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Snohomish County laws
The official county code, the County Council’s meeting agendas, and recent ordinances and resolutions, in plain language where a summary has been written. Every item links to its official source.
Compiled October 25, 2026 · links last checked October 25, 2026
County laws change often
County laws change often, and this page may not show the latest changes. The county’s official sources linked here are the authority; this page is a plain-language guide to help you find them, not legal advice and not an official county or government site.
Recent ordinances and resolutions
An ordinance is a local law. A resolution is a formal decision or statement that is usually not a permanent law. Items are listed newest first, and the list is a sample of recent items, not every action the county has taken.
Lot splitting regulations
Plain-language summary
The County Council approved, as amended, an ordinance relating to growth management and lot splitting that amends Section 30.41A.235, Chapter 30.41B, Section 30.70.025 and Chapter 30.91S of the Snohomish County Code.
Official source: Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
Animal control code amendments
Plain-language summary
The County Council approved an ordinance relating to animal control that amends Chapters 9.01 and 9.16 of the Snohomish County Code.
Official source: Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
Commute Trip Reduction chapter and plan
Plain-language summary
The County Council approved an ordinance relating to Commute Trip Reduction. It repeals Chapter 32.40, adopts a new Chapter 32.10, renames Title 32 of the Snohomish County Code “Commute Trip Reduction,” and adopts the County Commute Trip Reduction Plan.
Official source: Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
Moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas
Plain-language summary
The County Council approved an emergency ordinance relating to growth management that adopts a moratorium on data centers within unincorporated Snohomish County and adds new sections to Chapter 30.28 and Chapter 30.91D of the Snohomish County Code.
Official source: Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Snohomish County official website (opens in a new tab)
- Snohomish County Code (opens in a new tab)
- Council agendas (opens in a new tab)
- Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
- Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
- Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
- Snohomish County Council Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)