Pre-application meeting for a land use permit

What is the purpose of a pre-application meeting?

Pre-application meetings are held between a prospective permit applicant and DDES staff before a permit application is filed.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss project parameters and site conditions pertinent to review of a permit. The intent of the pre-application meeting is to prepare prospective applicants for the permit process and provide technical guidance to assist customers with the application and review process.

Will I need a pre-application meeting for a land use permit?

Mandatory pre-application meetings. For land use permits in unincorporated King County, pre-application meetings are required for large and/or complex projects with multiple review stations.

Pre-application meetings also are required for all Type II, III and IV Permits (these permits involve public notice and comment, and may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner or King County Council).

The largest and most complicated grading proposals such as surface mines (e.g., gravel pits), large highway expansions, and large pipeline expansions all will require a pre-application meeting, as will grading permits triggering SEPA review or some other Type II land use decision (appealable to the Hearing Examiner).

Finally, all proposed subdivisions (plats and short plats) begin with a pre-application meeting.

New short plat pre-application process to begin October 1, 2007. A new 3-step pre-application process for the review of short plat applications begins in October. The three steps (Step 1 - Informational meeting, Step 2 - Pre-application/Feasibility meeting, Step 3 - Application review meeting) are designed to provide greater information to potential applicants on both the short plat process and associated costs. See short plat pre-application process for more details.

Voluntary pre-application meetings. Land use feasibility meetings are also known as voluntary pre-application meetings. This type of meeting is held at the applicant’s request to assist in preparing an application. It may be very preliminary in nature and is not intended to fulfill the required pre-application meeting for permit submittal.

A land use feasibility meeting may also be requested by an applicant who desires a more thorough and in-depth review of a proposed project. An applicant may request DDES to waive the required mandatory pre-application meeting if a land use feasibility meeting has already been held.

How much will it cost?

DDES' standard hourly rate is charged per each DDES staff member present at the meeting. For permits requiring a Project Manager, a fee estimate for the pre-application phase can be provided to customers ahead of time by the Project Manager.

Voluntary pre-application meetings, which are smaller in scope, are billed at the department's current hourly rate per each DDES staff member required.

Where can I get an application?

Refer to the Pre-Applications - LUSD Packet for application materials
Request an application packet by mail by calling DDES customer service at 206-296-6600 or
Pick up an application packet at DDES in Renton (see map and directions).

How do I submit my application?

To request a land use pre-application meeting, complete the Pre-Application Meeting - Land use: Fees, Scheduling Information and Request Form in the application packet above and submit it to the DDES Permit Center. Also see Drop-offs: Permits accepted by drop-off or mail*.

What is the timeline for processing a pre-application meeting for a land use permit?

Pre-application meetings are usually scheduled within a 30-day time frame from the date of submittal.

Legal authority

Section 20.20.030* of the King County Code

Administered by

DDES Land Use Services Division

Contact

After a land use pre-application has been submitted:

E-mail Shirley Goll at shirley.goll@kingcounty.gov or call 206-296-6796 for questions about pre-applications that have been submitted for
- Subdivisions (Plats)
- Short Subdivisions (Short Plats)
- Shoreline permits
- Rezones
- Special Use Permits
- Conditional Use Permits
- Variances
- Reasonable Use Exceptions
- Public Agency Utility Exceptions.

Contact Joan Brown at 206-296-6780 or e-mail joan.brown@kingcounty.gov for questions about pre-applications submitted for Clearing or Grading permits.

*Note: To view PDFs, free software from Adobe is required. See helpful hints for assistance.

To request information in alternate formats for people with disabilities, call 206-296-6600 or TTY 206-296-7217.

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