prior to each regularly scheduled public
meeting.
Attachments:
Claim cks 04-23-25 Agenda copy
Claim cks 04-30-25 Agenda copy
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Vendor Code & Name Check #Check Date Amount
070322 A&A LANGUAGE SERVICES INC 267023 1,650.004/23/2025
065052 AARD PEST CONTROL 267024 109.404/23/2025
000135 ABSCO ALARMS INC 267025 778.024/23/2025
000850 ALDERWOOD WATER DISTRICT 267026 144,188.174/23/2025
064246 ALS GROUP USA CORP 267027 135.004/23/2025
078237 ARIAS, ADRIAN 267028 260.004/23/2025
073291 ATHENS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST 267029 780.104/23/2025
070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER 267030 1,458.894/23/2025
078236 BARBOSA, GRASA 267031 110.004/23/2025
075217 BASLER, ANTHONY C 267032 130.004/23/2025
077783 BAZAR, BALGAN 267033 110.004/23/2025
028050 BILL PIERRE FORD INC 267034 1,030.044/23/2025
003001 BUILDERS SAND & GRAVEL 267035 6,129.224/23/2025
073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 267036 819.814/23/2025
003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY 267037 337.194/23/2025
071358 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 267038 210.724/23/2025
079643 CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE INC 267039 4,170.004/23/2025
063902 CITY OF EVERETT 267040 455.404/23/2025
070323 COMCAST BUSINESS 267041 54.774/23/2025
071417 CORE & MAIN LP 267042 11,482.824/23/2025
077192 CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY 267043 625.004/23/2025
070415 CRESSY DOOR CO INC 267044 14,940.954/23/2025
078912 DAWKINS, LOI 267045 1,782.784/23/2025
075160 DIMENSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 267046 696.154/23/2025
079614 DRY BOX INC 267047 165.754/23/2025
076610 EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE 267048 303.154/23/2025
008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION 267049 4,802.604/23/2025
075200 EDUARDO ZALDIBAR 267050 260.004/23/2025
008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES 267051 300.324/23/2025
009350 EVERETT DAILY HERALD 267052 123.844/23/2025
009815 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 267053 886.214/23/2025
079184 FORMA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 267054 16,671.734/23/2025
072634 GCP WW HOLDCO LLC 267055 238.424/23/2025
012199 GRAINGER 267056 497.784/23/2025
079800 GUPTA, PREMCHAND 267057 130.004/23/2025
079744 HEGG, ADAM R 267058 262.804/23/2025
072647 HERRERA ENVIRONMENTAL 267059 592.034/23/2025
074966 HIATT CONSULTING LLC 267060 210.004/23/2025
076240 HM PACIFIC NORTHWEST INC 267061 1,076.534/23/2025
060165 HWA GEOSCIENCES INC 267062 12,825.764/23/2025
072422 JE HORTON INTERPRETING SVCS 267063 130.004/23/2025
079524 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 267064 29,574.024/23/2025
074838 KOBYLK, JEFF 267065 136.004/23/2025
072976 KOMPAN INC 267066 3,155.614/23/2025
075159 LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NO AMER 267067 9,679.864/23/2025
073603 LIGHTHOUSE LAW GROUP PLLC 267068 58,666.704/23/2025
079848 LITSAM INC 267069 1,750.004/23/2025
079686 MCGUIRE BEARING COMPANY 267070 389.904/23/2025
020900 MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC 267071 143.514/23/2025
077706 MITCHELL 1 267072 2,240.944/23/2025
075542 NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 267073 66.364/23/2025
070166 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER 267074 15,320.414/23/2025
027060 PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC 267075 2,762.504/23/2025
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Vendor Code & Name Check #Check Date Amount
072384 PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES 267076 1,500.004/23/2025
079020 PRECISION LANGUAGE SERVICES 267077 390.004/23/2025
062657 REGIONAL DISPOSAL COMPANY 267078 4,028.764/23/2025
066977 RHOMAR INDUSTRIES INC 267079 3,383.764/23/2025
064769 ROMAINE ELECTRIC 267080 920.024/23/2025
079607 ROMERO, STACEY F 267081 130.004/23/2025
079387 SAYBR CONTRACTORS INC 267082 1,043.254/23/2025
066964 SEATTLE AUTOMOTIVE DIST INC 267083 1,202.474/23/2025
063306 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 267084 197.964/23/2025
075543 SNO CO PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOC 267085 52,873.004/23/2025
037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 267086 3,876.504/23/2025
006630 SNOHOMISH COUNTY 267087 861.004/23/2025
070167 SNOHOMISH COUNTY TREASURER 267088 189.234/23/2025
037800 SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT 267089 2,005.004/23/2025
040917 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC 267090 615.264/23/2025
074308 TAPCO 267091 206.054/23/2025
075025 THE BRANDING IRON LLC 267092 244.174/23/2025
072649 THE WIDE FORMAT COMPANY 267093 913.844/23/2025
063939 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 267094 1,600.004/23/2025
079849 UTAH INTERNATIONAL SVCS LLC 267095 130.004/23/2025
069751 VESTIS 267096 345.634/23/2025
069751 VESTIS 267097 130.594/23/2025
073552 WELCO SALES LLC 267098 69.214/23/2025
077286 WSP USA INC 267099 2,896.634/23/2025
071634 ZAYO GROUP LLC 267100 162.074/23/2025
011900 ZIPLY FIBER 267101 161.244/23/2025
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GrandTotal: 435,882.80
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Vendor Code & Name Check #Check Date Amount
065052 AARD PEST CONTROL 267102 188.964/30/2025
079857 ACOEM USA INC 267103 2,434.174/30/2025
064246 ALS GROUP USA CORP 267104 5,860.004/30/2025
001528 AM TEST INC 267105 445.004/30/2025
074306 AMWINS GROUP BENEFITS INC 267106 16,688.554/30/2025
074718 AQUATIC SPECIALTY SERVICES INC 267107 1,967.924/30/2025
064807 ATS AUTOMATION INC 267108 70,031.034/30/2025
001801 AUTOMATIC WILBERT VAULT CO 267109 1,053.004/30/2025
075263 AVR PRODUCTION SERVICES LLC 267110 1,400.004/30/2025
075217 BASLER, ANTHONY C 267111 260.004/30/2025
069226 BHC CONSULTANTS LLC 267112 712.164/30/2025
028050 BILL PIERRE FORD INC 267113 1,524.004/30/2025
071421 BIO CLEAN INC 267114 497.254/30/2025
074307 BLUE STAR GAS 267115 1,069.104/30/2025
073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 267116 1,794.744/30/2025
077353 CAPITOL CONSULTING LLC 267117 3,900.004/30/2025
069457 CITY OF EDMONDS 267118 966.004/30/2025
019215 CITY OF LYNNWOOD 267119 42,307.004/30/2025
079151 CM AIR PROS LLC 267120 99.204/30/2025
062975 COLLISION CLINIC INC 267121 1,000.004/30/2025
070323 COMCAST BUSINESS 267122 60.614/30/2025
005965 CUES INC 267123 1,640.734/30/2025
006200 DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE 267124 64.054/30/2025
064531 DINES, JEANNIE 267125 388.004/30/2025
077425 ECOREMEDY LLC 267126 149,000.004/30/2025
076610 EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE 267127 40.594/30/2025
008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION 267128 627.294/30/2025
075200 EDUARDO ZALDIBAR 267129 390.004/30/2025
008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES 267130 174.064/30/2025
047407 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT 267131 44,412.034/30/2025
009350 EVERETT DAILY HERALD 267132 161.684/30/2025
064088 EVERON LLC 267133 800.874/30/2025
072493 FIRSTLINE COMMUNICATIONS INC 267134 1,003.644/30/2025
075871 FLOW TECHNOLOGIES INC 267135 15,801.504/30/2025
075846 FRONTIER PRECISION INC 267136 14,472.534/30/2025
075082 GOUDA INCORPORATED 267137 4,400.004/30/2025
079800 GUPTA, PREMCHAND 267138 130.004/30/2025
078272 HARRINGTON, SHEILA ANNE 267139 130.004/30/2025
072647 HERRERA ENVIRONMENTAL 267140 24,777.194/30/2025
061013 HONEY BUCKET 267141 290.954/30/2025
075966 HULBERT, CARRIE 267142 2,766.674/30/2025
076488 HULBERT, MATTHEW STIEG 267143 600.004/30/2025
076159 IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MGMT SVCS 267144 5,020.004/30/2025
079227 JAMTOWN LLC 267145 368.554/30/2025
078946 KITCHENS, KYLEE 267146 858.654/30/2025
074263 LYNNWOOD WINSUPPLY CO 267147 397.344/30/2025
075716 MALLORY PAINT STORE INC 267148 104.634/30/2025
020900 MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC 267149 334.604/30/2025
008410 MINUTEMAN PRESS 267150 236.894/30/2025
076895 MOREHEAD, LOUISE 267151 130.004/30/2025
067834 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS 267152 232.054/30/2025
064570 NATIONAL SAFETY INC 267153 266.084/30/2025
079852 NP LANGUAGE SERVICES INC 267154 130.004/30/2025
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Positive Pay Listing
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Vendor Code & Name Check #Check Date Amount
063750 ORCA PACIFIC INC 267155 2,676.804/30/2025
002203 OWEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 267156 2,706.784/30/2025
065787 PATRIOT DIAMOND INC 267157 270.004/30/2025
027450 PAWS 267158 1,148.004/30/2025
078800 POPA & ASSOCIATES 267159 600.004/30/2025
079020 PRECISION LANGUAGE SERVICES 267160 260.004/30/2025
067568 PSOMAS 267161 13,657.654/30/2025
068697 PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING INC 267162 3,643.494/30/2025
046900 PUGET SOUND ENERGY 267163 17,118.504/30/2025
075822 QUADIENT INC 267164 75.584/30/2025
075769 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC 267165 2,193.704/30/2025
070789 QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES INC 267166 326.824/30/2025
030780 QUIRING MONUMENTS INC 267167 250.004/30/2025
067447 RILEY, CHARLES H 267168 2,965.404/30/2025
064769 ROMAINE ELECTRIC 267169 129.954/30/2025
079760 ROOHI, MAHZAD 267170 408.004/30/2025
079523 RUSTED ELEMENT DESIGN 267171 528.004/30/2025
066964 SEATTLE AUTOMOTIVE DIST INC 267172 372.784/30/2025
071655 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP 267173 1.994/30/2025
036955 SKY NURSERY 267174 862.744/30/2025
037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 267176 26,947.404/30/2025
063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE 267177 59,063.014/30/2025
074797 SUPER CHARGE MARKETING LLC 267178 750.004/30/2025
040917 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC 267179 48.244/30/2025
079171 TEREX USA LLC 267180 3,314.944/30/2025
075025 THE BRANDING IRON LLC 267181 4.114/30/2025
041960 TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC 267182 812.184/30/2025
063939 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 267183 1,600.004/30/2025
075496 VALERIE INC 267184 5,000.004/30/2025
069751 VESTIS 267185 173.454/30/2025
071359 WASSER CORPORATION 267186 269.624/30/2025
065568 WATER SERVICES NW INC 267187 96.634/30/2025
075635 WCP SOLUTIONS 267188 227.634/30/2025
073552 WELCO SALES LLC 267189 69.214/30/2025
049905 WHITNEY EQUIPMENT CO INC 267190 2,904.004/30/2025
011900 ZIPLY FIBER 267191 2,624.534/30/2025
Total count: 89
GrandTotal: 578,510.39
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Lori Palmer
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Lori Palmer
Background/History
Approval of payroll checks #66219 and #66220 dated May 5, 2025 for $5,499.50, direct deposit for
$812,937.18, benefit checks #66221 through #66226 and wire payments of $724,831.15 for the pay
period of April 16, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Narrative
In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance
#2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or
non-approval of payments.
Attachments:
04-16-2025 to 04-30-2025 benefit checks summary
04-16-2025 to 04-30-2025 payroll earnings summary
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Benefit Checks Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,179 - 04/16/2025 to 04/30/2025
Bank: usbank - US Bank
Direct DepositCheck AmtNamePayee #DateCheck #
66221 05/05/2025 bpas BPAS 7,874.00 0.00
66222 05/05/2025 icma MISSIONSQUARE PLAN SERVICES 5,957.51 0.00
66223 05/05/2025 flex NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5,918.05 0.00
66224 05/05/2025 tx TEXAS CHILD SUPPORT SDU 166.50 0.00
66225 05/05/2025 rwt WASHINGTON TEAMSTERS 284.55 0.00
66226 05/05/2025 afscme WSCCCE, AFSCME AFL-CIO 2,863.80 0.00
23,064.41 0.00
Bank: wire - US BANK
Direct DepositCheck AmtNamePayee #DateCheck #
3829 05/05/2025 pens DEPT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS 351,196.70 0.00
3833 05/05/2025 aflac AFLAC 3,092.38 0.00
3836 05/05/2025 us US BANK 155,345.06 0.00
3837 05/05/2025 mebt WTRISC FBO #N3177B1 142,985.36 0.00
3838 05/05/2025 pb NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 8,067.26 0.00
3839 05/05/2025 wadc WASHINGTON STATE TREASURER 40,014.98 0.00
3840 05/05/2025 oe OFFICE OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT 1,065.00 0.00
701,766.74 0.00
724,831.15 0.00Grand Totals:
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,179 (04/16/2025 to 04/30/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
NO PAY LEAVEABSENT111 0.10 0.00
NO PAY NON HIREDABSENT112 32.00 0.00
SICK LEAVESICK121 631.50 33,160.37
VACATIONVACATION122 987.40 55,262.34
HOLIDAY HOURSHOLIDAY123 152.50 8,395.07
FLOATER HOLIDAYHOLIDAY124 79.00 3,679.69
COMPENSATORY TIMECOMP HOURS125 128.50 7,164.71
MILITARY LEAVEMILITARY131 30.00 1,705.50
JURY DUTYJURY DUTY132 8.00 293.27
WASHINGTON STATE SICK LEAVESICK135 8.50 182.50
COMPENSATORY TIMECOMP HOURS137 22.00 1,837.00
Commanders Leave UsageREGULAR HOURS138 41.00 4,395.95
BEREAVEMENTBEREAVEMENT141 26.00 1,392.32
Kelly Day UsedREGULAR HOURS150 172.00 10,433.18
COMPTIME AUTO PAYCOMP HOURS155 57.25 3,925.12
SICK LEAVE PAYOFFSICK157 60.00 5,768.36
VACATION PAYOFFVACATION158 21.99 2,114.11
MANAGEMENT LEAVEVACATION160 119.00 10,842.90
COUNCIL BASE PAYREGULAR HOURS170 700.00 12,294.24
COUNCIL PRESIDENTS PAYREGULAR HOURS174 0.00 351.26
COUNCIL PAY FOR NO MEDICALREGULAR HOURS175 0.00 6,061.32
REGULAR HOURSREGULAR HOURS190 17,053.30 932,713.74
FIRE PENSION PAYMENTSREGULAR HOURS191 2.00 3,517.17
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVEREGULAR HOURS195 90.00 7,545.50
OVERTIME-STRAIGHTOVERTIME HOURS210 4.00 202.35
WATER WATCH STANDBYOVERTIME HOURS215 42.00 3,049.53
STANDBY TREATMENT PLANTMISCELLANEOUS216 4.00 560.47
OVERTIME 1.5OVERTIME HOURS220 212.50 22,302.90
OVERTIME-DOUBLEOVERTIME HOURS225 54.50 5,661.31
MISC PAYMISCELLANEOUS400 0.00 -87.61
WORKING OUT OF CLASSMISCELLANEOUS410 0.00 4,438.72
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALSHIFT DIFFERENTIAL411 0.00 2,622.06
RETROACTIVE PAYRETROACTIVE PAY600 0.00 102.91
ACCRUED COMP 1.0COMP HOURS602 31.00 0.00
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,179 (04/16/2025 to 04/30/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
ACCRUED COMP TIME 1.5COMP HOURS604 121.00 0.00
ACCRUED COMP 2.0COMP HOURS606 9.00 0.00
ACCREDITATION PAYMISCELLANEOUSacc 0.00 189.46
ACCRED/POLICE SUPPORTMISCELLANEOUSacs 0.00 228.46
Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc 0.00 281.41
Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc2 0.00 1,556.86
Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc3 0.00 1,371.44
BOC II CertificationMISCELLANEOUSboc 0.00 244.78
TRAINING CORPORALMISCELLANEOUScpl 0.00 235.40
CERTIFICATION III PAYMISCELLANEOUScrt 0.00 122.39
Detective 4%MISCELLANEOUSdet4 0.00 1,351.04
EDUCATION PAY 2%EDUCATION PAYed1 0.00 993.26
EDUCATION PAY 4%EDUCATION PAYed2 0.00 695.86
EDUCATION PAY 6%EDUCATION PAYed3 0.00 11,442.62
Furlough Day Non-RepresentedREGULAR HOURSfd1 97.00 6,331.01
K-9 AssignmentMISCELLANEOUSk9 0.00 225.72
LANGUAGE PAYMISCELLANEOUSlan 0.00 750.00
LONGEVITY PAY 2%LONGEVITYlg1 0.00 1,160.18
LONGEVITY PAY 2.5%LONGEVITYlg11 0.00 1,140.97
Longevity 9%LONGEVITYlg12 0.00 3,892.59
Longevity 7%LONGEVITYlg13 0.00 1,704.01
Longevity 5%LONGEVITYlg14 0.00 1,164.85
LONGEVITY 6%LONGEVITY PAYlg3 0.00 556.41
Longevity 1%LONGEVITYlg4 0.00 1,112.87
Longevity 3%LONGEVITYlg5 0.00 4,236.53
Longevity .5%LONGEVITYlg6 0.00 0.00
Longevity 1.5%LONGEVITYlg7 0.00 982.73
Medical Leave VacationVACATIONmelv 16.00 781.45
Paid Family Medical ManagementMISCELLANEOUSpfmm 32.00 3,029.84
Paid Family Medical Unpaid/SupABSENTpfmp 132.75 0.00
Paid FAMILY MEDICAL/SICKSICKpfms 62.75 3,934.21
Paid Family Medical VacationVACATIONpfmv 12.50 1,183.54
PHYSICAL FITNESS PAYMISCELLANEOUSphy 0.00 3,472.00
SICK LEAVE ADD BACKSICKslw 211.00 0.00
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,179 (04/16/2025 to 04/30/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
PSET SergeantMISCELLANEOUSstr 0.00 255.80
TAC OfficerMISCELLANEOUStac 0.00 225.72
Training OfficerMISCELLANEOUSto 0.00 214.96
Traffic Officer - CarMISCELLANEOUStraf 0.00 462.12
VACATION ADD BACKVACATIONvab 52.00 0.00
Total Net Pay:$818,436.68
$1,207,418.75 21,516.04
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Award Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for the 2025 Overlay Program
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On March 18, 2025 staff presented this item to the Council Committee B and it was forwarded to the
consent agenda for approval.
Staff Recommendation
Award construction contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc in the amount of $1,040,515.00 and authorize a
management reserve of $52,025 for the 2025 Overlay Program.
Narrative
This project is a continuation of the City’s efforts to rehabilitate and preserve its roadway network by
paving various area streets. This year’s project will use both a combination of REET and water utility
funds to pave approximately 3.4 lane-miles of City streets. The project will also overlay sections of
Bowdoin Way and will install permanent asphalt speed tables for the traffic calming program. A map of
this year’s program is attached as Attachment 1.
On March 18, 2025, the City received four construction bids for the 2025 Overlay Program. The bids
ranged from a low of $1,040,515.00 to a high of $1,489,547.75. The bids have been tabulated and are
included in Attachment 2. Northwest Asphalt, Inc. submitted the low responsive bid in the amount of
$1,040,515.00. The engineer’s estimate was $1,154,076.00.
Northwest Asphalt provided several references in accordance with the bid documents. City staff
contacted several of the references listed and the responses were positive. Specifically, staff heard
positive reviews about the contractor’s ability to install a quality product and respond quickly to
schedule changes. All of the references listed, however, were prime contractors for whom Northwest
Asphalt had worked as a subcontractor or agencies where the contractor had performed minor work
that wasn’t entirely representative of the work they will be expected to perform in Edmonds. City staff
discussed this concern with Northwest Asphalt who sent over several more references that were able to
speak directly to the contractor’s ability to run a contract, work directly with an agency, and provide
adequate documentation during contract administration. City staff visited with these references and
heard more positive reviews.
The project costs are being funded by REET (Funds 125 & 126) and the Water Utility Fund (Fund 421). A
project construction budget is attached as Attachment 3.
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Attachment 1 - vicinity map
Attachment 2 - Bid Tabs
Attachment 3 - Project Construction Budget
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2025 Overlay Program
City of Edmonds
Mapbook
REET Funded
Water Funded
Walnut-7th to 9th
Shell Valley Way
Shell Valley Rd
Shell Pl
Pioneer
92nd N of Bowdoin
Park Rd
Sierra-84th to 81st
83rd Pl
196th Pl
185th E of 92nd
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Lane RepairLane Repair
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Schedule B Total $ 130,422.00 $ 117,518.00 $ 134,783.50
GRAND TOTAL $ 1,154,076.00 $ 1,040,515.00 $ 1,300,882.00
JB Asphalt
Schedule A Total $ 955,419.00 $ 848,982.00 $ 1,075,628.50 $ 1,120,375.00 $ 1,192,320.25
Granite
Construction
$ 135,289.00 $ 203,477.50
Schedule C Total $ 18,000.00 $ 25,470.00 $23,700.00 $28,117.00 $ 26,000.00
$ 1,345,491.00 $ 1,489,547.75
Schedule D Total $ 50,235.00 $ 48,545.00 $66,770.00 $61,710.00 $ 67,750.00
Bid Opening 3/18/25, 2:15 PM
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899,515$ 141,000$ 1,040,515$
134,930$ 21,150$ 156,080$
44,976$ 7,050$ 52,026$
1,079,421$ 169,200$ 1,248,621$
STREETS WATER TOTAL
524,429$ 524,429$
554,993$ 554,993$
169,200$ 169,200$
1,079,421$ 169,200$ 1,248,621$
2025 Overlay Program
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
FUNDING
BUDGET
Contract Award
Construction Management,
Inspection, & Testing (15%)
Management Reserve (5%)
TOTALS
Fund 125 ‐ REET 1
TOTALS
Fund 126 ‐ REET 2
Fund 421 ‐ WATER
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Ordinance Amending Authorized Employee Positions
Staff Lead: Finance
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: RaeAnn Duarte
Background/History
In 2023, during the preparation of the 2024 Adopted Budget, City Attorney Jeff Taraday recommended
that the city implement a more structured and formal system for position control. This ordinance stems
directly from that recommendation. The 2025-2026 Adopted Biennium Budget highlighted a structural
imbalance in the city's General Fund finances, leading to several previously authorized positions being
classified as unfunded for this budget cycle. While the position descriptions for these positions remain
valid, any positions identified in the following exhibits with 0 FTE approved are considered unfunded
and will remain vacant during this budget period. City Council adopted Ordinance 4344 to solidify and
transparently acknowledge the number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) the City is authorized to employ.
This action does not require additional department budget expenditure authority nor approval of the
job descriptions.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the updated authorized position Ordinance.
Narrative
Approve the updated authorized position Ordinance. This action does not require additional department
budget expenditure authority nor approval of the job descriptions.
Attachments:
2025-04-30 Ordinance 43__
Approved FTE List - as of 4-30-25
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ORDINANCE NO. 43__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S
AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE POSITIONS AND PAY
RANGES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 4386 AND
ESTABLISHING A SUNSET CLAUSE FOR THIS
ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A. l 1.020, "[t]he legislative body of each code
city shall have power ... to define the functions, powers, and duties of its officers and
employees; ... , to fix the compensation and working conditions of such officers and
employees ... "; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.090, "[t]he mayor shall have the power of
appointment and removal of all appointive officers and employees;" and
WHEREAS, with respect to the employee positions that the mayor is authorized
to hire, this ordinance, as it may be amended from time-to-time, is intended to be the
controlling document; and
WHEREAS, previous versions of this ordinance were adopted with Ordinances
4336, 4344, 4359, 4381, 4386, and 4388; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is intended to have concurrent effect with ordinance
4388 until that ordinance sunsets, with Ordinance 4388 controlling in the event of conflict;
and
WHEREAS, a position that is listed in the exhibits to this ordinance while having
an associated FTE count of 0.0 indicates that the position description has been approved
by the city council but that the city council has not appropriated funds for the position or
authorized it to be filled; and
WHEREAS, the city council intends to use this ordinance to establish the number
and types of employee positions, wage and salary rates and ranges for all the city's
employees;
WHEREAS, with this amendment, the city council intends to: 1) reclassify an
existing planning department employee; and 2) conform the authorization herein to the
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mayor’s previously announced staffing cuts;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The number and titles of authorized Full-Time Equivalent employees
(FTEs), including full-time and part-time regular employees, shall be established at
254.19 FTEs, as detailed in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference as if set forth in full. The mayor is authorized to hire only those
authorized positions shown on Attachment A and only pursuant to the salary ranges
shown therein.
Section 2. The number and titles of authorized Full-Time Equivalent employees
(FTEs), including full-time and part-time irregular employees, shall be established at
2.82 FTEs, as detailed in Attachment B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference as if set forth in full. It is the intention that irregular positions are not
benefit eligible and/or union positions. At no time should the schedule of irregular
positions into which employees are hired be such that it would cause the position to
become benefit eligible or covered by a union, unless otherwise called out in a collective
bargaining agreement. The mayor is authorized to hire only those authorized positions
shown on Attachment B and only pursuant to the salary ranges shown therein.
Section 3. This ordinance shall apply and continue in effect until amended by
subsequent ordinance of the city council. Ordinance s 4386 is hereby repealed.
Ordinance 4388 will have concurrent effect until it sunsets.
Section 4. This ordinance, as it may be amended from time-to-time, shall be
included as an exhibit to every proposed and final budget book, PROVIDED THAT the
city council need not take annual action to re-adopt this ordinance unless it deems it
necessary to change the number and/or titles of authorized FTEs.
Section 5. This ordinance shall control in the event of any conflict between this
ordinance and the final budget book or any other action of the city council purporting
to authorize the hiring of employees. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to
abrogate an existing obligation of the City of Edmonds with regard to its various
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collective bargaining agreements.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase
of this ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power
specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and
shall take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary
thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED:
______________________________
MAYOR MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
___________________________
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
_________________
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: , 2025
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: , 2025
PUBLISHED: , 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE: , 2025
ORDINANCE NO.: 43__
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4388
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 21st day of March, 2025, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
Washington passed Ordinance No. 4388. A summary of the content of said
ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S
AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE POSITIONS AND PAY
RANGES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 4386 AND
ESTABLISHING A SUNSET CLAUSE FOR THIS
ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 21st day of March, 2025.
______________________________
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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Funded Position FTE Grade Department
66.6%-100% General Fund (001) funded
Council President 1.00 25,291 Council
Council Members 6.00 21076 Council
Legislative/Executive Assistant 1.00 NR-33 Council
Mayor 1.00 156,123 Mayor
Executive Assistant to the Mayor 1.00 NR-34 Mayor
Human Resources Director 1.00 NR-44 Human Resources
Senior Human Resources Analyst 1.00 NR-34 Human Resources
Human Resources Analyst - NR-32 Human Resources
Human Resources Assistant 0.95 NR-29 Human Resources
Human Resources Manager 1.00 NR-40 Human Resources
Judge 1.00 206470.0 Court
Court Administrator 1.00 NR-43 Court
Assistant Court Administrator 1.00 NR-37 Court
Lead Court Clerk 1.00 NE-29 Court
Court Clerk 6.67 NE-28 Court
Probation Officer 1.00 NE-33 - NE-34 Court
City Clerk 1.00 NR-37 Administrative Services
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 NE-31 Administrative Services
Accounting Specialist 2.00 NE-30 - NE-31 Administrative Services
Administrative Assistant 1.00 NE-29 - NE-30 Administrative Services
Senior Office Specialist - NE-25 Administrative Services
Public Records Officer 1.00 NE-32 Administrative Services
Public Records Assistant - NE-30 Administrative Services
Police Chief 1.00 PD-03 Police
Police Assistant Chief 2.00 PD-02 Police
Executive Assistant Confidential II 1.00 NR-35 Police
Executive Assistant Confidential I 1.00 NR-33 Police
Safety & Disaster Coordinator - NR-34 Police
Police Commanders 3.00 PD-01 Police
Sergeant 6.00 NE-13 Police
Corporal 7.00 NE-12 Police
Police Officer 32.00 NE-9 - NE-11 Police
Police Crime Analyst - NE-11 Police
Animal Control/Ordinance Enforcement Officer 1.00 NE-10 - NE-11 Police
Parking Enforcement Officer - NE-6 Police
Police Services Assistant 4.00 NE-7 - NE-8 Police
Property Officer/Evidence Technician 1.00 NE-9 Police
Domestic Violence Coordinator 1.00 NE-10 Police
Administrative Assistant 0.75 NE-6 Police
Police Public Disclosure Specialist 1.00 NE-10 Police
Community Engagement/Crime Prevention Coordinator 1.00 NE-11 Police
Social Worker (LTE) 1.00 NR-32 Police
Community Services & Economic Development Director 1.00 NR-44 Community Services & Economic Development
Administrative Assistant - NE-29 - NE-30 Community Services & Economic Development
Community Services Program Coordinator 1.00 NE-33 Community Services & Economic Development
Arts & Cultural Services Program Manager 0.25 NR-35 Community Services & Economic Development
Cultural Arts Program Specialist 1.00 NE-29 Community Services & Economic Development
Communications Strategist/Public Information Officer 1.00 NE-35 Community Services & Economic Development
Diversity Commission Coordinator - x02 Community Services & Economic Development
Planning & Development Director 1.00 NR-44 Planning & Development
Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 NE-34 Planning & Development
Administrative Assistant 1.50 NE-29 - NE-30 Planning & Development
Building Official 1.00 NR-39 Planning & Development
Plans Examiner 2.00 NE-34 - NE-35 Planning & Development
Permit Program Manager 1.00 NR-32 Planning & Development
Combination Building Inspector 1.00 NE-33 - NE-35 Planning & Development
Permit Coordinator 2.00 NE-29 - NE-31 Planning & Development
Building Inspector 1.00 NE-33 Planning & Development
Planning Manager 1.00 NR-40 Planning & Development
Senior Planner 1.00 NR-35 Planning & Development
Associate Planner 2.00 NR-33 Planning & Development
Planner - NR-32 Planning & Development
Urban Forest Planner 1.00 NR-35 Planning & Development
Associate Transportation Planner 1.00 NR-33 Planning & Development
Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Director 1.00 NR-44 Parks & Recreation
Executive Assistant 1.00 NE-33 Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenace Manager 1.00 NR-35 Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenace Lead Worker 1.00 N Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Worker 11.00 I - J Parks & Recreation
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborer 2.32 B Parks & Recreation
Field Arborist 1.00 J Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Mechanic 1.00 K Parks & Recreation
Deputy Parks & Recreation Services Director 1.00 NR-41 Parks & Recreation
Recreation Supervisor 1.00 NR-35 Parks & Recreation
Recreation Coordinator 2.00 NE-33 Parks & Recreation
Environmental Education & Sustainability Coordinator 0.50 NE-34 Parks & Recreation
Senior Office Specialist 0.75 NE-25 Parks & Recreation
Program Assistant - NE-27 Parks & Recreation
Recreation Leader - NE-23 Parks & Recreation
Interpretive Specialist - NE-23 Parks & Recreation
Youth Commission Coordinator - H13 Parks & Recreation
Human Services Program Manager 1.00 NE-36 Parks & Recreation
Administrative Assistant 1.00 NE-29 - NE-30 Public Works
Facilities Manager 1.00 NR-38 Public Works
Lead Custodian 1.00 H Public Works
Custodian 4.00 D - E Public Works
City Electrician 1.00 N Public Works
Lead Building Maintenance Operator - M Public Works
Building Maintenance Operator 3.00 J Public Works
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33.3%-66.6% General Fund (001) funded
Accountant 3.00 NE-36 - NE-37 Administrative Services
Finance Director 1.00 NR-44 Administrative Services
Deputy Administrative Services Director - NR-41 Administrative Services
Public Works Director 1.00 NR-45 Public Works
Executive Assistant 1.00 NE-33 Public Works
Total FTE count for positions that are 33.3%-66.6% General Fund (001) funded 6.00
0%-33.3% General Fund (001) funded
Accountant 1.00 NE-36 - NE-37 Administrative Services
Accounting Specialist 2.00 NE-30 - NE-31 Administrative Services
Information Services Manager 1.00 NR-41 Administrative Services
Information Systems Specialist 1.00 NE-35 - NE-36 Administrative Services
GIS Analyst 1.00 NE-35 - NE-36 Administrative Services
Systems Support Technician 2.00 NE-32 Administrative Services
Web Systems Analyst - NE-33 Administrative Services
Park Planner and Capital Projects Manager 1.00 NR-36 Parks & Recreation
Cemetery Sexton 1.00 L Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Worker 2.00 I - J Parks & Recreation
City Engineer 1.00 NR-43 Public Works
Administrative Assistant 1.00 NE-29 - NE-30 Public Works
Capital Projects Manager 5.00 NR-36 Public Works
Transportation Engineer 1.00 NR-39 Public Works
Senior Construction Inspector 1.00 NE-35 Public Works
Senior Utilities Engineer 1.00 NR-41 Public Works
Stormwater Engineer 1.00 NR-38 Public Works
Stormwater Technician 1.00 NE-32 - NE-33 Public Works
Associate Engineer 1.00 NR-33 Public Works
Engineering Program Manager II 1.00 NR-38 Public Works
Engineering Technician 4.00 NE-30 - NE-34 Public Works
Permit Coordinator 0.50 NE-29 - NE-31 Public Works
Public Works Record Administrator 1.00 New, No Grade available Public Works
Asset/Project Management Specialist 1.00 NR-36 Public Works
Utility Locator 1.00 New, No Grade available Public Works
Sewer Maintenance/GIS Worker 1.00 New, No Grade available Public Works
Environmental Program Specialist 1.00 NR-33 Public Works
Street/Storm Manager 1.00 NR-40 Public Works
Stormwater Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Senior Storm GIS Technician/Maintenance Worker 1.00 K Public Works
Storm Maintenance Worker 6.00 I - J Public Works
Street Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Traffic Control Technician 1.00 L Public Works
Senior Street Maintenance Worker-Cement Finisher 2.00 K Public Works
Street/Storm Maintenance Worker 5.00 I - J Public Works
Water/Sewer Manager 1.00 NR-40 Public Works
Water Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Water Maintenance Worker 5.00 I - J Public Works
Water Meter Reader 2.00 E - F Public Works
Water Quality Control Technician 1.00 L Public Works
Sewer Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Sewer Maintenance Worker 6.00 I - K Public Works
WWTP Manager 1.00 NR-41 Public Works
Office Coordinator 1.00 NE-30 Public Works
WWTP Pre-Treatment Technician 1.00 K Public Works
WWTP Water Quality Analyst 1.00 N Public Works
WWTP Instrument Technician/Plant Electrician 1.00 L - N Public Works
WWTP Plant Supervisor 1.00 NR-37 Public Works
WWTP Operator 12.00 J-N Public Works
WWTP Maintenance Mechanic 2.00 J -N Public Works
Fleet Manager 1.00 NR-37 Public Works
Fleet Mechanic 3.00 K - M Public Works
Total FTE count for positions that are 0%-33.3% General Fund (001) funded 94.50
Total All City FTE Count 254.19
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report
Staff Lead: Richard Gould
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Sarah Mager
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and move to full council to be received for filing.
Narrative
March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report, and March 2025 Quarterly supplemental report.
The March or First Quarter reports includes an additional set of supplemental reports that are
still a “work in progress”.
Since the February financial reports, I have been working with the finance department
accountants to modify or add new reports to provide the Council with information to facilitate informed
decision-making. We are not where I want us to be yet, but I thought what we have could be of interest
to the Council and that you could give us feedback in our continuing goal of providing financial reports
that are easy to understand and provide the Mayor and Council with information/data that assist you in
understanding the City’s current fiscal situation.
· Fund balance changes - Expenditures exceeded total revenues in the first quarter by $749,188
(all funds) with the most significant funds being Water ($2.2m) & Storm ($1.2m). This is normal
due to the timing of some of the more significant revenues cyclical nature such as property tax
and major expenditures such as the annual insurance payment (WCIA-$2.4m) and carry
forward capital expenditures.
· The monthly budget forecast change - I had staff change the monthly budget forecast from the
past 5 years (2020-2024) to the past two years (2023-2024) as I believed the data was more
relevant considering 2020-2021 included impacts form the Pandemic and 2022 was impacted
by significant levels of inflation.
· The inclusion of the City’s Debt Summary - We included the debt summary which also follows
the Interfund Loan (and interest accrued activity) as this was requested by Council and I believe
it to be critically important in the decision-making process.
· Interfund loan impact on the general fund in Q1 - The $6m interfund loan from both the
Water and Storm Water Utility funds was needed to offset the negative fund balance which is
normal for the first quarter of the year. April will offset much of that due to the amount of
property taxes received which is forecast to be over $6m.
The financial reports for the first quarter are over 30 pages as I wanted the Council to see what we had
to offer. We will work at reducing the reports to 15 or less pages. I do have some additional reports that
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I am considering adding which include major revenue trends by the year-to-date. I think it helps to
establish the current year’s status compared with the prior 5 years at that point in graph form.
Thank you.
Richard A. Gould
Finance Director
Attachments:
Complete March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report
March 2025 Quarterly Report - Supplemental
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CITY OF EDMONDS
QUARTERLY BUDGETARY FINANCIAL REPORT
MARCH 2025
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS
• Sales tax is up $96,571 from this point last year but is $(54,845) under the cumulative budget forecast.
• Real Estate Excise Tax is up $74,395 from this point last year and is $55,846 above the cumulative budget forecast.
• Gas Utility Tax is up $85,456 from this point last year and is $105,316 above the cumulative budget forecast. This is not the result of a
timing difference.
• Electric Utility Tax is up $42,855 from this point last year but is $(6,288) under the cumulative budget forecast.
• General Fund Interfund Loan – All $6M of the approved $6M interfund loan from the Utilities to the General Fund has been utilized.
Interest to be charged to the General Fund for negative cash balance in 2025 totals $65,472 to date. As the 1st quarter is a tough cash
flow time for the City with annual expenses being paid in these beginning months, and our next large property tax deposit not until
April, these contribute to the bulk of the loan being utilized in this first quarter.
