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Building Permits |
Building Permits are issued for any structure larger than 120 Square Feet Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Drainage Permits |
Drainage Permits are issued for onsite drainage facilities within commercial developments. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Fire Suppression Permits |
Fire Suppression Permits are issued for the installation of fire sprinkler or commercial hood suppression systems. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Fuel Storage Tank Permits |
Fuel storage tanks permits are issued for the installation or removal of above ground or below ground fuel tanks. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Grading Permits |
Grading Permits are required for grading or filling activities exceeding 50 cubic yards of material. Top of Page orAdditional Information |
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Home Occupations |
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). Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Mechanical Permits |
Mechanical Permits are issued for the installation of mechanical systems and their components. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Plumbing Permits |
Plumbing Permits are issued for the installation of plumbing systems and fixtures. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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Sign Permits |
Sign Permits are issued for the installation of wall or pole mounted signage. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |
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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. Top of Page or Additional Information |