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City of Auburn, Finance Dept
25 W Main St
Auburn WA 98001
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH)
Battery Energy Storage System Code
Update - ZOA24-0004. The City of
Auburn is issuing a Notice of Public
Hearing (NOH) for the following
described project. The project applica-
tion and listed studies may be reviewed
by contacting the Department of Com-
munity Development at planning®
auburnwo.gov or by visiting
www.ouburnwo.gov/landuse. Proposal:
The City of Auburn Planning Division
proposes an update to the Auburn City
Code to regulate the siting, construc-
tion, and operation of Battery Energy
Storage Systems. Battery Energy Stor.
age Systems or "BESS" are arrays of
batteries that store and release electri-
cal energy. BESS are scalable systems
which can be installed at private resi-
dences, commercial facilities, and as
standalone facilities. The proposed text
amendment will establish thresholds
and land use approval procedures to
ensure the development of these facili-
ties meet the intent and spirit of the
Auburn City Code, while preserving the
life, safety, and wellbeing of Auburn
residents. Location: City-wide. Notice
of Public Hearing: February 20, 2026.
Notice of Application: N/A. Notice of
Complete: N/A. Permit Application:
N/A. Application File Nos. ZA024-0004 /
SEP24-0021 City of Auburn 1 E Main
Street Suite 200, Auburn WA, 98001.
Property Owner: N/A. Studies/Plans
Submitted With Application: Chapter
18.04 ACC "Definitions," Prepared by
City of Auburn, revision dated January
7, 2026, Chapter 18.07 ACC "Residential
Zones,• prepared by City of Auburn,
revision dated January 7, 2026, Chapter
18.23 ACC "Commercial and Industrial
Zones," prepared by City of Auburn,
revision dated January 7, 2026, Chapter
18.29 ACC "DUC Downtown Urban
Center District," prepared by City of
Auburn, revision dated January 7, 2026,
Chapter 18.31 ACC "Supplemental
Development Standards," prepared by
City of Auburn, revision dated January
20, 2026, Chapter 18.3S ACC "Special
Purpose Zones," revision doted Janu-
ary 7, 2026. Other Permits, Plans, and
Approvals Needed: City Council. State-
ment of Consistency and List of Applic-
able Development Regulations: This
Proposal is subject to and shall be con-
sistent with the Auburn City Code, Com-
prehensive Plan, and Public Works
Design and Construction Standards.
Public Hearing: The City of Auburn
Planning Commission will conduct a
Public hearing on the proposed develop-
ment standards on March 3, 2025, at 7
p.m. The public hearing will be held in
person and virtually. To attend the
meeting virtually please enter the
meeting ID into the ZOOM app or call
into the meeting at the phone number
listed below. Join the ZOOM meeting at
the following web address:
https://us06web.zoom.us/J/82929793685.
Meeting ID: 82929793685, or via one top
mobile +12532158782, 8292979368511 US
(Tacoma). Dial by your location:
+12532158782, 82929793685f1 us
(Tacoma); 888 475 4499 US Toll Free;
877 853 5257 US Toll Free; Meeting ID:
829 2979 3685. Find Your local number:
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kXY789a19.
Written comments may be either
emaTled or mailed attention to the con.
tact person below to 25 W Main St.,
Auburn WA, 98001. Please note mailed
comments may not be received by City
Staff on time for Inclusion in the packet
Provided to the Hearing Examiner. For
Persons with speech, sight, or hearing
disabilities wishing to review docu-
ments pertaining to this hearing should
contact the person below within 10 cal-
endar days prior to the hearing. Each
request will be considered individually
according to the type of request, the
availability of resources, and the finan-
cial ability of the City to provide the
requested services or equipment. For
questions regarding this project, please
contact Gabriel Clark, Planner 11 at
planningOouburnwa.00v or 253-470-
2147. Date of Notice: February 20, 2026.
Publication Cost: $530.40
Order No: 110447
Customer No: 184
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