Sales Tax Property Tax EMS Tax Other Taxes
Actual 3,001,899 844,206 322,738 2,608,339
Budget 12,577,229 11,532,000 4,404,000 8,626,694
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All Funds Financial Summary
As of March 31, 2025
Fund
Beginning Fund
Balance*
Revenues /
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Expenditures /
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Revenues less
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance Cash Balance
Governmental
001 General Fund 456,459 16,555,636 15,307,838 1,247,798 1,704,257 (1,478,272)
009 LEOFF Medical Insurance Reserve 14,518 70,000 96,839 (26,839) (12,321) 1,938
012 Contingency Reserve 2,228,672 - - - 2,228,672 2,228,672
014 Historic Sub-Fund 4,559 - - - 4,559 4,559
016 Building Maintenance 2,388,791 19,967 3,517 16,450 2,405,241 2,396,984
017 Marsh Restoration 858,895 - - - 858,895 861,616
018 Homeless Response 200,000 - 19,858 (19,858) 180,142 180,142
019 Opioid Response 456,556 - - - 456,556 456,556
Total General Funds 6,608,450 16,645,603 15,428,052 1,217,551 7,826,001 4,652,195
Special Revenue Funds
104 Drug Enforcement 47,288 734 - 734 48,022 47,497
111 Street 111,429 618,918 637,035 (18,116) 93,313 (4,439)
112 Street Construction 3,838,299 772,957 411,846 361,111 4,199,410 3,009,898
117 Municipal Arts 667,957 84,696 29,838 54,858 722,815 709,468
120 Hotel / Motel 187,994 27,315 2,380 24,935 212,929 169,478
121 Employee Parking 37,906 9,801 - 9,801 47,707 21,539
122 Youth Scholarship 20,475 567 150 417 20,892 20,662
123 Tourism Promotion 153,857 10,577 1,689 8,888 162,745 151,078
125 REET 2 2,461,968 345,133 91,395 253,738 2,715,706 2,691,603
126 REET 1 4,585,455 377,881 45,947 331,934 4,917,389 4,845,985
127 Gifts Catalog 2,992,002 67,569 97,231 (29,662) 2,962,340 2,923,261
130 Cemetery Maintenance 131,126 69,021 61,253 7,768 138,894 135,790
137 Cemetery Trust 1,253,220 26,527 - 26,527 1,279,747 1,264,166
138 Sister City 17,697 273 - 273 17,970 17,727
140 Business Improvement 36,195 28,969 10,741 18,229 54,424 52,266
141 Affordable Housing 380,915 19,584 - 19,584 400,499 392,102
142 Edmonds Rescue 36,123 1,250 - 1,250 37,373 2,083
143 Tree Fund 135,116 293,992 223 293,769 428,885 425,706
Capital Projects 243,001 85,802 - 85,802 328,803 320,882
Debt Service 350 - - - 350 -
Enterprise Funds
411 Combined Utility Operation 147,210 38,155 - 38,155 185,365 77,612
421 Water Utility 19,611,386 3,070,927 5,241,285 (2,170,358) 17,441,028 16,972,140
422 Storm Water Utility 10,987,172 2,615,785 3,832,804 (1,217,018) 9,770,154 8,955,584
423 Sewer / Wastewater Treatment Plant 15,149,200 4,692,982 4,186,585 506,397 15,655,597 15,825,899
424 Bond Reserve Fund 21,097 116 - 116 21,213 116
Internal Service Funds
511 Equipment Rental 5,493,201 616,827 918,078 (301,251) 5,191,950 5,076,547
512 Technology Rental 941,751 609,153 883,772 (274,619) 667,132 652,887
All Funds 76,297,840 31,131,114 31,880,302 (749,188) 75,548,652 69,409,734
*All Beginning Fund Balance amounts are preliminary until the completion of the 2024 Financial Statements
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General Fund
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 2,868,450$ 2,868,450$ 8,440,886$ 8,440,886$ 194.27%
February 6,651,200 3,782,750 4,084,345 12,525,231 88.32%
March 10,928,283 4,277,083 4,030,405 16,555,636 51.49%
April 21,229,431 10,301,147 15,605,566 32,161,202 51.49%
May 26,482,939 5,253,508 7,958,722 40,119,924 51.49%
June 29,566,922 3,083,984 4,672,034 44,791,958 51.49%
July 32,993,890 3,426,968 5,191,632 49,983,590 51.49%
August 36,723,536 3,729,646 5,650,171 55,633,760 51.49%
September 40,339,368 3,615,832 5,477,749 61,111,509 51.49%
October 50,386,766 10,047,398 15,221,152 76,332,662 51.49%
November 55,203,122 4,816,356 7,296,465 83,629,127 51.49%
December 59,044,690 3,841,568 5,819,725 89,448,852 51.49%
59,044,690$
*General Fund revenues reflect the full $6M interfund loan from the Utilities.
General Fund
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 4,983,752$ 4,983,752$ 5,519,637$ 5,519,637$ 10.75%
February 9,598,183 4,614,432 4,435,492 9,955,129 3.72%
March 13,991,574 4,393,391 5,352,719 15,307,848 9.41%
April 18,157,639 4,166,065 4,557,992 19,865,840 9.41%
May 22,780,382 4,622,743 5,057,633 24,923,473 9.41%
June 28,001,579 5,221,198 5,712,388 30,635,860 9.41%
July 32,352,841 4,351,261 4,760,611 35,396,472 9.41%
August 37,245,346 4,892,505 5,352,773 40,749,245 9.41%
September 42,181,182 4,935,836 5,400,180 46,149,425 9.41%
October 46,737,523 4,556,341 4,984,984 51,134,409 9.41%
November 52,985,140 6,247,617 6,835,369 57,969,778 9.41%
December 58,387,767 5,402,627 5,910,886 63,880,664 9.41%
58,387,767$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Monthly Revenue Summary-General Fund
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Real Personal & EMS Property Tax
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 21,563$ 21,563$ 27,939$ 27,939$ 29.57%
February 398,018 376,455 327,476 355,416 -10.70%
March 1,173,137 775,119 811,529 1,166,944 -0.53%
April 7,486,526 6,313,389 6,280,061 7,447,006 -0.53%
May 8,577,858 1,091,331 1,085,570 8,532,576 -0.53%
June 8,654,080 76,222 75,820 8,608,396 -0.53%
July 8,685,603 31,523 31,357 8,639,753 -0.53%
August 8,741,725 56,122 55,826 8,695,579 -0.53%
September 8,991,572 249,847 248,528 8,944,107 -0.53%
October 15,034,394 6,042,822 6,010,923 14,955,030 -0.53%
November 15,860,792 826,397 822,035 15,777,065 -0.53%
December 15,936,000 75,208 74,811 15,851,876 -0.53%
15,936,000$
Sales and Use Tax
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 998,798$ 998,798$ 959,740$ 959,740$ -3.91%
February 2,124,295 1,125,497 1,162,102 2,121,842 -0.12%
March 3,063,391 939,096 880,057 3,001,899 -2.01%
April 3,985,093 921,702 903,200 3,905,099 -2.01%
May 5,046,498 1,061,405 1,040,099 4,945,198 -2.01%
June 6,044,741 998,243 978,205 5,923,403 -2.01%
July 7,122,168 1,077,427 1,055,799 6,979,202 -2.01%
August 8,241,861 1,119,693 1,097,217 8,076,419 -2.01%
September 9,310,249 1,068,388 1,046,942 9,123,360 -2.01%
October 10,402,300 1,092,051 1,070,130 10,193,490 -2.01%
November 11,524,674 1,122,374 1,099,844 11,293,334 -2.01%
December 12,577,229 1,052,555 1,031,427 12,324,761 -2.01%
12,577,229$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Water Utility Tax
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 89,903$ 89,903$ 99,796$ 99,796 11.00%
February 150,280 60,377 66,013 165,810 10.33%
March 235,080 84,800 97,638 263,448 12.07%
April 295,209 60,129 67,385 330,833 12.07%
May 383,063 87,855 98,457 429,289 12.07%
June 452,359 69,296 77,658 506,947 12.07%
July 563,002 110,643 123,995 630,942 12.07%
August 656,001 92,999 104,222 735,164 12.07%
September 779,801 123,800 138,739 873,903 12.07%
October 864,385 84,584 94,792 968,695 12.07%
November 958,018 93,633 104,932 1,073,626 12.07%
December 1,021,330 63,312 70,952 1,144,578 12.07%
1,021,330$
Sewer Utility Tax
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 110,777$ 110,777$ 111,523$ 111,523$ 0.67%
February 204,019 93,242 93,634 205,158 0.56%
March 314,671 110,651 110,296 315,454 0.25%
April 408,682 94,011 409,699 0.25%
May 520,195 111,513 521,489 0.25%
June 614,739 94,545 616,269 0.25%
July 729,165 114,425 730,979 0.25%
August 823,299 94,134 825,348 0.25%
September 939,947 116,648 942,286 0.25%
October 1,034,940 94,993 1,037,515 0.25%
November 1,147,582 112,642 1,150,437 0.25%
December 1,241,815 94,233 1,244,905 0.25%
1,241,815$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Monthly Revenue Summary-Water Utility Tax
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General Fund - Charges for Services
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 324,396$ 324,396$ 376,555$ 376,555$ 16.08%
February 813,266 488,871 1,139,995 1,516,550 86.48%
March 1,787,895 974,629 1,088,315 2,604,865 45.69%
April 2,463,845 675,950 573,921 3,178,786 29.02%
May 3,519,670 1,055,825 477,751 3,656,537 3.89%
June 4,152,127 632,457 929,543 4,586,080 10.45%
July 4,946,644 794,517 494,283 5,080,363 2.70%
August 5,636,898 690,254 609,605 5,689,968 0.94%
September 6,418,716 781,818 571,317 6,261,285 -2.45%
October 7,189,863 771,147 888,102 7,149,387 -0.56%
November 7,659,427 469,564 418,849 7,568,236 -1.19%
December 8,575,259 915,832 589,459 8,157,695 -4.87%
8,575,259$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary-General Fund Charges for Services
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GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT EXPENSE SUMMARY
Title
2025 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2024
Expenditures
3/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL 449,896$ 129,587$ 127,176$ 322,720$ 28%
OFFICE OF MAYOR 475,286 106,210 108,220 367,066 23%
HUMAN RESOURCES 925,799 334,300 243,175 682,624 26%
MUNICIPAL COURT 2,080,531 418,493 433,938 1,646,593 21%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,317,233 701,302 589,275 1,727,958 25%
CITY ATTORNEY 1,233,810 220,257 173,448 1,060,362 14%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 14,545,560 1,750,948 4,928,579 9,616,981 34%
POLICE SERVICES 19,085,126 3,895,633 4,671,569 14,413,557 24%
SATELLITE OFFICE 20,208 38,868 10,675 9,533 53%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECONOMIC DEV.1,021,236 256,210 296,642 724,594 29%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 3,706,635 930,649 840,767 2,865,868 23%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM 170,358 60,205 42,493 127,865 25%
PARKS & RECREATION 5,123,673 1,415,374 1,270,644 3,853,029 25%
PUBLIC WORKS 4,602,273 1,050,780 945,171 3,657,102 21%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 2,630,143 769,473 626,065 2,004,078 24%
58,387,767$ 12,078,289$ 15,307,838$ 43,079,929$ 26%
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN SUMMARY
CITY OF EDMONDS
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City Council
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 37,365$ 37,365$ 49,177$ 49,177$ 31.61%
February 83,287 45,922 38,781 87,958 5.61%
March 119,864 36,577 39,218 127,176 6.10%
April 155,191 35,327 164,658 6.10%
May 203,077 47,886 215,465 6.10%
June 234,443 31,366 248,745 6.10%
July 273,483 39,040 290,167 6.10%
August 309,083 35,599 327,938 6.10%
September 344,558 35,475 365,577 6.10%
October 378,172 33,614 401,242 6.10%
November 417,039 38,867 442,479 6.10%
December 449,896 32,857 477,341 6.10%
449,896$
Office of Mayor
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 38,233$ 38,233$ 32,643$ 32,643$ -14.62%
February 76,368 38,135 34,603 67,246 -11.94%
March 119,994 43,626 40,974 108,220 -9.81%
April 158,938 38,944 143,342 -9.81%
May 196,765 37,827 177,457 -9.81%
June 233,419 36,654 210,515 -9.81%
July 275,839 42,419 248,772 -9.81%
August 313,741 37,902 282,954 -9.81%
September 352,416 38,675 317,835 -9.81%
October 393,019 40,603 354,453 -9.81%
November 431,024 38,005 388,729 -9.81%
December 475,286 44,262 428,647 -9.81%
475,286$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Human Resources
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 95,364$ 95,364$ 96,327$ 96,327$ 1.01%
February 170,087 74,723 75,919 172,246 1.27%
March 241,252 71,166 70,930 243,175 0.80%
April 310,978 69,726 313,457 0.80%
May 382,139 71,161 385,185 0.80%
June 459,942 77,803 463,608 0.80%
July 529,747 69,805 533,969 0.80%
August 597,741 67,994 602,505 0.80%
September 677,623 79,881 683,023 0.80%
October 749,981 72,359 755,959 0.80%
November 830,911 80,930 837,533 0.80%
December 925,799 94,888 933,178 0.80%
925,799$
Municipal Court
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 159,973$ 159,973$ 138,500$ 138,500$ -13.42%
February 324,973 165,000 150,891 289,391 -10.95%
March 490,188 165,215 144,547 433,938 -11.48%
April 658,584 168,396 149,072 583,010 -11.48%
May 836,746 178,162 157,718 740,728 -11.48%
June 1,003,080 166,334 147,247 887,975 -11.48%
July 1,180,072 176,992 156,682 1,044,657 -11.48%
August 1,359,066 178,994 158,454 1,203,111 -11.48%
September 1,529,534 170,468 150,906 1,354,017 -11.48%
October 1,700,017 170,483 150,920 1,504,937 -11.48%
November 1,876,747 176,731 156,451 1,661,387 -11.48%
December 2,080,531 203,784 180,399 1,841,786 -11.48%
2,080,531$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Community Services/Economic Development
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 71,707$ 71,707$ 83,483$ 83,483$ 16.42%
February 145,530 73,822 87,516 170,999 17.50%
March 220,152 74,623 125,643 296,642 34.74%
April 300,946 80,794 405,507 34.74%
May 381,370 80,423 513,872 34.74%
June 475,393 94,023 640,563 34.74%
July 568,504 93,111 766,025 34.74%
August 678,232 109,728 913,876 34.74%
September 752,186 73,954 1,013,525 34.74%
October 838,365 86,179 1,129,646 34.74%
November 923,019 84,654 1,243,712 34.74%
December 1,021,236 98,217 1,376,054 34.74%
1,021,236$
Administrative Services
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 232,099$ 232,099$ 189,389$ 189,389$ -18.40%
February 465,105 233,006 205,324 394,713 -15.13%
March 650,239 185,134 194,562 589,275 -9.38%
April 827,187 176,948 749,633 -9.38%
May 1,073,400 246,212 972,762 -9.38%
June 1,229,580 156,180 1,114,299 -9.38%
July 1,400,636 171,056 1,269,318 -9.38%
August 1,568,887 168,251 1,421,794 -9.38%
September 1,750,589 181,702 1,586,461 -9.38%
October 1,929,624 179,034 1,748,709 -9.38%
November 2,136,230 206,606 1,935,945 -9.38%
December 2,317,233 181,003 2,099,978 -9.38%
2,317,233$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Monthly Expenditure Summary-Administrative Services
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GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT EXPENSE SUMMARY
City Attorney
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 102,817$ 102,817$ -$ -$ 0.00%
February 205,635 102,817 25,000 25,000 -87.84%
March 308,452 102,817 148,448 173,448 -43.77%
April 411,270 102,817 231,263 -43.77%
May 514,087 102,817 289,079 -43.77%
June 616,905 102,817 346,895 -43.77%
July 719,722 102,817 404,711 -43.77%
August 822,540 102,817 462,527 -43.77%
September 925,357 102,817 520,343 -43.77%
October 1,028,175 102,817 578,158 -43.77%
November 1,130,992 102,817 635,974 -43.77%
December 1,233,810 102,817 693,790 -43.77%
1,233,810$
Police
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 1,381,957$ 1,381,957$ 1,442,398$ 1,442,398$ 4.37%
February 2,788,579 1,406,621 1,458,231 2,900,629 4.02%
March 4,140,815 1,352,237 1,770,940 4,671,569 12.82%
April 5,669,582 1,528,767 6,396,288 12.82%
May 7,445,351 1,775,769 8,399,668 12.82%
June 9,000,189 1,554,838 10,153,799 12.82%
July 10,621,494 1,621,305 11,982,917 12.82%
August 12,174,380 1,552,886 13,734,846 12.82%
September 13,783,926 1,609,546 15,550,697 12.82%
October 15,402,569 1,618,643 17,376,812 12.82%
November 17,328,216 1,925,647 19,549,281 12.82%
December 19,085,126 1,756,910 21,531,385 12.82%
19,085,126$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Planning & Development
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 260,079$ 260,079$ 254,177$ 254,177$ -2.27%
February 529,567 269,488 318,163 572,340 8.08%
March 864,117 334,550 268,427 840,767 -2.70%
April 1,170,546 306,429 1,138,916 -2.70%
May 1,486,772 316,226 1,446,596 -2.70%
June 1,792,777 306,006 1,744,333 -2.70%
July 2,088,554 295,777 2,032,118 -2.70%
August 2,358,549 269,995 2,294,817 -2.70%
September 2,759,255 400,706 2,684,696 -2.70%
October 3,022,942 263,687 2,941,257 -2.70%
November 3,319,849 296,907 3,230,141 -2.70%
December 3,706,635 386,786 3,606,475 -2.70%
3,706,635$
Parks & Recreation
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 456,503$ 456,503$ 398,820$ 398,820$ -12.64%
February 824,211 367,708 389,918 788,738 -4.30%
March 1,227,178 402,967 481,907 1,270,644 3.54%
April 1,614,827 387,649 1,672,024 3.54%
May 2,026,373 411,545 2,098,146 3.54%
June 2,410,856 384,483 2,496,248 3.54%
July 2,890,337 479,481 2,992,712 3.54%
August 3,370,041 479,704 3,489,407 3.54%
September 3,829,638 459,597 3,965,283 3.54%
October 4,311,696 482,058 4,464,416 3.54%
November 4,722,306 410,609 4,889,568 3.54%
December 5,123,673 401,367 5,305,152 3.54%
5,123,673$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Facilities Maintenance
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 249,998$ 249,998$ 183,854$ 183,854$ -26.46%
February 579,279 329,281 208,308 392,161 -32.30%
March 798,931 219,652 233,904 626,065 -21.64%
April 969,472 170,541 133,640 759,706 -21.64%
May 1,186,642 217,170 170,181 929,886 -21.64%
June 1,538,718 352,076 275,897 1,205,783 -21.64%
July 1,713,376 174,658 136,867 1,342,650 -21.64%
August 1,683,154 (30,222) (23,683) 1,318,967 -21.64%
September 1,854,051 170,897 133,920 1,452,887 -21.64%
October 2,099,975 245,924 192,713 1,645,600 -21.64%
November 2,347,756 247,781 194,168 1,839,768 -21.64%
December 2,630,143 282,387 221,286 2,061,055 -21.64%
2,630,143$
Engineering
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 309,813$ 309,813$ 266,631$ 266,631$ -13.94%
February 626,601 316,788 254,809 521,440 -16.78%
March 928,248 301,647 251,141 772,581 -16.77%
April 1,235,113 306,866 255,404 1,027,985 -16.77%
May 1,540,896 305,783 254,503 1,282,488 -16.77%
June 1,858,533 317,637 264,370 1,546,858 -16.77%
July 2,160,428 301,895 251,268 1,798,125 -16.77%
August 2,469,741 309,312 257,441 2,055,566 -16.77%
September 2,789,201 319,461 265,887 2,321,453 -16.77%
October 3,090,186 300,984 250,509 2,571,963 -16.77%
November 3,390,298 300,112 249,783 2,821,746 -16.77%
December 3,699,370 309,072 257,241 3,078,987 -16.77%
3,699,370$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Non-Departmental
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 1,639,969$ 1,639,969$ 2,308,628$ 2,308,628$ 40.77%
February 2,513,524 873,555 1,112,387 3,421,015 36.10%
March 3,383,894 870,370 1,507,574 4,928,589 45.65%
April 3,995,403 611,509 890,653 5,819,243 45.65%
May 4,600,745 605,342 881,671 6,700,914 45.65%
June 6,112,623 1,511,878 2,202,028 8,902,942 45.65%
July 6,736,010 623,387 907,953 9,810,895 45.65%
August 8,326,475 1,590,465 2,316,488 12,127,383 45.65%
September 9,660,645 1,334,170 1,943,199 14,070,582 45.65%
October 10,758,516 1,097,871 1,599,032 15,669,613 45.65%
November 12,987,028 2,228,513 3,245,794 18,915,407 45.65%
December 14,545,560 1,558,532 2,269,978 21,185,385 45.65%
14,545,560$
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FUND SUMMARIES
Fund 016 - Building Maintenance Fund
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 45,833$ 45,833$ -$ -$ 0.00%
February 91,667 45,833 2,637 2,637 -97.12%
March 137,500 45,833 879 3,517 -97.44%
April 183,333 45,833 1,172 4,689 -97.44%
May 229,167 45,833 1,172 5,862 -97.44%
June 275,000 45,833 1,172 7,034 -97.44%
July 320,833 45,833 1,172 8,206 -97.44%
August 366,667 45,833 1,172 9,379 -97.44%
September 412,500 45,833 1,172 10,551 -97.44%
October 458,333 45,833 1,172 11,723 -97.44%
November 504,166 45,833 1,172 12,895 -97.44%
December 550,000 45,833 1,172 14,068 -97.44%
550,000$
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Real Estate Excise Tax 1 & 2
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 152,051$ 152,051$ 175,720$ 175,720$ 15.57%
February 279,175 127,124 212,277 387,997 38.98%
March 520,392 241,217 223,581 611,578 17.52%
April 797,162 276,769 325,266 936,844 17.52%
May 1,113,349 316,187 371,591 1,308,435 17.52%
June 1,372,986 259,637 305,132 1,613,567 17.52%
July 1,694,573 321,586 377,936 1,991,504 17.52%
August 2,024,381 329,808 387,599 2,379,103 17.52%
September 2,331,156 306,775 360,530 2,739,633 17.52%
October 2,584,900 253,743 298,206 3,037,838 17.52%
November 2,813,916 229,016 269,146 3,306,984 17.52%
December 3,000,000 186,084 218,690 3,525,674 17.52%
3,000,000$
Fund 512 - Technology Rental Fund Expenses
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 584,289$ 584,289$ 646,523$ 646,523$ 10.65%
February 770,977 186,688 99,448 745,971 -3.24%
March 951,295 180,318 137,801 883,772 -7.10%
April 1,097,075 145,781 135,433 1,019,205 -7.10%
May 1,248,509 151,434 140,685 1,159,890 -7.10%
June 1,381,330 132,822 123,394 1,283,283 -7.10%
July 1,590,724 209,394 194,531 1,477,814 -7.10%
August 1,773,105 182,381 169,436 1,647,250 -7.10%
September 1,954,223 181,118 168,262 1,815,512 -7.10%
October 2,124,212 169,989 157,924 1,973,436 -7.10%
November 2,271,954 147,742 137,255 2,110,691 -7.10%
December 2,530,572 258,618 240,261 2,350,952 -7.10%
2,530,572$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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FUND 421 – WATER UTILITY FUND SUMMARY
Fund 421 - Water Utility Fund Revenues
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 758,575$ 758,575$ 1,172,734$ 1,172,734$ 54.60%
February 1,291,324 532,748 772,532 1,945,266 50.64%
March 1,992,624 701,300 1,125,661 3,070,927 54.11%
April 2,513,184 520,560 3,873,187 54.11%
May 3,251,692 738,508 5,011,337 54.11%
June 3,846,350 594,657 5,927,792 54.11%
July 4,777,133 930,784 7,362,267 54.11%
August 8,676,299 3,899,166 13,371,456 54.11%
September 9,722,367 1,046,068 14,983,601 54.11%
October 10,440,732 718,365 16,090,707 54.11%
November 11,235,325 794,593 17,315,292 54.11%
December 11,863,672 628,347 18,283,668 54.11%
11,863,672$
Fund 421 - Water Utility Fund Expenses
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 1,068,624$ 1,068,624$ 4,006,331$ 4,006,331$ 274.91%
February 2,193,505 1,124,881 558,760 4,565,091 108.12%
March 3,142,159 948,655 676,194 5,241,285 66.81%
April 4,116,625 974,466 1,625,459 6,866,744 66.81%
May 5,175,861 1,059,236 1,766,860 8,633,604 66.81%
June 6,646,413 1,470,552 2,452,956 11,086,560 66.81%
July 8,699,043 2,052,630 3,423,893 14,510,453 66.81%
August 13,996,262 5,297,219 8,836,036 23,346,489 66.81%
September 15,908,487 1,912,224 3,189,689 26,536,178 66.81%
October 17,506,253 1,597,766 2,665,156 29,201,335 66.81%
November 18,884,658 1,378,405 2,299,251 31,500,586 66.81%
December 22,315,347 3,430,689 5,722,567 37,223,153 66.81%
22,315,347$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
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Monthly Revenue Summary-Fund 421 - Water Utility Fund
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Monthly Expenditure Summary-Fund 421 - Water Utility Fund
*The Revenue increases shown on pages 17-19 are due to the 2024 Revenue Bond Issue which was new money for Water and Stormwater, as well as refunding
money for the 2013 bond issue to all three utilities. The expense increase was due to payment sent to escrow to pay off the 2013 bond issuance.
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FUND 422 – STORM UTILITY FUND SUMMARY
Fund 422 - Storm Utility Fund Revenues
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 516,490$ 516,490$ 606,261$ 606,261$ 17.38%
February 1,915,499 1,399,009 1,405,046 2,011,307 5.00%
March 2,445,389 529,891 604,479 2,615,785 6.97%
April 2,937,307 491,918 526,195 3,141,980 6.97%
May 3,520,795 583,488 624,146 3,766,126 6.97%
June 3,998,626 477,831 511,126 4,277,252 6.97%
July 4,572,195 573,569 613,536 4,890,788 6.97%
August 7,155,426 2,583,231 2,763,232 7,654,020 6.97%
September 7,696,430 541,003 578,701 8,232,721 6.97%
October 8,398,939 702,509 751,460 8,984,181 6.97%
November 8,940,985 542,046 579,816 9,563,997 6.97%
December 9,494,779 553,794 592,383 10,156,380 6.97%
9,494,779$
Fund 422 - Storm Utility Fund Expenses
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 670,346$ 670,346$ 2,675,783$ 2,675,783$ 299.16%
February 2,486,105 1,815,759 629,084 3,304,866 32.93%
March 3,173,845 687,739 527,937 3,832,804 20.76%
April 3,812,300 638,455 771,012 4,603,815 20.76%
May 4,569,602 757,303 914,535 5,518,351 20.76%
June 5,189,774 620,172 748,933 6,267,283 20.76%
July 5,934,204 744,430 898,989 7,166,273 20.76%
August 9,286,951 3,352,748 4,048,851 11,215,123 20.76%
September 9,989,114 702,162 847,947 12,063,070 20.76%
October 10,900,893 911,779 1,101,084 13,164,154 20.76%
November 11,604,409 703,516 849,581 14,013,735 20.76%
December 12,323,172 718,763 867,994 14,881,729 20.76%
12,323,172$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary-Fund 422 - Storm Utility Fund
2025
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Summary-Fund 422 - Storm Utility Fund
2025
*The Revenue increases shown on pages 17-19 are due to the 2024 Revenue Bond Issue which was new money for Water and Stormwater, as well as refunding
money for the 2013 bond issue to all three utilities. The expense increase was due to payment sent to escrow to pay off the 2013 bond issuance.
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FUND 423 – SEWER UTILITY FUND SUMMARY
Fund 423 - Sewer Utility Fund Revenues
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 1,248,424$ 1,248,424$ 1,580,826$ 1,580,826$ 26.63%
February 3,129,147 1,880,723 1,380,067 2,960,893 -5.38%
March 4,369,747 1,240,599 1,732,089 4,692,982 7.40%
April 6,143,892 1,774,145 1,905,381 6,598,363 7.40%
May 7,866,116 1,722,224 1,849,619 8,447,982 7.40%
June 9,019,958 1,153,842 1,239,193 9,687,175 7.40%
July 10,342,299 1,322,341 1,420,156 11,107,332 7.40%
August 14,172,929 3,830,629 4,113,986 15,221,317 7.40%
September 15,514,356 1,341,428 1,440,655 16,661,972 7.40%
October 16,732,324 1,217,968 1,308,062 17,970,034 7.40%
November 18,029,083 1,296,758 1,392,681 19,362,715 7.40%
December 19,329,568 1,300,485 1,396,684 20,759,399 7.40%
19,329,568$
Fund 423 - Sewer Utility Fund Expenses
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 1,323,226$ 1,323,226$ 1,430,170$ 1,430,170$ 8.08%
February 2,343,921 1,020,695 905,069 2,335,239 -0.37%
March 3,353,617 1,009,695 1,851,346 4,186,585 24.84%
April 4,680,363 1,326,746 1,656,282 5,842,867 24.84%
May 5,906,175 1,225,813 1,530,279 7,373,146 24.84%
June 7,185,920 1,279,745 1,597,607 8,970,752 24.84%
July 8,430,094 1,244,174 1,553,201 10,523,953 24.84%
August 12,763,894 4,333,800 5,410,225 15,934,178 24.84%
September 14,105,257 1,341,363 1,674,530 17,608,707 24.84%
October 15,618,797 1,513,539 1,889,471 19,498,178 24.84%
November 17,104,804 1,486,007 1,855,100 21,353,279 24.84%
December 19,597,163 2,492,359 3,111,409 24,464,687 24.84%
19,597,163$
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a two year trend.
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary-Fund 423 - Sewer Utility Fund
2025
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Summary-Fund 423 - Sewer Utility Fund
2025
*The Revenue increases shown on pages 17-19 are due to the 2024 Revenue Bond Issue which was new money for Water and Stormwater, as well as refunding
money for the 2013 bond issue to all three utilities. The expense increase was due to payment sent to escrow to pay off the 2013 bond issuance.
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UTILITY EXPENSE SUMMARY
Title
2025 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2024
Expenditures
3/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
WATER UTILITY FUND 22,315,347$ 1,679,136$ 5,241,285$ 17,074,062$ 23%
STORM UTILITY FUND 12,323,172 1,188,252 3,832,804 8,490,368 31%
SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 19,597,163 3,520,725 4,186,585 15,410,578 21%
BOND RESERVE FUND 1,149,400 - - 1,149,400 0%
55,385,082$ 6,388,112$ 13,260,673$ 42,124,409$ 24%
EXPENDITURES - UTILITY- BY FUND IN SUMMARY
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Years
Agency/Investment Purchase to Par Market Maturity Coupon
Issuer Type Price Maturity Value Value Date Rate
Farmer Mac Bonds 1,995,088 0.05 2,000,000 1,999,619 04/17/25 4.25%
FHLB Bonds 969,524 0.33 1,000,000 997,745 07/28/25 3.60%
US Treasury Note Note 964,597 0.38 1,000,000 995,768 08/15/25 3.13%
FFCB Bonds 1,982,692 0.69 2,000,000 1,998,859 12/08/25 4.13%
First Financial - Waterfront Center CD 245,000 0.74 245,000 245,000 12/27/25 2.47%
Farmer Mac Bonds 1,994,172 0.84 2,000,000 1,995,942 02/02/26 3.95%
FHLMC Bonds 993,661 1.31 1,115,000 1,069,235 07/22/26 0.83%
Farmer Mac Bonds 2,057,309 1.63 2,305,000 2,200,939 11/17/26 1.15%
First Financial - ECA CD 2,803,516 2.63 2,803,516 2,803,516 11/15/27 2.96%
TOTAL SECURITIES 14,005,560 0.95 14,468,516 14,306,623
Washington State Local Gov't Investment Pool 49,557,647 49,557,647 Demand 4.40%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO 64,026,163$ 63,864,270$
As of March 31, 2025
City of Edmonds Investment Portfolio Detail
First
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CD, 21%
FFCB, 14%
FHLB, 7%
FHLMC, 8%
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Issuer Diversification
Checking,
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Cash and Investment Balances
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
$1,236,875 $947,931 $950,684 $1,091,709
$1,683,872
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$689,720
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2025 General Fund (001) Cash Flow Report (with ACTUALS)
Difference
Revenues Jan Actual Feb Actual Mar Actual Apr Forecast May Forecast Jun Forecast Jul Forecast Aug Forecast Sep Forecast Oct Forecast Nov Forecast Dec Forecast Total Budget inc / (dec)
Property Tax 27,939.28 327,476.76 811,528.80 6,313,386.00 1,091,331.00 76,222.00 31,523.00 56,122.00 249,847.00 6,042,819.00 826,397.00 75,208.00 15,929,800 15,936,000 (6,200)
Sales Tax 1,045,425 1,264,862 961,264 1,009,216 1,137,399 1,066,620 1,152,111 1,185,150 1,160,160 1,164,831 1,187,497 1,155,968 13,490,503 13,586,829 (96,326)
Amusements & Utility Tax 782,519 709,011 764,773 576,345 639,621 552,179 498,720 672,083 586,422 550,881 542,496 603,421 7,478,471 7,287,094 191,377
Excise & Other Taxes - 82,382 - 2,387 82,044 - - 81,132 - 34 85,014 - 332,993 330,000 2,993
License & Permits 254,488 66,354 176,833 265,596 69,703 50,918 185,509 111,410 200,065 228,878 269,602 48,883 1,928,239 1,867,670 60,569
Other Governments & Grants 101,840 147,139 112,365 83,835 189,106 155,610 94,076 7,282 71,808 63,577 3,547 302,294 1,332,480 1,152,000 180,480
Service Fees 247,856 1,011,296 406,543 235,048 166,441 604,143 199,430 289,405 234,943 554,201 112,941 297,385 4,359,632 4,114,738 244,894
Interfund Service Fees1 128,699 128,699 681,772 394,733 363,618 371,445 343,558 371,631 391,788 382,468 358,324 351,581 4,268,316 4,460,521 (192,205)
Fines & Penalties 43,263 40,547 44,777 452,555 757,038 336,370 494 303,132 278,589 494 190,808 331,208 2,779,275 2,888,000 (108,725)
Miscellaneous 49,097 52,992 64,037 71,958 67,106 93,165 64,479 72,499 65,979 58,841 56,099 90,239 806,490 841,838 (35,348)
Disposal of Capital Assets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Transfers 6,675 6,669 6,513 102,950 45,853 35,474 29,650 32,685 34,547 103,805 39,420 35,826 480,068 580,000 (99,932)
Interfund Loans 5,753,084 246,916 - - - - - - - - - - 6,000,000 6,000,000 -
8,440,886 4,084,345 4,030,405 9,508,009 4,609,260 3,342,146 2,599,550 3,182,531 3,274,148 9,150,829 3,672,145 3,292,013 59,186,267 59,044,690 141,577
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Expenditures Jan Actual Feb Actual Mar Actual Apr Forecast May Forecast Jun Forecast Jul Forecast Aug Forecast Sep Forecast Oct Forecast Nov Forecast Dec Forecast Total Budget Balance
Salaries 1,909,461 1,985,765 1,899,758 1,835,512 2,233,031 1,895,948 1,852,984 1,789,950 1,955,070 1,821,849 1,761,329 1,805,521 22,746,178 22,134,757 611,421
Overtime 46,830 37,250 33,082 91,803 146,532 114,940 57,658 65,365 85,277 70,108 76,248 47,032 872,125 1,072,251 (200,126)
Holiday Buyback (3,778) 4,268 218 - - - - 7,880 - 11,422 333,453 20,196 373,659 372,950 709
Benefits 714,222 680,798 664,296 743,996 766,151 717,360 704,552 705,331 676,770 687,949 661,980 657,421 8,380,826 8,444,765 (63,939)
Uniforms 14,783 10,379 9,244 5,590 4,210 7,232 1,256 9,385 8,422 2,916 3,278 13,566 90,262 96,752 (6,490)
Pension 3,517 3,517 3,517 6,356 6,356 6,356 12,701 7,625 7,625 7,625 7,625 7,625 80,446 88,958 (8,512)
Supplies 17,128 19,808 30,440 30,736 136,648 40,994 39,289 38,746 38,447 53,539 31,997 32,511 510,282 538,799 (28,517)
Small Equipment - 2,204 5,209 11,807 14,554 16,027 23,509 33,919 (3,945) 11,712 - 6,631 121,627 130,900 (9,273)
Professional Services 1,242,646 1,213,877 1,926,436 690,654 753,468 783,422 728,812 2,138,081 2,146,141 2,444,780 2,543,643 2,639,435 19,251,395 17,411,212 1,840,183
Communications 1,752 18,697 22,599 17,491 5,354 10,546 13,050 12,704 11,759 16,843 8,076 21,514 160,385 145,570 14,815
Travel 360 1,514 1,705 2,832 17,892 15,939 893 5,437 6,533 5,665 5,064 7,407 71,242 84,060 (12,818)
Excise Taxes 2,720 2,599 3,593 2,404 2,169 2,280 3,022 2,011 4,330 6,768 2,491 1,890 36,277 35,000 1,277
Interfund Rent 302,510 293,304 286,694 292,379 288,766 292,619 282,766 294,193 283,163 297,362 406,720 325,875 3,646,352 3,642,870 3,482
Insurance 1,167,951 - - - - - - - - - - - 1,167,951 1,159,449 8,502
Utilities 44,616 47,228 133,602 60,569 60,807 26,951 73,673 49,705 94,902 46,124 66,101 60,489 764,767 698,600 66,167
Repair & Maint 1,401 27,825 19,790 23,156 8,638 1,835 16,207 17,561 3,284 15,178 76,217 6,240 217,332 278,427 (61,095)
Miscellaneous 53,508 62,708 18,785 34,834 26,940 22,748 27,790 41,845 19,745 24,581 12,073 44,400 389,956 442,277 (52,321)
Contingency - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Transfer - - 270,000 - - 345,517 - - - - 5,862 58,621 680,000 680,000 -
Building (Capital)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Machinery & Equipment (Capital)- - - - 10 - - 5,990 - - - - 6,000 6,000 -
Construction (Capital)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Lease - 23,750 23,750 102,857 55,238 55,238 55,238 55,238 55,238 55,238 55,238 110,476 647,499 600,000 47,499
Debt - Principal - - - - - - - - - - - 208,350 208,350 208,350 -
Debt - Interest - - - 12,971 - 37,588 1,088 4,399 8,623 - 1,760 43,583 110,012 115,820 (5,808)
Debt - Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
5,519,627 4,435,492 5,352,719 3,965,947 4,526,764 4,393,540 3,894,488 5,285,365 5,401,384 5,579,659 6,059,155 6,118,783 60,532,923 58,387,767 2,145,156
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Net Revenue/(Expenditures)2,921,259 (351,147) (1,322,314) 5,542,062 82,496 (1,051,394) (1,294,938) (2,102,834) (2,127,236) 3,571,170 (2,387,010) (2,826,770) (1,346,656) 656,923 (2,003,579)
Changes in AR 78,894 (26,848) 29,632
Changes in AP (263,145) 45,484 136,501
Changes in Cash/Petty Cash 100
Cash Balance 10,420 (322,091) (1,478,272) 4,063,790 4,146,286 3,094,892 1,799,954 (302,880) (2,430,116) 1,141,054 (1,245,956) (4,072,726)
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QUARTERLY BUDGETARY FINANCIAL REPORT
MARCH 2025
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS
• Sales tax is up $96,571 from this point last year but is $(54,845) under the cumulative budget forecast.
• Real Estate Excise Tax is up $74,395 from this point last year and is $55,846 above the cumulative budget forecast.
• Gas Utility Tax is up $85,456 from this point last year and is $105,316 above the cumulative budget forecast. This is not the result of a
timing difference.
• Electric Utility Tax is up $42,855 from this point last year but is $(6,288) under the cumulative budget forecast.
• General Fund Interfund Loan – All $6M of the approved $6M interfund loan from the Utilities to the General Fund has been utilized.
Interest to be charged to the General Fund for negative cash balance in 2025 totals $65,472 to date. As the 1st quarter is a tough cash
flow time for the City with annual expenses being paid in these beginning months, and our next large property tax deposit not until
April, these contribute to the bulk of the loan being utilized in this first quarter.
Sales Tax Property Tax EMS Tax Other Taxes
Actual 3,001,899 844,206 322,738 2,608,339
Budget 12,577,229 11,532,000 4,404,000 8,626,694
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MAJOR REVENUE SUMMARY
Property Tax
2024 total property tax collections were 4.17 % higher than 2023 total collections. This is a sign of multiple indicators such as assessed
valuation and possibly new construction along with the 1% allowable on property tax increases. Through March 2025, we are 2.1% up
from where property tax collections were during this point in 2024. We have not yet seen our 1st large property tax payment which we
will receive in April.
$14,803,319 $14,843,585 $14,908,807 $15,531,222
$1,166,944
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8,000,000.00
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12,000,000.00
14,000,000.00
16,000,000.00
18,000,000.00
2021 2022 2023 2024 YTD 2025
Annual Property Tax Revenue
Sales Tax
In the next chart, sales tax is up 3.32% from this point in time in 2024. This is down from last year when it grew at a rate of 4.47% at this
point.
$8,406,296 $8,452,715 $8,317,046
$10,302,518
$11,257,927 $11,614,826 $11,729,781
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MAJOR REVENUE SUMMARY
Real Estate Excise Tax
Real Estate Excise Taxes (REET) are collected from all real estate transactions. The utilization of this revenue is restrict ed to capital
projects and projects identified in the capital facilities plan. Real Estate Excise Tax is up 13.85% from this point in time last year.
$5,243,724
$3,897,754
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ALL REVENUE SUMMARY
The table below shows the current revenue received for 2025. The City received 26% of all budgeted revenues through March.
