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Shorelines - Land use permit process
This type of permit is required for:
- A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit is required to build on or within 200 feet of any lake, river or stream, and whose improvement value exceeds $8,504. Some applications may qualify for a Shoreline Exemption (WAC 173-27-040(2)).
- A Shoreline Conditional Use Permit is also required for a proposed use which is normally not allowed under the shoreline designation for that property.
- A Shoreline Variance is required for all other development proposals within the Shorelines jurisdiction which meet the requirements of the CAO and provide a needed public benefit.
Cost and timeline
Check our current fee schedule for an estimate
Processing time is 120 days.
Application
All shoreline permits (except exemptions) require a pre-application meeting prior to filing the application. Application materials can be found below.
Check our online permits page to see if you can submit these forms through MyBuildingPermit
Submitting your application
Refer to instructions on individual application forms in the application packets.
Schedule a land use inspection
King County inspects work to ensure code compliance and safety requirements.
Pre-Applications
Pre-Application Meeting Request
Pre-Application Meeting Requests and Waivers
Pre-Application Waiver Request
Shoreline Packet
Handouts
Shoreline Permits, Submittal Requirements
Bulkhead Development and Exemptions Additional King County Shoreline Requirements
Shoreline Conditional Use Permit
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
Shoreline Variance
Shoreline Site Plan
Site Plan template (PDF and CAD) are available in the Computer Aided Design CAD Templates packet
Application Forms
See, Shoreline Permit Submittal Requirements for a full submittal checklist
Applicant Status
Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)
Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)
Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit
Fire District Receipt
Obtain from your local Fire District
Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application
SEPA Checklist
SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Worksheet Instructions (182KB)
Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)
Other Forms and Handouts
Sewer Availability
Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)
OR
Certificate of Future Sewer Connection (493KB)
OR
On-Site Sewer (septic) Application for Health Department Approval of Building Permit
Water Availability
Certificate of Water Availability (230KB)
OR
Certificate of Future Water Connection (67KB)
OR
Certification to Connect to Future Group A Water System (54KB)
OR
Well permit from Public Health
Shoreline Exemptions
Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit
Bulkhead Development and Exemptions Additional King County Shoreline Requirements
Applicant Status
Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)
Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)
Land Use Permit Application Form
Shoreline Exemption
Available on MyBuildingPermit.com