Calculating Occupancy Limits for Businesses Reopening after Covid-19 Closures

Governor Jay Inslee recently issued a proclamation and guidelines allowing for the opening of restaurants and limited in-store retail operations for when the state enters Phase 2 for the reopening of businesses after the Covid-19 closures.

The guidelines limit occupancy of restaurants to 50% of the maximum building occupancy as determined by the City’s fire code.  Similarly, the occupancy for any in-store retail operation cannot exceed 30% of the fire code’s max...

Garbage Service Rate Changes

Each year the City’s contract with Republic Services for garbage collection requires a review and potential rate modification based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Trash Collection Services

The CPI change from October 2018 to October 2019 was an increase of 2.88%. The revised rates have been posted on the website and were effective April 1, 2020.

City Council Meeting Audio

Citizens who are unable to attend a Snohomish City Council regular meeting have the option of accessing audio recordings of the meetings.

Citizens who are unable to attend a Snohomish City Council regular meeting, have the option of accessing audio recordings of the meetings. Audio sessions are synchronized to specific agenda items in order to provide listeners with quick access to the desi...

City of Snohomish Utility Response to COVID-19

Water shut off has been suspended until emergency declaration is removed.

The City of Snohomish highly values the safety and health of our residents, businesses, customers, and staff.  As a provider of essential utility services, the City is working to assist our customers as coronavirus and COVID-19 impacts the region...

New Development Application Received

St. John’s Episcopal Church Addition Site Development Plan Application Received.

A Site Development Plan Notice of Application was issued today for construction of a three-story, 3,516 square foot addition to the existing St. John’s Episcopal Church the parish hall and sanctuary to provide accessible entrances to all floors ...

Summer Yard Watering Calendar

In a continued effort to conserve water, the City offers a summer yard watering calendar for residents.

Development Permits Still Being Issued

Despite the fact City Hall is closed to the public and most City employees are working from home in order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, you can still submit permit applications and receive approved permits.

The Planning & Development Services department is still accepting new applications for building permits and land use approvals, however the normal intake process has been changed to allow staff to maintain proper social distances.

To submit a new appli...

New Development Application Received

Boys & Girls Club Addition Site Development Plan Application Received

A Site Development Plan Notice of Application was issued today for construction of a 3,200 square foot addition to the existing Snohomish Boys & Girls Club facility for a teen activity center. For more information on this new application, and other de...

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City Transitions to Automated Phone/Text Notifications

Effective March 1, 2020 the City will transition to an automated phone/text messaging system that will notify customers regarding delinquent bills.

The City will no longer place tags on the doors of single-family residences notifying of service shut-off. Because of this, it is important for customers to update their contact information with the City. To sign up for e-bills, phone, or text notificatio...

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• Upcoming City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting
• Calculating Occupancy Limits for Businesses Reopening after Covid-19 Closures
• Garbage Service Rate Changes
• and more!