Fund
No.Title
2025 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2024
Revenues
3/31/2025
Revenues
Amount
Remaining % Received
001 GENERAL FUND 59,044,690$ 10,340,274$ 16,555,636$ 42,489,054$ 28%
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 275,000 - 70,000 205,000 25%
012 CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND - - - - 0%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND 100,340 27,198 19,967 80,373 20%
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND - 300 - - 0%
019 EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND 50,000 129,556 - 50,000 0%
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 4,790 749 734 4,056 15%
111 STREET FUND 2,440,000 338,796 618,918 1,821,082 25%
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 4,619,540 1,062,235 772,957 3,846,583 17%
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 297,560 23,035 84,696 212,864 28%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 129,500 26,090 27,315 102,185 21%
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 55,340 12,223 9,801 45,539 18%
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2,410 327 567 1,843 24%
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 49,230 10,298 10,577 38,653 21%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 1,648,620 307,630 345,133 1,303,487 21%
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1 1,780,420 342,810 377,881 1,402,539 21%
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 345,580 152,945 67,569 278,011 20%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT 197,780 28,129 69,021 128,759 35%
136 PARKS TRUST FUND - - - - 0%
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 101,090 24,999 26,527 74,563 26%
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 11,310 343 273 11,037 2%
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 79,209 31,317 28,969 50,240 37%
141 AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUND 65,000 19,441 19,584 45,416 30%
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND - 2,752,376 1,250 (1,250) 0%
143 TREE FUND 83,502 4,133 293,992 (210,490) 352%
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND 305,870 350 - 305,870 0%
332 PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND 209,450 52,311 85,802 123,648 41%
411 COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION - 41,775 38,155 (38,155) 0%
421 WATER UTILITY FUND 11,863,672 2,877,629 3,070,927 8,792,745 26%
422 STORM UTILITY FUND 9,494,779 2,256,265 2,615,785 6,878,994 28%
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 19,329,568 4,343,737 4,692,982 14,636,586 24%
424 BOND RESERVE FUND 1,174,920 6,595 116 1,174,804 0%
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 2,421,990 700,004 616,827 1,805,163 25%
512 TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND 2,505,723 544,701 609,153 1,896,570 24%
118,686,883$ 26,458,572$ 31,131,114$ 87,555,769$ 26%
CITY OF EDMONDS
REVENUES BY FUND - SUMMARY
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ALL EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Through March, we are 25% of the year complete.
Fund
No.Title
2025 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2024
Expenditures
3/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
001 GENERAL FUND 58,387,767$ 12,078,289$ 15,307,838$ 43,079,929$ 26%
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 317,500 103,165 96,839 220,661 31%
011 RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND - - - - 0%
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 5,700 4,385 - 5,700 0%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND 550,000 628,982 3,517 546,483 1%
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND 29,000 - - 29,000 0%
018 EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND 188,100 - 19,858 168,242 11%
019 EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND 400,000 - - 400,000 0%
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 20,000 - - 20,000 0%
111 STREET FUND 2,639,871 700,918 637,035 2,002,836 24%
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 4,094,740 1,061,720 411,846 3,682,894 10%
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 245,400 3,299 29,838 215,562 12%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 194,000 15,592 2,380 191,620 1%
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 31,770 - - 31,770 0%
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 3,000 75 150 2,850 5%
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 37,500 800 1,689 35,811 5%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 1,946,465 121,202 91,395 1,855,070 5%
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1 2,552,330 84,400 45,947 2,506,383 2%
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 638,936 78,059 97,231 541,705 15%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT 329,009 49,876 61,253 267,756 19%
136 PARKS TRUST FUND - - - - 0%
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND 375,000 - - 375,000 0%
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 7,400 80 - 7,400 0%
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 84,445 12,192 10,741 73,704 13%
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND - 2,751,126 - - 0%
143 TREE FUND - - 223 (223) 0%
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND 305,870 - - 305,870 0%
332 PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND - 921 - - 0%
421 WATER UTILITY FUND 22,315,347 1,679,136 5,241,285 17,074,062 23%
422 STORM UTILITY FUND 12,323,172 1,188,252 3,832,804 8,490,368 31%
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 19,597,163 3,520,725 4,186,585 15,410,578 21%
424 BOND RESERVE FUND 1,149,400 - - 1,149,400 0%
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 1,907,356 468,818 918,078 989,278 48%
512 TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND 2,530,572 638,146 883,772 1,646,800 35%
133,206,813$ 25,190,157$ 31,880,302$ 101,326,511$ 24%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - SUMMARY
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City of Edmonds
All Funds Financial Summary
As of March 31, 2025
Fund
Beginning Fund
Balance*
Revenues /
Sources
Expenditures /
Uses
Revenues less
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance Cash Balance
Governmental
001 General Fund 456,459 16,555,636 15,307,838 1,247,798 1,704,257 (1,478,272)
009 LEOFF Medical Insurance Reserve 14,518 70,000 96,839 (26,839) (12,321) 1,938
012 Contingency Reserve 2,228,672 - - - 2,228,672 2,228,672
014 Historic Sub-Fund 4,559 - - - 4,559 4,559
016 Building Maintenance 2,388,791 19,967 3,517 16,450 2,405,241 2,396,984
017 Marsh Restoration 858,895 - - - 858,895 861,616
018 Homeless Response 200,000 - 19,858 (19,858) 180,142 180,142
019 Opioid Response 456,556 - - - 456,556 456,556
Total General Funds 6,608,450 16,645,603 15,428,052 1,217,551 7,826,001 4,652,195
Special Revenue Funds
104 Drug Enforcement 47,288 734 - 734 48,022 47,497
111 Street 111,429 618,918 637,035 (18,116) 93,313 (4,439)
112 Street Construction 3,838,299 772,957 411,846 361,111 4,199,410 3,009,898
117 Municipal Arts 667,957 84,696 29,838 54,858 722,815 709,468
120 Hotel / Motel 187,994 27,315 2,380 24,935 212,929 169,478
121 Employee Parking 37,906 9,801 - 9,801 47,707 21,539
122 Youth Scholarship 20,475 567 150 417 20,892 20,662
123 Tourism Promotion 153,857 10,577 1,689 8,888 162,745 151,078
125 REET 2 2,461,968 345,133 91,395 253,738 2,715,706 2,691,603
126 REET 1 4,585,455 377,881 45,947 331,934 4,917,389 4,845,985
127 Gifts Catalog 2,992,002 67,569 97,231 (29,662) 2,962,340 2,923,261
130 Cemetery Maintenance 131,126 69,021 61,253 7,768 138,894 135,790
137 Cemetery Trust 1,253,220 26,527 - 26,527 1,279,747 1,264,166
138 Sister City 17,697 273 - 273 17,970 17,727
140 Business Improvement 36,195 28,969 10,741 18,229 54,424 52,266
141 Affordable Housing 380,915 19,584 - 19,584 400,499 392,102
142 Edmonds Rescue 36,123 1,250 - 1,250 37,373 2,083
143 Tree Fund 135,116 293,992 223 293,769 428,885 425,706
Capital Projects 243,001 85,802 - 85,802 328,803 320,882
Debt Service 350 - - - 350 -
Enterprise Funds
411 Combined Utility Operation 147,210 38,155 - 38,155 185,365 77,612
421 Water Utility 19,611,386 3,070,927 5,241,285 (2,170,358) 17,441,028 16,972,140
422 Storm Water Utility 10,987,172 2,615,785 3,832,804 (1,217,018) 9,770,154 8,955,584
423 Sewer / Wastewater Treatment Plant 15,149,200 4,692,982 4,186,585 506,397 15,655,597 15,825,899
424 Bond Reserve Fund 21,097 116 - 116 21,213 116
Internal Service Funds
511 Equipment Rental 5,493,201 616,827 918,078 (301,251) 5,191,950 5,076,547
512 Technology Rental 941,751 609,153 883,772 (274,619) 667,132 652,887
All Funds 76,297,840 31,131,114 31,880,302 (749,188) 75,548,652 69,409,734
*All Beginning Fund Balance amounts are preliminary until the completion of the 2024 Financial Statements
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GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT EXPENSE SUMMARY
Title
2025 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2024
Expenditures
3/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL 449,896$ 129,587$ 127,176$ 322,720$ 28%
OFFICE OF MAYOR 475,286 106,210 108,220 367,066 23%
HUMAN RESOURCES 925,799 334,300 243,175 682,624 26%
MUNICIPAL COURT 2,080,531 418,493 433,938 1,646,593 21%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,317,233 701,302 589,275 1,727,958 25%
CITY ATTORNEY 1,233,810 220,257 173,448 1,060,362 14%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 14,545,560 1,750,948 4,928,579 9,616,981 34%
POLICE SERVICES 19,085,126 3,895,633 4,671,569 14,413,557 24%
SATELLITE OFFICE 20,208 38,868 10,675 9,533 53%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECONOMIC DEV.1,021,236 256,210 296,642 724,594 29%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 3,706,635 930,649 840,767 2,865,868 23%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM 170,358 60,205 42,493 127,865 25%
PARKS & RECREATION 5,123,673 1,415,374 1,270,644 3,853,029 25%
PUBLIC WORKS 4,602,273 1,050,780 945,171 3,657,102 21%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 2,630,143 769,473 626,065 2,004,078 24%
58,387,767$ 12,078,289$ 15,307,838$ 43,079,929$ 26%
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN SUMMARY
CITY OF EDMONDS
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SALARIES AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
Below is a comparison of the total staff labor related costs (salaries and benefits) for 2019 through 2025.
$29,701,575 $30,715,471 $31,014,133
$33,596,411
$40,926,028
$43,272,476
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Annual Salaries & Benefits
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Title
2025 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2024
Expenditures
3/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES AND WAGES 251,769$ 61,514$ 64,418$ 187,351$ 26%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 131,722 33,141 49,194 82,528 37%
383,491$ 94,655$ 113,612$ 269,879$ 30%
OFFICE OF MAYOR
SALARIES AND WAGES 282,385$ 71,268$ 63,392$ 218,993$ 22%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 72,679 19,348 17,677 55,002 24%
355,064$ 90,616$ 81,068$ 273,996$ 23%
HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES AND WAGES 558,361$ 156,649$ 141,235$ 417,126$ 25%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 204,951 60,557 50,513 154,438 25%
763,312$ 217,207$ 191,748$ 571,564$ 25%
MUNICIPAL COURT
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,338,754$ 255,807$ 273,863$ 1,064,891$ 20%
OVERTIME 10,000 1,255 647 9,353 6%
BENEFITS 412,631 85,902 81,113 331,518 20%
1,761,385$ 342,964$ 355,622$ 1,405,763$ 20%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,519,517$ 426,215$ 401,343$ 1,118,174$ 26%
OVERTIME 8,000 3,372 2,290 5,710 29%
BENEFITS 519,941 130,307 122,259 397,682 24%
2,047,458$ 559,894$ 525,892$ 1,521,566$ 26%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
SALARIES AND WAGES (1,250,000)$ -$ -$ (1,250,000)$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 71,983 4,167 20,990 50,993 29%
(1,178,017)$ 4,167$ 20,990$ (1,199,007)$ -2%
POLICE SERVICES
SALARIES AND WAGES 10,082,548$ 2,165,345$ 2,532,841$ 7,549,707$ 25%
OVERTIME 1,030,751 258,338 110,327 920,424 11%
HOLIDAY BUYBACK 372,950 - 708 372,242 0%
BENEFITS 3,431,052 887,814 892,983 2,538,069 26%
14,917,301$ 3,311,498$ 3,536,860$ 11,380,441$ 24%
SATELLITE OFFICE
SALARIES AND WAGES (22,365)$ 11,421$ -$ (22,365)$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 22,665 7,931 - 22,665 0%
300$ 19,352$ -$ 300$ 0%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECON DEV.
SALARIES AND WAGES 567,188$ 169,173$ 201,983$ 365,205$ 36%
OVERTIME - - 1,758 (1,758) 0%
BENEFITS 175,270 48,449 57,214 118,056 33%
742,458$ 217,622$ 260,955$ 481,503$ 35%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES AND WAGES 2,147,170$ 499,710$ 534,866$ 1,612,304$ 25%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 828,384 185,850 173,944 654,440 21%
2,975,554$ 685,560$ 708,810$ 2,266,744$ 24%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
SALARIES AND WAGES $ 132,413 $ 30,609 $ 33,102 $ 99,311 25%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 36,225 8,724 8,882 27,343 25%
$ 168,638 $ 39,333 $ 41,984 $ 126,654 25%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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PARKS & RECREATION
SALARIES AND WAGES 2,462,812$ 765,678$ 662,969$ 1,799,843$ 27%
OVERTIME 10,000 - 667 9,333 7%
BENEFITS 998,001 297,792 248,666 749,335 25%
3,470,813$ 1,063,470$ 912,302$ 2,558,511$ 26%
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES AND WAGES 518,816$ 139,301$ 87,079$ 431,737$ 17%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 183,992 43,959 34,401 149,591 19%
702,808$ 183,260$ 121,480$ 581,328$ 17%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,081,573$ 290,871$ 283,688$ 797,885$ 26%
OVERTIME 8,500 1,576 1,472 7,028 17%
BENEFITS 455,950 116,707 112,663 343,287 25%
1,546,023$ 409,154$ 397,824$ 1,148,199$ 26%
ENGINEERING
SALARIES AND WAGES 2,463,816$ 534,372$ 514,206$ 1,949,610$ 21%
OVERTIME 5,000 148 1 4,999 0%
BENEFITS 899,319 196,813 188,818 710,501 21%
3,368,135$ 731,333$ 703,025$ 2,665,110$ 21%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 32,024,723$ 7,970,084$ 7,972,170$ 24,052,553$ 25%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE (009)
BENEFITS 167,000$ 65,286$ 47,543$ 119,457$ 28%
167,000$ 65,286$ 47,543$ 119,457$ 28%
STREET FUND (111)
SALARIES AND WAGES 972,443$ 247,375$ 173,218$ 799,225$ 18%
OVERTIME 40,500 11,012 7,023 33,477 17%
BENEFITS 421,007 104,198 76,010 344,997 18%
1,433,950$ 362,584$ 256,251$ 1,177,699$ 18%
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND (121)
SALARIES AND WAGES 22,805$ -$ -$ 22,805$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 7,175 - - 7,175 0%
29,980$ -$ -$ 29,980$ 0%
GIFTS CATALOG FUND (127)
SALARIES AND WAGES 277,502$ 47,139$ 53,984$ 223,518$ 19%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 138,224 18,309 19,668 118,556 14%
415,726$ 65,448$ 73,652$ 342,074$ 18%
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMENT (130)
SALARIES AND WAGES 191,973$ 28,093$ 31,800$ 160,173$ 17%
OVERTIME 3,500 234 281 3,219 8%
BENEFITS 71,241 8,861 13,288 57,953 19%
266,714$ 37,188$ 45,369$ 221,345$ 17%
WATER FUND (421)
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,149,201$ 209,954$ 252,634$ 896,568$ 22%
OVERTIME 31,500 9,154 8,940 22,560 28%
BENEFITS 513,903 101,577 114,625 399,278 22%
1,694,604$ 320,685$ 376,199$ 1,318,405$ 22%
STORM FUND (422)
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,025,402$ 245,252$ 233,429$ 791,973$ 23%
OVERTIME 28,552 981 8,168 20,384 29%
BENEFITS 422,674 88,554 106,826 315,848 25%
1,476,628$ 334,786$ 348,423$ 1,128,205$ 24%
SEWER FUND (423)
SALARIES AND WAGES 3,181,470$ 667,960$ 691,073$ 2,490,397$ 22%
OVERTIME 156,250 60,843 49,071 107,179 31%
BENEFITS 1,212,132 252,509 263,211 948,921 22%
4,549,852$ 981,313$ 1,003,354$ 3,546,498$ 22%
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (511)
SALARIES AND WAGES 445,385$ 107,338$ 113,681$ 331,704$ 26%
OVERTIME 5,000 1,260 - 5,000 0%
BENEFITS 157,041 37,768 38,877 118,164 25%
607,426$ 146,366$ 152,558$ 454,868$ 25%
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND (512)
SALARIES AND WAGES 654,096$ 154,265$ 158,719$ 495,377$ 24%
OVERTIME - 662 243 (243) 0%
BENEFITS 239,191 57,019 58,002 181,189 24%
893,287$ 211,945$ 216,964$ 676,323$ 24%
TOTAL ALL FUND EXPENDITURES 43,559,890 10,495,687 10,492,484 33,067,406 24%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - NON- GENERAL FUND - BY FUND IN DETAIL
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DEBT SUMMARY
2024 Outstanding Fund 001 Fund 111 Fund 112 Fund 126 Fund 421 Fund 422 Fund 423 PFD
2012 LTGO 630,000.00 630,000.00
2019 LTGO 2,860,000.00 2,860,000.00
2021 LTGO (A)9,825,000.00 3,560,000.00 1,325,000.00 3,008,999.00 1,437,013.00 493,988.00
2021 LTGO (B)2,345,000.00 2,345,000.00
2015 Revenue Bond 13,570,000.00 4,108,216.00 2,712,971.00 6,748,813.00
2020 Revenue Bond 13,875,000.00 13,875,000.00
2024 Revenue Bond 19,990,000.00 11,755,000.00 2,765,000.00 5,470,000.00
PWTFL 05-691-015 72,295.00 72,295.00
PWTFL 06-692-012 65,763.00 65,763.00
DOE L1400002 327,957.00 327,957.00
Sno Co Loan #03-2016 413,390.00 413,390.00
2016 (2007 Refinance) Chase Bank 679,515.00 117,827.00 9,105.00 53,002.00 6,116.00 223,289.00 270,176.00
64,653,920.00 3,677,827.00 9,105.00 65,763.00 4,868,002.00 18,878,331.00 7,551,663.00 27,258,229.00 2,345,000.00
Total Debt Outstanding 64,653,920.00
Below are details of the Interfund Loans from Funds 421 and 422 to the General Fund in 2025. We have utilized all $6m of the loans.
Month Beginning Balance Loan Draws Total Balance Interest Rate (%)Monthly Interest Remaining Balance to borrow
2025-01 - 3,500,000 3,500,000 4.45%12,981 -
2025-02 3,500,000 3,500,000 4.43%12,914 -
2025-03 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 4.40%12,832 -
2025-04 3,500,000 3,500,000 - -
2025-05 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-06 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-07 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-08 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-09 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-10 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-11 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-12 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
38,726
Fund 421
Month Beginning Balance Loan Draws Total Balance Interest Rate (%)Monthly Interest Remaining Balance to borrow
2025-01 - 2,253,084 2,253,084 4.45%8,356 246,916
2025-02 2,253,084 246,916 2,500,000 4.43%9,224 -
2025-03 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 4.40%9,165 -
2025-04 2,500,000 2,500,000 - -
2025-05 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-06 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-07 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-08 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-09 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-10 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-11 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-12 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
26,746
Fund 422
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Years
Agency/Investment Purchase to Par Market Maturity Coupon
Issuer Type Price Maturity Value Value Date Rate
Farmer Mac Bonds 1,995,088 0.05 2,000,000 1,999,619 04/17/25 4.25%
FHLB Bonds 969,524 0.33 1,000,000 997,745 07/28/25 3.60%
US Treasury Note Note 964,597 0.38 1,000,000 995,768 08/15/25 3.13%
FFCB Bonds 1,982,692 0.69 2,000,000 1,998,859 12/08/25 4.13%
First Financial - Waterfront Center CD 245,000 0.74 245,000 245,000 12/27/25 2.47%
Farmer Mac Bonds 1,994,172 0.84 2,000,000 1,995,942 02/02/26 3.95%
FHLMC Bonds 993,661 1.31 1,115,000 1,069,235 07/22/26 0.83%
Farmer Mac Bonds 2,057,309 1.63 2,305,000 2,200,939 11/17/26 1.15%
First Financial - ECA CD 2,803,516 2.63 2,803,516 2,803,516 11/15/27 2.96%
TOTAL SECURITIES 14,005,560 0.95 14,468,516 14,306,623
Washington State Local Gov't Investment Pool 49,557,647 49,557,647 Demand 4.40%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO 64,026,163$ 63,864,270$
As of March 31, 2025
City of Edmonds Investment Portfolio Detail
First
Financial -
CD, 21%
FFCB, 14%
FHLB, 7%
FHLMC, 8%
Farmer
Mac , 44%
Issuer Diversification
Checking,
$7.84 , 11%
State LGIP ,
$49.56 ,
69%
CD's , $3.05
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Note,
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Bonds ,
$10.42 ,
15%
Cash and Investment Balances
(in $ Millions)
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
$1,236,875 $947,931 $950,684 $1,091,709
$1,683,872
$3,044,847
$689,720
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 YTD 2025
Annual Interest Income
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
2025 April Budget Amendment
Staff Lead: Richard Gould
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Marissa Cain
Background/History
Amend the 2025 Ordinance No. 4377
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve Ordinance No. XXXX amending the 2025 Budget.
Q1 Budget Amendment includes: the Tree Fund (143) Parks Construction (332) in anticipation of
expenditures that had yet to be appropriated by City Council. The City's past practice of preparing a
budget amendment with capital projects "carry forward" has been included. We also accounted for
the Mayor's staff cost cuts that was estimated at $1.5m but came in at $1.775m.
Attachments:
1. 2025 Decision Package Summary
2. 2025 Staff Budget Cut Allocation
3. April Budget Amendment Ordinance
2025 April Budget Amendment Ordinance
4. Approved FTE List
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May 2025 Carryforward/First Quarter Budget Amendment
Decision Package Summary
Revenues
Fund Category Debit (Decrease)Credit (Increase)Impact
001 Other Governments & Grants - 3,535.00 SW Tourism Grant Lunar New Year
001 Interfund Service Fees - 15,000.00 c579 Phase 14 Waterline
001 Interfund Service Fees - 28,000.00 E24JA Phase 15 Water
001 Interfund Service Fees - 33,695.00 m160 Yost & Seaview
001 Interfund Service Fees - 15,000.00 c567 Phase 4 Storm
001 Interfund Service Fees - 45,462.00 a157 Perrinville Creek
001 Interfund Service Fees - 3,590.00 s017 Stormwater Comp Plan
001 Interfund Service Fees - 10,000.00 E24FA Phase 5 Storm
001 Interfund Service Fees - 10,000.00 E24GA Phase 12 Sewer
001 Interfund Service Fees - 61,955.00 c580 Phase 11 Sewer Repl
001 Interfund Service Fees - 9,900.00 c566 Phase 10 Sewer Repl
001 Interfund Service Fees - 3,000.00 E24A 2024 Pedestrian Prog
001 Interfund Service Fees - 3,000.00 E24AA 2024 Traffic Calming
001 Interfund Service Fees - 20,000.00 E24CA 2024 Overlay Program
001 Interfund Service Fees - 10,000.00 i055 Hwy 99 Stg 2
001 Interfund Service Fees - 25,000.00 E25MA Citywide Lighting
001 Interfund Service Fees - 10,000.00 CARA Study
001 Interfund Service Fees - 7,720.00 E24FE Marsh Study
001 Interfund Service Fees - 54,330.00 E23CF Main St Overlay
001 Interfund Service Fees - 9,930.00 E25DA 7th Ave Ped Improv
001 General Fund Total - 379,117.00 379,117.00
112 Other Governments & Grants - 120,000.00 E25MA Citywide Lighting
112 Other Governments & Grants - 43,940.00 i055 Hwy 99 Stg 2
112 Other Governments & Grants - 106,491.00 E23CF Main St Overlay
112 Other Governments & Grants - 46,711.00 E25DA 7th Ave Ped Improv
112 Other Governments & Grants - 15,000.00 84th Ave W 238th to 220th
112 Combined Street Const Total - 332,142.00 332,142.00
117 Other Governments & Grants - 60,000.00 Public Gateway Art
117 Miscellaneous - 65,550.00 Public Gateway Art
117 Transfers - 2,491.00 Parks Capital Art Transfer
117 Transfers - 770.00 E24A 2024 Pedestrian Prog
117 Transfers - 450.00 E24AA 2024 Traffic Calming
117 Municipal Arts Total - 129,261.00 129,261.00
130 Service Fees - 14,253.00 Cemetery Revenue Reclass
130 Transfers - 261,124.00 Cemetery Transfer
130 Cemetery Maintenance Total - 275,377.00 275,377.00
137 Service Fees 14,253.00 - Cemetery Revenue Reclass
137 Cemetery Maintenance Trust Total 14,253.00 - (14,253.00)
332 Other Governments & Grants - 139,172.00 Mee Property
332 Other Governments & Grants - 127,000.00 Mathay Ballinger Park Picnic Shelter
332 Parks Construction Total - 266,172.00 266,172.00
422 Other Governments & Grants - 83,240.00 E24FE Marsh Study
422 Other Governments & Grants - 87,804.00 c623 Perrinville Creek Basin
422 Other Governments & Grants - 133,125.00 E23CF Main St Overlay
422 Transfers - 56,720.00 E24FE Marsh Study
422 Storm Fund Total - 360,889.00 360,889.00
511 Interfund Sales 45,720.00 - Facilities ERR
511 Equipment Rental Fund Total 45,720.00 - (45,720.00)
All Funds 59,973.00 1,742,958.00 1,682,985.00
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Decision Package Summary
Expenditures
Fund Category Debit (Increase)Credit (Decrease)Impact
001 Centralized Services - 45,720.00 Facilities ERR
001 Centralized Services 8,502.00 - WCIA Premium Adjustment
001 Community Planning 3,535.00 - SW Tourism Grant Lunar New Year
001 Intergovernmental Services 22,500.00 Police Jail Costs
001 General Fund Total 34,537.00 45,720.00 (11,183.00)
016 Capital Expenditures 230,068.00 Facilities Capital Projects
016 Facilities Maintenance Total 230,068.00 - 230,068.00
017 Transfers 56,720.00 - E24FE Marsh Study
017 Marsh Restoration Fund 56,720.00 - 56,720.00
111 Road Maintenance 589.00 - WCIA Premium Adjustment
111 Street Fund Total 589.00 - 589.00
112 Road Maintenance 5,886.00 - E23AA Transportation Plan
112 Road Maintenance 10,000.00 - i055 Hwy 99 Stg 2
112 Road Maintenance 120,000.00 - E25MA Citywide Lighting
112 Road Maintenance 117,225.00 - E23CF Main St Overlay
112 Road Maintenance 46,711.00 - E25DA 7th Ave Ped Improv
112 Road Maintenance 15,000.00 - 84th Ave W 238th to 220th
112 Infrastructure 33,940.00 - i055 Hwy 99 Stg 2
112 Combined Street Const Total 348,762.00 - 348,762.00
117 Capital Expenditures 120,000.00 - Public Gateway Art
117 Infrastructure 10,515.00 - Public Art Hwy 99 Banners
117 Municipal Arts Total 130,515.00 - 130,515.00
125 Road Maintenance 76,823.00 - E24A 2024 Pedestrian Prog
125 Road Maintenance 100,000.00 - E24CA 2024 Overlay Program
125 Road Maintenance 15,105.00 - E23CF Main St Overlay
125 Road Maintenance 6,435.00 - E25DA 7th Ave Ped Improv
125 Park Facilities 250,000.00 - Shell Creek Phase 1
125 Capital Expenditures 24,650.00 - Signage & Wayfinding
125 Transfers 770.00 - E24A 2024 Pedestrian Prog
125 Transfers 2,491.00 - Parks Capital Art Transfer
125 REET Park Aqu. Total 476,274.00 - 476,274.00
126 Road Maintenance 47,000.00 - E24AA 2024 Traffic Calming
126 Road Maintenance 100,000.00 - E24CA 2024 Overlay Program
126 Road Maintenance 1,072.00 - E25DA 7th Ave Ped Improv
126 Capital Expenditures 18,750.00 - Material Bunker
126 Capital Expenditures 44,000.00 - Mee Property
126 Infrastructure 5,362.00 - E25DA 7th Ave Ped Improv
126 Transfers 450.00 - E24AA 2024 Traffic Calming
126 Special Capital Total 216,634.00 - 216,634.00
137 Capital Expenditures - 350,000.00 Cemetery Capital Correction
137 Transfers 261,124.00 - Cemetery Transfer
137 Cemetery Maintenance Trust Total 261,124.00 350,000.00 (88,876.00)
140 Community Planning 3,000.00 - ED Downtown Alliance
140 Business Improvement District Total 3,000.00 - 3,000.00
143 Park Facilities 75,000.00 - Tree Fund Fee Collection Work
143 Tree Fund Total 75,000.00 - 75,000.00
332 Capital Expenditures 60,500.00 - Mee Property
332 Infrastructure 39,535.00 - Public Art Hwy 99 Banners
332 Capital Expenditures 127,000.00 Mathay Ballinger Park Picnic Shelter
332 Parks Construction Total 227,035.00 - 227,035.00
421 Water Utilities 15,000.00 - c579 Phase 14 Waterline
421 Water Utilities 28,000.00 - E24JA Phase 15 Water
421 Water Utilities 33,695.00 - m160 Yost & Seaview
421 Water Utilities 33,333.00 - Records Management
421 Water Utilities 1,842.00 - WCIA Premium Adjustment
421 Capital Expenditures 18,750.00 - Material Bunker
421 Capital Expenditures 5,000.00 - c579 Phase 14 Waterline
421 Capital Expenditures 30,200.00 - E24JA Phase 15 Water
421 Capital Expenditures 307,370.00 - m160 Yost & Seaview
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421 Water Fund Total 473,190.00 - 473,190.00
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 45,462.00 - a157 Perrinville Creek
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 163,840.00 - s017 Stormwater Comp Plan
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 10,000.00 - E24FA Phase 5 Storm
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 33,333.00 - Records Management
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 60,000.00 - CARA Study
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 54,438.00 - E24FE Marsh Study
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 753,360.00 - E23CF Main St Overlay
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 52.00 - WCIA Premium Adjustment
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 15,000.00 - c567 Phase 4 Storm
422 Storm Drainage Utilities 103,055.00 - c623 Perrinville Creek Basin
422 Capital Expenditures 18,750.00 - Material Bunker
422 Capital Expenditures 230,470.00 - a157 Perrinville Creek
422 Capital Expenditures 41,580.00 - E24FA Phase 5 Storm
422 Storm Fund Total 1,529,340.00 - 1,529,340.00
423 Sewer Utilities 10,000.00 - E24GA Phase 12 Sewer
423 Sewer Utilities 61,955.00 - c580 Phase 11 Sewer Repl
423 Sewer Utilities 33,334.00 - Records Management
423 Sewer Utilities 24,044.00 - WWTP Carbon Project Furlough
423 Sewer Utilities 20,553.00 - WCIA Premium Adjustment
423 Sewer Utilities 9,900.00 - c566 Phase 10 Sewer Repl
423 Capital Expenditures 18,750.00 - Material Bunker
423 Capital Expenditures 30,530.00 - E24GA Phase 12 Sewer
423 Capital Expenditures 309,690.00 - c580 Phase 11 Sewer Repl
423 Sewer Fund Total 518,756.00 - 518,756.00
511 Public Works Centralized Services 1,250.00 - WCIA Premium Adjustment
511 Capital Expenditures 231,000.00 - Fleet Projects
511 Equipment Rental Fund Total 232,250.00 - 232,250.00
All Funds 4,813,794.00 395,720.00 4,418,074.00
Total Net Revenues - Expensitures impact on Fund Balances:(2,735,089.00)
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Transfer Detail
Fund Category Debit (from)Credit (to)Impact
125 Transfers 770.00 - E24A 2024 Pedestrian Prog
117 Transfers - 770.00 E24A 2024 Pedestrian Prog
017 Transfers 56,720.00 - E24FE Marsh Study
422 Transfers - 56,720.00 E24FE Marsh Study
125 Transfers 2,491.00 - Parks Capital Art Transfer
117 Transfers - 2,491.00 Parks Capital Art Transfer
126 Transfers 450.00 - E24AA 2024 Traffic Calming
117 Transfers - 450.00 E24AA 2024 Traffic Calming
137 Transfers 261,124.00 - Cemetery Transfer
130 Transfers - 261,124.00 Cemetery Transfer
Total 321,555.00 321,555.00
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Staff 2025 Budget Reduction Allocation
FUND #SUBJECT DEPT TITLE REV / EXP
INCREASE OR
DECREASE 2025 AMOUNT
001
Allocation out of Dept 39 to various departments for salaries, professional services and other
miscellaneous savings Various Departments Expense Decrease (1,331,152.00)
001 Facility Manager charge Capital Projects Facilities Expense Decrease (84,000.00)
001 Cultural Arts Program Specialist Community Services Expense Decrease (40,000.00)
001 Director charge to capital projects when applicable Parks Expense Decrease (10,000.00)
001 Custodial work to the WWTP Facilities Expense Decrease (40,000.00)
001 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month Various Departments Expense Decrease (97,617.00)
001 Blake decision and corresponding reimbursements - Grant NA Revenue Increase (60,000.00)
(1,662,769.00)
001 Staff Cost Cut Allocation out of Non-Dept (included during 2025 Budget process)1 Non-Departmental Expense Increase 1,500,000.00
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance (162,769.00)
016 Facility Manager charge Capital Projects Facilities Expense Increase 84,000.00
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance 84,000.00
117 Cultural Arts Program Specialist Parks Expense Increase 40,000.00
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance 40,000.00
332 Director charge to capital projects when applicable Parks Expense Increase 10,000.00
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance 10,000.00
421 Custodial work to the WWTP Water Expense Increase 10,000.00
421 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month 421 Water Expense Decrease (891.00)
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance 9,109.00
422 Custodial work to the WWTP Storm Expense Increase 10,000.00
422 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month 422 Storm Expense Decrease (255.00)
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance 9,745.00
General Fund
Building Maintenance Fund
Municipal Arts Fund
Parks Capital Fund
Water Fund
Storm Fund
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423 Custodial work to the WWTP Sewer Expense Increase 10,000.00
423 Custodial work to the WWTP Treatment Plant Expense Increase 10,000.00
423 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month 423 Sewer Expense Decrease (382.00)
423 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month Waste Water Expense Decrease (2,996.00)
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance 16,622.00
512 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month NA Revenue Decrease 1.00
512 B-Fund Reduction @ $10k per month NA Revenue Decrease 102,140.00
512 Web System Analyst (workforce reduction)Administrative Services - IT Expense Decrease (112,500.00)
Net change (Increase)/Decrease to Fund Balance (10,359.00)
Notes
1 During the 2025 budget process, a $1.5M reduction to General Fund expenditures was included for city staff to cut from deparment budgets. This adjustment
reallocates the $1.5M out of Non-Departmental expenditures and assigns it to the respective budget cuts that were identified by city staff.
Sewer Fund
Technology Rental Fund
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4377 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED
TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, previous actions taken by the City Council require Interfund Transfers
and increases in appropriations; and
WHEREAS, state law requires an ordinance be adopted whenever money is
transferred from one fund to another; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the amended budget appropriations and
information which was made available; and approves the appropriation of local, state, and federal
funds and the increase or decrease from previously approved programs within the 2025 Budget;
and
WHEREAS, the applications of funds have been identified;
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1. of Ordinance No. 4377 adopting the final budget for the fiscal
year 2025 is hereby amended to reflect the changes shown in Exhibits A, B, C, and D adopted
herein by reference.
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Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. _________
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the ___th day of May, 2025, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. XXXX. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 4377 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND
EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2025.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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EXHIBIT “A”: Budget Amendment Summary (May 2025)
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2025 2025
UNAUDITED ADJUSTED BUDGET
FUND FUND PRELIMINARY BEGINNING ENDING
NO. DESCRIPTION FUND BALANCE REVENUE EXPENDITURES FUND BALANCE
001 GENERAL FUND 1,215,818 59,483,807 58,273,815 2,425,810
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 19,441 275,000 317,500 (23,059)
011 RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND - - - -
012 CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND 2,228,672 - - 2,228,672
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 4,559 - 5,700 (1,141)
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,380,534 100,340 864,068 1,616,806
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND 861,616 - 85,720 775,896
018 EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND 200,000 - 188,100 11,900
019 EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND 456,556 50,000 400,000 106,556
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 47,981 4,790 20,000 32,771
111 STREET FUND 185,096 2,440,000 2,640,460 (15,364)
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 3,217,043 4,951,682 4,443,502 3,725,223
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 671,730 426,821 415,915 682,636
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE - - - -
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 165,422 129,500 194,000 100,922
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 12,691 55,340 31,770 36,261
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 20,769 2,410 3,000 20,179
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 151,599 49,230 37,500 163,329
125 PARK ACQ/IMPROVEMENT 2,432,519 1,648,620 2,422,739 1,658,400
126 SPECIAL CAPITAL FUND 4,631,092 1,780,420 2,768,964 3,642,548
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 3,027,911 345,580 638,936 2,734,555
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROV 130,453 473,157 329,009 274,601
136 PARKS TRUST FUND - - - -
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 1,269,638 86,837 286,124 1,070,351
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 17,896 11,310 7,400 21,806
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND 34,037 79,209 87,445 25,801
141 AFFORDABLE & SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUND 380,831 65,000 - 445,831
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND 833 - - 833
143 TREE FUND 135,348 83,502 75,000 143,850
211 LID FUND CONTROL - - - -
231 2012 LTGO DEBT SERVICE FUND - 305,870 305,870 -
332 PARKS CONSTRUCTION 299,964 475,622 237,035 538,551
421 WATER 1 19,611,386 11,863,672 22,797,646 8,677,412
422 STORM1 10,987,172 9,855,668 13,862,257 6,980,583
423 SEWER / TREATMENT PLANT1 15,149,200 19,329,568 20,132,541 14,346,227
424 BOND RESERVE FUND - 1,174,920 1,149,400 25,520
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND1 5,493,201 2,376,270 2,139,606 5,729,865
512 Technology Rental Fund1 941,751 2,403,582 2,418,072 927,261
617 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND - - - -
Totals 76,382,759 120,327,727 137,579,094 59,131,392
1 Fund balance from Preliminary December 2024 Quarterly Report
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EXHIBIT “B”: Budget Amendments by Revenue (May 2025)
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Adopted Proposed 2025
Budget Amendment Amended
FUND FUND Ord. #4377 Ord. # Revenue
NO. DESCRIPTION 1/1/2025 Budget
001 General Fund 59,044,690$ 439,117$ 59,483,807$
009 Leoff-Medical Ins. Reserve 275,000 - 275,000
011 Risk Management Reserve Fund - - -
012 Contingency Reserve Fund - - -
014 Historic Preservation Gift Fund - - -
016 Building Maintenance Fund 100,340 - 100,340
017 Marsh Restoration & Preservation Fund - - -
018 Edmonds Homelessness Response Fund - - -
019 Edmonds Opioid Response Fund 50,000 - 50,000
104 Drug Enforcement Fund 4,790 - 4,790
111 Street Fund 2,440,000 - 2,440,000
112 Combined Street Const/Improve 4,619,540 332,142 4,951,682
117 Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund 297,560 129,261 426,821
120 Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund 129,500 - 129,500
121 Employee Parking Permit Fund 55,340 - 55,340
122 Youth Scholarship Fund 2,410 - 2,410
123 Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 49,230 - 49,230
125 Park Acq/Improvement 1,648,620 - 1,648,620
126 Special Capital Fund 1,780,420 - 1,780,420
127 Gifts Catalog Fund 345,580 - 345,580
130 Cemetery Maintenance/Improv 197,780 275,377 473,157
137 Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fd 101,090 (14,253) 86,837
138 Sister City Commission 11,310 - 11,310
140 Business Improvement District Fund 79,209 - 79,209
141 Affordable and Supportive Housing Fund 65,000 - 65,000
142 Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund - - -
143 Tree Fund 83,502 - 83,502
211 Lid Fund Control - - -
231 2012 LTGO Debt Service fund 305,870 - 305,870
332 Parks Construction 209,450 266,172 475,622
421 Water 11,863,672 - 11,863,672
422 Storm 9,494,779 360,889 9,855,668
423 Sewer / Treatment Plant 19,329,568 - 19,329,568
424 Bond Reserve Fund 1,174,920 - 1,174,920
511 Equipment Rental Fund 2,421,990 (45,720) 2,376,270
512 Technology Rental Fund 2,505,723 (102,141) 2,403,582
617 Firemen'S Pension Fund - - -
Totals 118,686,883$ 1,640,844$ 120,327,727$
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EXHIBIT “C”: Budget Amendment by Expenditure (May 2025)
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Adopted Proposed 2025
Budget Amendment Amended
FUND FUND Ord. #4377 Ord. # Expenditure
NO. DESCRIPTION 1/1/2025 Budget
001 General Fund 58,387,767$ (113,952)$ 58,273,815$
009 Leoff-Medical Ins. Reserve 317,500 - 317,500
011 Risk Management Reserve Fund - - -
012 Contingency Reserve Fund - - -
014 Historic Preservation Gift Fund 5,700 - 5,700
016 Building Maintenance Fund 550,000 314,068 864,068
017 Marsh Restoration & Preservation Fund 29,000 56,720 85,720
018 Edmonds Homelessness Response Fund 188,100 - 188,100
019 Edmonds Opioid Response Fund 400,000 - 400,000
104 Drug Enforcement Fund 20,000 - 20,000
111 Street Fund 2,639,871 589 2,640,460
112 Combined Street Const/Improve 4,094,740 348,762 4,443,502
117 Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund 245,400 170,515 415,915
120 Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund 194,000 - 194,000
121 Employee Parking Permit Fund 31,770 - 31,770
122 Youth Scholarship Fund 3,000 - 3,000
123 Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 37,500 - 37,500
125 Park Acq/Improvement 1,946,465 476,274 2,422,739
126 Special Capital Fund 2,552,330 216,634 2,768,964
127 Gifts Catalog Fund 638,936 - 638,936
130 Cemetery Maintenance/Improv 329,009 - 329,009
137 Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fd 375,000 (88,876) 286,124
138 Sister City Commission 7,400 - 7,400
140 Business Improvement District Fund 84,445 3,000 87,445
141 Affordable and Supportive Housing Fund - - -
142 Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund - - -
143 Tree Fund - 75,000 75,000
211 Lid Fund Control - - -
231 2012LTGO Debt Service Fund 305,870 - 305,870
332 Parks Construction - 237,035 237,035
421 Water 22,315,347 482,299 22,797,646
422 Storm 12,323,172 1,539,085 13,862,257
423 Sewer / Treatment Plant 19,597,163 535,378 20,132,541
424 Bond Reserve Fund 1,149,400 - 1,149,400
511 Equipment Rental Fund 1,907,356 232,250 2,139,606
512 Technology Rental Fund 2,530,572 (112,500) 2,418,072
617 Firemen'S Pension Fund - - -
Totals 133,206,813$ 4,372,281$ 137,579,094$
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EXHIBIT “D”: Budget Amendment Summary (May 2025)
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Fund Number
Proposed
Amendment
Change in
Revenue
Proposed
Amendment
Change in Expense
Proposed
Amendment
Change in Ending
Fund Balance
001 439,117 (113,952) 553,069
016 - 314,068 (314,068)
017 56,720 (56,720)
111 - 589 (589)
112 332,142 348,762 (16,620)
117 129,261 170,515 (41,254)
125 - 476,274 (476,274)
126 - 216,634 (216,634)
130 275,377 - 275,377
137 (14,253) (88,876) 74,623
140 3,000 (3,000)
143 75,000 (75,000)
332 266,172 237,035 29,137
421 - 482,299 (482,299)
422 360,889 1,539,085 (1,178,196)
423 - 535,378 (535,378)
511 (45,720) 232,250 (277,970)
512 (102,141) (112,500) 10,359
Total Change 1,640,844 4,372,281 (2,731,437)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4377 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED
TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, previous actions taken by the City Council require Interfund Transfers
and increases in appropriations; and
WHEREAS, state law requires an ordinance be adopted whenever money is
transferred from one fund to another; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the amended budget appropriations and
information which was made available; and approves the appropriation of local, state, and federal
funds and the increase or decrease from previously approved programs within the 2025 Budget;
and
WHEREAS, the applications of funds have been identified;
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1. of Ordinance No. 4377 adopting the final budget for the fiscal
year 2025 is hereby amended to reflect the changes shown in Exhibits A, B, C, and D adopted
herein by reference.
