A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the Growth Management Act and the Lynnwood comprehensive plan by establishing processes for the siting and expansion of essential public facilities (EPFs) in the city of Lynnwood as necessary to support orderly growth and delivery of public services. The city’s goal in establishing the regulations under this chapter is to ensure the timely, efficient and appropriate siting of EPFs while simultaneously identifying, analyzing, and mitigating adverse community and environmental impacts that may be created by such facilities. Nothing in this chapter should be construed as an attempt by the city to preclude the siting of essential public facilities in contravention of applicable state law.

B. This chapter is applicable to all facilities established, but not limited to, RCW 36.70A.200, Lynnwood comprehensive plan, and Chapter 21.02 LMC as essential public facilities. (Ord. 3447 § 4(A), 2023; Ord. 3126 § 3, 2015)