The City appreciates the interest of the public and values their comments during all public processes. This page contains a list of public notices for recently proposed projects or "land use actions" located within the City of Federal Way. The notices are published at least once in the city’s official newspaper, city website, distributed by mail, posted at City Hall, and/or posted on the subject property, as applicable.
If you happen to see a yellow or white land use action sign posted within the City, or you received a notice in the mail, additional information on the proposal, including submittal documents, can be found on this page by clicking the Project Name link. Details regarding public commenting procedures and deadlines, public meetings, and other public notice information may be found by clicking on the applicable Land Use Action Notice link.
Please be aware that for land use actions displayed, comment deadlines or public hearings referenced on the notice may have already passed but the proposal continues to be displayed for informational purposes.
| Published Date | Land Use Action Notice | Project Name | Address |
| 1/2/2026 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 ‘Subdivisions’ and Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code’ relating to clear and objective design review | Citywide | |
| 1/2/2026 | Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Selection | Parcel 082104-9258 | |
| 12/19/2025 | Federal Way City Center Access Project | City Center Area | |
| 12/12/2025 | Proposed Code Amendment - City of Federal Way Title 18 and 19 Code Cleanup Amendments | Citywide | |
| 12/5/2025 | Proposed Code Amendment – Development Agreements, Authority – Scope - Consistency; project file available to view at City Hall |
Citywide | |
| 11/21/2025 | Stafford Short Plat | Parcel 302104-9063 | |
| 10/31/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code’ relating to the repeal of the City’s jurisdiction over Class IV – Forest Practice Applications | Citywide | |
| 10/31/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code’ relating to Co-Living Housing | Citywide | |
| 10/10/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- Affordable Housing fee in lieu, project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 10/3/2025 | Proposed Text Amendment to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 “Zoning and Development Code” relating to Public Utility use in City Center Core zone | Citywide | |
| 9/26/2025 | Proposed Text Amendment to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 “Zoning and Development Code” relating to Public Utility use in City Center Core zone | Citywide | |
| 9/26/2025 | Mirror Lake Elementary School Field Underdrains | 625 S 314th St | |
| 9/19/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments for Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 'Zoning and Development Code' relating to Class IV Forest Practices Regulations | Citywide | |
| 9/19/2025 | Redondo Hills Preliminary Plat | 29425 Redondo Way S | |
| 9/12/2025 | CANCELLED-Proposed Code Amendments - Clear and Objective Design Review -project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 9/5/2025 | Roundabout and Access Management and Off-Site Wetland Mitigation Project | SR 99 at South 373rd St | |
| 9/5/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code’ relating to Co-Living Housing. | Citywide | |
| 9/5/2025 | 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan & Development Regulations Amendment Process- project file available to view at City Hall ***Updated*** | Citywide | |
| 8/29/2025 | 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan & Development Regulations Amendment Process- project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 8/29/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments - Clear and Objective Design Review -project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 8/29/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- Sanitary Sewer Connections | Citywide | |
| 8/28/2025 | Bilovol Short Plat | Parcel 302104-9088 | |
| 8/15/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments for Light Rail Track- project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 8/15/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments for Signs- project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 8/15/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments for Public Transportation Facilities in the CE Zone- project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 8/15/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments - Electric Fences | Citywide | |
| 8/8/2025 | Bilovol Short Plat | Parcel 302104-9088 | |
| 8/1/2025 | Development Agreement Code Amendment Middle Housing | Citywide | |
| 8/1/2025 | Development Agreement Code Amendment | Citywide | |
| 8/1/2025 | Proposed Code Amendment - Middle Housing | Citywide | |
| 7/18/2025 | Proposed Code Amendment - Light Rail Track, Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 7/18/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- CE Public Transporation Facilities, Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 7/18/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- Sanitary Sewer Connections | Citywide | |
| 7/18/2025 | Singh Grading and Wetland Mitigation | Parcels 042104-9062, 042104-9172 | |
| 7/18/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments - Electric Fences | Citywide | |
| 7/11/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- Development Agreements | Citywide | |
| 6/27/2025 | Sewer Connection Code Amendment | Citywide | |
| 6/27/2025 | Gopsha Short Plat | 36313 6th Ave SW | |
| 6/20/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code’ relating to electric fences within required yard setbacks | Citywide | |
| 6/6/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- Crisis Recovery Center- Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 5/23/2025 | Red Lion Emergency Housing | 1688 S 348th St | |
| 5/23/2025 | Boychev Short Plat | Parcel 152104-9153 | |
| 5/2/2025 | Citywide | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Woodspring Suites Hotel | 955 S 356th St | |
| 4/25/2025 | 2026-2031 Transporation Improvement Plan | Citywide | |
| 4/25/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments for the parking and storage of vehicles on properties with detached dwelling units- Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 3/28/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' relating to Unit Lot Subdivisions | Citywide | |
| 3/28/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' and Title 19 'Zoning and Development Code' relating to Middle Housing | Citywide | |
| 3/28/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' and Title 19 'Zoning and Development Code' relating to Middle Housing and Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' relating to Unit Lot Subdivisions | Citywide | |
| 3/28/2025 | 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Property Rezone | RM 3600, RM 2400, and RM 1800 zoned properties | |
| 3/28/2025 | Proposed Code Amendments- Parking- Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 3/14/2025 | Proposed Sign Code Amendments- Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 3/14/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' and Title 19 'Zoning and Development Code' relating to Middle Housing | Citywide | |
| 3/14/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' relating to Unit Lot Subdivisions | Citywide | |
| 2/28/2025 | 7-Eleven Gas Station and Convenience Store- Project file available to view at City Hall | 34727 Pacific Hwy S and 1124 S 3248th St | |
| 2/28/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' relating to Unit Lot Subdivisions | Citywide | |
| 2/28/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 'Subdivisions' and Title 19 'Zoning and Development Code' relating to Middle Housing | Citywide | |
| 2/21/2025 | Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 18 ‘Subdivisions’ and Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code’ relating to clear and objective design review | Citywide | |
| 1/31/2025 | Park Impact Fee Methodology Update- Project file available to view at City Hall | Citywide | |
| 1/31/2025 | Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Amendment Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 Zoning & Development - Project file available to view at City Hall |
Citywide |
The New Projects Map can also be used to learn more about recently proposed land use actions or public notices. The map features only those proposals that are subject to City noticing requirements, which are generally larger projects that are subject to environmental review or public hearings and subdivisions. This map resource is not a comprehensive listing of all proposals for which the city must make a decision and also is not for capital projects.
Click here for available Current and Archived project documents. Please note: not all land-use projects are listed here. If you would like to view documents/records for a project not listed, please submit a public records request through the City Clerk's Office.