Land Use policies differ, based on what zone is involved, but following is a list of some of the most commonly required application materials (and information) to get you started. Check our web pages listed at left for more specific permit types, including for ACU, Platting Actions, ECA, SEPA, and Design Review.
Find more information about various types of land use permits in the 200-series Land Use Client Assistance Memos. See also our Land Use Submittal Requirements form.
Application materials depend upon the specific type of land use permit you're pursuing. Some common materials necessary include:
- Evidence of authorization from the owner of the property
- A signed Financial Responsibility Form
- Completed and notarized No Protest Agreement form
- Completed and notarized Parking Covenant form including plan with parking layout for covenant parking site and vicinity map showing covenant site is within 800 feet walking distance of subject site
- SEPA checklist (5 copies)
- Building grade sheet
- 8.5" X 11" site plan (if project requires Environmental Land Use Sign)
- A copy of a legal building site letter Administrative Conditional Use application (see our ACU web page for more information)
- Variance (form attached to CAM 210, Master Use Permit Requirements for Variances)
- Rezone (form attached to CAM 228, Application Requirements for Rezones and Contract Rezones)
- Shoreline application/ J.A.R.P.A. (forms attached to CAM 209, Master Use Permit Application Requirements for Shoreline Permits)
- Special Accommodations
- Sidewalk Café (form attached to CAM 225, Applications for New Sidewalk Cafes, has plan requirements specific to this use)
More complex projects may require an in-person visit with a land use planner in the DPD Applicant Services Center. For in-person visits to the ASC, be sure to sign in at the reception counter to see a land use planner, and ask for any helpful publications, forms and maps that will assist you with your project.
NOTE: For your convenience, many of the DPD forms, Director's Rules (DRs), and Client Assistance Memos (CAMs) listed above are available on the Publications and Codes pages of our website.
Fees
Fees are collected at the time of application and are based on application type and varying factors. Fees are subject to update on a yearly basis. For the most complete and up-to-date fee listing, see the DPD Fee Subtitle. Check our Land Use Submittal Requirements form for examples of Land Use Permit fees.
Questions?
Check our Frequently Asked Questions website. Specific land use questions may also be submitted to our Online Land Use Q&A service.
August 2, 2010
