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ORDINANCE NO. 4184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, TO AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE
EXPIRATION DATE FOR ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
DUE TO IMPACTS OF COVID-19
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds issues development permits with standard timelines for
each; and
WHEREAS, currently, the expiration date for some types of permits may be extended
through a special process and additional fee; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis in our region has slowed the ability of development
projects to move forward, in part because of employee health issues, social distancing
requirements, and additional needed health/safety measures; and
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Stay Home—Stay Healthy Proclamation (20-25) (“the
Proclamation”) was issued on March 23, 2020 and subsequently extended to be in effect at least
through May 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Proclamation prohibited many kinds of construction and repair projects
from going forward and has resulted in slow-downs of projects that otherwise are allowed as
essential activities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared an emergency of the city due to the COVID-19
crisis on March 5, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that many approved development projects will need a
longer-than normal time to be completed due to COVID-19 impacts;
NOW THEREFORE;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. To recognize the increased time needed for the completion of construction
projects due to COVID-19 impacts, the expiration date of all active development permits shall be