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Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. _________
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the ___th day of May, 2025, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. XXXX. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 4377 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND
EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2025.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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EXHIBIT “A”: Budget Amendment Summary (May 2025)
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2025 2025
UNAUDITED ADJUSTED BUDGET
FUND FUND PRELIMINARY BEGINNING ENDING
NO.DESCRIPTION FUND BALANCE REVENUE EXPENDITURES FUND BALANCE
001 GENERAL FUND 1,215,818 59,483,807 58,273,815 2,425,810
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 19,441 275,000 317,500 (23,059)
011 RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND - - - -
012 CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND 2,228,672 - - 2,228,672
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 4,559 - 5,700 (1,141)
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,380,534 100,340 864,068 1,616,806
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND 861,616 - 85,720 775,896
018 EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND 200,000 - 188,100 11,900
019 EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND 456,556 50,000 400,000 106,556
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 47,981 4,790 20,000 32,771
111 STREET FUND 185,096 2,440,000 2,640,460 (15,364)
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 3,217,043 4,951,682 4,443,502 3,725,223
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 671,730 426,821 415,915 682,636
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE - - - -
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 165,422 129,500 194,000 100,922
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 12,691 55,340 31,770 36,261
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 20,769 2,410 3,000 20,179
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 151,599 49,230 37,500 163,329
125 PARK ACQ/IMPROVEMENT 2,432,519 1,648,620 2,422,739 1,658,400
126 SPECIAL CAPITAL FUND 4,631,092 1,780,420 2,768,964 3,642,548
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 3,027,911 345,580 638,936 2,734,555
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROV 130,453 473,157 329,009 274,601
136 PARKS TRUST FUND - - - -
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 1,269,638 86,837 286,124 1,070,351
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 17,896 11,310 7,400 21,806
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND 34,037 79,209 87,445 25,801
141 AFFORDABLE & SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUND 380,831 65,000 - 445,831
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND 833 - - 833
143 TREE FUND 135,348 83,502 75,000 143,850
211 LID FUND CONTROL - - - -
231 2012 LTGO DEBT SERVICE FUND - 305,870 305,870 -
332 PARKS CONSTRUCTION 299,964 475,622 237,035 538,551
421 WATER 1 19,611,386 11,863,672 22,797,646 8,677,412
422 STORM1 10,987,172 9,855,668 13,862,257 6,980,583
423 SEWER / TREATMENT PLANT1 15,149,200 19,329,568 20,132,541 14,346,227
424 BOND RESERVE FUND - 1,174,920 1,149,400 25,520
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND1 5,493,201 2,376,270 2,139,606 5,729,865
512 Technology Rental Fund 1 941,751 2,403,582 2,418,072 927,261
617 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND - - - -
Totals 76,382,759 120,327,727 137,579,094 59,131,392
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EXHIBIT “B”: Budget Amendments by Revenue (May 2025)
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Adopted Proposed 2025
Budget Amendment Amended
FUND FUND Ord. #4377 Ord. #Revenue
NO.DESCRIPTION 1/1/2025 Budget
001 General Fund 59,044,690$ 439,117$ 59,483,807$
009 Leoff-Medical Ins. Reserve 275,000 - 275,000
011 Risk Management Reserve Fund - - -
012 Contingency Reserve Fund - - -
014 Historic Preservation Gift Fund - - -
016 Building Maintenance Fund 100,340 - 100,340
017 Marsh Restoration & Preservation Fund - - -
018 Edmonds Homelessness Response Fund - - -
019 Edmonds Opioid Response Fund 50,000 - 50,000
104 Drug Enforcement Fund 4,790 - 4,790
111 Street Fund 2,440,000 - 2,440,000
112 Combined Street Const/Improve 4,619,540 332,142 4,951,682
117 Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund 297,560 129,261 426,821
120 Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund 129,500 - 129,500
121 Employee Parking Permit Fund 55,340 - 55,340
122 Youth Scholarship Fund 2,410 - 2,410
123 Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 49,230 - 49,230
125 Park Acq/Improvement 1,648,620 - 1,648,620
126 Special Capital Fund 1,780,420 - 1,780,420
127 Gifts Catalog Fund 345,580 - 345,580
130 Cemetery Maintenance/Improv 197,780 275,377 473,157
137 Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fd 101,090 (14,253) 86,837
138 Sister City Commission 11,310 - 11,310
140 Business Improvement District Fund 79,209 - 79,209
141 Affordable and Supportive Housing Fund 65,000 - 65,000
142 Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund - - -
143 Tree Fund 83,502 - 83,502
211 Lid Fund Control - - -
231 2012 LTGO Debt Service fund 305,870 - 305,870
332 Parks Construction 209,450 266,172 475,622
421 Water 11,863,672 - 11,863,672
422 Storm 9,494,779 360,889 9,855,668
423 Sewer / Treatment Plant 19,329,568 - 19,329,568
424 Bond Reserve Fund 1,174,920 - 1,174,920
511 Equipment Rental Fund 2,421,990 (45,720) 2,376,270
512 Technology Rental Fund 2,505,723 (102,141) 2,403,582
617 Firemen'S Pension Fund - - -
Totals 118,686,883$ 1,640,844$ 120,327,727$
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EXHIBIT “C”: Budget Amendment by Expenditure (May 2025)
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Adopted Proposed 2025
Budget Amendment Amended
FUND FUND Ord. #4377 Ord. #Expenditure
NO.DESCRIPTION 1/1/2025 Budget
001 General Fund 58,387,767$ (113,952)$ 58,273,815$
009 Leoff-Medical Ins. Reserve 317,500 - 317,500
011 Risk Management Reserve Fund - - -
012 Contingency Reserve Fund - - -
014 Historic Preservation Gift Fund 5,700 - 5,700
016 Building Maintenance Fund 550,000 314,068 864,068
017 Marsh Restoration & Preservation Fund 29,000 56,720 85,720
018 Edmonds Homelessness Response Fund 188,100 - 188,100
019 Edmonds Opioid Response Fund 400,000 - 400,000
104 Drug Enforcement Fund 20,000 - 20,000
111 Street Fund 2,639,871 589 2,640,460
112 Combined Street Const/Improve 4,094,740 348,762 4,443,502
117 Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund 245,400 170,515 415,915
120 Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund 194,000 - 194,000
121 Employee Parking Permit Fund 31,770 - 31,770
122 Youth Scholarship Fund 3,000 - 3,000
123 Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 37,500 - 37,500
125 Park Acq/Improvement 1,946,465 476,274 2,422,739
126 Special Capital Fund 2,552,330 216,634 2,768,964
127 Gifts Catalog Fund 638,936 - 638,936
130 Cemetery Maintenance/Improv 329,009 - 329,009
137 Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fd 375,000 (88,876) 286,124
138 Sister City Commission 7,400 - 7,400
140 Business Improvement District Fund 84,445 3,000 87,445
141 Affordable and Supportive Housing Fund - - -
142 Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund - - -
143 Tree Fund - 75,000 75,000
211 Lid Fund Control - - -
231 2012LTGO Debt Service Fund 305,870 - 305,870
332 Parks Construction - 237,035 237,035
421 Water 22,315,347 482,299 22,797,646
422 Storm 12,323,172 1,539,085 13,862,257
423 Sewer / Treatment Plant 19,597,163 535,378 20,132,541
424 Bond Reserve Fund 1,149,400 - 1,149,400
511 Equipment Rental Fund 1,907,356 232,250 2,139,606
512 Technology Rental Fund 2,530,572 (112,500) 2,418,072
617 Firemen'S Pension Fund - - -
Totals 133,206,813$ 4,372,281$ 137,579,094$
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Proposed
Amendment
Change in
Revenue
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Change in Expense
Proposed
Amendment
Change in Ending
Fund Balance
001 439,117 (113,952) 553,069
016 - 314,068 (314,068)
017 56,720 (56,720)
111 - 589 (589)
112 332,142 348,762 (16,620)
117 129,261 170,515 (41,254)
125 - 476,274 (476,274)
126 - 216,634 (216,634)
130 275,377 - 275,377
137 (14,253) (88,876) 74,623
140 3,000 (3,000)
143 75,000 (75,000)
332 266,172 237,035 29,137
421 - 482,299 (482,299)
422 360,889 1,539,085 (1,178,196)
423 - 535,378 (535,378)
511 (45,720) 232,250 (277,970)
512 (102,141) (112,500) 10,359
Total Change 1,640,844 4,372,281 (2,731,437)
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Approved Positions
Funded Position FTE Grade Department
66.6%-100% General Fund (001) funded
Council President 1.00 25,291 Council
Council Members 6.00 21076 Council
Legislative/Executive Assistant 1.00 NR-33 Council
Mayor 1.00 156,123 Mayor
Executive Assistant to the Mayor 1.00 NR-34 Mayor
Human Resources Director 1.00 NR-44 Human Resources
Senior Human Resources Analyst 1.00 NR-34 Human Resources
Human Resources Analyst - NR-32 Human Resources
Human Resources Assistant 0.95 NR-29 Human Resources
Human Resources Manager 1.00 NR-40 Human Resources
Judge 1.00 206470.0 Court
Court Administrator 1.00 NR-43 Court
Assistant Court Administrator 1.00 NR-37 Court
Lead Court Clerk 1.00 NE-29 Court
Court Clerk 6.67 NE-28 Court
Probation Officer 1.00 NE-33 - NE-34 Court
City Clerk 1.00 NR-37 Administrative Services
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 NE-31 Administrative Services
Accounting Specialist 2.00 NE-30 - NE-31 Administrative Services
Administrative Assistant 1.00 NE-29 - NE-30 Administrative Services
Senior Office Specialist - NE-25 Administrative Services
Public Records Officer 1.00 NE-32 Administrative Services
Public Records Assistant - NE-30 Administrative Services
Police Chief 1.00 PD-03 Police
Police Assistant Chief 2.00 PD-02 Police
Executive Assistant Confidential II 1.00 NR-35 Police
Executive Assistant Confidential I 1.00 NR-33 Police
Safety & Disaster Coordinator - NR-34 Police
Police Commanders 3.00 PD-01 Police
Sergeant 6.00 NE-13 Police
Corporal 7.00 NE-12 Police
Police Officer 32.00 NE-9 - NE-11 Police
Police Crime Analyst - NE-11 Police
Animal Control/Ordinance Enforcement Officer 1.00 NE-10 - NE-11 Police
Parking Enforcement Officer - NE-6 Police
Police Services Assistant 4.00 NE-7 - NE-8 Police
Property Officer/Evidence Technician 1.00 NE-9 Police
Domestic Violence Coordinator 1.00 NE-10 Police
Administrative Assistant 0.75 NE-6 Police
Police Public Disclosure Specialist 1.00 NE-10 Police
Community Engagement/Crime Prevention Coordinator 1.00 NE-11 Police
Social Worker (LTE)1.00 NR-32 Police
Community Services & Economic Development Director 1.00 NR-44 Community Services & Economic Development
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Administrative Assistant - NE-29 - NE-30 Community Services & Economic Development
Community Services Program Coordinator 1.00 NE-33 Community Services & Economic Development
Arts & Cultural Services Program Manager 0.25 NR-35 Community Services & Economic Development
Cultural Arts Program Specialist 1.00 NE-29 Community Services & Economic Development
Communications Strategist/Public Information Officer 1.00 NE-35 Community Services & Economic Development
Diversity Commission Coordinator - x02 Community Services & Economic Development
Planning & Development Director 1.00 NR-44 Planning & Development
Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 NE-34 Planning & Development
Administrative Assistant 1.50 NE-29 - NE-30 Planning & Development
Building Official 1.00 NR-39 Planning & Development
Plans Examiner 2.00 NE-34 - NE-35 Planning & Development
Permit Program Manager 1.00 NR-32 Planning & Development
Combination Building Inspector 1.00 NE-33 - NE-35 Planning & Development
Permit Coordinator 2.00 NE-29 - NE-31 Planning & Development
Building Inspector 1.00 NE-33 Planning & Development
Planning Manager 1.00 NR-40 Planning & Development
Senior Planner 1.00 NR-35 Planning & Development
Associate Planner 2.00 NR-33 Planning & Development
Planner - NR-32 Planning & Development
Urban Forest Planner 1.00 NR-35 Planning & Development
Associate Transportation Planner 1.00 NR-33 Planning & Development
Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Director 1.00 NR-44 Parks & Recreation
Executive Assistant 1.00 NE-33 Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenace Manager 1.00 NR-35 Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenace Lead Worker 1.00 N Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Worker 11.00 I - J Parks & Recreation
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborer 2.32 B Parks & Recreation
Field Arborist 1.00 J Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Mechanic 1.00 K Parks & Recreation
Deputy Parks & Recreation Services Director 1.00 NR-41 Parks & Recreation
Recreation Supervisor 1.00 NR-35 Parks & Recreation
Recreation Coordinator 2.00 NE-33 Parks & Recreation
Environmental Education & Sustainability Coordinator 0.50 NE-34 Parks & Recreation
Senior Office Specialist 0.75 NE-25 Parks & Recreation
Program Assistant - NE-27 Parks & Recreation
Recreation Leader - NE-23 Parks & Recreation
Interpretive Specialist - NE-23 Parks & Recreation
Youth Commission Coordinator - H13 Parks & Recreation
Human Services Program Manager 1.00 NE-36 Parks & Recreation
Administrative Assistant 1.00 NE-29 - NE-30 Public Works
Facilities Manager 1.00 NR-38 Public Works
Lead Custodian 1.00 H Public Works
Custodian 4.00 D - E Public Works
City Electrician 1.00 N Public Works
Lead Building Maintenance Operator - M Public Works
Building Maintenance Operator 3.00 J Public Works
Total FTE count for positions that are 66.6%-100% General Fund (001) funded 153.69
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Accountant 3.00 NE-36 - NE-37 Administrative Services
Finance Director 1.00 NR-44 Administrative Services
Deputy Administrative Services Director - NR-41 Administrative Services
Public Works Director 1.00 NR-45 Public Works
Executive Assistant 1.00 NE-33 Public Works
Total FTE count for positions that are 33.3%-66.6% General Fund (001) funded 6.00
0%-33.3% General Fund (001) funded
Accountant 1.00 NE-36 - NE-37 Administrative Services
Accounting Specialist 2.00 NE-30 - NE-31 Administrative Services
Information Services Manager 1.00 NR-41 Administrative Services
Information Systems Specialist 1.00 NE-35 - NE-36 Administrative Services
GIS Analyst 1.00 NE-35 - NE-36 Administrative Services
Systems Support Technician 2.00 NE-32 Administrative Services
Web Systems Analyst - NE-33 Administrative Services
Park Planner and Capital Projects Manager 1.00 NR-36 Parks & Recreation
Cemetery Sexton 1.00 L Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Worker 2.00 I - J Parks & Recreation
City Engineer 1.00 NR-43 Public Works
Administrative Assistant 1.00 NE-29 - NE-30 Public Works
Capital Projects Manager 5.00 NR-36 Public Works
Transportation Engineer 1.00 NR-39 Public Works
Senior Construction Inspector 1.00 NE-35 Public Works
Senior Utilities Engineer 1.00 NR-41 Public Works
Stormwater Engineer 1.00 NR-38 Public Works
Stormwater Technician 1.00 NE-32 - NE-33 Public Works
Associate Engineer 1.00 NR-33 Public Works
Engineering Program Manager II 1.00 NR-38 Public Works
Engineering Technician 4.00 NE-30 - NE-34 Public Works
Permit Coordinator 0.50 NE-29 - NE-31 Public Works
Public Works Record Administrator 1.00 New, No Grade available Public Works
Asset/Project Management Specialist 1.00 NR-36 Public Works
Utility Locator 1.00 New, No Grade available Public Works
Sewer Maintenance/GIS Worker 1.00 New, No Grade available Public Works
Environmental Program Specialist 1.00 NR-33 Public Works
Street/Storm Manager 1.00 NR-40 Public Works
Stormwater Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Senior Storm GIS Technician/Maintenance Worker 1.00 K Public Works
Storm Maintenance Worker 6.00 I - J Public Works
Street Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Traffic Control Technician 1.00 L Public Works
Senior Street Maintenance Worker-Cement Finisher 2.00 K Public Works
Street/Storm Maintenance Worker 5.00 I - J Public Works
Water/Sewer Manager 1.00 NR-40 Public Works
Water Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
Water Maintenance Worker 5.00 I - J Public Works
Water Meter Reader 2.00 E - F Public Works
Water Quality Control Technician 1.00 L Public Works
Sewer Maintenance Lead Worker 1.00 N Public Works
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WWTP Manager 1.00 NR-41 Public Works
Office Coordinator 1.00 NE-30 Public Works
WWTP Pre-Treatment Technician 1.00 K Public Works
WWTP Water Quality Analyst 1.00 N Public Works
WWTP Instrument Technician/Plant Electrician 1.00 L - N Public Works
WWTP Plant Supervisor 1.00 NR-37 Public Works
WWTP Operator 12.00 J-N Public Works
WWTP Maintenance Mechanic 2.00 J -N Public Works
Fleet Manager 1.00 NR-37 Public Works
Fleet Mechanic 3.00 K - M Public Works
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Total All City FTE Count 254.19
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Department Title Pay Grade # of FTE's approved
Parks Facility Attendant H-06 0.40
Parks Front Desk Receptionist H-08 1.13
Parks Day Camp Assistant H-07 0.75
Information Services Audio Visual Assistant H-13 0.25
Municipal Court Pro Tem Judge H-21 0.29
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Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Adoption of Permanent STEP Housing Ordinance
Staff Lead: Mike Clugston
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Michael Clugston
Background/History
In 2021, Washington state passed House Bill 1220 (HB 1220), which amended the Growth Management
Act (GMA) and municipal code requirements for housing. The law requires local governments like
Edmonds to plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all income levels, which includes
demonstrating sufficient land capacity for housing at all income levels to meet future housing needs,
including permanent supportive housing and emergency housing. Local governments must also identify
local barriers to production of affordable housing and take actions to remove those barriers.
Furthermore, RCW 36.130.020 provides that local governments may not adopt, impose, or enforce
requirements on an affordable housing development that are different than the requirements proposed
on housing developments generally. (Note: Permanent supportive housing is considered a type of
affordable housing.) Edmonds, like similar jurisdictions, must update its development codes to comply
with HB 1220.
To that end, the STEP housing code update was introduced to City Council on January 7, 2025, including
draft interim code language. The initial draft was prepared to meet the requirements of HB 1220 using
guidance from the Department of Commerce as the baseline. Some refinements were made to the
original draft by Council, who approved the interim ordinance on January 28 (Attachment 1). Council
held the required public hearing on the interim STEP code on February 11 and no public comments were
received.
The Planning Board reviewed the draft interim ordinance on January 22 and discussed possible revisions
for a permanent ordinance on February 12 and March 12. The Board discussed a draft recommendation
to Council on March 26 and approved their final recommendation on April 9 (Attachment 2).
The draft permanent code recommended by the Planning Board is Attachment 3. It includes two
proposed modifications to the interim ordinance. The first is for internal consistency with other existing
regulations regarding indoor emergency shelters in ECDC 17.105. The second would remove the
Expectations language in ECDC 17.125.030(B) with the intent that any public safety and nuisance issues
be addressed in other relevant sections of code (e.g. Titles 5 and 6 ECC).
Council heard a presentation and discussed the draft permanent STEP housing code on April 16 and held
a public hearing on the topic on April 21. No substantive comments were received.
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Staff Recommendation
Two versions of the proposed permanent code language for ECDC 17.125 are included in the packet -
Council must decide which version to adopt with the permanent ordinance to replace the interim STEP
ordinance. Attachment 3 is the permanent ordinance itself without attached code language. Attachment
4 is the slightly modified version of the interim code language. Attachment 5 is the version of the code
language forwarded by the Planning Board. The only difference between the two is that the modified
interim version retains the verbiage in ECDC 17.120.030(B) regarding Expectations. The Planning Board
recommended to remove that language from the permanent ordinance.
Narrative
HB 1220 requires changes to the City’s development regulations to allow four specific housing types:
emergency shelter, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (STEP
housing):
· “Emergency housing” means temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or
families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to
address the basic health, food, clothing and personal hygiene needs of individuals or
families. Emergency housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a lease or
an occupancy agreement.
· “Transitional housing” means a project that provides housing and supportive services to
homeless persons or families and that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of
homeless persons and families into independent living, generally in less than two years.
· “Emergency shelter” means a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or
families who are currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to
enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include
day and warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations.
· “Permanent supportive housing” is subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of
stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy
and utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be
typical for other subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental
history, criminal history and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired
with on-site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a person living with a
complex and disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was
experiencing homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to moving
into housing to retain their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing
arrangement, improve the resident's health status, and connect the resident of the
housing with community-based health care, treatment or employment services.
Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and responsibilities defined
in chapter 59.18 RCW.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Interim STEP Housing Ordinance 4384
Attachment 2 - Planning Board Recommendation on Permanent STEP Housing Code
Attachment 3 - Permanent STEP Housing Ordinance without code exhibit
Attachment 4 - Permanent STEP Housing Code - revised interim version
Attachment 5 - Permanent STEP Housing Code - PB recommended version
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ORDINANCE NO. 4384
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHING TON, ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
ST AND ARDS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS,
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMERGENCY HOUSING, AND
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ("STEP" HOUSING).
WHEREAS, the Washington state legislature passed House Bill 1220 (HB 1220) in 2021,
which amended the Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements for housing; and
WHEREAS, the law requires local governments like Edmonds to plan for and
accommodate housing affordable to all income levels, which includes demonstrating sufficient
land capacity for housing at all income levels to meet future housing needs, including permanent
supportive housing and emergency housing; and
WHEREAS, local governments must also identify local barriers to production ofaffordable
housing and take actions to remove those barriers; and
WHEREAS, housing targets were established for Edmonds as part of the recent periodic
Comprehensive Plan update; and
WHEREAS, Edmonds, as a high-cost community, must plan for 6,814 units of permanent
supportive and low-income housing (0-80% of Area Median Income) over the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, these targets informed the development of the Comprehensive Plan goals and
policies regarding supportive housing; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance addresses the supportive housing goal and policies H-9.2, H-
9.5, H-9.6, and H-9.7 by allowing:
• Indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing as permitted uses in all
zones where hotels are currently allowed in Edmonds: Commercial Waterfront
(CW) Community Business (BD), Downtown Business (BO), and General
Commercial (CG);
• Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing as permitted in all zones
where residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390, this interim ordinance may be adopted without
first holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the city council intends to follow this ordinance with a permanent set of
regulations that implement HB 1220; and
WHEREAS, the forthcoming permanent regulations and related public participation
processes will give the city council an opportunity to consider additional housing options for tiny
houses and shelters, temporary pallet shelters, tent encampments, and safe parking areas, which
are not included in these interim regulations; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHING TON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. A new chapter 17.125, entitled "Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing,
Emergency Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing (STEP Housing)," is hereby added to
read as shown in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Sunset. This interim ordinance shall remain in effect for 180 days from the
effective date or until it is replaced with another ordinance adopting permanent regulations, after
which point it shall have no further effect.
Section 3. Public Hearing on Interim Standards. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW
35A.63.220, the city council shall hold a public hearing on this interim ordinance within sixty (60)
days of its adoption. In this case, the hearing shall be held on January 28, 2025 unless the city
council, by subsequently adopted resolution, provides for a different hearing date.
Section 4. Adoption of Findings. The city council hereby adopts the "whereas" clauses,
above, as the findings of fact justifying this action, as required by RCW 36.70A.390.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
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PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DA TE:
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MAYOR MIKE ROSEN
January 23, 2025
January 28, 2025
January 31, 2025
February 5, 2025
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4384
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 28 th day of January, 2025, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4384 . A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHING TON, ESTABLISHING INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY
SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ,
EMERGENCY HOUSING, AND PERMANENT
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ("STEP" HOUSING).
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 28 th day of January, 2025.
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ECDC Chapter 17.125, STEP Housing Page 1 of 2
Chapter 17 .125
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Emergency Housing, and Permanent
Supportive Housing (STEP Housing)
Sections:
17.125.000 Purpose.
17.125.010 Applicability.
17.125.020 Definitions.
17.125.030 Regulations.
17.125.000 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Ensure compliance with the State of Washington's Growth Management Act and other laws.
B. Support the implementation of Edmonds's comprehensive plan.
C. Encourage the development of emergency housing, emergency shelters, permanent
supportive housing and transitional housing consistent with best practices for these
development types to help address local housing needs.
D. Direct STEP development to areas with existing amenities, like jobs, services and transit, to
ensure occupants have access to opportunities.
E. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the individuals served by these development types
and the broader community.
17.125.010 Applicability.
A. Where this chapter conflicts with any other, this chapter prevails.
17.125.020 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
A. "Emergency housing" means temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families
who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the
basic health, food, clothing and personal hygiene needs of individuals or families.
Emergency housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy
agreement. [RCW 36.70A.030(14)]
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ECDC Chapter 17.125, STEP Housing Page 2 of 2
B. "Emergency shelter" means a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or
families who are currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to enter
into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include day and
warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations. [RCW 36.70A.030(15)]
C. "Permanent supportive housing" is subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of
stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and
utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical
for other subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history,
criminal history and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired with on-
site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a person living with a complex and
disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was experiencing
homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to moving into housing to
retain their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing arrangement, improve the
resident's health status, and connect the resident of the housing with community-based
health care, treatment or employment services. Permanent supportive housing is subject to
all of the rights and responsibilities defined in chapter 59.18 RCW. [RCW 36.70A.030(31)]
D. "Religious organization" means the federally protected practice of a recognized religious
assembly, school or institution that owns or controls real property. [RCW 36.01.290(6)(c)]
E. "Temporary", as applied in this chapter, applies to the person and how long they reside in
STEP housing, not the structure or length of time for the land use.
F. "Transitional housing" means a project that provides housing and supportive services to
homeless persons or families and that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of
homeless persons and families into independent living, generally in less than two years.
[RCW 84.36.043(3)(c)]
17.125.030 Regulations.
A. Permitted zones for STEP Housing.
1. Indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing are permitted in all zones in
which hotels are allowed.
2. Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing are permitted in all zones where
residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed.
B. Expectations
1. Nuisances and criminal behavior are subject to enforcement to the full extent of the city's
code and state law.
2. Evictions of residents for unsafe actions are not precluded by city codes.
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Everett Daily Herald
Affidavit of Publication
State of Washington }
County of Snohomish } ss
Michael Gates being first duly sworn, upon
oath deposes and says : that he/she is the legal
representative of the Everett Daily Herald a
daily newspaper. The said newspaper is a legal
newspaper by order of the superior court in the
county in which it is published and is now and
has been for more than six months prior to the
date of the first publication of the Notice
hereinafter referred to, published in the English
langu age continually as a daily newspaper in
Snohomish County, Washington and is and
al wa ys has been prin ted in whole or part in the
Ev erett Daily Herald and is of genera l
circulation in said County, and is a legal
newspaper, in accordance with the Chapter 99
of the Laws of 1921, as amended by Chapter
213, Laws of 1941, and approved as a legal
newsp aper by order of the Superior Court of
Snohomish County, State of Washington, by
order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed
is a true copy of EDH1008568 ORD SUMMARY
4383-5 as it was published in the regular and
entire issue of said paper and not as a
supplement form thereof for a period of 1
issue(s), such publication commencing on
01/31/2025 and ending on 01/31/2025 and that
said newspaper was regularly distributed to its
subscribers during all of said period.
The amount
$41.28.
publication is
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City ofEdmoncls ~ LEGAL ADS I l4101416
SCOTT PASSEY
RECEIVED
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March 31, 2025
Memo
To: Mayor Rosen and Edmonds City Council Members
From: Edmonds Planning Board Members (PB)
Subject: STEP HOUSING EDC RECOMMENDATION
1. Edmonds PB began work on implementing the Comprehensive Plan in January of
2025. The first topic presented for our consideration was STEP Housing. The
following source documents and information was considered; Washington State HB
1220 (STEP Housing requirements), Washington State Department of Commerce
STEP Model Ordinance, User Guide and Best Practices Report, proposed/enacted
STEP Housing legislation from other nearby jurisdictions, and ECDC Chapter 17.125
(Draft Permanent, Rev 1), Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Emergency
Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing (STEP Housing).
2. The consensus of the PB is that the proposed EDC (Draft Permanent, Rev 1) for STEP
Housing meets the requirements of HB 1220 and the Growth Management Act
(GMA). However, we do recommend removing Section 17.125.030 Para B from the
Draft.
3. PB is aware that some nearby jurisdictions have added specific code to address
potential neighborhood health, safety and security issues. We also recommend
that City Council review existing statutes to consider how these potential issues are
addressed for our city.
Lee Hankins
Planning Board Chair
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS,
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMERGENCY HOUSING, AND
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (“STEP” HOUSING).
WHEREAS, the Washington state legislature passed House Bill 1220 (HB 1220) in 2021,
which amended the Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements for housing; and
WHEREAS, the law requires local governments like Edmonds to plan for and
accommodate housing affordable to all income levels, which includes demonstrating sufficient
land capacity for housing at all income levels to meet future housing needs, including permanent
supportive housing and emergency housing; and
WHEREAS, local governments must also identify local barriers to production of
affordable housing and take actions to remove those barriers; and
WHEREAS, housing targets were established for Edmonds as part of the recent periodic
Comprehensive Plan update; and
WHEREAS, Edmonds, as a high-cost community, must plan for 6,814 units of permanent
supportive and low-income housing (0-80% of Area Median Income) over the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, these targets informed the development of the Comprehensive Plan goals
and policies regarding supportive housing; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance addresses the supportive housing goal and policies H-9.2, H-
9.5, H-9.6, and H-9.7 by allowing:
• Indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing as permitted uses in all
zones where hotels are currently allowed in Edmonds: Commercial Waterfront
(CW) Community Business (BC), Downtown Business (BD), and General
Commercial (CG);
• Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing as permitted in all zones
where residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390, this interim ordinance may be adopted
without first holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the city council adopted an interim set of STEP housing regulations on
January 28, 2025 with Ordinance 4382; and
WHEREAS, the regulations adopted by this ordinance are intended to replace the
regulations adopted by Ordinance 4382; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board reviewed the draft interim ordinance on January 22,
2025 and discussed possible revisions for a permanent ordinance on February 12, 2025 and
March 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board discussed a draft recommendation to Council on March
26, 2025 and approved their final recommendation on April 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council heard a presentation and discussed the draft permanent
STEP housing code on April 16, 2025 in preparation for the April 21, 2025 public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.125, entitled “Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing,
Emergency Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing (STEP Housing),” is hereby amended
to read as shown in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in
full.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
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APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. __________
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the ____ day of ___________, 2025, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY’S
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY
SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING,
EMERGENCY HOUSING, AND PERMANENT
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (“STEP” HOUSING).
.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2025.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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Chapter 17.125
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Emergency Housing, and Permanent
Supportive Housing (STEP Housing)
Sections:
17.125.000 Purpose.
17.125.010 Applicability.
17.125.020 Definitions.
17.125.030 Regulations.
17.125.000 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Ensure compliance with the State of Washington’s Growth Management Act and other laws.
B. Support the implementation of Edmonds’s comprehensive plan.
C. Encourage the development of emergency housing, emergency shelters, permanent
supportive housing and transitional housing consistent with best practices for these
development types to help address local housing needs.
D. Direct STEP development to areas with existing amenities, like jobs, services and transit, to
ensure occupants have access to opportunities.
E. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the individuals served by these development types
and the broader community.
17.125.010 Applicability.
A. Where this chapter conflicts with any other, this chapter prevails.
17.125.020 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
A. “Emergency housing” means temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families
who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the
basic health, food, clothing and personal hygiene needs of individuals or families.
Emergency housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy
agreement. [RCW 36.70A.030(14)]
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B. “Emergency shelter” means a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or
families who are currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to enter
into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include day and
warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations. [RCW 36.70A.030(15)]
C. “Permanent supportive housing” is subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of
stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and
utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical
for other subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history,
criminal history and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired with on-
site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a person living with a complex and
disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was experiencing
homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to moving into housing to
retain their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing arrangement, improve the
resident's health status, and connect the resident of the housing with community-based
health care, treatment or employment services. Permanent supportive housing is subject to
all of the rights and responsibilities defined in chapter 59.18 RCW. [RCW 36.70A.030(31)]
D. “Religious organization” means the federally protected practice of a recognized religious
assembly, school or institution that owns or controls real property. [RCW 36.01.290(6)(c)]
E. “Temporary”, as applied in this chapter, applies to the person and how long they reside in
STEP housing, not the structure or length of time for the land use.
F. “Transitional housing” means a project that provides housing and supportive services to
homeless persons or families and that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of
homeless persons and families into independent living, generally in less than two years.
[RCW 84.36.043(3)(c)]
17.125.030 Regulations.
A. Permitted zones for STEP Housing.
1. Indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing are permitted in all zones in
which hotels are allowed.
a. Indoor emergency shelters operated by a religious organization or located in a local
public facility are subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.105, not ECDC 17.125.
2. Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing are permitted in all zones where
residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed .
B. Expectations
1. Nuisances and criminal behavior are subject to enforcement to the full extent of the city’s
code and state law.
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Chapter 17.125
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Emergency Housing, and Permanent
Supportive Housing (STEP Housing)
Sections:
17.125.000 Purpose.
17.125.010 Applicability.
17.125.020 Definitions.
17.125.030 Regulations.
17.125.000 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Ensure compliance with the State of Washington’s Growth Management Act and other laws.
B. Support the implementation of Edmonds’s comprehensive plan.
C. Encourage the development of emergency housing, emergency shelters, permanent
supportive housing and transitional housing consistent with best practices for these
development types to help address local housing needs.
D. Direct STEP development to areas with existing amenities, like jobs, services and transit, to
ensure occupants have access to opportunities.
E. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the individuals served by these development types
and the broader community.
17.125.010 Applicability.
A. Where this chapter conflicts with any other, this chapter prevails.
17.125.020 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
A. “Emergency housing” means temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families
who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the
basic health, food, clothing and personal hygiene needs of individuals or families.
Emergency housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy
agreement. [RCW 36.70A.030(14)]
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B. “Emergency shelter” means a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or
families who are currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to enter
into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include day and
warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations. [RCW 36.70A.030(15)]
C. “Permanent supportive housing” is subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of
stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and
utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical
for other subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history,
criminal history and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired with on-
site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a person living with a complex and
disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was experiencing
homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to moving into housing to
retain their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing arrangement, improve the
resident's health status, and connect the resident of the housing with community-based
health care, treatment or employment services. Permanent supportive housing is subject to
all of the rights and responsibilities defined in chapter 59.18 RCW. [RCW 36.70A.030(31)]
D. “Religious organization” means the federally protected practice of a recognized religious
assembly, school or institution that owns or controls real property. [RCW 36.01.290(6)(c)]
E. “Temporary”, as applied in this chapter, applies to the person and how long they reside in
STEP housing, not the structure or length of time for the land use.
F. “Transitional housing” means a project that provides housing and supportive services to
homeless persons or families and that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of
homeless persons and families into independent living, generally in less than two years.
[RCW 84.36.043(3)(c)]
17.125.030 Regulations.
A. Permitted zones for STEP Housing.
1. Indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing are permitted in all zones in
which hotels are allowed.
a. Indoor emergency shelters operated by a religious organization or located in a local
public facility are subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.105, not ECDC 17.125.
2. Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing are permitted in all zones where
residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed .
B. Expectations
1. Nuisances and criminal behavior are subject to enforcement to the full extent of the city’s
code and state law.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Design Review Code Update: Revised Draft Review (AMD2024-0009)
Staff Lead: Brad Shipley
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Brad Shipley
Background/History
In 2023, the Washington State Legislature adopted HB 1293 to streamline local design review processes
and reduce permitting delays. The bill requires cities to ensure design review standards are clear,
objective, and focused only on the exterior design of buildings. These standards must include at least
one measurable criterion, must not restrict height, bulk, or density below zoning allowances, and must
be reviewed through a consolidated project review process with no more than one public meeting.
While jurisdictions are not required to adopt expedited procedures, HB 1293 encourages streamlined
approvals for projects that meet all development standards or provide affordable housing. Cities must
bring their local codes into compliance by July 1, 2025, six months after adoption of their updated
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Board reviewed the draft updates at five meetings between February and April 2025, with
input from staff and an architect member of the Architectural Design Board (ADB). The Planning Board’s
recommendation (Attachment 1) is based on review of the revised chapters, ADB meeting minutes, and
background materials summarizing existing standards and proposed changes. The redline/strikeout draft
code is included Attachment 2.
Staff Recommendation
No action is required. Staff will provide a presentation summarizing the proposed changes. This meeting
is also an opportunity for City Council to hear from the Planning Board and to ask questions regarding
their deliberation, community input, and the rationale behind their recommendation.
