Public hearing on a six-month moratorium for battery energy storage systems.
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- Covington
What You Should Do Next
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Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on April 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Covington City Hall.
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Submit Written Comments
Send your comments to Krista Bates at kbates@covingtonwa.gov before the hearing.
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Check Agenda Information
Visit the city's website for agenda details posted the Friday before the meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the date of the public hearing in Covington?
- The public hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
- Where will the public hearing take place?
- It will be held at Covington City Hall, Council Chambers.
- How can I participate in the public hearing?
- You can join in person, online via Zoom, or by phone.
- Who should I contact for more information?
- Contact Salina Lyons, Community Development Director, at slyons@covingtonwa.gov.
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Full Notice Text
CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, April 14, 2026 – 7:00 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 35A.63.220 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Covington City Council will hold a public hearing for consideration of a six-month moratorium on the acceptance, processing and/or approval of applications for building and land development permits and related land use decisions for battery energy storage systems located, or proposed to be located, within the City of Covington. The public hearing will take place at the city council's regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. In compliance with state law, city council special and regular meetings will be held in a hybrid format with in-person, telephonic, and virtual options for public viewing and participation. Join In Person: Covington City Hall, Council Chambers, 16720 SE 271st Street, Covington, WA 98042 Join Online: us02web.zoom.us/j/83349080525 Passcode: Council26 Join by Phone: 253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 833 4908 0525 Passcode: 216715700 The purpose of this public hearing is for the city council to receive comments from the public, both written and oral, regarding the proposed six-month moratorium on the acceptance, processing and/or approval of applications for building and land development permits and related land use decisions for battery energy storage. All persons desiring to comment may do so in writing to Krista Bates, City Clerk, at 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, Washington, 98042 (please be sure to include your name and mailing address), or by email to kbates@covingtonwa.gov, or by testifying at the public hearing on April 14, 2026. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that agenda information will be posted by the Friday prior to the above meeting at Covington City Hall, and on the city's website: https://www.covingtonwa.gov/ city_departments/executive/cityclerk/ councilminutes.php For further information, please contact Salina Lyons Community Development Director at slyons@covingtonwa.gov or by phone at 253-480-2441.