Lyman council adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with 125‑foot Type F stream buffer
Summary
The Town of Lyman adopted Critical Areas Ordinance #313 setting a 125' buffer for Type F streams after staff and cooperative recommendations; one resident had pushed for 150' but council voted to adopt 125'.
Mayor Eddie Hills and the Lyman Town Council adopted Critical Areas Ordinance #313 on May 12, 2026, setting a 125‑foot buffer for Type F streams. Eric Jensen of EJ Municipal reviewed comments from Bridget Moran of the Skagit River System Cooperative recommending a 125' buffer; after discussion Bud Meyers said he preferred a 150' buffer but council members voted to adopt the 125' recommendation.
Mike Couch moved to adopt Ordinance #313 and Tammy Buchanan seconded; "the motion was carried out with all in favor." The ordinance adoption was recorded as unanimous. Council members discussed the buffer width and heard the cooperative's ecological recommendation before voting. The action resolves the SEPA comment exchange noted during the ordinance update process and sets the town's buffer requirement for Type F streams at 125'.
The decision followed review of the SEPA submission comments and will be incorporated into the town's Critical Areas regulations. No implementation timeline or additional regulatory language beyond the buffer width was provided during the meeting; council directed staff to proceed with formal ordinance posting and filing as required.
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