A public hearing on the draft code is scheduled for Council on May 13. Discussion any additional public
input and work on any further revisions is tentatively scheduled for May 27. Potential adoption of the
design review ordinance scheduled for June 3.
Narrative
The City of Edmonds is updating its design review code to comply with HB 1293, address long-standing
concerns with subjectivity, and improve permitting efficiency. The current design standards are
scattered across multiple sections of the development code, which increases review times, causes
confusion for applicants, and often results in redundant requirements. Additionally, the existing process
relies on a two-phase review and includes outdated, discretionary standards that no longer align with
new legal requirements.
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Key Code Changes:
· Process Reform: All design review applications will be evaluated administratively using clear and
objective standards. Departures from these standards may be reviewed by the ADB through a
single public meeting, consistent with HB 1293 and Council’s prior direction to remove Boards
from quasi-judicial roles.
· Code Reorganization:
o Chapter 20.10: Expanded to include both procedures and general design standards.
o Chapters 20.11 and 20.12: Repealed; content integrated into Chapter 20.10 and relevant
zoning districts.
o Chapter 20.01 and various zoning chapters in Title 16: Updated for consistency.
o Design standards from Chapters 22.43, 22.100, and 22.110 moved to zoning districts
(e.g., BD Zone) or reserved for future NCH standards.
o Urban Design goals and policies from 2020 Comprehensive Plan were reviewed for
redundancy and incorporated into the appropriate section of development code.
These changes lay the foundation for a more predictable, efficient, and legally compliant design review
process. The Planning Board recommends adoption of the updated Design Review Code as part of Phase
II of the City’s 2025 Development Code Update. Further refinement of zoning district-specific standards
may continue into Phase III through 2026 with direction from City Council.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Planning Board Recommendation Design Review
Attachment 2: Design Review Code redline/strikeout
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April 21, 2025
Memo
To: Mayor Rosen and Edmonds City Council Members
From: Edmonds Planning Board Members (PB)
Subject: DESIGN REVIEW CODE UPDATE RECOMMENDATION DRAFT
Purpose: This memo outlines the Planning Board’s recommendation for updating the City’s
Design Review Code to comply with HB 1293 (2023). The legislation requires cities to adopt
a more streamlined, objective design review process by June 30, 2025.
1. Planning Board reviewed and considered several key documents including:
• HB 1293 (Design Review Process);
• preliminary and updated drafts of Chapter 20.10 ECDC - Design Review, Chapter
20.01 ECDC - Types of Development Project Permit Applications, Chapter 16.43
ECDC - BD - Downtown Business, and other minor text ECDC amendments
proposed for consistency;
• 2024 Architectural Design Board (ADB) meeting minutes;
• City of Edmonds Planning Staff presentation “2025 Development Code Update,
Design Review: Key Issues” (Feb 12, 2025 and March 12, 2025); and
• Design Review Code Update Table (Summary of existing design review
processes, standards and Guidance, Feb 12, 2025).
2. To complete this review during a compressed timeline, PB received assistance
reviewing DRAFT Design Review code from Todd Stine, an architect, and member of
the ADB. This assistance was coordinated by Planning Manager, Mike Clugston.
3. Summary of Design Review code changes:
Chapter 20.10 – Now includes consolidated design review procedures and general
design standards.
Chapter 20.11 – Repealed; content merged into Chapter 20.10.
Chapter 20.12 – Repealed; district-based processes removed and standards moved
to relevant zoning districts.
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Chapters 22.43, 22.100, 22.110 – Design standards relocated to new NCH or
existing BD zoning districts.
Chapters 20.01, 20.13, 20.60, etc. – Updated for internal consistency with Chapter
20.10
For a side-by-side comparison of how design review provisions have been
reorganized, see Attachment A: Summary Table: Existing vs. Updated Design Review
Chapters attached to this memo.
4. The updated code meets the key requirements of HB 1293, including:
• Design review standards must be clear and objective, addressing only the
exterior design of projects.
• Standards must include at least one measurable guideline, criterion, or standard
allowing applicants to clearly assess project compliance.
• Design guidelines must not restrict project density, height, bulk or scale below
what zoning regulations permit.
• Design review processes must be integrated with consolidated project reviews,
limited to one public meeting.
Recommendation:
Based on our review, the Planning Board finds that the proposed updates to Chapter 20.10
and related chapters align with HB 1293 requirements and support a more efficient,
predictable design review process. We recommend adoption of the updated Design Review
Code.
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Attachment A:
Summary Table: Existing vs. Updated Design Review Chapters
Existing
Chapter/Section
Updated
Chapter/Section Notes
20.01 – Types of
Development
Project Permits
20.01.003
Modified tables so all design reviews are
handled administratively with applicant
proposed departures from design standards
going to ADB for a single-phase public hearing.
20.10 – Design
Review 20.10
Remains as 20.10 with:
1) updated design processes (now
administrative with ADB reviewing any
proposed departures), and
2) included new general design standards for
zoning districts that lack design standards.
20.11 – General
Design Review 20.10.050
Process repealed. Updated design standards
and merged into a single Design Review
chapter
20.12 – District-
Based Design
Review
Repealed. Process repealed. Design standards are now in
16.43 – BD Zone and 16.60 – CG Zone.
22.43 – BD
Design
Standards
16.43.035 Moved to BD zone.
22.100 – Firdale
Village Site
Design
Standards
Repealed. Will be updated with NCH design standards.
22.110 –
Westgate Mixed-
Use Design
Standards
Repealed. Will be updated with NCH design standards.
Title 16 – various
zoning districts
Minor text amendments to reference new
consolidated design review chapter 20.10
ECDC.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Title 20
REVIEW CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
Chapters:
20.00 Changes to the Comprehensive Plan
20.01 Types of Development Project Permits
20.02 Development Project Permit Applications
20.03 Public Notice Requirements
20.04 Consistency with Development Regulations and SEPA
20.04A Expired
20.05 Conditional Use Permits
20.06 Public Hearings and Appeals
20.07 Repealed
20.08 Development Agreements
20.10 Design Review
20.11 General Design Review
20.12 District-Based Design Review
20.13 Landscaping Requirements
20.15A Environmental Review (SEPA)
20.15B Repealed
20.16 Essential Public Facilities
20.18 Group Homes
20.19 Home Day Care
20.20 Home Occupations
20.21 Repealed
20.23 Bed and Breakfasts
20.25 Housing for the Low Income Elderly
20.30 Joint Use of Parking
20.35 Planned Residential Development (PRD)
20.40 Rezones
20.45 Edmonds Register of Historic Places
20.50 Wireless Communication Facilities
20.55 Repealed
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ECDC Title 20, Review Criteria and Procedures Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
20.60 Sign Code
20.65 Street Map Changes
20.70 Street Vacations
20.75 Subdivisions
20.80 Text and Map Changes
20.85 Variances
20.90 Repealed
20.91 Repealed
20.95 Repealed
20.100 Miscellaneous Review
20.105 Repealed
20.110 Civil Violation – Enforcement Procedure
9.4.b
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Chapter 20.10
DESIGN REVIEW
Sections:
20.10.000 Purposes.
20.10.010 Types of design review.
20.10.020 Scope.
20.10.030 Approval required.
20.10.040 Optional pre-application.
20.10.045 Augmented architectural design review applications.
20.10.050 General Design Review.
20.10.000 Purposes.
In addition to the general purposes of the comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance, this
chapter is included in the community development code for the following purposes:
A. To encourage the realization and conservation of a desirable and aesthetic environment in
the city of Edmonds;
B. To encourage and promote development which features amenities and excellence in the
form of variations of siting, types of structures and adaptation to and conservation of
topography and other natural features;
C. To encourage creative approaches to the use of land and related physical developments;
D. To encourage the enhancement and preservation of land or building of unique or
outstanding scenic or historical significance;
E. To minimize incompatible and unsightly surroundings and visual blight which prevent
orderly community development and reduce community property values. [Ord. 3636 § 1, 2007].
9.4.b
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20.10.010 Types of design review.
A. There are two types of design review: (1) administrative design review subject to the
provisions of the design standards found within the applicable zoning district or Chapter 20.11
ECDC in accordance with subsection (B) of this section, and (2) Architectural Design Board (ADB)
design review for development projects that request a departure from one or more of the
design standards required under the administrative design review process.
B. General design review criteria found in subsection 20.10.050 ECDC of this chapter applies to
areas or properties that do not have specifically adopted design standards found within the
applicable zoning district.
20.10.020 Scope.
A. Design review is intended to apply to all development, except for those developments
specifically exempted from review under subsection (B) of this section. “Development” includes
any improvement to real property open to exterior view, including but not limited to buildings,
structures, fixtures, landscaping, site screening, signs, parking lots, lighting, pedestrian facilities,
street furniture, use of open areas (including parks, junk yards, riding academies, kennels and
recreational facilities), mobile home and trailer parks, whether all or any are publicly or
privately sponsored.
B. Exempt Development. The following types of development are exempt from design review:
1. Parks developed under a master plan approved by the Edmonds city council.
2. Accessory structures that are not visible from the street.
2. Additions or modifications to structures or sites on the Edmonds register of historic
places which require a certificate of appropriateness from the Edmonds historic
preservation commission.
3. Fences that do not require a separate development permit.
4. Signs that meet all of the standards contained in Chapter 20.60 ECDC.
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5. Underground utilities. [Ord. 3636 § 1, 2007].
20.10.030 Approval required.
A. Development. Unless exempted under ECDC 20.10.020(B), no city permit or approval shall
be issued for, and no person shall start, any development, or substantially change any
development, until the development has received design review approval.
B. Bond. The city may require that a bond be posted under Chapter 17.10 ECDC to ensure the
satisfactory installation of site improvements. [Ord. 3636 § 1, 2007].
20.10.040 Optional pre-application.
The applicant may submit plans required under ECDC 20.02.002 as part of the complete
application in preliminary or sketch form, so that the comments and advice of the architectural
design board may be incorporated into the final plans submitted for application. [Ord. 3736 § 38,
2009; Ord. 3636 § 1, 2007].
20.10.045 Augmented architectural design review applications.
At the applicant’s discretion, an augmented design review application may be submitted
under the provisions of ECDC19.00.025in order to vest development rights under the rules
and regulations in effect at the time the application is deemed complete. Such applications
may not be submitted in conjunction with the concept review provided for by ECDC 20.10.040.
The application shall be processed in all respects as a regular application for review, but vesting
rights shall be determined under the provisions of ECDC 19.00.025. Staff shall not be required
to, and shall not, consider the application of vesting rights or the interpretation of ECDC
19.00.025 and any appeal with respect thereto shall be taken only as provided in that section.
[Ord. 3636 § 1, 2007].
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20.10.050 General design review.
A. Intent
This section establishes regulations that enhance the scale and design of buildings, aiming to
improve the overall physical quality of structures that contribute to the city’s character. These
regulations emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong connection between buildings
and the public street.
B. Applicability.
1. All new developments and all additions to existing development shall comply with the
standards of this section, except:
a. Buildings located in zoning districts with adopted design standards.
C. Review procedure – General design review
1. Review. All development projects may be approved by staff as a Type I decision per
Section 20.01.003 ECDC. However, any proposed development requesting a departure
from one or more design standards outlined in this chapter or the applicable zoning
district must be reviewed by the Architectural Design Board (ADB). When design review
is required by the ADB, proposed development shall be processed as a Type III-A
decision. The role of the ADB shall be dependent upon the nature of the application as
follows:
a. The ADB under Chapter 20.10.010(A)(2) shall approve, conditionally approve, or
deny the proposal. No more than one public hearing is allowed.
D. Findings.
The decision-maker shall make the following findings before approving the proposed
development:
9.4.b
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1. Criteria. The proposal is consistent with the criteria listed in this section or design
standards found in the applicable zoning district.
E. Criteria.
1. Building Standards. No one architectural style is required. The building shall be
designed to comply with the purposes of this chapter and to avoid conflict with the
existing and planned character of the nearby area. All elements of building design shall
form an integrated development, harmonious in scale, line and mass.
a. Building design:
i. All primary building frontages must be oriented toward the primary street
and clearly distinguished through the use of architectural features, awnings
or canopies, and lighting. This requirement may be waived by the director or
their designee for buildings that are oriented toward a shared open space.
ii. Transparency Standards. Buildings shall provide windows and doors along all
facades facing primary and secondary streets to meet the ground floor
transparency requirements of the applicable zoning district. Ground floor
transparency shall be a minimum of 65 percent for commercial uses and 50
percent for residential uses, measured as a percentage of the ground floor
wall area within the designated transparency zone.
iii. The transparency zone is defined as the horizontal area of the building
façade located between two feet and ten feet above the adjacent finished
grade. For buildings with a ground floor height of less than ten feet, the
transparency zone shall extend from two feet above grade to the top of the
ground floor wall or top of the window head, whichever is lower.
iv. Blank Wall Prohibition. Building designs that result in blank wall
conditions—defined as any uninterrupted façade length exceeding 15 feet
without windows, doors, or other articulation—facing a primary or secondary
street are prohibited.
9.4.b
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v. Windows and doors located on a ground floor front or corner facade must
use clear, transparent glass with a minimum Visible Light Transmittance (VLT)
of 50% and a maximum Visible Light Reflectance (VLR) of 25%, as specified by
the glass manufacturer.
b. Architectural standards. All primary buildings must comply with the following
architectural standards to ensure variation and visual interest in the built
environment:
i. Facade Materials: At least 66% of the surface area of each front or corner
facade must be constructed using durable, high-quality materials
appropriate for the Puget Sound climate, such as brick, natural stone,
cedar or fir lap siding, fiber-cement siding (lap, shingle, or panel),
architectural metals designed for moisture resistance and tempered or
laminated glass. Other high-quality materials like synthetic stone or brick
veneers, precast concrete panels resembling stone or brick may be
approved by the Director or his/her designee if they demonstrate
adequate weather resistance and visual compatibility.
ii. Vertical Articulation: Vertical articulation is required to visually break the
massing of the front and corner facades into building segments no wider
than 32 feet. Vertical articulation may be achieved through architectural
features such as bays, columns, pilasters, mullions, a regular pattern of
windows, changes in the building plane, or recessed entries. For buildings
on corner lots, the material and articulation of the primary facade must
extend a minimum of one segment along the secondary street.
iii. Horizontal Articulation: Horizontal articulation (e.g., base treatments, belt
courses, cornice lines, entablatures, friezes, awnings or canopies,
changes in materials or window patterns, recessed entries, or other
architectural treatments) is required to distinguish the ground floor or
podium from upper stories.
9.4.b
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iv. Prohibited Use of Color for Articulation: Variation in color alone shall not
be used to satisfy the required articulation standards.
v. Main Entrance Requirements: The main entrance must be oriented to the
adjacent public realm and be emphasized on the building facade. This
requirement may be satisfied through architectural features such as
entranceway roofs or recesses, chamfered corners, sidelight or transom
windows, additional moldings with expression lines, or a bay of unique
width.
c. Building Components: Building components are smaller features attached to the
primary building mass that provide architectural articulation and/or additional
usable space. The following sections define typical building components and
specify applicable regulations:
i. Architectural Features: Includes elements such as sills, belt courses, eaves,
cornices, roof overhangs, chimneys, and other ornamental features attached
to or laterally supported by a building.
a. Architectural features may project up to 3 feet into any minimum
required setback.
ii. Awning or Canopy:
a. An awning or canopy may project a maximum of 8 feet into a required
front setback.
b. With approval from the Public Works Director or his/her designee, an
awning or canopy may extend into a right-of-way, provided it maintains a
minimum clearance of 24 inches from the curb.
c. Awnings must be securely attached to and supported by the building.
Canopies may also be supported by posts.
9.4.b
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d. The bottom edge of an awning or canopy must provide a minimum
clearance of 8 feet over a sidewalk or walkway and 15 feet over a
driveway.
e. Awnings must be constructed from durable, weather-resistant materials
such as cloth, canvas, canvas-like fabrics, acrylic, nylon, or metal. Vinyl is
not permitted.
f. Internally or backlit awnings are prohibited.
g. Awnings or canopies used as signage must comply with the requirements
of Chapter 20.60 ECDC.
iii. Balcony:
a. Balconies must be a minimum of 5 feet deep and 6 feet wide, except for
false or Juliet balconies that are less than 16 inches deep.
b. Balconies may project up to 5 feet into a required front, side, or rear
setback.
c. With approval from the Public Works Director, balconies may extend into
a right-of-way.
iv. Bay Window: A projection that extends outward from a building to increase
light, enhance views, and articulate the facade.
a. A bay window less than 10 feet wide may encroach up to 3 feet into any
required setback.
v. Building Frontage Type: Building frontage types are located at the main
entrance and provide a transition between the building and the public realm.
9.4.b
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a. Building frontage types shall be applied to all primary buildings.
b. Frontage types for each building type can be found in Table 20.10-1.
c. Table 20.10-1 (Table needed—waiting on illustrations from consultant)
vi. Garages: A fully enclosed structure, either attached to or detached from the
primary building, used for the storage of vehicles.
a. Garages must comply with all minimum required building setbacks but
may encroach into a required rear setback up to 5 feet.
b. If the garage door of an attached garage faces a primary or secondary
street, the garage must be set back at least 5 feet behind the front or
corner building facade.
c. When the garage doors face a street or access easement, the garage
must be set back at least 18 feet from the right-of-way to provide
adequate space for vehicle parking without obstructing the sidewalk or
any public way.
d. When the garage doors face an alley, the garage must be located at the
minimum required rear setback or be set back at least 18 feet from the
right-of-way to ensure adequate space for vehicle parking without
blocking any public way.
e. The total capacity of all garages, carports, or a combination thereof,
whether attached or detached, shall not exceed space for four vehicles if
visible from the street.
vii. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on the roof, grounds or
buildings shall be screened from view from the street level.
9.4.b
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d. Site Treatment. The existing character of the site and the nearby area should be the
starting point for the design of the building and all site treatment. The following are
elements of site treatment:
i. Grading, vegetation removal and other changes to the site shall be
minimized to protect natural resources, limit disturbance of native soils, and
encourage low impact development.
ii. Landscape treatment shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 20.13
ECDC.
iii. Landscaping that could be damaged by pedestrians or vehicles shall be
protected by curbing or similar devices.
iv. Service yards, and other areas where trash or litter may accumulate, shall be
screened with planting or fences or walls which are compatible with natural
materials.
v. Vents, air conditioners, and other utility elements are prohibited on front or
corner facades unless they are enclosed, camouflaged, screened, obscured,
or otherwise concealed from street view.
vi. All screening must be effective in the winter as well as the summer.
vii. Materials such as wood, brick, stone and gravel (as opposed to asphalt or
concrete) may be substituted for planting in areas unsuitable for plant
growth.
viii. Exterior lighting shall be the minimum necessary for safety and security.
Excessive brightness shall be avoided. All lighting shall be low-rise, directed
downward onto the site, and shielded from adjacent parcels.
9.4.b
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ix. Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided along paths and walkways and be
no greater than 14 feet in height.
F. Permit validity..
Design review approval is valid for one year from the date of decision issuance. A
one-time, one-year extension is available upon request. The extension request must be
received and approved prior to the expiration of the original decision for the extension to
be granted.
If a building permit application is required to construct a project that received design
approval, the design approval is valid for the duration of the building permit application.
However, if the building permit application expires prior to issuance, the associated design
review expires with the building permit application
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4371, passed
November 4, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
9.4.b
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Chapter 20.01 ECDC, Types of Development Project Permits Page 1 of 9
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Chapter 20.01
TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PERMITS
Sections:
20.01.000 Purpose and general provisions.
20.01.001 Types of actions.
20.01.002 Determination of proper procedure type.
20.01.003 Permit type and decision framework.
20.01.006 Legislative enactments not restricted.
20.01.007 Exempt projects.
20.01.000 Purpose and general provisions.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standard procedures, decision criteria, public
notification, and timing for development project permit application decisions made by the city
of Edmonds. These procedures are intended to:
1. Promote timely and informed public participation;
2. Eliminate redundancy in the application, permit review, and appeals processes;
3. Process permits equitably and expediently;
4. Balance the needs of permit applicants with neighbors;
5. Ensure that decisions are made consistently and predictably; and
6. Result in development that furthers city goals as set forth in the comprehensive plan.
These procedures provide for an integrated and consolidated land use permit process. The
procedures integrate the environmental review process with land use procedures, decisions,
and consolidated appeal processes.
B. The provisions of this title supersede all other procedural requirements that may exist in
other sections of the city code. When interpreting and applying the standards of this title, its
provisions shall be the minimum requirements. Where conflicts occur within provisions of this
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
title and/or between this title and other city code provisions and regulations, the more
restrictive provisions shall apply. Where conflict between the text of this title and the zoning
map ensue, the text of this title shall prevail.
C. Unless otherwise specified, all references to days shall be calendar days. Whenever the last
day of a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday designated by RCW 1.16.050 or by a
city ordinance, or any day when City Hall or the city’s planning and development department is
closed to the public by formal executive or legislative action, the deadline shall run until the
next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday or closed day. [Ord. 4371 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord.
4299 § 37 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4154 § 1 (Att. A), 2019; Ord. 3817 § 1, 2010].
20.01.001 Types of actions.
There are five main types of actions (or permits) that are reviewed under the provisions of this
chapter. The types of actions are based on who makes the decision, the amount of discretion
exercised by the decision making body, the level of impact associated with the decision, the
amount and type of public input sought, and the type of appeal opportunity.
A. Administrative Decisions. Type I and II decisions are administrative decisions made by the
planning and development director or his/her designee (hereinafter the “director”). Type I
permits are ministerial decisions and are based on compliance with specific, nondiscretionary
and/or technical standards that are clearly enumerated. Type II permits are administrative
decisions where the director makes a decision based on standards and clearly identified
criteria, but where public notice is required. Unless otherwise provided, appeals of Type II
decisions shall be initiated as set forth in ECDC 20.06.030.
B. Quasi-Judicial Decisions. Type III, Type IV and appeal of Type II decisions are quasi-judicial
decisions that involve the use of discretionary judgment in the review of each specific
application. Quasi-judicial decisions are made by the hearing examiner, the architectural design
board, and/or the city council.
C. Legislative Decisions. Type V actions are legislative decisions made by the city council under
its authority to establish policies and regulations regarding future private and public
developments, and management of public lands.
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1. Planning Board. The planning board shall hold a public hearing and make
recommendations to the city council on Type V actions, except that the city council may
hold a public hearing itself on area-wide rezones to implement city policies, or
amendments to zoning code text, development regulations or the zoning map. The public
hearing shall be held in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 20.06 ECDC, RCW
36.70A.035 and all other applicable law.
2. City Council. The city council may consider the planning board’s recommendation in a
public hearing held in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 20.06 ECDC and RCW
36.70A.035 and all other applicable law. If the city council desires to hold a public hearing
on area-wide rezones to implement city policies, or amendments to zoning code text,
development regulations or the zoning map, it may do so without forwarding the proposed
decision to the planning board for a hearing.
3. Public Notice. Notice of the public hearing or public meeting shall be provided to the
public as set forth in Chapter 20.03 ECDC.
4. Implementation. City council Type V decision shall be by ordinance or resolution and
shall become effective on the effective date of the ordinance or resolution. [Ord. 4371 § 1
(Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 4299 § 38 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4154 § 1 (Att. A), 2019; Ord. 3817 § 1, 2010].
20.01.002 Determination of proper procedure type.
A. Determination by Director. The director shall determine the proper procedure for all project
applications. Questions concerning the appropriate procedure shall be resolved in favor of the
higher numbered procedure.
B. Optional Consolidated Permit Processing. An application that involves two or more
procedures may be processed collectively under the highest numbered procedure required for
any part of the application or may be processed individually under each of the application
procedures identified in ECDC 20.01.003. The applicant may determine whether the application
will be processed collectively or individually. If the applications are processed individually, the
highest numbered type procedure shall be undertaken first, followed by the other procedures
in sequence from the highest numbered to the lowest. When Type III-A and Type III-B permits
are consolidated under this subsection, the project shall proceed under the Type III-A permit
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
process. When two or more permits are consolidated under this subsection, the permit
timelines for decisions on individual permits in ECDC 20.01.003(B) do not apply.
C. Decisionmaker(s). Applications processed in accordance with subsection (B) of this section
which have the same procedure number, but are assigned to different hearing bodies, shall be
heard collectively by the highest decisionmaker; the city council being the highest body,
followed by the hearing examiner, architectural design board or planning board, as applicable,
and then the director. Joint public hearings with other agencies shall be processed according to
ECDC 20.06.010. Concurrent public hearings held with the architectural design board and any
other decisionmaker shall proceed with both decisionmakers present. [Ord. 4371 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024;
Ord. 4154 § 1 (Att. A), 2019; Ord. 3817 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009].
20.01.003 Permit type and decision framework.
A. Permit Types.
TYPE I TYPE II-A TYPE II-B TYPE III-A TYPE III-B TYPE IV TYPE V
Zoning
compliance
letter
Contingent
critical area
review
Essential
public
facilities
Site specific
rezone
Lot line
adjustment
Formal
interpretation
of the text of
the ECDC by the
director
Shoreline
substantial
development
permit,
where public
hearing not
required per
ECDC
24.80.100
Technological
impracticality
waiver for
amateur
radio
antennas
Development
agreements
Zoning text
amendment;
area-wide
zoning map
amendments
Critical area
determinations
SEPA
determinations
Critical area
variance
Comprehensive
plan
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TYPE I TYPE II-A TYPE II-B TYPE III-A TYPE III-B TYPE IV TYPE V
amendments
Shoreline
exemptions
Preliminary
short plat
Contingent
critical area
review if
public
hearing
requested
Conditional
use
permits
(where
public
hearing by
hearing
examiner
is required)
Annexations
Minor
amendments
to planned
residential
development
Land
clearing/grading
Shoreline
substantial
development
permit,
where public
hearing is
required per
ECDC
24.80.100
Variances Development
regulations
Minor
preliminary
plat
amendment
Revisions to
shoreline
management
permits
Shoreline
conditional
use
Staff
Administrative
design review,
including signs
Administrative
variances
Shoreline
variance
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TYPE I TYPE II-A TYPE II-B TYPE III-A TYPE III-B TYPE IV TYPE V
Final short plat Land use
permit
extension
requests
Design
review
(where public
hearing by
architectural
design board
is required)
Sales
office/model
(ECDC
17.70.005)
Preliminary
formal plat
Final formal
plats
Innocent
purchaser
determination
Preliminary
planned
residential
development
Final planned
residential
development
Staff design
review pursuant
to ECDC
20.12.010(B)(2)
B. Decision Table.
PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (TYPE
I – IV) LEGISLATIVE
TYPE I TYPE II-A TYPE II-B TYPE III-A TYPE
III-B TYPE IV TYPE V
Recommendation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Planning board Planning board
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PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (TYPE
I – IV) LEGISLATIVE
TYPE I TYPE II-A TYPE II-B TYPE III-A TYPE
III-B TYPE IV TYPE V
by:
Final decision by: Director Director Director Hearing
examiner/ADB
Hearing
examiner
City council City council
Notice of
application:
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Open record
public hearing or
open record
appeal of a final
decision:
No Only if
appealed,
open
record
hearing
before
hearing
examiner
(1) If
director
decision
is
appealed,
open
record
hearing
before
hearing
examiner
(2) If
converted
to Type
III-A
process
Yes, before
hearing
examiner or
board ADB to
render final
decision
Yes,
before
hearing
examiner
or board
to render
final
decision
Yes, before
planning board
which makes
recommendation
to council
Yes, before
planning board
which makes
recommendation
to council or
council could
hold its own
hearing
Closed record
review:
No No No No Yes,
before
the
Yes, before the
council
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (TYPE
I – IV) LEGISLATIVE
TYPE I TYPE II-A TYPE II-B TYPE III-A TYPE
III-B TYPE IV TYPE V
council
Permit review
timelines (per
ECDC 20.02):
65 days 100 days 100 days 170 days 170 days 170 days Not applicable
Judicial appeal: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
C. Any reference to “Type II” in the Edmonds Community Development Code without expressly
being modified as “Type II-B” shall be construed to mean Type II-A for the purposes of this
section unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. [Ord. 4371 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 4360 § 7 (Exh.
A), 2024; Ord. 4302 § 2 (Att. A), 2023; Ord. 4299 § 39 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4154 § 1 (Att. A), 2019; Ord. 4072 § 7
(Att. G), 2017; Ord. 4026 § 4, 2016; Ord. 3982 § 4, 2014; Ord. 3817 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3806 § 2, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 4
(Exh. A), 2009].
20.01.006 Legislative enactments not restricted.
Nothing in this chapter or the permit processing procedures shall limit the authority of the city
council to make changes to the city’s comprehensive plan or the city’s development regulations
as part of the annual revision process. [Ord. 4371 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 4154 § 1 (Att. A), 2019; Ord.
3817 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009].
20.01.007 Exempt projects.
A. The following projects are specifically excluded from the procedures set forth in this
chapter: historic register designations, building permits, street vacations, street use permits,
encroachment permits, and other public works permits issued under ECDC Title 18.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
B. Pursuant to RCW 36.70B.140(2), lot line or boundary adjustments, building and/or other
construction permits, or similar administrative approvals categorically exempt from
environmental review under SEPA (Chapter 43.21C RCW and the city’s SEPA/environmental
policy ordinance, Chapter 20.15A ECDC), or permits/approvals for which environmental review
has been completed in connection with other project permits, are excluded from the
requirements of RCW 36.70B.060 and 36.70B.110 through 36.70B.130, which includes the
following procedures:
1. Notice of application (ECDC 20.03.002) unless an open record hearing is allowed on the
permit decision;
2. Except as provided in RCW 36.70B.140, optional consolidated permit review processing
(ECDC 20.01.002(B));
3. Joint public hearings (ECDC 20.06.010);
4. Single report stating all of the decisions and recommendations made as of the date of
the report that do not require an open public record hearing (ECDC 20.06.050(C)); and
5. Notice of decision (ECDC 20.02.007). [Ord. 4371 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 4154 § 1 (Att. A), 2019;
Ord. 3817 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009].
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed
December 10, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Chapter 20.13
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
20.13.000 Scope.
20.13.010 Landscape plan requirements.
20.13.015 Plant schedule.
20.13.020 General design standards.
20.13.025 General planting standards.
20.13.030 Landscape types.
20.13.040 Landscape bonds.
20.13.050 Urban design chapter adopted.
20.13.000 Scope.
The landscape requirements found in this chapter are intended for use by city staff, the
architectural design board (ADB) and the hearing examiner in reviewing projects, as set forth in
ECDC 20.1110.010. The ADB and hearing examiner shall be allowed to interpret and modify the
requirements contained herein; provided such modification is consistent with the purposes
found in ECDC 20.10.000. [Ord. 3636 § 4, 2007].
20.13.010 Landscape plan requirements.
The applicant has the option of submitting a preliminary landscape plan to the architectural
design board prior to final approval. The preliminary landscape plan need not include the detail
required for final approval, although areas of proposed landscaping should be shown. Final
project approval cannot be given until the final landscape plan is submitted and approved.
The following items shall be shown on any final landscape plan submitted to the ADB for
review:
A. Name and address or location of the project;
9.4.b
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B. All plant material identified by botanical and common name – genus, species and variety
(see ECDC 20.13.015);
C. Location of all trees and shrubs to be planted;
D. Three setsA digital file of landscape plans drawn to a scale of 1" = 30' or larger (e.g., 1" = 20',
1" = 10', etc.). Plans should include a bar scale for reference. See “Checklist for Architectural
Design Review” items (on architectural design board brochure) for required number of other
plans;
E. Scale of the drawing, a north arrow and date of the plan;
F. All property lines, as well as abutting streets and alleys;
G. Locations, sizes and species of existing trees (six inches in caliper or more) and shrubs.
Trees and shrubs to be removed must be noted. Natural areas should be designated as such;
H. Any proposed or existing physical elements (such as stormwater facilities, fencing, walls,
building, curbing, and signs) that may affect the overall landscape;
I. Parking layout, including circulation, driveway location, parking stalls and curbing (see ECDC
20.13.020(D));
J. Grading shown by contour lines (minimum five-foot intervals), spot elevations, sections or
other means;
K. Location of irrigation system (see ECDC 20.13.020(E)). [Ord. 4085 § 10 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 3636 § 4,
2007].
20.13.015 Plant schedule.
A. The plant schedule shall indicate for all plants the scientific and common names, quantities,
sizes and spacing. Quantities are not required on a preliminary landscape plan. A preliminary
plan may also indicate shrubs as masses rather than showing the individual plants. The final
plan must show individual shrubs and quantities.
B. Minimum sizes at installation are as follows:
9.4.b
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• one-and-three-quarters-inch caliper street trees; one-and-one-half-inch caliper other
deciduous trees;
• eight feet minimum height – vine maples and other multistemmed trees;
• six feet minimum height – evergreen trees;
• eighteen inches minimum height for medium and tall shrubs:
– small shrub = less than three and one-half feet tall at maturity;
– medium shrub = three and one-half feet to six feet tall at maturity;
– large shrub = more than six feet tall at maturity.
C. Maximum size: species approved within a landscape plan shall have a growth pattern in
scale with the development and be consistent with the preservation of significant views and
height limit for the zoning district.
D. Maximum spacing:
• large shrubs = six feet on center;
• medium shrubs = four and one-half feet on center;
• small shrubs = three feet on center.
E. Groundcover is required in all planting bed areas as follows:
• one-gallon pots 30 inches on center;
• four-inch pots 24 inches on center;
• two-and-one-quarter-inch pots 15 inches on center;
• rooted cuttings 12 inches on center.
All groundcover shall be living plant material approved by the ADBdecision-maker. [Ord. 3636 § 4,
2007].
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20.13.020 General design standards.
A. Preference shall be given to an informal arrangement of plants installed in a variety of
treatments that will enhance building designs and attractively screen parked vehicles and
unsightly areas, soften visual impact of structures and enhance views and vistas.
B. A formal arrangement may be acceptable if it has enough variety in layout and plants. Avoid
continuous, long, unbroken, straight rows of a single plant where possible.
C. Existing vegetation that contributes to the attractiveness of the site should be retained.
Existing significant trees and shrubbery (six-inch caliper or more) must be shown on the
proposed landscape plan and saved and incorporated into the landscape plan, if they are
reasonably attractive and of good quality.
D. Curbs shall be provided as needed to contain landscaping in planter areas.
E. Automatic irrigation is required for all ADB-approved landscaped areas for projects which
have more than four dwelling units, 4,000 square feet of building area or more than 20 parking
spaces.
F. All planting areas should be at least four feet wide between curbs.
G. When selecting tree species, consideration should be given to pedestrian and vehicular use,
as well as impacts to surrounding utilities.
H. All plants shall be compatible with the character and climate of the Pacific Northwest.
Shrubs and/or groundcover are required to provide 75 percent ground coverage within three
years.
I. Repealed by Ord. 4085.
J. Landscaping must be provided in adjacent rights-of-way between property line and curb or
street edge and shown on the landscape plan.
K. Street trees must be planted according to the city’s street tree plan. Contact the planning
division for details.
L. Street trees should be installed within four feet of either side of the property line.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
M. Landscaping should be tall enough to soften any dumpster enclosures located in planting
areas.
N. Trees and very large shrubs should be planted at least five feet from any water/sewer lines.
Landscape plantings shall reflect consideration of plantings in relation to utility lines.
O. Utility boxes should be screened with landscaping without blocking access.
P. Species approved within a landscape plan shall have a growth pattern in scale with the
development and be consistent with the preservation of significant views and height limit for
the zoning district.
Q. Stormwater LID best management practice integration into overall landscape design is
strongly encouraged, where feasible.
R. Consideration of a variation to the maximum planter size will be given when the planter
area is also functioning as a bioretention or rain garden facility. See requirements in Chapter
18.30 ECDC.
S. Landscaping used as part of a low impact development stormwater facility may be counted
towards meeting the requirements of this chapter. [Ord. 4085 §§ 11 – 14 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 3636 § 4,
2007].
20.13.025 General planting standards.
A. Blank Building Walls.
1. Blank building walls should be softened by landscaping.
2. Landscaping should include trees and shrubs – mostly evergreen.
3. Trees should be planted an average of 20 feet on center either formally or in clusters.
B. Foundation Planting.
1. Trees and shrubs should soften the building elevation and soften the transition
between the pavement and the building.
2. Plantings may be in informal or formal arrangements (see ECDC 20.13.020(A) and (B)).
9.4.b
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3. Landscaping should be planted in all areas except service areas.
4. Planting areas should be at least four feet wide. [Ord. 3636 § 4, 2007].
20.13.030 Landscape types.
A. Type I Landscaping. Type I landscaping is intended to provide a very dense sight barrier to
significantly separate uses and land use districts.
1. Two rows of evergreen trees, a minimum of 10 feet in height and planted at intervals of
no greater than 20 feet on center. The trees must be backed by a sight-obscuring fence a
minimum of five feet high or the required width of the planting area must be increased by
10 feet; and
2. Shrubs a minimum of three and one-half feet in height planted in an area at least five
feet in width, and other plant materials, planted so that the ground will be covered within
three years;
3. Alternatively, the trees and shrubs may be planted on an earthen berm at least 15 feet
in width and an average of five feet high along its midline.
B. Type II Landscaping. Type II landscaping is intended to create a visual separation between
similar uses.
1. Evergreen and deciduous trees, with no more than 30 percent being deciduous, a
minimum of six feet in height, and planted at intervals no greater than 20 feet on center;
and
2. Shrubs, a minimum of three and one-half feet in height and other plant materials,
planted so that the ground will be covered within three years.
C. Type III Landscaping. Type III landscaping is intended to provide visual separation of uses
from streets, and visual separation of compatible uses so as to soften the appearance of
streets, parking areas and building elevations.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
1. Evergreen and deciduous trees, with no more than 50 percent being deciduous, a
minimum of six feet in height, and planted at intervals no greater than 30 feet on center;
and
2. If planted to buffer a building elevation, shrubs, a minimum of three and one-half feet
in height, and living ground cover planted so that the ground will be covered within three
years; or
3. If planted to buffer a parking area, access, or site development other than a building,
any of the following alternatives may be used unless otherwise noted:
a. Shrubs, a minimum of three and one-half feet in height, and living ground cover
must be planted so that the ground will be covered within three years.
b. Earth-mounding, an average of three and one-half feet in height, planted with
shrubs or living ground cover so that the ground will be covered within three years.
This alternative may not be used in a downtown or waterfront area.
c. A combination of earth mounding, opaque fences and shrubs to produce a visual
barrier at least three and one-half feet in height.
D. Type IV Landscaping. Type IV landscaping is intended to provide visual relief where clear
sight is desired to see signage or into adjacent space for safety concerns.
1. Trees shall be deciduous and planted 25 feet on center and the trunk shall be free of
branches below six feet in height.
2. Plant materials which will cover the ground within three years, and which will not
exceed three and one-half feet in height.
E. Type V Landscaping. Type V landscaping is intended to provide visual relief and shade in
parking areas.
1. Required Amount.
a. If the parking area contains no more than 50 parking spaces, at least 17.5 square
feet of landscape development must be provided as described in subsection (E)(2) of
this section for each parking stall proposed.
9.4.b
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b. If the parking area contains more than 99 parking spaces, at least 35 square feet of
landscape development must be provided as described in subsection (E)(2) of this
section for each parking stall proposed.
c. If the parking area contains more than 50 but less than 100 parking spaces, the
director – or his designee – shall determine the required amount of landscaping by
interpolating between 17.5 and 35 square feet for each parking stall proposed. The
area must be landscaped as described in subsection (E)(2) of this section.
2. Design.
a. Each area of landscaping must contain at least 150 square feet of area and must be
at least four feet in any direction exclusive of vehicle overhang. The area must contain
at least one tree a minimum of six feet in height and with a minimum size of one and
one-half inches in caliper if deciduous. The remaining ground area must be landscaped
with plant materials, decorative mulch or unit pavers.
b. A landscaped area must be placed at the interior ends of each parking row in a
multiple-lane parking area. This area must be at least four feet wide and must extend
the length of the adjacent parking stall.
c. Up to 100 percent of the trees proposed for the parking area may be deciduous.
d. Repealed by Ord. 4085.
e. The minimum area per planter is 64 square feet.
f. The maximum area per planter is 1,500 square feet for parking lots greater than
12,000 square feet. Planters shall be spread throughout the parking lot.
g. Shade trees are required at the rate of a minimum of one per planter and/or one
per 150 square feet of planter. [Ord. 4085 § 15 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 3636 § 4, 2007].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
20.13.040 Landscape bonds.
A. An itemized cost estimate, covering landscaping and irrigation, must be submitted for use in
determining the landscape bond amount. The city will use this estimate to set the amount of
the landscape performance bond.
