Public hearing on proposed amendments to Grant County Code regarding accessory dwelling units.

Notice of Application, Proposed DNS and Special Public Hearing: March 18, 2026. Notice is hereby given that Grant County is processing the following UDC Amendment Application and SEPA Checklist (Designated Contact: Jim Anderson-Cook, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823) and determined these applications to be technically complete on 2/25/2026. Grant County expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal, and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. These proposals may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determinations may be obtained upon request. DESCRIPTION: Proposed amendments to Grant County Code Chapter 23.08.020 - Accessory Uses and Structures to comply with RCW 36.70A.680, 36.70A.681, which addresses accessory dwelling units (ADU) both within, and outside of, urban growth areas and to align more closely with the anticipated approval of the proposed 2026 House Bill 1345 which outlines specific criteria for detached ADUs in rural unincorporated areas. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: Countywide. Grant County, WA. ZONING: Regulations will affect all zones. PUBLIC HEARING: The Grant County Planning Commission will hold a Special Open Record Public Hearing at 6:30pm, Wednesday March 18, 2026, in the Commissioners Hearing Room of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Any person may also participate remotely via Zoom by calling + 1 (833) 928-4609 and entering Meeting ID: 985 8398 6654 and Passcode: 723416. Copies of the application materials (File #s P 26-0053 & P 26-0054) are available from Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue  PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA, (509) 754-2011 ext. 2501; Front Office Hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday and is also available for public review at https:// www.grantcountywa. gov/233/Planning. Public comments must be submitted by March 16, 2026, to Grant County Development Services. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered, or sent via email. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #03021/46545 Pub: March 2, 2026