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Building
Permits |
Building
Permits are issued for any structure larger than 120 Square Feet
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Conditional Use Permits |
Conditional Use Permits (CUP) are
issued for uses that may be permitted in a zone (but are not
specifically identified in the code) if deemed to be
compatible with uses allowed in the zone.
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Drainage Permits |
Drainage Permits are issued for onsite drainage facilities within commercial developments.
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Electrical
Permits |
Electrical
Permits are issued for any work involving the transmission of high, meduim or low electrical current within an existing or new building.
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Environmental Checklist (SEPA) |
The State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) requires review of certain projects for environmental
impacts. Projects that are larger than set thresholds
and projects affecting environmentally sensitive areas (such as
wetlands, streams or steep slopes) must complete an environmental
checklist as part of the development review process.
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Fire
Suppression Permits
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Fire Suppression Permits are issued for the installation of fire sprinkler or commercial hood suppression systems.
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Fuel
Storage Tank Permits
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Fuel storage tanks permits are issued for the installation or removal of above ground or below ground fuel tanks.
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Grading
Permits
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Grading
Permits are required for grading or filling activities exceeding 50
cubic yards of material.
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Home
Occupations
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Businesses proposed to be operated
within a home must meet certain criteria to ensure the business is
appropriate for a neighborhood (see SMC 15.17.020).
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Lot Line Adjustments |
Lot Line
Adjustments (LLA) provide
for the minor adjustment of boundary lines. The adjustments
accommodate the transfer of land between two adjacent property
owners provided that it does not result in the creation of any new
lots, a substandard lot or a substandard yard or setback
requirement.
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Mechanical
Permits |
Mechanical Permits are issued for the installation of mechanical systems and their components.
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Planned Unit Developments |
Planned Unit Developments
(PUDs)
allow for greater density of development than normally permitted by
code provided the project returns a public benefit.
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Plumbing
Permits |
Plumbing Permits are issued for the installation of plumbing systems and fixtures.
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Rezones |
Rezones provide a change of the
zoning for a parcel to allow a new or different land use that
conforms with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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Right-of-Way
Permits |
Right-of-Way
Permits are required for any work done within the public right-of- way (street) or within public easements.
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Shoreline Development |
A Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit or a shoreline exemption is required for development within
200 feet of the ordinary high water mark of Angle
Lake.
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Short Plats |
Short plats divide one parcel into 4 or fewer
lots. The purpose is to divide land according to minimum
standards including appropriate road and utility improvements.
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Sign
Permits |
Sign Permits are issued for the installation of wall or pole mounted signage.
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Subdivisions |
Subdivisions divide one parcel into
5 or more lots.
The purpose is to divide land according to minimum
standards including appropriate road and utility improvements.
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Temporary Use Permits |
Temporary Use Permits regulate certain
temporary uses of property such as seasonal produce stands or
holiday tree sales lots.
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Variances |
Variances are requests for
exceptions to the development standards of the Zoning Code.
Exceptions could be needed because of special circumstances (such as
size, shape or physical features of the lot) or when strict
application of the Zoning Code deprives such property of the privileges
enjoyed by other similar properties.
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