B. A performance bond will be required for release of the building permit. This bond will be
used to cover installation of required landscaping, fences or screening for service areas.
C. Landscaping must be installed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy (for
multiple-family and single-tenant commercial buildings) or a certificate of completion (for
multiple-tenant commercial buildings).
D. Once the landscaping has been installed, a 15 percent maintenance bond is required for
release of the performance bond. Any plants that die within two years of installation must be
replaced before the maintenance bond can be released. Upon inspection and approval, the
maintenance bond may be released after two years. [Ord. 3636 § 4, 2007].
20.13.050 Urban design chapter adopted.
In aid of the design review criteria established pursuant to Chapters 20.10 ECDC, et seq., the
urban design chapter is hereby adopted in that form shown on Exhibit A attached to the
ordinance codified in this chapter. Such exhibit is incorporated by this reference as fully as if
herein set forth. These criteria shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of ECDC
20.12.070(A). The city clerk and planning department shall maintain copies for the public and
shall make the standards available online. [Ord. 3636 § 5, 2007].
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed
December 10, 2024.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Chapter 16.50
BC – COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Sections:
16.50.000 BC and BC – Edmonds Way.
16.50.005 Purposes.
16.50.010 Uses.
16.50.020 Site development standards.
16.50.030 Operating restrictions.
16.50.040 Green building incentives.
16.50.000 BC and BC – Edmonds Way.
This chapter establishes two distinct zoning categories, BC and BC – Edmonds Way. [Ord. 3943 § 1
(Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007].
16.50.005 Purposes.
The BC and BC – Edmonds Way zones have the following specific purposes in addition to the
general purposes for business and commercial zones listed in Chapter 16.40 ECDC:
A. To reserve areas for those retail stores, offices, service establishments and amusement
establishments which offer goods and services to the entire community;
B. To ensure compact, convenient development patterns by allowing uses that are operated
chiefly within buildings;
C. To allow for mixed-use development which includes multiple dwelling unit(s) that support
business uses;
D. To implement the policies of Edmonds’ comprehensive plan for the Edmonds Way Corridor;
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
E. To meet the goals of the Growth Management Act and the city of Edmonds’ comprehensive
plan for housing diversity and economic vitality. [Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord.
3147 § 1, 1997. Formerly 16.50.000].
16.50.010 Uses.
A. Permitted Primary Uses.
1. Single-family dwellings, as regulated in RS-6 zone;
2. Retail stores, restaurants, offices and service uses, excluding intense uses, such as
trailer sales, used car lots (except as part of a new car sales and service dealer), and heavy
equipment sales and services;
3. New automobile sales and service;
4. Dry cleaning and laundry plants which use only nonflammable and nonexplosive
cleaning agents;
5. Printing, publishing and binding establishments;
6. Bus stop shelters;
7. Community-oriented open air markets conducted as an outdoor operation and licensed
pursuant to provisions in the Edmonds City Code;
8. Multiple Dwelling Unit(s). This use may not be located on the ground floor of a
structure, except as provided in ECDC 16.50.020(B);
9. Churches, subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.020;
10. Primary and high schools subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through
(R);
11. Local public facilities subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050;
12. Neighborhood parks, natural open spaces, and community parks with an adopted
master plan subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.070.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
B. Permitted Secondary Uses.
1. Limited assembly, repair or fabrication of goods incidental to a permitted or conditional
use;
2. Off-street parking and loading areas to serve a permitted or conditional use;
3. Commuter parking lots in conjunction with a facility meeting the criteria listed under
subsections (C)(11) through (14) of this section, except that the facility may also be located
along a designated transit route in addition to an arterial or collector street;
4. Outdoor dining meeting the criteria of Chapter 17.75 ECDC.
C. Primary Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
1. Commercial parking lots;
2. Wholesale uses;
3. Hotels and motels;
4. Amusement establishments;
5. Auction businesses, excluding vehicle or livestock auctions;
6. Drive-in businesses;
7. Laboratories;
8. Fabrication of light industrial products;
9. Convenience stores;
10. Day care centers and preschools;
11. Hospitals, convalescent homes, rest homes, and sanitariums;
12. Museums, art galleries, zoos, and aquariums of primarily local concern that do not
meet the criteria for regional public facilities as defined in ECDC 21.85.033;
13. Counseling centers and residential treatment facilities for current alcoholics and drug
abusers;
9.4.b
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14. Regional parks and community parks without a master plan subject to the
requirements of ECDC 17.100.070.
D. Secondary Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
1. Outdoor storage, incidental to a permitted or conditional use;
2. Aircraft landings as regulated by Chapter 4.80 ECC. [Ord. 4333 § 10 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4314
§ 45 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3932 § 4, 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3353 § 4,
2001; Ord. 3269 § 2*, 1999; Ord. 3147 § 1, 1997].
* Code reviser’s note: Ord. 3269 expired August 13, 2000. For provisions on the outdoor display of
merchandise, see Chapter 17.65 ECDC.
16.50.020 Site development standards.
A. Table.
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot
Width
Minimum
Street
Setback
Minimum
Side
Setback
Minimum
Rear
Setback
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Floor Area
BC None None None None1 None1 25'2 3 sq. ft. per sq.
ft. of lot area
BC –
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None None 10' None1 None1 25'3 3 sq. ft. per sq.
ft. of lot area
1 The setback for buildings and structures located at or above grade (exempting buildings and structures
entirely below the surface of the ground) shall be 15 feet from the lot line adjacent to residentially (R) zoned
property. The required setback shall be completely landscaped with Type I landscaping permanently
maintained by the owner of the BC-zoned lot.
2 Roof only may extend five feet above the stated height limit if all portions of the roof above the stated height
are modulated in design and are designed as a hip, gable, arch, shed or other similar roof form (see
illustrations). Vertical parapet walls or flat roofs with a pitch of less than three-in-12 are not allowed to
protrude above the 25-foot height limit unless they are part of an approved modulated design.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
3 The stated height limit may be increased to 40 feet; provided, that:
(a) The street setback of any proposed building shall be increased to 15 feet in depth. Type III
landscaping shall be located within this setback;
(b) Where the proposed development abuts a single-family residential (RS) zoned property, in addition
to complying with subsection (a) of this footnote, the proposed development shall modulate the design
of any building facades facing the single-family residentially (RS) zoned property;
(c) At least three of the following techniques shall be incorporated into the building and/or site’s design:
(1) Achievement of least LEED gold certification or comparable green building certification;
(2) Inclusion of housing units affordable to persons at low/moderate income as determined by
Snohomish County Tomorrow. The number of affordable units must be at least 15 percent of the
gross number of units proposed;
(3) Public amenities within an area comprising at least 25 percent of the length of any required
street setback such as outdoor seating, plazas, walkways or other usable open space. The
remainder of the setback area will be landscaped with Type III landscaping;
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
(4) Low impact development (LID) techniques are employed. LID best management practices
include, but are not limited to: bioretention/rain gardens, permeable pavements, roof downspout
controls, dispersion, soil quality and depth, minimal excavation foundations, vegetated roofs, and
water re-use.
(d) Seventy-five percent of a building facade facing a public right-of-way shall be clad with preferred
building materials which include natural stone, wood, architectural metal, brick and glass. Concrete,
laminates, veneers, fiber cement products and the like may be permitted if they replicate the
appearance of the listed preferred materials. At least 55 percent of building facade materials must be
salvaged, recycled content, bio-based or indigenous.
B. Ground Floor. Development on the ground floor shall consist of only commercial uses to a
minimum depth of 30 feet as measured from the street front of the building, with the following
exceptions or clarifications:
1. That in all areas the provision of pedestrian access to permitted residential uses is
allowed.
2. This provision shall not apply when a single-family use is the primary use on the
property.
3. In the BC – Edmonds Way zone, where the street frontage of the total site proposed for
development exceeds 150 feet in length, this requirement shall apply to only 60 percent of
the ground floor street frontage of any proposed building. The remaining 40 percent may
include any other uses permitted in the BC – Edmonds Way zone, including, but not limited
to, off-street parking or live/work space.
C. See Parking (Chapter 17.50 ECDC), Design Review (Chapter 20.10 ECDC) and Sign Code
(Chapter 20.60 ECDC) for additional standards. The following design standards shall also apply
to buildings within the BC-EW zone.
1. Massing and Articulation.
a. Intent. To reduce the massiveness and bulk of large box-like buildings, and articulate the
building form to a pedestrian scale.
b. Standards. Buildings shall convey a visually distinct base and top. A “base” can be
emphasized by a different masonry pattern, more architectural detail, visible plinth above
which the wall rises, storefront, canopies, or a combination. The top edge is highlighted by a
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"
9.4.b
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prominent cornice, projecting parapet or other architectural element that creates a shadow
line.
2. Ground Level Details.
a. Intent. To reinforce the character of the streetscape by encouraging the greatest amount of
visual interest along the ground level of buildings facing Edmonds Way.
b. Standards. Ground-floor, street-facing facades of commercial and mixed-use buildings shall
incorporate at least five of the following elements:
i. Lighting or hanging baskets supported by ornamental brackets;
ii. Medallions;
iii. Belt courses;
iv. Plinths for columns;
v. Bulkhead for storefront window;
vi. Projecting sills;
vii. Tile work;
viii. Transom or clerestory windows;
ix. Planter box;
x. An element not listed here that meets the intent, as approved by the Architectural Design
Board.
3. Treating Blank Walls.
a. Intent. To ensure that buildings do not display blank, unattractive walls.
b. Standards. Walls or portions of walls on abutting streets or visible from residential areas
where windows are not provided shall have architectural treatment. At least five of the
following elements shall be incorporated into such walls:
i. Masonry (except for flat, nondecorative concrete block);
9.4.b
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ii. Concrete or masonry plinth at the base of the wall;
iii. Belt courses of a different texture and color;
iv. Projecting cornice;
v. Decorative tile work;
vi. Medallions;
vii. Opaque or translucent glass;
viii. Artwork or wall graphics;
ix. Lighting fixtures;
x. Green walls;
xi. An architectural element not listed above, as approved, that meets the intent.
D. Density. There is no maximum density for permitted multiple dwelling units.
DE. Satellite Television Antennas. Satellite television antennas shall be regulated as set forth in
ECDC 16.20.060. [Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3539 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3518 § 1, 2004;
Ord. 3492 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3256 § 1, 1999; Ord. 3232 § 1, 1998; Ord. 3147 § 1, 1997].
16.50.030 Operating restrictions.
A. Enclosed Building. All uses shall be carried on entirely within a completely enclosed building,
except:
1. Public utilities and parks;
2. Off-street parking and loading areas, and commercial parking lots;
3. Drive-in businesses;
4. Plant nurseries;
5. Seasonal farmers’ markets;
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6. Limited outdoor display of merchandise meeting the criteria of Chapter 17.65 ECDC.
B. Nuisances. All uses shall comply with Chapter 17.60 ECDC, Property Performance
Standards. [Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3932 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3902 § 3, 2012; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord.
3320 § 3, 2000; Ord. 3147 § 1, 1997].
16.50.040 Green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions and remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold, Master Builders Association of
King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star certification, or better. The appropriate LEED
rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives independently for their
individual certification.
B. Eligibility. Development of new single-family residences are ineligible for these incentives.
Remodeled existing single-family residences can earn the incentives for the RS zone instead
(see ECDC 16.20.060). See Chapter 17.100 ECDC for incentives for community facilities.
C. Height. Certified development is allowed an additional five feet above the stated height limit
of ECDC 16.50.020(A) in addition to the standard pitched roof height bonus of ECDC
16.50.020(A).
D. Parking. Development certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or better must provide at
least one parking space per 500 square feet of commercial floor area and/or one parking space
per dwelling unit instead of the parking required by Chapter 17.50 ECDC. Electric vehicle
parking standards of Chapter 17.115 ECDC remain calculated off standard parking
requirements.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then unable to achieve the
requirements is subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 19.00.050.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan review, as established
by ECDC 19.00.050. [Ord. 4375 § 3, 2024].
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed
January 14, 2025.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
9.4.b
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Chapter 20.60
SIGN CODE
Sections:
20.60.000 Purpose.
20.60.005 Definitions.
20.60.010 Permit required.
20.60.015 Design review procedures.
20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs.
20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area.
20.60.030 Wall signs – Maximum area and height.
20.60.035 Window signs – Maximum area.
20.60.040 Projecting signs – Maximum area and height restrictions.
20.60.045 Freestanding signs – Regulations.
20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures.
20.60.055 Pedestrian signs.
20.60.060 Campaign signs.
20.60.065 Real estate signs.
20.60.070 Construction signs.
20.60.075 Governmental signs.
20.60.080 Temporary signs.
20.60.090 Prohibited signs.
20.60.095 Exempt signs.
20.60.100 Administration.
20.60.000 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulatory measures to implement those goals and
policies stated in the Edmonds Comprehensive Policy Plan and to achieve the following
objectives:
A. Protect the public right-of-way from obstructions which would impair the public’s use of
their right-of-way.
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B. Minimize the hazard to the public represented by distractions to drivers from moving,
blinking, or other similar forms of signage or visual clutter.
C. Provide for distinct signage for each distinct property.
D. Encourage the use of graphics/symbols to reduce the visual clutter associated with overly
large letters or extensive use of lettering.
E. Minimize potential for view blockage and visual clutter along public rights-of-way. [Ord. 4064
§ 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.005 Definitions.
For the purposes of the enforcement of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
“Attached sign” is any sign attached or affixed to a building. Attached signs include wall signs,
projecting signs, and window signs.
“Boxed cabinet sign” is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that is
roughly rectangular in shape and provides for internal illumination and changing the message
of the sign by replacing a single transparent or translucent material such as a Plexiglass/Lexan
face. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that is essentially a
rectangular box and one that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign, or an “outline
cabinet sign.”
“Building ID/historic sign” is a permanent sign that identifies or names a building and assists in
creating landmarks in the city. Examples include dates, “1890”; names, “Beeson Building”; or
addresses.
“Campaign sign” is a temporary sign displaying a message relating to a candidate, political
party, or issue that is registered or certified for an upcoming election.
“Commercial sign” is a sign displayed for the purpose of identifying a commercial use, or
advertising a service, product, business or venture that is offered for trade or sale.
“Community event banner” is a noncommercial sign composed of cloth, fabric, canvas or
similarly flexible material that promotes a temporary community event endorsed, operated or
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sponsored wholly or in part by a local public entity the jurisdiction of which includes the city of
Edmonds. “Community events” are nonprofit, governmental or charitable festivals, contests,
programs, fairs, carnivals or recreational contests conducted within the city.
“Construction sign” is a permanent or temporary sign displayed on premises where any
physical excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related
work is currently occurring, pursuant to a valid building permit.
“Directional symbols” are small in size (two square feet or less) and intended to provide on-site
directions to specific locations or areas (such as parking areas, drive-through facilities, ATMs
and entries and/or exits), hours of operation, parking limitations, warnings of hazards,
prohibition of activities (such as “no parking”), historical markers and similar public information.
Directional symbols are not considered to be signage as regulated in this chapter.
“Fixed sign” is any sign attached or affixed to the ground or any structure in such a manner so
as to provide for continuous display for an extended or indeterminable period of time. Fixed
signs include, but are not limited to, freestanding signs and wall signs.
“Freestanding sign” is any sign that is not attached or affixed to a building. Freestanding signs
can be further described as “monument signs” or “pole signs.”
“Governmental sign” is a sign owned, operated or sponsored by a governmental entity, and
which promotes the public health, safety or welfare. Governmental signs include, but are not
limited to, traffic signs, directional and informational signs, publicly sponsored warning or
hazard signs, and community event banners displayed by a governmental entity on public
property.
“Group sign” is a sign or signs on one sign structure serving two or more businesses sharing a
parking facility.
“Halo sign” is a sign where the light source is concealed behind an opaque face and the rays of
illumination are projected outward around the edges of the sign or directed against the surface
behind the sign forming a silhouette or halo effect. Halo signs are not considered to be
internally illuminated signs for the purposes of this chapter.
“Identification structure” is a structure intended to attract the attention of the public to a site,
without the use of words or symbols identifying the businesses. Examples include fountains,
sculptures, awnings, and totem poles.
9.4.b
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“Internally illuminated signs” include any sign where light shines through a transparent or
semi-transparent sign face to illuminate the sign’s message. Exposed neon is considered to be a
form of internal illumination.
“Marquee” or “canopy” is a permanent roofed structure attached and supported by the
building.
“Marquee sign” is any sign attached to or made a part of a building marquee. A marquee sign is
a form of projecting sign.
“Monument signs” are freestanding signs that have integrated the structural component of the
sign into the design of the sign and sign base.
“Noncommercial sign” is a sign that is intended to display a religious, charitable, cultural,
governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic message, that is not primarily
associated with a good, product, or service offered for sale or trade. Noncommercial signs
include signs advertising incidental and temporary commercial activities conducted by churches
and nonprofit businesses, clubs, groups, associations or organizations.
“Off-premises sign” is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or
meeting, that is offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at some location or premises
other than that upon which the sign is posted or displayed. Off-premises signs include all signs
posted or displayed in the public right-of-way.
“On-premises sign” is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or
meeting that is lawfully permitted to be offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at the
9.4.b
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location or premises upon which the sign is posted or displayed. On-premises signs also include
signs not related to any particular location or premises, such as signs displaying religious,
charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic messages that
are intentionally displayed by the owner of the property or premises upon which the sign is
displayed.
“Outline cabinet sign” is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that roughly
follows the shape of the text or symbology of the sign and provides for internal illumination.
This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that follows the outlines of the
letters of the sign and one that is essentially a rectangular box or a “boxed cabinet sign.” An
“outlined cabinet sign” will be treated more like an “individual letter sign” where the area of the
sign is calculated based on the actual outlined shape of the sign.
“Permanent sign” is a fixed or portable sign intended for continuous or intermittent display for
periods exceeding 60 days in any calendar year.
“Pole signs” are freestanding signs where the structural support for the sign is one or more
exposed pole(s). Pole signs may include community event banners where the banner is
supported by at least two poles that are permanently attached to the ground (“pole-mounted
community event banners”). However, pole signs with two poles that are not more than six feet
in height are considered to be monument signs.
“Portable sign” is any sign that is readily capable of being moved or removed, whether attached
or affixed to the ground, or any structure that is typically intended for temporary display.
Portable signs include, but are not limited to:
1. Signs designed and constructed with a chassis or support with or without wheels;
2. Pedestrian signs, including signs such as A-frame (sandwich board), stanchion, easel, or
post-style signs intended as freestanding signs in pedestrian environments;
9.4.b
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Left: Stanchion
sign
3. Wooden, metal, or plastic “stake” or “yard” signs;
4. Posters or banners affixed to windows, railings, overhangs, trees, hedges, or other
structures or vegetation, except for pole-mounted community event banners;
5. Signs mounted upon vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, except
signs identifying the related business when the vehicle is being used in the normal
day-to-day operation of the business, and except for signs advertising for sale the vehicle
upon which the sign is mounted;
6. Searchlights;
7. Inflatables.
“Premises” is the actual physical area of the lot upon which a sign is posted or displayed.
“Projecting sign” is any sign attached or affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its
leading edge extends more than 12 inches beyond the surface of such building or wall.
9.4.b
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“Reader board sign” is a sign that is designed to allow for a change in the message, either by
adding or removing plastic letters, or by means of electronics and lights. Reader boards do not
include signs which have a changeable message where the sign does not change more than
once per day and where the changeable features are integrated with the background and
overall design of the sign, including the sign’s typefaces, colors and symbology. Individual
letters or numbers placed on a solid-colored background is considered to be a reader board.
Two signs at left: Acceptable changeable message sign;
Two signs at right: A reader board.
“Real estate sign” is a sign displaying a message relating to the sale or rent of real property.
“Sign” is any structure, device or fixture that is visible from a public place, that incorporates
graphics, symbols, or written copy for the purposes of conveying a particular message to public
observers, including wall graphics or identification structures.
“Sign area” is the area of a sign on which copy is to be placed, as set forth in ECDC 20.60.020(A).
9.4.b
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“Temporary sign” is a sign intended for short-term display, not to exceed 60 calendar days in
any calendar year. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 are not
regulated as temporary signs.
“Wall graphic” is a wall sign, including murals, in which color and form, and primarily without
the use of words, are a part of the overall design on the building(s) where the wall graphic is
proposed. A wall graphic may be painted or applied (not to exceed one-half inch in thickness) to
a building as a part of its overall color and design, but may not be internally lighted. Internally
lighted assemblies, including those which project from the wall of the structure, or which are
located on any accessory structure on the site, shall be considered wall signs and comply with
the requirements of this chapter.
“Wall sign” is a sign that is attached or affixed to a wall and that is parallel to and not projecting
more than 12 inches at any angle from such wall. Wall signs include signs that are painted
directly upon a wall.
“Window sign” is a sign that is attached or affixed to a window, or a sign displayed within 24
inches of the inside of a window in such a manner as to be visible from any public place. [Ord.
4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3631 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 8, 2007;
Ord. 3561 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3514 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.010 Permit required.
A. Except as provided in this chapter, no permanent sign may be constructed, installed,
posted, displayed or modified without first obtaining a sign permit approving the proposed
sign’s size, design, location, and display as provided for in this chapter.
B. Design approval is not required for the posting of permanent signs in residential zones;
provided, that the restrictions and standards of this chapter are met. If additional signage is
requested for conditional or nonconforming uses in residential zones, the property owner shall
apply for design review. Design review is not required for any sign which does not require a
building permit.
C. A sign modification shall include, but is not limited to, relocations, modifications to size,
design, height or color scheme, or the replacement of 25 percent or more of the structural
material in the sign area. Normal and ordinary maintenance and repair, and changes to the
9.4.b
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graphics, symbols, or copy of a sign, without affecting the size, structural design, height, or color
scheme, shall not constitute modifications for purposes of this section. [Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017;
Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3514 § 2, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.015 Design review procedures.
A. Staff Approval. Except as referred to the architectural design board pursuant to subsection
(A)(1) of this section, and except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, the planning
manager, or designee, shall review all applications for design review under this chapter, and
shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the application in accordance with the policies of
ECDC 20.10.000 and the standards and requirements of this chapter; provided, that for murals
and artwork the planning manager or designee shall review the application in accordance with
the criteria set forth in subsection (C) of this section. The decision of the planning manager on
any sign permit application shall be final except that signs reviewed by the architectural design
board are appealable to the hearing examiner.
1. The planning manager or designee may refer design review applications to the
architectural design board for the types of signs listed below, where the planning manager
determines that the proposed sign has the potential for significant adverse impacts on
community aesthetics or traffic safety:
a. Any sign application for an identification structure as defined by this chapter;
b. Any sign application for a wall graphic as defined by this chapter;
c. Any proposed sign that the planning manager determines to be obtrusive, garish or
otherwise not consistent with the architectural features of the surrounding
neighborhood.
B. Review by Architectural Design Board. The architectural design board shall review those
signs listed in subsection (B)(1) of this section and any sign permit referred by the planning
manager pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section.
1. The ADB shall review any sign permit application that requests a modification to any of
the standards prescribed by this chapter. The ADB shall only approve modification
requests that arise from one of the following two situations:
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a. The request is for signage on a site that has a unique configuration, such as
frontage on more than two streets, or has an unusual geometric shape or topography;
b. The request is for signage on a building that has unique architectural elements or
features or details that substantially restrict the placement or size of signage relative to
other buildings in the vicinity.
2. The ADB may approve the requested modification only if it meets the following criteria:
a. The design of the proposed signage must be compatible in its use of materials,
colors, design and proportions with development throughout the site and with similar
signage in the vicinity;
b. In no event shall the modification result in signage which exceeds the maximum
normally allowed by more than 50 percent.
C. Staff Review of Murals and Artwork. When a proposed wall graphic is proposed as a mural
or artwork, the planning manager or designee shall review and approve, conditionally approve,
or deny the application in accordance with the following criteria. While a separate sign permit is
required for each wall graphic, the staff may make a single design review decision on wall
graphics that consist of related murals or artwork. Related murals or artwork may include
multiple proposals for sites within reasonable proximity to each other that are related by
theme, style, materials used, and/or context. The decision of the staff on any design review
application containing a mural or art as a wall graphic may be appealed to the hearing
examiner pursuant to the procedure established in Chapter 20.06 ECDC.
1. Art, like other exercises of First Amendment rights, may be limited by reasonable time,
place, and manner restrictions. In this case, these criteria will be utilized to enhance the
aesthetics of the city and to ensure quality and maintenance standards are observed. No
recommendation shall be based upon the content or message expressed by an artist or in
a work of art. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate their artwork with the design or
architectural elements of the building and the historic and pedestrian-oriented character of
the downtown area.
2. Specific submission requirements for design review include, but are not limited to:
a. Site sketch showing locations of artwork;
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b. Minimum one-fourth-inch scale color drawings of the art concept or art
component;
c. Material/color samples;
d. Written Proposal. A written proposal in eight-and-one-half-inch-by-11-inch format
to include a description and summary of a final design proposal for the artwork;
detailed maintenance requirements; a schedule for development, fabrication, and
completion; artist’s resume; and evidence of assumption of liability by applicant or
designee; and
e. When required pursuant to ECDC 20.45.050, a certificate of appropriateness shall
be obtained from the historic preservation commission for murals on designated
historic structures or within a designated historic district.
3. Review Criteria. Review criteria for the design review include:
a. Quality of the materials used to create the artwork. Materials should be resistant to
fading; no fluorescent paints;
b. Durability and permanence, including ability to withstand age, vandalism, and
weathering. Consideration should be given to anti-graffiti coating; and
c. Compatibility of the artwork with architectural elements, other elements of the
street, and adjacent structures. Compatibility shall be determined by relationships of
the elements of form, proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, and size
and style of lettering. Lettering shall be minimized, but may be considered for inclusion
when necessary to the artistic content.
D. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A), (B), and (C) of this section, sign permit
applications shall not be referred to or reviewed by the architectural design board if the
proposed sign constitutes a modification to an existing sign and involves no significant
alteration or modification to the size, height, design, lighting or color of the existing sign. Sign
permit applications for such sign modifications shall be processed and subject to review in the
same manner as provided for staff review in subsection (A) of this section. [Ord. 4154 § 22 (Att. D),
2019; Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 60, 2009; Ord.
3461 § 2, 2003].
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs.
A. Sign Area. The area of a sign shall be calculated as follows:
1. The area of a sign is maximum actual area of a sign that is visible from any single point
of observation from any public vantage point. The sign area is normally the smallest
rectangle that encloses the entire copy area of the sign.
2. Individual letters, numbers or symbols applied directly to a wall or structure and used
to form the sign shall be calculated individually.
3. Supporting structures which are part of a sign display shall be included in the
calculation of the sign area, except that the supporting structure of a monument sign or
pole sign shall not be included when calculating the sign area.
Left: Sign area = X * Y Right: Applied individual letters are calculated
separately.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Monument sign: The base is not included in the calculation of sign area (dashed rectangle).
B. When located on a wall or mansard roof, no sign may extend above the highest point of the
wall or mansard roof when the mansard roof is on a one-story building. Other than a mansard
roof on a one-story building, a sign may not be attached above the eave or drip line on a
pitched roof.
C. Except for pole-mounted community event banners, no sign or any part of a sign may be
designed or constructed to be moving by any means and shall not contain items such as
banners, ribbons, streamers and spinners. Signs with type that is movable to change the
message (reader boards) are allowed, subject to the specific requirements detailed elsewhere
in this chapter.
D. Signs that extend into or over a public right-of-way shall comply with Chapter 18.70 ECDC.
E. Exposed braces and angle irons are prohibited unless they are part of a decorative design
that is integral to the design of the sign. Guywires are prohibited unless there are no other
practical means of supporting the sign.
F. No sign shall have blinking, flashing, fluttering or moving lights or other illuminating device
which has a changing light density or color; provided, however, temperature and/or time signs
that conform in all other respects to this chapter are allowed. Electronic reader boards may
have messages that change; however, moving messages are not allowed. Messages that change
at intervals less than 20 seconds will be considered blinking or flashing and not allowed.
G. No light source which exceeds 20 watts shall be directly exposed to any public street or
adjacent property.
H. No illumination source of fluorescent light shall exceed 425 milliamps or be spaced closer
than eight inches on center.
I. No commercial sign shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m. unless the commercial enterprise is
open for business and then may remain on only as long as the enterprise is open.
J. No window signs above the first floor shall be illuminated.
K. Sign height shall be determined as follows:
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
1. For attached signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point on the sign
to the average finished grade.
2. For freestanding signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point of the
sign area or its support to the average elevation of the finished grade at the base of the
supports.
L. Portable signs may not be used as permanent signage; only fixed signs are permitted.
M. The following matrix summarizes the types of signs permitted in each
neighborhood/district within the city:
Sign Type Downtown1 SR-992 Westgate/SR-1043
Neighborhood
Commercial
(BN, BP and
FVMU Zones)
Business
Uses in RM
Zones
Wall-Mounted P P P P P
Monument C P P C C
Pole N P N N N
Projecting P P P P P
Internal
Illumination
C P P C N
Reader Boards C C C C C
Individual Letters P P P P P
Boxed Cabinet N P C C N
Building ID P P P P P
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Sign Type Downtown1 SR-992 Westgate/SR-1043
Neighborhood
Commercial
(BN, BP and
FVMU Zones)
Business
Uses in RM
Zones
Pedestrian P N N N N
Wall Graphics C C C C C
1 Downtown includes all properties within the downtown activity center defined in the comprehensive plan.
2 SR-99 includes all properties within the medical/Highway 99 activity center and the Highway 99 corridor
defined in the comprehensive plan.
3 Westgate/SR-104 includes all properties within the Westgate corridor, the Edmonds Way corridor, and within
the Westgate community commercial area, as defined in the comprehensive plan.
Note: In the above table, P = Permitted; N = Not permitted; C = Conditionally permitted if consistent with the
standards itemized in subsection (N) of this section.
N. The following standards clarify how some signs identified as “conditionally permitted” must
be installed to be permitted in the city of Edmonds:
1. Monument signs over six feet in height must be reviewed to ensure that the materials,
colors, design and proportions proposed are consistent with those used throughout the
site.
2. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and neighborhood commercial areas
may only light the letters or logos/symbols. The background of a sign face may not be
illuminated.
3. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial
areas must be mounted on the wall of the building. They may not be mounted on or under
an attached awning.
4. Internally illuminated signs that use exposed neon may only be located in the interior of
buildings in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas.
5. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area shall not be permitted to be higher
than 14 feet in height.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
6. Reader board messages are limited to alphanumeric messages only.
7. Reader boards are only permitted for public uses or places of public assembly. Public
uses and places of assembly include, but are not limited to, schools and churches as well as
local and regional public facilities.
8. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be coordinated with and
complement the colors used on the building.
9. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be opaque and not allow any
internal illumination to shine through. [Ord. 4314 § 81 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017;
Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3631 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area.
A. Business and Commercial Zone Districts (BN, BP, BC, BD, WMU, CW and CG).
1. The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or permitted uses in the BN, BC,
BD and CW zones shall be one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of wall
containing the main public entrance to the primary building or structure located upon a
separate legal lot. Within the downtown activity center defined in the comprehensive plan,
six square feet of sign area is added to the maximum permanent sign area available for
each ground floor storefront.
2. The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or permitted uses in the CG zone
shall be one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage along a public
street and/or along a side of the building containing the primary public entrance to a
maximum of 200 square feet. The allowable sign area shall be computed separately for
each qualifying building frontage, and only the sign area derived from that frontage may be
oriented along that frontage. Sign areas for wall-mounted signs may not be accumulated to
yield a total allowable sign area greater than that permitted upon such frontage, except
that businesses choosing not to erect a freestanding sign may use up to 50 percent of their
allowable freestanding sign area for additional attached sign area. Use of the additional
area shall be subject to the review of the architectural design board.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
3. The maximum total permanent sign area may be divided between wall, projecting, and
freestanding signs, in accordance with regulations and maximum sign area and height for
each type of sign, as provided in ECDC 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Projecting signs
(including blade signs) of four square feet or less and window signs meeting the
requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total permanent sign area
permitted.
4. The maximum number of permitted permanent signs is three per site, or three per
physically enclosed business space on commercial sites with multiple business tenants. A
site with more than one street frontage is allowed a maximum of five signs. Projecting
(including blade) signs of four square feet or less and window signs meeting the
requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total number of permitted
permanent signs. Multi-tenant sites are allowed one additional group sign per street
frontage identifying the individual subtenants at the site. The total sign area of all signs
permitted on site must also comply with the maximum total permanent sign area specified
in this chapter.
5. Where permitted, pedestrian signs do count against the permanent sign area and the
number of signs permitted.
B. Residential Zone Districts (RS, RM).
1. The maximum allowable signage area for individual residential lots shall be four square
feet per street frontage, except as provided in subsection (B)(2) of this section.
2. The maximum allowable signage area for formal residential subdivisions, planned
residential developments (PRD), or multifamily structures containing at least 10 dwelling
units shall be 10 square feet per main street entrance into the subdivision or PRD. Only one
sign may be provided at each main entrance.
3. The maximum total permanent sign area may be divided between wall and
freestanding signs, in accordance with regulations and maximum sign area and height for
each type of sign, as provided in ECDC 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Window signs meeting
the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total permanent sign area
permitted.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
4. Signage in excess of that provided in subsections (B)(1) and (2) of this section for lawful
nonconforming or conditional nonresidential uses in residential zones may be approved
through the issuance of a sign permit pursuant to ECDC 20.60.010, subject to the maximum
area and height limitations established for signs in the BN zone.
5. The maximum number of permitted permanent signs is one, except that multifamily
sites with more than one vehicular entrance may have one permanent sign per entrance.
The total sign area of all signs (excluding incidental signs) permitted on site must also
comply with the maximum total permanent sign area specified in this chapter. [Ord. 4064 § 1
(Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3805 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3628 § 9, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.030 Wall signs – Maximum area and height.
A. The maximum area of any wall sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Area of Sign
RS, RM 4 square feet
BN, BP, BC,
BD, CW, CG,
WMU, FVMU
1 square foot per lineal
foot of attached wall
B. The maximum height of any attached sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Height of
Sign
RS, RM 6 feet
BN, BP, BC,
BD, CW, CG,
14 feet or the height of
the face of the building
on which the sign is
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Zone Maximum Height of
Sign
WMU, FVMU located, consistent with
ECDC 20.60.020(B)
[Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3628 § 10, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.035 Window signs – Maximum area.
The maximum area of any window sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Area of Sign
RS, RM 4 square feet
BN, BP, BC,
BD, CW, CG,
WMU, FVMU
1 square foot per each
lineal foot of window
frontage
[Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3628 § 11, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.040 Projecting signs – Maximum area and height restrictions.
A. The maximum area of any projecting sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Area of Sign
RS, RM Not permitted
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Zone Maximum Area of Sign
BN, BP, BC,
BD, CW, WMU,
FVMU
16 square feet
CG 32 square feet
B. The maximum height of any projecting sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Height of
Sign
RS, RM Not permitted
BN, BP, BC,
BD, CW, CG,
WMU, FVMU
Height of the wall to
which the sign is
attached
C. The sign area of a marquee sign may not exceed two feet in vertical dimension. [Ord. 4064 § 1
(Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3628 § 12, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.045 Freestanding signs – Regulations.
A. Regulation. Permanent freestanding signs are discouraged. Freestanding signs shall be
approved only where the applicant demonstrates by substantial evidence that there are no
reasonable and feasible alternative signage methods to provide for adequate identification
and/or advertisement.
B. Maximum Area. The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Area of Sign
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Zone Maximum Area of Sign
RS, RM 10 square feet (subdivision,
PRD, multifamily)
4 square feet (individual
residence sign)
BN, BP 24 square feet (single)
48 square feet (group)
BC, BD,
WMU,
FVMU
32 square feet (single)
48 square feet (group)
CW 32 square feet (single)
48 square feet (group)
CG Sign area shall be governed
by subsection (C) of this
section
C. Allowable Sign Area for Freestanding Signs – CG Zone. The total allowable sign area for
freestanding signs on general commercial sites shall be 56 square feet or one-half square foot
of sign area for each lineal foot of street frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of
160 square feet of freestanding sign area. Freestanding signs count against the overall
allowable permanent sign area. Multiple business or tenant sites shall further be allowed an
additional 24 square feet of freestanding sign area for each commercial tenant or occupant in
excess of one up to a maximum sign area of 160 square feet. Corner lots choosing to
accumulate sign area under the provisions of subsection (E) of this section shall be limited to
160 square feet.
D. Maximum Height. The maximum sign height of freestanding signs shall be as follows:
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Zone Maximum Height of
Sign
RS, RM 6 feet
BN, BP, BC, BD,
CG, CW, WMU,
FVMU
14 feet
E. Location. Freestanding signs shall be located as close as possible to the center of the street
frontage on which they are located. Except for pole-mounted community event banners,
freestanding signs may not be located on public property. Sites on a corner of two public
streets may have one sign on the corner instead of a sign for each frontage. Monument signs
not more than six feet in height may be located in a zoning setback, but not less than five feet
from a property line.
F. Number. In all zones, each lot or building site shall be permitted no more than one
freestanding sign, except in the business and commercial zones where a lot or site has frontage
on two arterial streets, in which case there may be permitted one sign per street frontage
subject to the restrictions on area contained within this chapter.
G. Landscaping.
1. Each freestanding sign shall have a landscaped area twice the size of the sign area at
the base of the sign. The landscaping and sign base shall be protected from vehicles by
substantial curbing.
2. The applicant shall provide a landscape performance bond in the amount of 125
percent of the estimated costs of the landscaping, or $1,000, whichever is more. The bond
shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 17.10 ECDC. [Ord. 4078 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord.
4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3631 § 3, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 13, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2,
2003].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures.
There are no area restrictions on wall graphics or identification structures. [Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A),
2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.055 Pedestrian signs.
Pedestrian signs are only permitted on private property and in the adjacent right-of-way in the
BC, BD, CW, and CG zones located within the downtown waterfront activity center, as defined in
the comprehensive plan. Pedestrian signs are only permitted if they meet the following
requirements:
A. Pedestrian signs may be permitted to be located either (1) between the business storefront
and the public right-of-way, or (2) on the sidewalk in front of the business storefront if the
pedestrian sign meets the following standards:
1. Only one pedestrian sign is permitted per ground floor storefront;
2. Businesses may make arrangements to rotate their pedestrian signs provided they
meet the one-sign-per-storefront standard;
3. The sign shall be located within 10 feet of the building entry and must be placed within
two feet of the building. The planning and development director may approve an
alternative location under the following circumstances:
a. An alternative location in front of the building or on the property occupied by the
business is less intrusive to pedestrian movement or accessibility; or
b. The building containing the business is set back from the property line and a
location on the property can be provided such that the sign does not encroach onto a
public sidewalk;
4. A business located on a corner property shall have no more than one pedestrian sign,
regardless of the number of streets the business fronts on;
5. If located on or near a sidewalk, building entry or pedestrian way, the sign shall be
located to provide a clear zone consistent with ECDC 18.70.030(C);
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
6. Pedestrian signs cannot be left outside during hours that the business is closed to the
public;
7. Pedestrian signs are limited to:
a. Six square feet in area, two and one-half feet in width, and three and one-half feet
in height for A-frame or sandwich board signs; and
b. Six square feet in area, two and one-half feet in width, and four and one-half feet in
height for stanchion, easel or other types of pedestrian signs. [Ord. 4299 § 51 (Exh. A),
2023; Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016].
20.60.060 Campaign signs.
A. On-premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in all zones,
subject to the maximum sign size limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080.
B. Off-premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in the public
right-of-way; provided, that the following requirements are met:
1. All campaign signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC
20.60.080(B).
2. All off-premises campaign signs shall be removed within 10 days after the primary,
general, or special election to which they pertain.
3. Off-premises campaign signs shall be posted and displayed no earlier than upon
declaration of candidacy in accordance with Chapter 29.15 RCW, or other formal
registration or certification of the candidate, party, initiative, referendum or other ballot
issue for an upcoming election, or 60 days prior to the election, whichever time period is
greater.
