Southwest Urban Growth Area (SWUGA) Boundary Planning Study

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Overview

In September 2019, Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) completed a project studying part of the County adjacent to the fast-growing south-easterly edge of the Southwest Urban Growth Area (SWUGA) – see map below.


The project was not proposing changes to land use, polices, or UGA boundaries. It was a high-level study to provide background about existing conditions in the SWUGA and the study area, and opportunities and constraints to consider if adjustments to the boundary are under review in the future.


Boundary Planning Study Report

Frequently Asked Questions

Study Sharing Summary

Story Map

Executive Summary

Final Report

Final Appendix


Study Area

The study area extends eastwards from the SWUGA boundary to Broadway Ave, north to Cathcart and south to the County line. It includes the Maltby UGA.

SWUGA Study Area

Additional Information


Southwest UGA Boundary Planning Study Fact Sheet

Southwest UGA Boundary Planning Study Scope of Work

Southwest UGA Boundary Planning Study Flowchart and Timeline

Southwest Urban Growth Area (SWUGA) Boundary Planning Study End of 2018 Status Report


County Council Meetings that feature this topic:

August 20, 2019 - Planning & Community Development Committee Meeting - Agenda and Video

July 29, 2019 - County Council Administrative Session - Meeting Notes

Oct 22, 2018 - County Council Administrative Session - Meeting Notes


Planning Commission Meetings that feature this topic:

March 26, 2019 - Planning Commission Agenda


Participate in Snohomish County's Future

As described in the Frequently Asked Questions document, the Boundary Planning Study was designed to collect data and information on the study area, which can be used as a resource during future planning initiatives or if there are future proposals seeking amendments to the urban growth area (UGA) boundaries in the study area vicinity. It is a study, not a plan.


Snohomish County plans for its future through its Comprehensive Plan. The County is just starting a multi-year process to update its Comprehensive Plan by 2023. The County will offer opportunities for public participation through that countywide process. Your participation is important. Please sign up to receive updates about the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update.