C. There is no maximum number of off-premises campaign signs that may be posted. [Ord.
4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
20.60.065 Real estate signs.
A. On-premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in residential
and commercial zones, subject to the maximum signage area and sign number limitations set
forth in ECDC 20.60.080.
B. Off-premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage, subject to the
following requirements:
1. Two and only two types of off-premises real estate signs shall be permitted:
a. An off-premises real estate directional sign is a sign displaying a directional arrow
and either a company or logo, or an indication that the property is for sale by its
owner, and installed for the purpose of directing the public to the property.
b. An off-premises open house sign is a form of temporary off-premises sign
indicating the property is currently open for viewing.
2. All off-premises real estate signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set
forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B).
3. The maximum number of off-premises real estate signs allowed per property shall only
be the number reasonably necessary to direct people to the premises. An agent or owner
shall be permitted no more than one off-premises real estate directional sign per
intersection and five in total. No more than one off-premises open house sign shall be
displayed per intersection and no more than five in total.
a. Each off-premises real estate directional sign shall bear a legible tag located on the
sign or supporting post indicating the date of posting and the address of the property
to which it pertains.
b. Off-premises real estate open house signs shall only be posted during daylight
hours when the real estate agent or owner is in attendance at the property for sale or
rent, and shall be removed immediately upon the termination of an “open house” or
other similar property display event.
4. No off-premises real estate signs shall be fastened to any traffic control device, public
structure, fence, rock, tree or shrub.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
C. All on-premises and all off-premises real estate directional signs shall be removed within
seven days after the closing of the sale or lease of real property to which the sign pertains. [Ord.
4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.070 Construction signs.
Construction signs shall, irrespective of their duration, conform to the general regulations for
permanent signs specified under ECDC 20.60.020. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
chapter, the maximum area of a construction sign in any zone shall be 32 square feet. No sign
permit is required for the posting of construction signs; provided, that all construction signs
shall be removed from the premises within 10 days of the cessation of the excavation,
construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work on site.
Zone Maximum Area of Signage
(per Street Frontage)
RS 16 square feet, or 32 square
feet if one sign is displayed for a
project consisting of building
permits issued for four lots or
more. Only one sign may be
displayed per project.
All
other
zones
32 square feet
The preceding square footages shall be in addition to any other temporary signage permitted
by ECDC 20.60.080. [Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3514 § 3, 2004].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
20.60.075 Governmental signs.
Governmental signs, while exempt from the processes and development regulations required
by this chapter, shall be erected and maintained subject to rules and procedures established by
the planning and development director. In all cases, the city retains the right to remove any
governmental sign at its sole discretion. [Ord. 4299 § 52 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017].
20.60.080 Temporary signs.
A. On-Premises Temporary Signs. On-premises temporary signs are permitted in residential
and commercial zones, in addition to any allowed or permitted permanent signage, subject to
the following restrictions and standards:
1. Residential Zones (RS, RM).
a. Only portable, freestanding or attached signs may be used as temporary signage.
b. Commercial on-premises temporary signage is not permitted, except for real estate
signs as defined by ECDC 20.60.065.
c. Maximum number is one attached or freestanding sign.
2. Commercial Zones (BN, BP, BC, BD, WMU, FVMU, CW, CG).
a. Only attached signs may be used for temporary signage. Attached signs may be
affixed to any existing building or sign structure that is permitted as a permanent
structure on the property. New temporary structures whose sole purpose is to display
the temporary sign are not otherwise permitted.
b. Maximum duration of display is 60 days in any calendar year for the cumulative
posting of all temporary commercial signage upon each commercial location or
premises.
c. Maximum number of temporary signs is one freestanding sign per property street
frontage, and one attached sign per building.
3. The total maximum area of on-premises temporary signage shall be as follows:
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Zone Maximum Area of
Temporary Sign
RS, RM 6 square feet
BN, BP, BC, BD,
CW, WMU,
FVMU
20 square feet
CG 30 square feet
4. The total maximum area for each allowed on-premises temporary sign shall be as
follows:
Zone Maximum Area of
Temporary Sign
RS, RM 6 square feet
(freestanding and
attached)
BN, BP, BC, BD,
CW, WMU,
FVMU
20 square feet
(attached)
CG 30 square feet
(attached)
5. The maximum height of any allowed on-premises temporary sign shall be as follows:
Zone Maximum Height of
Sign
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Zone Maximum Height of
Sign
RS, RM 6 feet (freestanding and
attached)
BN, BP, BC, BD,
CW, CG, WMU,
FVMU
14 feet (attached)
6. In no case shall temporary signage be posted, located, or displayed in violation of the
regulations for permanent signs set forth in ECDC 20.60.020 through 20.60.050.
B. Off-Premises Temporary Signage. Off-premises temporary signs are allowed in residential
and commercial zones, in accordance with the restrictions and standards set forth below:
1. Commercial off-premises temporary signage is prohibited, except for real estate signs
as permitted by ECDC 20.60.065; provided, that such off-premises real estate signs shall be
posted, displayed, and removed as provided for in that section, in addition to the
provisions of subsections (B)(5) through (9) of this section.
2. Noncommercial off-premises signs are permitted in the public right-of-way; provided,
that the posting and display of off-premises signs in the public right-of-way shall require a
street use permit where required pursuant to Chapter 18.70 ECDC.
3. Maximum duration of display for all temporary off-premises signs is a cumulative of 60
days in any calendar year, except as otherwise provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign
signs. Display may be continuous or intermittent, except as otherwise provided in this
section.
4. Except for campaign signs as provided in ECDC 20.60.060, all off-premises
noncommercial signs relating to a specific meeting, event, or occurrence shall be removed
within 48 hours following the conclusion of the meeting, event, or occurrence to which they
relate.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
5. Only portable freestanding signs may be used as temporary off-premises signage;
provided, that the following types of portable freestanding signs are prohibited from use as
an off-premises sign:
a. Signs with a vehicular chassis or support with or without wheels;
b. Posters and banners;
c. Signs mounted upon vehicles;
d. Searchlights;
e. Inflatables.
6. Maximum number of allowed off-premises signs to be displayed simultaneously shall
be one sign per sign poster except as provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs and
in ECDC 20.60.065 for real estate signs.
7. Maximum allowable sign area for all temporary off-premises freestanding signs is six
square feet.
8. Maximum allowable sign height for all permitted off-premises signs is three feet.
9. All off-premises temporary signage shall be posted and displayed in accordance with
the following restrictions:
a. Off-premises signs may not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way
typically used by motor vehicles in a lawful manner.
b. Off-premises signs shall be placed so as not to impede pedestrian, bicycle, or
handicapped travel or access.
c. Off-premises signs shall not be posted in a manner or location which impairs traffic
safety by unreasonably blocking line of sight at intersections.
d. Off-premises signs shall be constructed of suitable material and design to
adequately withstand the reasonably expected normal or average weather conditions
during the intended display period of the sign.
e. Off-premises signs shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they have not been
damaged or destroyed by natural forces or vandalism. Damaged and destroyed signs
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
shall be immediately removed or repaired so as to avoid threats to public health and
safety or the accumulation of unclaimed refuse upon the public rights-of-way.
f. Off-premises signs shall not be posted upon public property other than the public
right-of-way, and shall further not be posted within or upon planter boxes and flower
beds within the publicly maintained landscaped portions of the public right-of-way.
[Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3628 § 14, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.090 Prohibited signs.
A. General. All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited.
B. Hazards. Signs which the director of public works determines to be a hazard to vehicle or
water traffic because they resemble or obscure a traffic control device, or because they obscure
visibility needed for safe traffic passage, are prohibited. These signs shall be removed if they
already exist.
C. Confiscation of Prohibited Signs in Public Rights-of-Way. All signs which are located within a
public right-of-way and that have been improperly posted or displayed are hereby declared to
be a public nuisance and shall be subject to immediate removal and confiscation.
D. Any signs confiscated by the city shall be held for 10 working days after which such signs
may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. The owner of any confiscated signs may recover
the same upon payment of a $25.00 fee to cover the cost of confiscation and storage. [Ord. 4064
§ 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.095 Exempt signs.
The following types of signs are exempted from regulations of this chapter, except that the
dimensional and placement standards shall apply unless variance is required by other
provisions of local, state or federal law:
A. Signs required by provision of local, state, or federal law.
B. Official public notices required by provision of local, state, or federal law.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
C. Signs not visible from a public location.
D. Seasonal and holiday displays not incorporating the use of written copy or graphics to
convey a message.
E. Gravestones. [Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003].
20.60.100 Administration.
A. General. The planning and development director is responsible for administering and
enforcing the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall adopt application requirements for sign
permits. Fees shall be as stated in ECDC 15.00.020.
B. Installation Permits. Many signs require installation permits under Chapter 19.45 ECDC and
may require plan checking fees as well.
C. Notice of Violation. Whenever the planning director becomes aware of a violation of the
provisions of this chapter, the planning director shall cause a notice to be sent to the alleged
violator informing him or her of the violation, the applicable code section, and a time within
which to remedy the violation. The notice shall also advise of the penalties for continued
violation of the code as specified in this chapter. If the violation has not been corrected within
the time limit specified, the planning director shall refer the matter to the city attorney’s office
for institution of appropriate legal action.
D. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 for each day of continued
violation. [Ord. 4314 § 82 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4064 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4039 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3461 § 2,
2003].
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed
December 10, 2024.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
Title 21
DEFINITIONS
Chapters:
21.00 Definitions – General
21.05 “A” Terms
21.10 “B” Terms
21.15 “C” Terms
21.20 “D” Terms
21.25 “E” Terms
21.30 “F” Terms
21.35 “G” Terms
21.40 “H” Terms
21.45 “I” Terms
21.47 “J” Terms
21.50 “K” Terms
21.55 “L” Terms
21.60 “M” Terms
21.65 “N” Terms
21.75 “O” Terms
21.80 “P” Terms
21.85 “R” Terms
21.90 “S” Terms
21.100 “T” Terms
21.105 “U” Terms
21.110 “V” Terms
21.115 “W” Terms
21.125 “Z” Terms
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Accessory dwelling
unit does not include recreational vehicles or mobile homes. [Ord. 4360 § 9 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 3294
§ 2, 2000].
21.05.020 Accessory use.
Accessory use means a use incidental and subordinate to the use of the main building on the
same lot.
21.05.021 Administrative design review.
A development permit process whereby an application is reviewed, approved, or denied by the
planning and development director or their planning director's designee based solely on
objective design and development standards without a public predecision hearing, unless such
review is otherwise required by state or federal law, or the structure is a designated landmark
or historic district established under a local preservation ordinance. A city may utilize public
meetings, hearings, or voluntary review boards to consider, recommend, or approve requests
for variances from locally established design review standards.
21.05.022 Adult entertainment center. Repealed by Ord. 3117.
21.05.0231 Adult definitions.
A. Adult Arcade. An adult arcade is a commercial establishment containing individual viewing
areas or booths, where, for any form of consideration, including a membership fee, one or
more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or other similar image producing
machines are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual
representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters
depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical
areas.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Chapter 16.43
BD – DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
Sections:
16.43.000 Purposes.
16.43.010 Subdistricts.
16.43.020 Uses.
16.43.030 Site development standards.
16.43.035 Design standards – BD zones.
16.43.040 Operating restrictions.
16.43.000 Purposes.
The BD zone has the following specific purposes in addition to the general purposes for
business and commercial zones listed in Chapter 16.40 ECDC:
A. Promote downtown Edmonds as a setting for retail, office, entertainment and associated
businesses supported by nearby residents and the larger Edmonds community, and as a
destination for visitors from throughout the region.
B. Define the downtown commercial and retail core along streets having the strongest
pedestrian links and pedestrian-oriented design elements, while protecting downtown’s
identity.
C. Identify supporting arts and mixed-use residential and office areas which support and
complement downtown retail use areas. Provide for a strong central retail core at downtown’s
focal center while providing for a mixture of supporting commercial and residential uses in the
area surrounding this retail core area.
D. Focus development between the commercial and retail core and the Edmonds Center for
the Arts on small-scale retail, service, and multifamily residential uses. [Ord. 3918 § 1 (Att. 1), 2013;
Ord. 3700 § 1, 2008].
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
16.43.010 Subdistricts.
The “downtown business” zone is subdivided into five distinct subdistricts, each intended to
implement specific aspects of the comprehensive plan that pertain to the Downtown
Waterfront Activity Center. Each subdistrict contains its own unique mix of uses and zoning
regulations, as described in this chapter. The five subdistricts are:
BD1 – Downtown Retail Core;
BD2 – Downtown Mixed Commercial;
BD3 – Downtown Convenience Commercial;
BD4 – Downtown Mixed Residential;
BD5 – Downtown Arts Corridor. [Ord. 3918 § 1 (Att. 1), 2013; Ord. 3700 § 1, 2008].
16.43.020 Uses.
A. Table 16.43-1.
Permitted Uses BD1 BD1
GFSF(1) BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5
Commercial Uses
Retail stores or sales A A A A A A
Offices A X A A A A
Legal/law firms A X A A A A
Financial A X A A A A
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Permitted Uses BD1 BD1
GFSF(1) BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5
Advising A X A A A A
Mortgage A X A A A A
Banks (without tellers) A X A A A A
Accounting A X A A A A
Counseling A X A A A A
Architecture A X A A A A
Engineering A X A A A A
Advertising A X A A A A
Insurance A X A A A A
Fitness related business (yoga/pilates/gym/fitness
club)
A X A A A A
Service uses A A(2) A A A A
Retail sales requiring intensive outdoor display or
storage areas, such as trailer sales, used car lots
(except as part of a new car sales and service
dealer), and heavy equipment storage, sales or
services
X X X X X X
Enclosed fabrication or assembly areas
associated with and on the same property as an
art studio, art gallery, restaurant,
A A A A A A
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Permitted Uses BD1 BD1
GFSF(1) BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5
microbreweries/distilleries or food service
establishment that also provides an on-site retail
outlet open to the public
Automobile sales and service X X A A X X
Dry cleaning and laundry plants which use only
nonflammable and nonexplosive cleaning agents
C X A A A X
Printing, publishing and binding establishments C X A A A C
Public markets licensed pursuant to provisions in
Chapter 4.90 ECC1
A A A A A A
Outdoor dining meeting the criteria of Chapter
17.75 ECDC
B B B B B B
Residential
Single-family dwelling A X A A A A
Multiple dwelling unit(s) – see ECDC 16.43.030(B)
for further location standards
A X A A A A
Other Uses
Bus stop shelters A A A A A A
Churches, subject to the requirements of ECDC
17.100.020
A A A A A A
Primary and high schools, subject to the A X A A A A
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Permitted Uses BD1 BD1
GFSF(1) BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5
requirements of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through (R)
Local public facilities, subject to the requirements
of ECDC 17.100.050
C C C C A C
Neighborhood parks, natural open spaces, and
community parks with an adopted master plan
subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.070
A A A A A A
Off-street parking and loading areas to serve a
permitted use
B X B B B B
Commuter parking lots in conjunction with a
facility otherwise permitted in this zone
B X B B B X
Commercial parking lots C X C C C X
Wholesale uses X X X C X X
Hotels and motels A A A A A A
Amusement establishments C C C C C C
Auction businesses, excluding vehicle or livestock
auctions
C X C C C C
Drive-in/through businesses (businesses with
drive through facilities)
X X C A C X
Laboratories X X C C C X
Fabrication of light industrial products not X X X C X X
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Permitted Uses BD1 BD1
GFSF(1) BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5
otherwise listed as a permitted use
Day care centers C X C C A C
Hospitals, health clinics, convalescent homes, rest
homes, sanitariums
X X C C A X
Medical uses, e.g., A X A A A A
Physicians A X A A A A
Dental A X A A A A
Optometrist (without retail) A X A A A A
Physical therapy (without retail) A X A A A A
Counseling A X A A A A
Other similar medical services A X A A A A
Museums and art galleries of primarily local
concern that do not meet the criteria for regional
public facilities as defined in ECDC 21.85.033
A A A A A A
Zoos and aquariums of primarily local concern
that do not meet the criteria for regional public
facilities as defined in ECDC 21.85.033
C X C C C A
Counseling centers and residential treatment
facilities for current alcoholics and drug abusers
X X C C A X
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Permitted Uses BD1 BD1
GFSF(1) BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5
Regional parks and community parks without a
master plan subject to the requirements of ECDC
17.100.070
C C C C C C
Outdoor storage, incidental to a permitted use D X D D D D
Aircraft landings as regulated by Chapter 4.80
ECC
X X D D D D
A = Permitted primary use
B = Permitted secondary use
C = Primary uses requiring a conditional use permit
D = Secondary uses requiring a conditional use permit
X = Not permitted
NOTES:
1 BD1 Zone GFSF = Ground Floor Designated Street Frontage (first 45 feet measured from public
rights-of-way/sidewalk or parks/plazas) as defined under Edmonds Community Development Code Map
16.43-1: Designated Street Front for BD Zones. Buildings set back 15 feet or more from the sidewalk shall not
be subject to the BD1 Zone GFSF requirements.
2 Services – by appointment uses not providing open door retail/dining/entertainment functions as a primary
component of the business are not allowed within BD1 GFSF (first 45 feet). Open door businesses, e.g., real
estate offices, banks (with tellers and no drive-throughs), nail and hair salons are allowed.
For conditional uses listed in Table 16.43-1, the use may be permitted if the proposal meets the
criteria for conditional uses found in Chapter 20.05 ECDC, and all of the following criteria are
met:
1. Access and Parking. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the sidewalk. Vehicular
access shall only be provided consistent with ECDC 18.80.060. When a curb cut is
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necessary, it shall be landscaped to be compatible with the pedestrian streetscape and
shall be located and designed to be as unobtrusive as possible.
2. Design and Landscaping. The project shall be designed so that it is oriented to the
street and contributes to the pedestrian streetscape environment. Fences more than four
feet in height along street lot lines shall only be permitted if they are at least 50 percent
open, such as a lattice pattern. Blank walls shall be discouraged, and when unavoidable
due to the nature of the use shall be decorated by a combination of at least two of the
following:
a. Architectural features or details;
b. Artwork;
c. Landscaping.
B. Exception to the BD1 GSFS. The owner of a building in the BD1 zone may apply for an
exception from the restrictions on offices and medical uses within the designated street front
for leasable space meeting all of the following criteria:
1. The space is less than 500 square feet;
2. The space does not contain direct access to the street or sidewalk;
3. The previous use was a nonconforming use (e.g., not retail); and
4. The space has been vacant for a period of more than six months. [Ord. 4333 § 8 (Exh. A),
2023; Ord. 4314 § 43 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4282 § 3 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 3955 § 1 (Att. A), 2014; Ord. 3932 § 6,
2013; Ord. 3918 § 1 (Att. 1), 2013; Ord. 3700 § 1, 2008].
16.43.030 Site development standards.
A. Table 16.43-2.
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Sub
District
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
Minimum
Street
Setback
Minimum
Side
Setback1
Minimum
Rear
Setback1
Maximum
Height2
Minimum
Height of
Ground
Floor
within the
Designated
Street
Front4
BD15 0 0 0 0 0 30' 15'
BD25 0 0 0 0 0 30' 12'
BD35 0 0 0 0 0 30' 12'
BD43,5 0 0 0 0 0 30' 12'
BD55 0 0 0 0 0 25' 12'
1 The setback for buildings and structures located at or above grade (exempting buildings and structures
entirely below the surface of the ground) shall be 15 feet from the lot line adjacent to residentially (R) zoned
property.
2 Specific provisions regarding building heights are contained in ECDC 16.43.030(C).
3 Within the BD4 zone, site development standards listed in Table 16.43-2 apply when a building contains a
ground floor consisting of commercial space to a depth of at least 45 feet measured from the street front of
the building. If a proposed building does not meet this ground floor commercial space requirement (e.g., an
entirely residential building is proposed), then the building setbacks listed for the RM-1.5 zone shall apply. See
ECDC 16.43.030(B)(8) for further details.
4 “Minimum height of ground floor within the designated street-front” means the vertical distance from top to
top of the successive finished floor surfaces for that portion of the ground floor located within the designated
street front (see ECDC 16.43.030(B)); and, if the ground floor is the only floor above street grade, from the top
of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters.
“Floor finish” is the exposed floor surface, including coverings applied over a finished floor, and includes, but is
not limited to, wood, vinyl flooring, wall-to-wall carpet, and concrete, as illustrated in Figure 16.43-1. Figure
16.43-1 shows an example of a ground floor height of 15 feet; note that the “finished” ceiling height is only
approximately 11 feet in this example.
Commented [BS1]: Not applicable; Zone does not have
standards, eliminate to clarify
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5 Site development standards for single-family dwellings are the same as those specified for the RS-6 zone.
Map 16.43-1: Designated Street Front for BD Zones
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Figure 16.43-1: Ground Floor Height Measurement
B. Ground Floor. This section describes requirements for development of the ground floor of
buildings in the BD zones.
1. For all BD zones, the ground floor is considered to be that floor of a building which is
closest in elevation to the finished grade along the width of the side of the structure that is
principally oriented to the designated street front of the building (this is normally the
adjacent sidewalk). For the purposes of this section, the ground “floor” is considered to be
the sum of the floor planes which, in combination, run the full extent of the building and
are closest in elevation to one another. For the purposes of this chapter, the definition of
“ground floor” contained in ECDC 21.35.017 does not apply.
2. Designated Street Front. Map 16.43-1 shows the streets that define the designated
street front for all properties lying within the BD zones. The designated street front is
defined as the 45 feet measured perpendicular to the street front of the building lot
fronting on each of the mapped streets.
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3. Minimum Height of the Ground Floor within the Designated Street Front. The minimum
height of the ground floor specified in Table 16.43-2 only applies to the height of the
ground floor located within the designated street front established in subsection (B)(2) of
this section.
4. Access to Commercial Uses within the Designated Street Front. When a commercial use
is located on the ground floor within a designated street front as defined in subsection
(B)(2) of this section, the elevation of the ground floor and associated entry shall be within
seven inches of the grade level of the adjoining sidewalk. “Grade” shall be as measured at
the entry location. Portions of the ground floor outside the designated street front of the
building need not comply with the access requirements specified in this section.
5. When the designated street front of a building is on a slope which does not allow both
the elevation of the entry and ground floor within the designated street front to be entirely
within seven inches of the grade level of the sidewalk, as specified in subsection (B)(4) of
this section, the portion of the ground floor of the building located within the designated
street front may must be designed so that either:
a. The entry is located within seven inches of the grade of the adjacent sidewalk, and
the commercial portion of the ground floor located within the designated street front
is within seven inches of the grade level of the entry; or
b. The building may beis broken up into multiple frontages, so that each entry/ground
floor combination is within seven inches of the grade of the sidewalk.
c. For corner lots, a primary entry shall be established for the purposes of
determining where the ground floor entry rules detailed in this section shall apply. The
first choice for the primary entry shall be either 5th Avenue or Main Street. In the case
of the BD5 zone, the primary entry shall always be on 4th Avenue.
6. Within the BD1 zone, development on the ground floor shall consist of only commercial
uses, except that parking may be located on the ground floor so long as it is not located
within the designated street front.
7. Within the BD2 and BD3 zones, development on the ground floor shall consist of only
commercial uses within the designated street front. Any permitted use may be located on
the ground floor outside of the designated street front.
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8. Within the BD4 zone, there are two options for developing the ground floor of a
building. One option is to develop the ground floor with commercial space, meeting the
same requirements detailed for the BD2 and BD3 zones in subsection (B)(7) of this section.
As a second option, if more residential space is provided so that the ground floor does not
meet the commercial use requirements described in subsection (B)(7) of this section, then
the building setbacks listed for the RM-1.5 zone shall apply. In the case where RM-1.5
setbacks are required, the required street setback shall be landscaped and no fence or wall
in the setback shall be over four feet in height above sidewalk grade unless it is at least 50
percent open, such as in a lattice pattern.
9. Within the BD5 zone, one option is to develop the ground floor with commercial space,
meeting the same requirements detailed for the BD2 zone in subsection (B)(7) of this
section. When development of the ground floor does not conform to these requirements,
then development within the BD5 zone shall meet the following requirements:
a. The building shall be oriented to 4th Avenue. “Orientation to 4th Avenue” shall
mean that:
i. At least one building entry shall face 4th Avenue.
ii. If the building is located adjacent to the public right-of-way, architectural details
and/or applied art shall be incorporated into the building design to add interest at
the pedestrian (i.e., ground floor) level.
iii. If the building is set back from the street, landscaping and/or artwork shall be
located between the building and the street front.
b. Live/work uses are encouraged within the BD5 zone, and potential live/work space
is required for new residential buildings if no other commercial use is provided on-site.
i. If multiple residential uses are located on the ground floor, the building shall
incorporate live/work space into the ground floor design in such a way as to
enable building occupants to use portion(s) of their space for a commercial or
art/fabrication use. “Live/work space” means a structure or portion of a structure
that combines a commercial or manufacturing activity that is allowed in the zone
with a residential living space for the owner of the commercial or manufacturing
business, or the owner’s employee, and that person’s household. The live/work
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space shall be designed so that a commercial or fabrication or home occupation
use can be established within the space.
Figure 16.43-2: BD5 Development
Building at right (foreground) shows landscaping located between building and
street.
Building at left (background) shows commercial space integrated with residential
uses, and the entry oriented to the street.
10. Exceptions and Clarifications. The regulations for the ground floor contained in
subsections (B)(1) through (9) of this section apply with the following exceptions or
clarifications:
a. That in all areas the provision of pedestrian access to permitted residential uses is
allowed as a permitted secondary use.
b. The restrictions on the location of residential uses shall not apply when a
single-family use is the only permitted primary use located on the property.
c. Existing buildings may be added onto or remodeled without adjusting the existing
height of the ground floor to meet the specified minimum height, so long as the
addition or remodel does not increase the building footprint or its frontage along a
street by more than 25 percent. Permitted uses may occupy an existing space
regardless of whether that space meets the ground floor requirements for height.
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d. Parking is not considered to be a commercial use for the purposes of satisfying the
ground floor commercial use requirement within the designated street front (e.g.,
when the first 45 feet of a building are within a designated street front in the BD1 zone,
parking may shall not be located within that 45 feet).
e. For properties within the BD2 or BD3 zone which have less than 90 feet of depth
measured from the street front, parking may be located in the rearmost 45 feet of the
property, even if a portion of the parking extends into the first 45 feet of the building.
In no case shall the depth of commercial space as measured from the street front of
the building be less than 30 feet.
f. Within the BD2, BD3 and BD4 zones, if the first 45 feet of the building as measured
perpendicular to the street consist only of commercial uses and permitted secondary
uses, then permitted multiple-family residential unit(s) may be located behind the
commercial uses.
g. Recodified as ECDC 16.43.035(2)(d). 22.43.050(B)(4).
h. Within the BD1 zone, each commercial space located on the ground floor within the
designated street front shall be directly accessible by an entry from the sidewalk.
C. Building Height Regulations.
1. The basic height limit for each BD zone is described in Table 16.43-2 (see definition of
“height” detailed in ECDC 21.40.030).
2. Within the BD5 zone, the maximum height may be increased to 30 feet if the building
meets one of the following conditions. In addition, if the building is located within 15 feet of
the public right-of-way, architectural details and/or applied art shall be incorporated into
the building design, and the ground floor shall be distinguished from the upper portions of
the building through the use of differences in materials, windows, and/or architectural
forms.
a. All portions of the building above 25 feet consist of a pitched roof such that the
pitch of all portions of the roof is at least six-by-12 and the roof includes
architectural features, such as dormers or gables of a steeper pitch, that break
up the roof line into distinct segments.
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b. If the building does not make use of a pitched roof system as described in
subsection (C)(2)(a) of this section, a building step-back shall be provided within
15 feet of any street front. Within the 15-foot step-back, the maximum building
height is the lesser of 25 feet above grade at the property line (normally the back
of the sidewalk) or 30 feet above the “average level” as defined in ECDC
21.40.030. For corner lots, a 15-foot step-back is required along both street
fronts. If a building located on a corner lot has insufficient lot width (i.e., less
than 40 feet of lot width) to enable it to provide the required step-back on both
street fronts, then the step-back may be waived facing the secondary street.
3. Height Exceptions. In addition to the height exceptions listed in ECDC 21.40.030, the
following architectural features are allowed to extend above the height limits specified in
this chapter:
a. A single decorative architectural element, such as a turret, tower, or clock tower,
may extend a maximum of five feet above the specified height limit if it is designed as
an integral architectural feature of the roof and/or facade of the building. The
decorative architectural element shall not cover more than five percent of the roof
area of the building.
b. Roof or deck railings may extend a maximum of 42 inches above the specified
height limit within any building step-back required under subsection (C)(2)(b) of this
section; provided, that the railing is constructed so that it has the appearance of being
transparent. An example meeting this condition would be a railing that is comprised of
glass panels.
D. Off-Street Parking and Access Requirements. The parking regulations included here apply
specifically within the BD zone. Whenever there are conflicts between the requirements of this
chapter and the provisions contained in Chapter 17.50 ECDC, Off-Street Parking Regulations,
the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
1. Within the BD1 zone, no new curb cuts are permitted along 5th Avenue or Main Street.
2. No parking is required for any commercial floor area of permitted uses located within
the BD1, BD2, BD4, and BD5 zones.
E. Open Space Requirements.
9.4.b
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1. For buildings on lots larger than 12,000 square feet or having an overall building width
of more than 120 feet (as measured parallel to the street lot line), at least five percent of
the lot area shall be devoted to open space. Open space shall not be required for additions
to existing buildings that do not increase the building footprint by more than 10 percent.
Open space shall be provided adjacent to the street front (street lot line). Such open space
may must be provided as any combination of:
a. Outdoor dining or seating areas (including outdoor seating or waiting areas for
restaurants or food service establishments);
b. Public plaza or sidewalk that is accessible to the public;
c. Landscaping which includes a seating area that is accessible to the public.
2. Required open space shall be open to the air and not located under a building story.
3. In overall dimension, the width of required open space shall not be less than 75 percent
of the depth of the open space, measured relative to the street (i.e., width is measured
parallel to the street lot line, while depth is measured perpendicular to the street lot line).
9.4.b
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F. Historic Buildings. The exceptions contained in this section apply only to buildings listed on
the Edmonds register of historic buildings.
1. If a certificate of appropriateness is issued by the Edmonds historic preservation
commission under the provisions of Chapter 20.45 ECDC for the proposed project, the staff
may modify or waive any of the requirements listed below that would otherwise apply to
the expansion, remodeling, or restoration of the building. The decision of staff shall be
processed as a Type II development project permit application (see Chapter 20.01 ECDC).
a. Building step-backs required under subsection (C)(2)(b) of this section.
b. Open space required under subsection (E) of this section.
2. No off-street parking is required for any permitted uses located within a building listed
on the Edmonds register of historic buildings. Note that additional parking exceptions
9.4.b
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involving building expansion, remodeling or restoration may also apply, as detailed in ECDC
17.50.070(C).
3. Within the BD5 zone, if a building listed on the Edmonds register of historic buildings is
retained on-site, no off-street parking is required for any additional buildings or uses
located on the same property. To obtain this benefit, an easement in a form acceptable to
the city shall be recorded with Snohomish County protecting the exterior of the historic
building and ensuring that the historic building is maintained in its historic form and
appearance so long as the additional building(s) obtaining the parking benefit exist on the
property. The easement shall continue even if the property is subsequently subdivided or
any interest in the property is sold.
G. Density. There is no maximum density for permitted multiple dwelling units.
H. Screening. The required setback from R-zoned property shall be landscaped with trees and
ground cover and permanently maintained by the owner of the BD lot. A six-foot minimum
height fence, wall or solid hedge shall be provided at some point in the setback, except for that
portion of the BD zone that is in residential use.
I. Signs, Parking and Design Review. See Chapters 17.50, 20.10, and 20.60 ECDC. Sign
standards shall be the same as those that apply within the BC zone.
J. Satellite Television Antennas. In accordance with the limitations established by the Federal
Communications Commission, satellite television antennas greater than two meters in
diameter shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of ECDC 16.20.060. [Ord. 4282 § 2
(Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 4140 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3918 § 1 (Att. 1), 2013; Ord. 3865 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3736 § 10, 2009; Ord.
3700 § 1, 2008].
16.43.035 Design standards – BD zones. (Moved from Chapter 22.43
ECDC)
Design standards for the BD zones are contained in Chapter 22.43 ECDC. [Ord. 3918 § 1 (Att. 1),
2013; Ord. 3700 § 1, 2008].
A. Applicability.
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
The design standards in this chapter apply to all development within the BD1, BD2, BD3, and
BD4 downtown zones, except for multifamily buildings in the BD4 zone. [Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013;
Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
B. Massing and articulation.
1. Intent. To reduce the massiveness and bulk of large box-like buildings, and articulate
the building form to a pedestrian scale.
2. Standards.
a. Buildings shall convey a visually distinct base and top. A “base” can be
emphasized by a different masonry pattern, more architectural detail, visible
plinth above which the wall rises, storefront, canopies, or a combination. The top
edge is highlighted by a prominent cornice, projecting parapet or other
architectural element that creates a shadow line.
Buildings must convey a distinct base and top.
9.4.b
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The base can be emphasized by different material(s).
b. Building facades shall respect and echo historic patterns. Where a single building
exceeds the historic building width pattern, use a change in design features
(such as a combination of materials, windows or decorative details) to suggest
the traditional building widths. [Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
C. Orientation to street.
1. Intent. To reinforce pedestrian activity and orientation and enhance the liveliness of
the street through building design.
2. Standards.
a. Building frontages shall be primarily oriented to the adjacent street, rather than
to a parking lot or alley.
b. Entrances to buildings in the BD1, BD2 and BD4 zones shall be visible from the
street and accessible from the adjacent sidewalk.
c. Entrances shall be given a visually distinct architectural expression by one or
more of the following elements:
i. Higher bay(s);
ii. Recessed entry (recessed at least three feet);
9.4.b
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iii. Forecourt and entrance plaza.
Buildings shall be oriented to the street.
Entrances shall be given visually distinct expression.
[Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
D. Ground level details.
9.4.b
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1. Intent. To reinforce the character of the streetscape by encouraging the greatest
amount of visual interest along the ground level of buildings facing pedestrian
streets.
2. Standards.
a. Ground-floor, street-facing facades of commercial and mixed-use buildings shall
incorporate at least five of the following elements:
i. Lighting or hanging baskets supported by ornamental brackets;
ii. Medallions;
iii. Belt courses;
iv. Plinths for columns;
v. Bulkhead for storefront window;
vi. Projecting sills;
vii. Tile work;
viii. Transom or clerestory windows;
ix. Planter box;
x. jAn element not listed here, as approved, that meets the intent.
b. Ground floor commercial space is intended to be accessible and at grade with
the sidewalk, as provided for in ECDC 16.43.030.
9.4.b
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Ground floor details encourage visual interest along the ground level of buildings facing
pedestrian streets.
[Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
E. Awnings/canopies and signage
1. Intent.
9.4.b
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a. To integrate signage and weather protection with building design to enhance
business visibility and the public streetscape.
b. To provide clear signage to identify each business or property, and to improve
way-finding for visitors.
c. To protect the streetscape from becoming cluttered, and to minimize distraction
from overuse of advertisement elements.
2. Standards.
a. Structural canopies are encouraged Weather protection is required along
pedestrian street fronts. Structural canopies are preferred. If a canopy is not
provided, then an awning shall be provided which is attached to the building
using a metal or other framework.
b. Awnings and canopies shall be open-sided to enhance visibility of business
signage. Front valances are allowed. Signage is allowed on valances, but not on
valance returns.
c. Marquee, box, or convex awning or canopy shapes are not allowed.
d. Retractable awnings are encouraged.
e. Awnings or canopies shall be located within the building elements that frame
storefronts, and shall not conceal important architectural details. Awnings or
canopies shall be hung just below a clerestory or transom window, if it exists.
f. Awnings or canopies on a multiple-storefront building shall be consistent in
character, scale and position, but need not be identical.
9.4.b
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Open-sided nonstructural awning with front valance.
Open-sided structural canopy.
g. Nonstructural awnings shall be constructed using canvas or fire-resistant acrylic
materials. Shiny, high-gloss materials are not appropriate; therefore, vinyl or
plastic awning materials are not allowed.
h. Signage shall be designed to integrate with the building and street front.
Combinations of sign types are encouraged, which result in a coordinated design
while minimizing the size of individual signs.
9.4.b
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i. Blade or projecting signs which include decorative frames, brackets or other
design elements are preferred. Projecting signs (including blade signs) of four
square feet or less are allowed and are not counted when calculating the
amount of signage allowed for a business in Chapter 20.60 ECDC. This type of
detail can be used to satisfy one of the required elements under ECDC
16.43.030(B).
j. Use graphics or symbols to reduce the need to have large expanses of lettering.
k. Instead of broadly lighting the face of the sign, signage shall be indirectly lit, or
backlit to only display lettering and symbols or graphic design.
l. Signage shall be given special consideration when it is consistent with or
contributes to the historic character of sites on the National Register, the
Edmonds Register of Historic Places, or on a city council-approved historic
survey.
m. Signage shall include decorative frames, brackets or other design elements. An
historic sign may be used to meet this standard.
Retractable and open-sided awnings allow signage to be visible.
9.4.b
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Examples of projecting
signs using decorative
frames and design
elements.
Awning or
canopy
shapes:
[Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
F. Transparency at street level.
1. Intent. To provide visual connection between activities inside and outside the
building.
2. Standards.
a. The ground level facades of buildings that face a designated street front shall
have transparent windows covering a minimum of 75 percent of the building
facade that lies between an average of two feet and 10 feet above grade.
9.4.b
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b. To qualify as transparent, windows shall not be mirrored or darkly tinted glass,
or prohibit visibility between the street and interior.
c. Where transparency is not required, the facade shall comply with the standards
under ECDC 16.43.060.
Ground level facades of buildings must have transparent windows between two to 10 feet
above grade.
Windows shall provide a visual connection between activities inside and outside the
building, and therefore must not be mirrored or use darkly tinted glass.
d. Within the BD1 zone, ground floor windows parallel to street lot lines shall be
transparent and unobstructed by curtains, blinds, or other window coverings
intended to obscure the interior from public view from the sidewalk.* [Ord. 3918
§ 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
9.4.b
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* Code reviser’s note: Subsection (2)(d) of this section was formerly codified as ECDC 16.43.030(B)(10)(g).
G. Treatment of blank walls.
1. Intent. To ensure that buildings do not display blank, unattractive walls to the
abutting street.
2. Standards.
a. Walls or portions of walls on abutting streets or visible from residential areas
where windows are not provided shall have architectural treatment (see
standards under ECDC 16.43.050). At least five of the following elements shall
be incorporated into any ground floor, street-facing facade:
i. Masonry (except for flat, nondecorative concrete block);
ii. Concrete or masonry plinth at the base of the wall;
iii. Belt courses of a different texture and color;
iv. Projecting cornice;
v. Decorative tile work;
vi. Medallions;
vii. Opaque or translucent glass;
viii. Artwork or wall graphics;
ix. Lighting fixtures;
x. Green walls;
xi. An architectural element not listed above, as approved, that meets the
intent.
9.4.b
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b.
Buildings shall not display blank, unattractive walls to the abutting street.
[Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
H. Building HVAC equipment
1. Intent. To ensure that HVAC equipment, elevators, and other building utility features
are designed to be a part of the overall building design and do not detract from the
streetscape.
2. Standards.
a. Rooftop HVAC equipment, elevators and other rooftop features shall be
designed to fit in with the materials and colors of the overall building design.
These features shall be located away from the building edges to avoid their
9.4.b
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being seen from the street below. If these features can be seen from the
adjoining street, building design shall use screening, decoration, plantings (e.g.,
rooftop gardens), or other techniques to integrate these features with the
design of the building.
b. When HVAC equipment is placed at ground level, it shall be integrated into
building design and/or use screening techniques to avoid both visual and noise
impacts on adjoining properties.
Rooftop equipment must be screened from view.
[Ord. 3918 § 2 (Att. 2), 2013; Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
I. Additional design standards for stand-alone multiple dwelling buildings in the BD2 zone.
1. Intent. To ensure that buildings entirely comprised of multiple dwelling units are
compatible with the downtown area.
2. Materials. Building facades must be clad with preferred building materials which
include natural stone, wood, architectural metal, brick and glass. Alternative
materials may be allowed by the director or architectural design board if they
contribute to a cohesive design theme for the building.
3. Private Amenity Space. An exterior area equivalent to at least 10 percent of the
project’s gross lot area must be provided as private amenity space for residents of
the development. This standard can be met through a combination of balconies
9.4.b
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(cantilevered, recessed or semirecessed), decks, patios or yards for individual
dwelling units or the site as a whole.
a. Not all dwelling units are required to have private amenity space. When it is
provided, it must be immediately accessible from the dwelling unit and be a
minimum of 40 square feet.
b. If the space is at ground level facing a street, no fence shall be over three feet in
height.
c. Balconies may encroach into a required setback adjacent to R-zoned property up
to a maximum of six feet. Patios and decks may encroach into a required
setback adjacent to R-zoned property up to a maximum of 10 feet.
4. Roof Treatment and Modulation. In order to provide the appearance of a
well-modulated roof, three types of roof modulation are required and can include
differing heights, projections, slopes, materials, step downs, step setbacks, or a
similar expression.
5. Street-Side Amenity Space or Pedestrian Area. An exterior area equivalent to at least
five percent of the project’s gross lot area must be provided as street-side amenity
space or pedestrian area. This space must be arranged along the street front
between the building and the sidewalk and must be open to the sky, unless
otherwise excepted. The space must be pedestrian-oriented and shall include the
following elements:
a. Landscaping;
b. Seating area;
c. A similar feature as approved by the director or architectural design board;
d. Areas allocated to private amenity space cannot be used toward the street-side
amenity space or pedestrian area requirement. [Ord. 4276 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022].
9.4.b
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16.43.040 Operating restrictions.
A. Enclosed Building. All uses shall be carried on entirely within a completely enclosed building,
except:
1. Public uses such as utilities and parks;
2. Off-street parking and loading areas, and commercial parking lots;
3. Drive-in businesses;
4. Plant nurseries;
5. Public markets; provided, that when located next to a single-family residential zone, the
market shall be entirely within a completely enclosed building;
6. Limited outdoor display of merchandise meeting the criteria of Chapter 17.65 ECDC;
7. Bistro and outdoor dining meeting the criteria of ECDC 17.70.040;
8. Outdoor dining meeting the criteria of Chapter 17.75 ECDC;
9. Motorized and nonmotorized mobile vending units meeting the criteria of Chapter 4.12
ECC.
B. Nuisances. All uses shall comply with Chapter 17.60 ECDC, Property Performance
Standards.
C. Interim Use Status – Public Markets.
1. Unless a public market is identified on a business license as a year-round market within
the city of Edmonds, a premises licensed as a public market shall be considered a
temporary use. As a temporary use, the city council finds that any signs or structures used
in accordance with the market do not require design review. When a location is utilized for
a business use in addition to a public market, the public market use shall not decrease the
required available parking for the other business use below the standards established by
Chapter 17.50 ECDC. [Ord. 3932 § 7, 2013; Ord. 3918 § 1 (Att. 1), 2013; Ord. 3902 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3700
§ 1, 2008].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed
January 14, 2025.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
9.4.b
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Chapter 16.50
BC – COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Sections:
16.50.000 BC and BC – Edmonds Way.
16.50.005 Purposes.
16.50.010 Uses.
16.50.020 Site development standards.
16.50.030 Operating restrictions.
16.50.040 Green building incentives.
16.50.000 BC and BC – Edmonds Way.
This chapter establishes two distinct zoning categories, BC and BC – Edmonds Way. [Ord. 3943 § 1
(Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007].
16.50.005 Purposes.
The BC and BC – Edmonds Way zones have the following specific purposes in addition to the
general purposes for business and commercial zones listed in Chapter 16.40 ECDC:
A. To reserve areas for those retail stores, offices, service establishments and amusement
establishments which offer goods and services to the entire community;
B. To ensure compact, convenient development patterns by allowing uses that are operated
chiefly within buildings;
C. To allow for mixed-use development which includes multiple dwelling unit(s) that support
business uses;
D. To implement the policies of Edmonds’ comprehensive plan for the Edmonds Way Corridor;
9.4.b
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E. To meet the goals of the Growth Management Act and the city of Edmonds’ comprehensive
plan for housing diversity and economic vitality. [Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord.
3147 § 1, 1997. Formerly 16.50.000].
16.50.010 Uses.
A. Permitted Primary Uses.
1. Single-family dwellings, as regulated in RS-6 zone;
2. Retail stores, restaurants, offices and service uses, excluding intense uses, such as
trailer sales, used car lots (except as part of a new car sales and service dealer), and heavy
equipment sales and services;
3. New automobile sales and service;
4. Dry cleaning and laundry plants which use only nonflammable and nonexplosive
cleaning agents;
5. Printing, publishing and binding establishments;
6. Bus stop shelters;
7. Community-oriented open air markets conducted as an outdoor operation and licensed
pursuant to provisions in the Edmonds City Code;
8. Multiple Dwelling Unit(s). This use may not be located on the ground floor of a
structure, except as provided in ECDC 16.50.020(B);
9. Churches, subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.020;
10. Primary and high schools subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through
(R);
11. Local public facilities subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050;
12. Neighborhood parks, natural open spaces, and community parks with an adopted
master plan subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.070.
9.4.b
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B. Permitted Secondary Uses.
1. Limited assembly, repair or fabrication of goods incidental to a permitted or conditional
use;
2. Off-street parking and loading areas to serve a permitted or conditional use;
3. Commuter parking lots in conjunction with a facility meeting the criteria listed under
subsections (C)(11) through (14) of this section, except that the facility may also be located
along a designated transit route in addition to an arterial or collector street;
4. Outdoor dining meeting the criteria of Chapter 17.75 ECDC.
C. Primary Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
1. Commercial parking lots;
2. Wholesale uses;
3. Hotels and motels;
4. Amusement establishments;
5. Auction businesses, excluding vehicle or livestock auctions;
6. Drive-in businesses;
7. Laboratories;
8. Fabrication of light industrial products;
9. Convenience stores;
10. Day care centers and preschools;
11. Hospitals, convalescent homes, rest homes, and sanitariums;
12. Museums, art galleries, zoos, and aquariums of primarily local concern that do not
meet the criteria for regional public facilities as defined in ECDC 21.85.033;
13. Counseling centers and residential treatment facilities for current alcoholics and drug
abusers;
9.4.b
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14. Regional parks and community parks without a master plan subject to the
requirements of ECDC 17.100.070.
D. Secondary Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
1. Outdoor storage, incidental to a permitted or conditional use;
2. Aircraft landings as regulated by Chapter 4.80 ECC. [Ord. 4333 § 10 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4314
§ 45 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3932 § 4, 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3353 § 4,
2001; Ord. 3269 § 2*, 1999; Ord. 3147 § 1, 1997].
* Code reviser’s note: Ord. 3269 expired August 13, 2000. For provisions on the outdoor display of
merchandise, see Chapter 17.65 ECDC.
16.50.020 Site development standards.
A. Table.
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot
Width
Minimum
Street
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Rear
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Maximum
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Maximum
Floor Area
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BC –
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1 The setback for buildings and structures located at or above grade (exempting buildings and structures
entirely below the surface of the ground) shall be 15 feet from the lot line adjacent to residentially (R) zoned
property. The required setback shall be completely landscaped with Type I landscaping permanently
maintained by the owner of the BC-zoned lot.
2 Roof only may extend five feet above the stated height limit if all portions of the roof above the stated height
are modulated in design and are designed as a hip, gable, arch, shed or other similar roof form (see
illustrations). Vertical parapet walls or flat roofs with a pitch of less than three-in-12 are not allowed to
protrude above the 25-foot height limit unless they are part of an approved modulated design.
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3 The stated height limit may be increased to 40 feet; provided, that:
(a) The street setback of any proposed building shall be increased to 15 feet in depth. Type III
landscaping shall be located within this setback;
(b) Where the proposed development abuts a single-family residential (RS) zoned property, in addition
to complying with subsection (a) of this footnote, the proposed development shall modulate the design
of any building facades facing the single-family residentially (RS) zoned property;
(c) At least three of the following techniques shall be incorporated into the building and/or site’s design:
(1) Achievement of least LEED gold certification or comparable green building certification;
(2) Inclusion of housing units affordable to persons at low/moderate income as determined by
Snohomish County Tomorrow. The number of affordable units must be at least 15 percent of the
gross number of units proposed;
(3) Public amenities within an area comprising at least 25 percent of the length of any required
street setback such as outdoor seating, plazas, walkways or other usable open space. The
remainder of the setback area will be landscaped with Type III landscaping;
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
(4) Low impact development (LID) techniques are employed. LID best management practices
include, but are not limited to: bioretention/rain gardens, permeable pavements, roof downspout
controls, dispersion, soil quality and depth, minimal excavation foundations, vegetated roofs, and
water re-use.
(d) Seventy-five percent of a building facade facing a public right-of-way shall be clad with preferred
building materials which include natural stone, wood, architectural metal, brick and glass. Concrete,
laminates, veneers, fiber cement products and the like may be permitted if they replicate the
appearance of the listed preferred materials. At least 55 percent of building facade materials must be
salvaged, recycled content, bio-based or indigenous.
B. Ground Floor. Development on the ground floor shall consist of only commercial uses to a
minimum depth of 30 feet as measured from the street front of the building, with the following
exceptions or clarifications:
1. That in all areas the provision of pedestrian access to permitted residential uses is
allowed.
2. This provision shall not apply when a single-family use is the primary use on the
property.
3. In the BC – Edmonds Way zone, where the street frontage of the total site proposed for
development exceeds 150 feet in length, this requirement shall apply to only 60 percent of
the ground floor street frontage of any proposed building. The remaining 40 percent may
include any other uses permitted in the BC – Edmonds Way zone, including, but not limited
to, off-street parking or live/work space.
C. See Parking (Chapter 17.50 ECDC), Design Review (Chapter 20.10 ECDC) and Sign Code
(Chapter 20.60 ECDC) for additional standards. The following design standards shall also apply
to buildings within the BC-EW zone.
1. Massing and Articulation.
a. Intent. To reduce the massiveness and bulk of large box-like buildings, and articulate the
building form to a pedestrian scale.
b. Standards. Buildings shall convey a visually distinct base and top. A “base” can be
emphasized by a different masonry pattern, more architectural detail, visible plinth above
which the wall rises, storefront, canopies, or a combination. The top edge is highlighted by a
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"
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prominent cornice, projecting parapet or other architectural element that creates a shadow
line.
2. Ground Level Details.
a. Intent. To reinforce the character of the streetscape by encouraging the greatest amount of
visual interest along the ground level of buildings facing Edmonds Way.
b. Standards. Ground-floor, street-facing facades of commercial and mixed-use buildings shall
incorporate at least five of the following elements:
i. Lighting or hanging baskets supported by ornamental brackets;
ii. Medallions;
iii. Belt courses;
iv. Plinths for columns;
v. Bulkhead for storefront window;
vi. Projecting sills;
vii. Tile work;
viii. Transom or clerestory windows;
ix. Planter box;
x. An element not listed here that meets the intent, as approved by the Architectural Design
Board.
3. Treating Blank Walls.
a. Intent. To ensure that buildings do not display blank, unattractive walls.
b. Standards. Walls or portions of walls on abutting streets or visible from residential areas
where windows are not provided shall have architectural treatment. At least five of the
following elements shall be incorporated into such walls:
i. Masonry (except for flat, nondecorative concrete block);
9.4.b
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ii. Concrete or masonry plinth at the base of the wall;
iii. Belt courses of a different texture and color;
iv. Projecting cornice;
v. Decorative tile work;
vi. Medallions;
vii. Opaque or translucent glass;
viii. Artwork or wall graphics;
ix. Lighting fixtures;
x. Green walls;
xi. An architectural element not listed above, as approved, that meets the intent.
D. Density. There is no maximum density for permitted multiple dwelling units.
DE. Satellite Television Antennas. Satellite television antennas shall be regulated as set forth in
ECDC 16.20.060. [Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3539 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3518 § 1, 2004;
Ord. 3492 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3256 § 1, 1999; Ord. 3232 § 1, 1998; Ord. 3147 § 1, 1997].
16.50.030 Operating restrictions.
A. Enclosed Building. All uses shall be carried on entirely within a completely enclosed building,
except:
1. Public utilities and parks;
2. Off-street parking and loading areas, and commercial parking lots;
3. Drive-in businesses;
4. Plant nurseries;
5. Seasonal farmers’ markets;
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6. Limited outdoor display of merchandise meeting the criteria of Chapter 17.65 ECDC.
B. Nuisances. All uses shall comply with Chapter 17.60 ECDC, Property Performance
Standards. [Ord. 3943 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2013; Ord. 3932 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3902 § 3, 2012; Ord. 3627 § 2, 2007; Ord.
3320 § 3, 2000; Ord. 3147 § 1, 1997].
16.50.040 Green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions and remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold, Master Builders Association of
King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star certification, or better. The appropriate LEED
rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives independently for their
individual certification.
B. Eligibility. Development of new single-family residences are ineligible for these incentives.
Remodeled existing single-family residences can earn the incentives for the RS zone instead
(see ECDC 16.20.060). See Chapter 17.100 ECDC for incentives for community facilities.
C. Height. Certified development is allowed an additional five feet above the stated height limit
of ECDC 16.50.020(A) in addition to the standard pitched roof height bonus of ECDC
16.50.020(A).
D. Parking. Development certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or better must provide at
least one parking space per 500 square feet of commercial floor area and/or one parking space
per dwelling unit instead of the parking required by Chapter 17.50 ECDC. Electric vehicle
parking standards of Chapter 17.115 ECDC remain calculated off standard parking
requirements.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then unable to achieve the
requirements is subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 19.00.050.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan review, as established
by ECDC 19.00.050. [Ord. 4375 § 3, 2024].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed
January 14, 2025.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
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ECDC 16.77.020, Site development standards Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
16.77.020 Site development standards.
A. Table.
Subdistrict Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Street
Setback1
Minimum
Side
Setback
Minimum
Rear
Setback
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Coverage
OR None 15' 5' None 25' No
maximum
1 The minimum street setback of 15 feet applies to a building which is no wider than 110 feet. For any part of
a building that exceeds 110 feet in width, an additional setback of 15 feet shall apply so that no more than 110
feet of building width is closer than 30 feet to the street lot line. For the purposes of this section, “building
width” shall be the total horizontal dimension of that portion of the building facing the street measured
parallel to the street.
B. Parking Requirements. See Chapter 17.50 ECDC for specific parking requirements for
allowed uses. No parking spaces may be located within the street or side setbacks.
C. Signs, Landscaping and Design Review. See Chapters 20.10, 20.12 and 20.60 ECDC for
regulations on design review and signage. Signage shall be regulated as in an RM zone. Signage
for office uses shall be regulated as in a BN zone, except that no freestanding signs shall be
permitted.
D. Satellite Television Antennas. Satellite television antennas shall be regulated as set forth in
ECDC 16.20.060.
E. Setback Encroachments. Eaves and chimneys may project into a required setback not more
than 30 inches. Uncovered and unenclosed porches, steps, patios, and decks may project into a
required setback not more than one-third of the required setback, or four feet, whichever is
less; provided, that they are no more than 30 inches above the ground level at any point. [Ord.
3619 § 1, 2006].
9.4.b
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed
December 10, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
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ECDC 19.00.030, Architectural design review – Optional vesting Page 1 of 4
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed December 10, 2024.
19.00.030 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
In addition to the vesting rights created by RCW 19.27.095 and ECDC 19.00.015, an applicant for
development as defined in ECDC 20.10.010 and subject to architectural design board (ADB)
review may, at the applicant’s option, file a fully complete augmented architectural design
review application (hereinafter “augmented ADB design review application”) and vest rights
including applicable building permit, development and impact fees under the provisions of the
ECDC and the State Building Code as adopted and amended by the city of Edmonds, and this
title as then in effect, to, but only to, the extent that the application provides full and detailed
information necessary to confirm the particular regulation to be vested. The burden is on the
applicant to provide such detail.
A. A fully complete, augmented application for architectural design review shall consist of a
complete application for architectural design review, executed by each and every property
owner of record of the development site or their duly authorized agent(s), accompanied by the
following:
1. All fees required by ordinance, including impact mitigation fees, to be deposited at the
time such State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements become final.
2. A site plan showing the current zoning of the development site, the footprint of all
proposed structures, the total square footage and use of each floor, all setbacks required
by either the zoning code or state building codes, proposed parking configurations, and
exits.
3. Elevation drawings showing the original grade of the site, any proposed alterations to
grade, the proposed height of the structure and the number of stories.
4. A letter executed by all owners of record or their duly authorized agent(s) detailing the
proposed use in sufficient detail to determine whether the proposed use complies with the
zoning code then in effect and with the building code then in effect to determine type of
construction and occupancy classifications of the IBC and IFC as those codes are then in
effect.
5. A building permit application, as described in IBC Section 105.3 as the same exists or is
hereafter amended, and all building permit and plan review fees as established and set
forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC; provided, that the plans required by IBC Section 107, as the
9.4.b
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same exists or is hereafter amended, and other engineering documents, plans or drawings
required by ECDC Title 18 may be submitted within 90 days of final ADB approval, or final
approval on appeal.
B. Upon filing of the augmented ADB design review application, the applicant shall be deemed
fully vested as if a fully complete building permit application had been filed; provided:
1. The burden shall be upon the applicant to supply all material required by the provisions
of this section and as necessary to meet the requirements of Chapter 20.10 ECDC. The
applicant may supplement the original application in the event an application is deemed
incomplete by the planning and development director or designee. Vesting shall occur only
when the application is deemed complete by the planning and development director.
Failure to supplement an incomplete application within 90 days of final ADB design review
approval shall result in forfeiture of all fees paid and no vesting right shall attach.
2. The application shall expire along with all rights vested six months following the date of
application if final architectural design approval is not received.
a. The planning and development director or designee may issue an extension for an
additional period, not exceeding 180 days, upon written request by the applicant(s) or
their agent(s). Such request for extension shall be filed prior to the expiration of the
original application time period. An extension shall be granted if the architectural
design boarddesign review application has not yet been considered the application or
an appeal thereof is pending.
b. The time period shall run concurrently with the periods established by ECDC
19.00.025 as the same exists or is hereafter amended. No application shall be
extended more than once. In the event of application expiration, the applicant shall
resubmit all required information and pay a new plan review fee.
3. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of state law and regulation and this code
regarding SEPA review. Review periods or delays occasioned by SEPA shall stay the time
periods set by this chapter.
4. Following final ADB design review approval, the applicant shall file the plans and
information required by IBC Section 107. It is anticipated that minor adjustments and
changes are usually required to the plans submitted as a result of the plan review and
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administrative process. The following changes shall not be considered “minor” and shall
forfeit vesting rights, and shall require the filing of a new application:
a. Any substantial change not required by the terms of ADB design review approval.
b. Any increase in height or total square footage or any change which would change
the occupancy classification for the purposes of the State Building Code.
5. Any decision of the city staff regarding the application stated in this section and its
interpretation shall be considered a Type I decision appealable only to the superior court of
Snohomish County by the Land Use Petition Act.
C. The rights vested by ECDC 19.00.025(I) (Section 105.3.3 of IBC as amended) and this section
refer only to zoning and building code rights protected by RCW 19.27.095.
D. These sections shall not be interpreted to create vesting rights not protected by RCW
19.27.095 and shall not be interpreted as a further limitation on the administrative obligations
and legislative powers of the city. By way of illustration and not limitation, this chapter does not
limit:
1. The city council’s authority to create local improvement districts.
2. The city council’s authority to legislate life safety requirements that are not required to
recognize existing vested rights.
3. Environmental and shorelines review and mitigation procedures. [Ord. 4350 § 1 (Att. A),
2024; Ord. 4299 § 33 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4212 § 1 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4375, passed
December 10, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
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City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
Residential Parking Code Update Introduction (AMD2025-0005)
Staff Lead: Mike Clugston
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Michael Clugston
Background/History
The Legislature recently passed several bills which amended the Growth Management Act (GMA) and
municipal code requirements for residential parking. The laws require local governments like Edmonds
to update parking requirements for ADUs, multifamily residential, and related standards to facilitate
housing construction. Excessive off-street parking requirements create unnecessary expense and
consume valuable land that could otherwise be devoted to the development of dwelling units,
particularly where the units are near transit service.
This topic was scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Board on April 9 but was tabled due to lack of
time. The Board will be reviewing the proposed draft code at their May 7 meeting.
Staff Recommendation
No action is required. Staff will provide a brief presentation and answer any questions. A public hearing
on the parking code changes is tentatively scheduled for June 24.
Narrative
1. SB 6617 (2020) prohibited cities from requiring parking for ADUs within 0.25 miles of a major transit
stop. This was extended to 0.50 miles through HB 1337 (RCW 36.70A.681). Edmonds has been
complying with the latter requirement since 2023 but is now codifying the language in the Edmonds
Community Development Code. The definition of “major transit stop” from RCW 36.70A.030(25)
would be added to ECDC Title 21.
2. HB 2343 (2020) contains limits on parking for affordable, senior, and market rate multifamily
housing for units constructed after July 1, 2019.
For affordable housing units that are affordable to very low-income or extremely low-income
individuals and located within 0.25 miles of a transit stop receiving transit service at least two times
per hour for 12 or more hours per day, minimum residential parking requirements may be no
greater than one parking space per bedroom or 0.75 spaces per unit.
For housing units specifically for seniors or people with disabilities that are located within 0.25 miles
of a transit stop that receives transit service at least four times per hour for 12 or more hours per
day, minimum residential parking requirements may not be imposed, with exceptions.
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In each case above, the City would require a covenant that prohibits rental to anyone other than the
qualified tenants.
Finally, for market rate multifamily housing units that are located within 0.25 miles of a transit stop
that receives transit service from at least one route that provides service at least four times per hour
for 12 or more hours per day, minimum residential parking requirements may be no greater than
one parking space per bedroom or 0.75 space per unit.
Some minor changes to the multifamily parking requirements in ECDC 17.50.020 are included to
implement these requirements. Definitions for “affordable housing”, “low income household”, “very
low income household”, and “extremely low-income household” from RCW 36.70A.030 would also
be added to ECDC Title 21 - Definitions.
Based on initial research, the regular Community Transit bus routes through Edmonds make at least
two stops per hour. The BRT stops along Highway 99 make at least four stops per hour. Each of
those stops is in the process of being mapped and added to the City’s GIS for reference, particularly
during permitting so that the appropriate parking requirements can be determined.
3. SB 6015 (2024) requires the City’s parking regulations to be analyzed for consistency with some
additional standards. In preparing the draft redline/strikeout code, staff found that the code
changes needed to implement SB 6015 would only be needed in Chapter 18.95 - Parking Lot
Construction, not in Chapter 17.50 - Off-Street Parking Regulations. Engineering staff are currently
reviewing the following elements and will propose any needed changes to the code in an updated
draft created prior to Council’s public hearing on item. [Parking requirements for middle housing in
SB 6015 will be reviewed with the middle housing code update occurring separately].
• Garages and carports may not be required as a way to meet minimum parking requirements for
residential development. [No change needed; this is not a current requirement in the ECDC.]
• Parking spaces that count towards minimum parking requirements may be enclosed or
unenclosed. [No change needed; existing ECDC is consistent with this standard.]
• Parking spaces in tandem count towards meeting minimum parking requirements at a rate of
one space for every 20 linear feet, with any necessary provisions for turning radius. [Possible
change to ECDC 18.95]
• The existence of non-conforming gravel surfacing in existing designated parking areas may not
be a reason for prohibiting the use of existing space in the parking area to meet local parking
standards. [Possible change to ECDC 18.95]
• Parking spaces may not be required to exceed 8 feet by 20 feet, except for required parking for
people with disabilities. [Possible change to ECDC 18.95]
• Parking spaces that consist of grass block pavers may count towards minimum parking
regulations. [Possible change to ECDC 18.95]
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Draft Redline-Strikeout Parking Code Changes ver 1
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ECDC 16.20.050, Site development standards – Accessory dwelling units Page 1 of 3
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Chapter 16.20
RS – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
16.20.050 Site development standards – Accessory dwelling units.
A. General. Accessory dwelling units must meet all of the standards of Chapter 16.20 ECDC
except as specifically provided in this section. Detached accessory dwelling units are prohibited
in critical aquifer recharge areas as defined in ECDC 23.40.005 until six months after the
jurisdiction’s next periodic comprehensive plan update required under RCW 36.70A.130 or June
30, 2025, whichever occurs first.
B. Number of Units. A principal dwelling unit may have two accessory dwelling units in one of
the following configurations: one attached and one detached accessory dwelling units, two
attached accessory dwelling units, or two detached accessory dwelling units.
C. Table of ADU Development Standards.
Sub District
Maximum ADU
Gross Floor
Area (Sq. Ft.)
Minimum DADU
Rear Setback1,2
Maximum
DADU Height
Minimum
Parking Spaces5
RS-20 1,200 25' 24' 04
RS-12 1,200 25' 24' 04
RS-10 1,200 20' 24' 04
RS-8 1,000 10'3 24' 04
RS-6 1,000 10'3 24' 04
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
1 No rear setbacks are required for detached accessory dwelling units from the rear lot line if that lot line
abuts a public alley, regardless of detached accessory dwelling unit size; provided, that separation from
overhead electrical facilities and vehicular sight distance requirements can be met.
2 Standard street and side setbacks per ECDC 16.20.030 apply.
3 The normally required rear setback may be reduced to a minimum of five feet for a detached accessory
dwelling unit 15 feet in height or less.
4 The first accessory dwelling unit on a lot does not require an additional parking space. A second accessory
dwelling unit on a lot requires one additional off-street parking space.
5 No parking is required for ADUs located within 0.50 miles of a major transit stop.
D. Types of Building. A manufactured or modular dwelling unit may be used as an accessory
dwelling unit. Detached accessory dwelling units are allowed to be created in existing legally
permitted buildings, including detached garages. Legal nonconforming buildings converted for
use as an accessory dwelling unit must meet the requirements of ECDC 17.40.020(D).
E. Driveways. Access to the principal unit and any residential units shall comply with city codes
and policies as established by ECDC Title 18.
F. Utilities.
1. Utility Access. Occupants of accessory dwelling units and the primary unit must have
unrestricted access to utility controls for systems (including water, electricity, and gas) in
each respective unit or in a common area.
2. Water. Only one domestic water service and meter is allowed per parcel to serve the
principal unit and each accessory dwelling unit. Private submetering on the property is
allowed, but the city is not involved with installing or reading the submeter.
3. Sewer. Only one sewer lateral is allowed per parcel to serve the principal unit and each
accessory dwelling unit. Separate connections to the main trunk line will not be permitted.
4. Septic System. Refer to Chapter 18.20 ECDC.
5. Storm. Refer to Chapter 18.30 ECDC.
6. Other Utilities. All new or extended utilities must be undergrounded in accordance with
ECDC 18.05.010.
Commented [MC1]: Consistent with SB 6617 (2021), as
subsequently amended in RCW 36.70A.681
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ECDC 16.20.050, Site development standards – Accessory dwelling units Page 3 of 3
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
7. Mailboxes. Additional mailboxes may be added for each permitted unit as approved by
the U.S. Postal Service.
G. Health and Safety. Accessory dwelling units must comply with all the applicable
requirements of the current building codes adopted by ECDC Title 19 and must comply in all
respects with the provisions of the Edmonds Community Development Code. Accessory
dwelling units will be required to have separate ingress/egress from the principal dwelling unit.
H. Previously Approved Accessory Dwelling Units. ADUs that were previously approved by the
city of Edmonds may continue and are not subject to the standards of this section. If expansion
or modification to an approved unit is proposed, the ADU must come into full compliance with
the requirements of this section. [Ord. 4360 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024].
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed
January 14, 2025.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
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Chapter 17.50 ECDC, Off-Street Parking Regulations Page 1 of 5
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Chapter 17.50
OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
Sections:
17.50.000 Purposes.
17.50.010 Off-street parking required.
17.50.020 Parking space requirements.
17.50.030 Calculations.
17.50.040 Location.
17.50.050 Standards.
17.50.060 Joint use.
17.50.070 Downtown business area parking requirements.
17.50.075 Parking requirements for sexually oriented businesses.
17.50.090 Temporary parking lots.
17.50.100 Commercial vehicle regulations.
17.50.020 Parking space requirements.
(Refer to ECDC 17.50.010(C) and 17.50.070 for standards relating to the downtown business
area.)
A. Residential.
1. Single-family and multifamily.
a. Single-family dwellings: two spaces per principal dwelling unit, except:
b. Multiple residential according to the following table:
Type of multiple
dwelling unit
Required parking
spaces per dwelling
unit
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Type of multiple
dwelling unit
Required parking
spaces per dwelling
unit
Studio 1.2
1 bedroom 1.5
2 bedrooms 1.8
3 or more
bedrooms
2.0
Unless one or more of the following exceptions applies:
1) For affordable housing units that are affordable to very low-income or
extremely low-income individuals and located within 0.25 miles of a transit
stop receiving transit service at least two times per hour for 12 or more hours
per day, minimum residential parking requirements may be no greater than
one parking space per bedroom or 0.75 spaces per unit. The City requires a
covenant that prohibits rental to anyone other than the qualified tenants.
2) For housing units specifically for seniors or people with disabilities that are
located within 0.25 miles of a transit stop that receives transit service at least
four times per hour for 12 or more hours per day, minimum residential
parking requirements may not be imposed, with exceptions. The City requires
a covenant that prohibits rental to anyone other than the qualified tenants.
3) For market rate multifamily housing units that are located within 0.25 miles of
a transit stop that receives transit service from at least one route that
provides service at least four times per hour for 12 or more hours per day,
minimum residential parking requirements may be no greater than one
parking space per bedroom or 0.75 space per unit.
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and RCW 36.70A.620
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Chapter 17.50 ECDC, Off-Street Parking Regulations Page 3 of 5
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
2. Boarding house: one space per bed.
3. Rest home, nursing home, convalescent home, residential social welfare facilities: one
space per three beds.
B. Business.
1. Retail stores, including art galleries, convenience stores, department stores, discount
stores, drug stores, grocery stores, supermarkets: one space per 300 square feet;
2. Furniture, appliances, and hardware stores: one space per 600 square feet;
3. Services uses, including barber shops, beauty shops, dry cleaners, laundries, repair
shops: one space per 600 square feet;
4. Medical, dental and veterinarian offices, banks and clinics: one space per 200 square
feet;
5. Business and professional offices with on-site customer service: one space per 400
square feet;
6. Offices not providing on-site customer service: one space per 800 square feet;
7. Bowling alley: four spaces per bowling lane;
8. Commercial recreation: one space per 500 square feet, or one space for each customer
allowed by the maximum permitted occupant load;
9. Car repair, commercial garage: one space per 200 square feet;
10. Drive-in restaurants, automobile service station, car dealer, used car lot: one space per
500 square feet of lot area;
11. Restaurant, tavern, cocktail lounge: if less than 4,000 square feet floor area, one per
200 square feet gross floor area; if over 4,000 square feet floor area, 20 plus one per 100
square feet gross floor area in excess of 4,000 square feet;
12. Plant nurseries (outdoor retail area): one space per 500 square feet of outdoor retail
area;
13. Motels and hotels: one space per room or unit;
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14. Retail warehouse, building materials yard: one space per 1,000 square feet of lot area
or one per three employees;
15. Manufacturing, laboratories, printing, research, automobile wrecking yards, kennels:
one space per two employees on largest shift;
16. Mortuary: one space per four fixed seats or per 400 square feet of assembly area,
whichever is greater;
17. Marina: to be determined by the hearing examiner, using information provided by the
applicant, and the following criteria:
a. The type of storage facility (moorage, dry storage, trailer parking) and intended use
(sailboats, fishing boats, leisure boats),
b. The need to accommodate overflow peak parking demand from other uses
accessory to the marina,
c. The availability and use of public transit;
18. Storage warehouse: one space per employee;
19. Wholesale warehouse: one space per employee;
20. Adult retail store: one space per 300 square feet;
21. Sexually oriented business (except adult retail store): one space for each customer
allowed by the maximum permitted occupant load.
C. Community Facilities.
1. Outdoor places of public assembly, including stadiums and arenas: one space per eight
fixed seats, or per 100 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;
2. Theaters: one space per five seats;
3. Indoor places of public assembly, including churches, auditoriums: one space per four
seats or one space per 40 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;
4. Primary and secondary schools: see ECDC 17.100.050(M) for parking standards relating
to primary and secondary schools;
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
5. Residential colleges and universities: six spaces per classroom, or one space per
daytime employee, whichever is greater;
6. Nonresidential colleges and universities: one space per daytime employee;
7. Museums, libraries, art galleries: one space per 250 square feet;
8. Day care centers and preschools: one space per 300 square feet, or one per employee,
plus one per five students, whichever is larger;
9. Hospitals: three spaces per bed;
10. Maintenance yard (public or public utility): one space per two employees.
D. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards. See Chapter 17.115 ECDC
for parking standards relating to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. [Ord. 4360 § 6 (Exh.
A), 2024; Ord. 4333 § 15 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4314 § 57 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4251 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3496 § 2,
2004].
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ECDC Title 21, Definitions Page 1 of 4
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Chapter 21.05
“A” TERMS
Sections:
21.05.005 Repealed.
21.05.010 Accessory buildings.
21.05.015 Accessory dwelling unit.
21.05.020 Accessory use.
21.05.021 Adult definitions.
21.05.022 Repealed.
21.05.023 Repealed.
21.05.024 Affordable housing.
21.05.025 Alley.
21.05.030 Animal hospital.
21.05.035 Repealed.
21.05.040 Alteration(s).
21.05.050 Repealed.
21.05.055 Repealed.
21.05.060 Auto wrecking.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
21.05.024 Affordable housing.
Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030(5), as amended, affordable housing means residential
housing whose monthly costs, including utilities other than telephone, do not exceed thirty
percent of the monthly income of a household whose income is: (a) For rental housing,
sixty percent (60%) of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the
county where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of
housing and urban development; or (b) For owner-occupied housing, eighty percent (80%)
of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the
household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban
development.
Chapter 21.25
“E” TERMS
Sections:
21.25.010 Easement.
21.25.020 Equipment shelter or cabinet.
21.25.100 Expressive dance.
21.25.110 Extremely low-income housing.
21.25.110 Extremely low-income housing.
Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030(17), as amended, extremely low-income household
means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted
income is at or below thirty percent (30%) of the median household income adjusted
for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the
United States department of housing and urban development.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
Chapter 21.55
“L” TERMS
Sections:
21.55.005 Repealed.
21.55.007 Local public facilities.
21.55.010 Lot.
21.55.015 Lot of record.
21.55.020 Lot area.
21.55.030 Lot depth.
21.55.040 Lot line.
21.55.050 Lot width.
21.55.060 Landslide hazard area and earth subsidence.
21.55.070 Low impact development (LID).
21.55.080 Lot income household.
21.55.080 Low income household.
Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030(24), as amended, low-income household means a
single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income
is at or below eighty percent (80%) of the median household income adjusted for
household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the
United States department of housing and urban development.
Chapter 21.60
“M” TERMS
Sections:
21.60.002 Repealed.
21.60.004 Repealed.
21.60.006 Repealed.
21.60.008 Major transit stop.
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ECDC Title 21, Definitions Page 4 of 4
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4379, passed January 14, 2025.
21.60.010 Mobile home.
21.60.020 Mobile home park.
21.60.030 Moorage.
21.60.040 Motel.
21.60.045 Repealed.
21.60.046 Repealed.
21.60.050 Multiple dwelling.
21.60.060 Multiple dwelling units.
21.60.008 Major transit stop.
Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030(24), as amended, major transit stop means: (a) a stop on a
high capacity transportation system funded or expanded under the provisions of chapter
81.104 RCW; (b) commuter rail stops; (c) stops on rail or fixed guideway systems; or (d) stops on
bus rapid transit routes, including those stops that are under construction.
Chapter 21.110
“V” TERMS
Sections:
21.110.010 Vacation.
21.110.020 Very low income household.
21.110.020 Very low income household.
Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030(46), as amended, very low-income household means a single
person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is at or below fifty
percent (50%) of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county
where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and
urban development.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/6/2025
City of Edmonds Proposition 1 Election Results
Staff Lead: City Clerk
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
At the April 22 Special Election, Edmonds residents voted on Proposition 1 concerning Annexation into
the South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority.
Staff Recommendation
For information only.
Narrative
Final election results will be attached following certification on May 2, 2025.
Attachments:
Official Results 0425
Official Precinct Report (Abstract) 0425
Signed Certification Docs Edmonds
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Official Results
Snohomish County, April Special, Apr 22, 2025
All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes
Total Ballots Cast: 15673, Registered Voters: 36756, Overall Turnout: 42.64%
2025-05-02
11:32:19
Choice Votes Vote %
All Precincts
City of Brier Proposition No. 1 (Vote for 1)
2069 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 1 undervotes), 5077 registered voters, turnout 40.75%
Yes 865 41.83%
No 1203 58.17%
Total 2068 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 1
City of Edmonds Proposition No. 1 (Vote for 1)
13604 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 17 undervotes), 31679 registered voters, turnout 42.94%
Yes 8478 62.40%
No 5109 37.60%
Total 13587 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 17
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Snohomish County, April Special, Apr 22, 2025
All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes
Total Ballots Cast: 15673, Registered Voters: 36756, Overall Turnout: 42.64%
61 precincts reported out of 61 total
2025-05-02
11:38:12
City of Edmonds Proposition No. 1 (Vote for 1)
Precinct Ballots
Cast
Reg.
Voters
Total
Votes
Yes No Over
Votes
Under
Votes
Precinct EDMONDS 1 306 537 306 160 52.29%146 47.71%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 2 358 640 357 196 54.90%161 45.10%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 3 357 710 357 220 61.62%137 38.38%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 4 289 501 289 207 71.63%82 28.37%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 5 190 398 190 126 66.32%64 33.68%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 6 367 758 366 210 57.38%156 42.62%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 7 395 709 394 262 66.50%132 33.50%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 8 455 778 454 271 59.69%183 40.31%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 9 208 367 208 134 64.42%74 35.58%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 10 354 630 353 192 54.39%161 45.61%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 11 402 685 402 285 70.90%117 29.10%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 12 180 418 179 107 59.78%72 40.22%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 13 352 735 351 220 62.68%131 37.32%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 14 161 657 161 122 75.78%39 24.22%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 15 198 580 198 127 64.14%71 35.86%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 16 181 794 180 135 75.00%45 25.00%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 17 276 572 276 186 67.39%90 32.61%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 18 144 563 144 111 77.08%33 22.92%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 19 205 902 205 141 68.78%64 31.22%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 21 294 742 294 161 54.76%133 45.24%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 22 290 529 290 157 54.14%133 45.86%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 23 343 699 343 203 59.18%140 40.82%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 24 173 404 173 122 70.52%51 29.48%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 25 217 502 216 138 63.89%78 36.11%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 26 179 472 179 113 63.13%66 36.87%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 27 231 549 231 146 63.20%85 36.80%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 28 293 583 292 192 65.75%100 34.25%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 29 267 667 267 187 70.04%80 29.96%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 30 260 554 260 153 58.85%107 41.15%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 31 266 787 266 179 67.29%87 32.71%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 32 247 786 247 164 66.40%83 33.60%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 33 221 588 221 149 67.42%72 32.58%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 34 268 581 267 146 54.68%121 45.32%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 35 235 509 235 137 58.30%98 41.70%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 36 242 502 242 122 50.41%120 49.59%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 37 247 618 247 137 55.47%110 44.53%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 38 324 615 323 173 53.56%150 46.44%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 39 409 656 409 253 61.86%156 38.14%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 40 253 832 253 163 64.43%90 35.57%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 41 172 484 172 115 66.86%57 33.14%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 42 187 479 187 131 70.05%56 29.95%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 43 337 717 336 227 67.56%109 32.44%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 44 256 574 254 160 62.99%94 37.01%0 2
Precinct EDMONDS 45 211 495 211 128 60.66%83 39.34%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 46 516 892 516 308 59.69%208 40.31%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 47 143 467 143 111 77.62%32 22.38%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 48 215 627 215 123 57.21%92 42.79%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 49 228 598 227 148 65.20%79 34.80%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 50 132 592 132 75 56.82%57 43.18%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 51 228 641 228 123 53.95%105 46.05%0 0
Precinct EDMONDS 52 266 808 265 164 61.89%101 38.11%0 1
Precinct EDMONDS 53 76 196 76 58 76.32%18 23.68%0 0
Total 13604 31679 13587 8478 62.40%5109 37.60%0 17
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