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 CUP*, CAAE and RUE 3-step pre-application process begins in November. A 3-step pre-application process for the review of Conditional Use Permit (CUP*), Critical Area Alteration Exception (CAAE) and Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) applications will begin November 3, 2008. 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 the process involved for these permit types and their associated costs. See CUP*, CAAE and RUE pre-application process for more details.

Short plat 3-step pre-application process. The 3-step pre-application process outlined above was initiated in 2007 for the review of short plat applications, and is being expanded this year for CUPs*, CAAEs and RUEs. 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 (see CUP*, CAAE and RUE and short plat pre-applications for detailed information specific to those permit types). 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 application materials according to permit type:

For a Conditional Use Permit* - Conditional Use Permits Packet
For a Critical Area Alteration Exception - Critical Area Alteration Exception Packet
For a Reasonable Use Exception - Reasonable Use Exception Packet
For a short plat - Land Use - Short Subdivisions Packet
For all other permit types - Pre-Applications - LUSD Packet.

Also available:

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?

Refer to the application materials in the packets listed above by permit type for submittal procedures.

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.

*The 3-step pre-application process does not apply to communication facility applications.

**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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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 CUP, CAAE and RUE 3-step pre-application process begins in November.** A 3-step pre-application process for the review of Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Critical Area Alteration Exception (CAAE) and Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) applications will begin November 3, 2008. 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 the process involved for these permit types and their associated costs. See CUP, CAAE and RUE pre-application process for more details. Short plat 3-step pre-application process.* The 3-step pre-application process outlined above was initiated in 2007 for the review of short plat applications, and is being expanded this year for CUPs, CAAEs and RUEs. 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 (see CUP, CAAE and RUE and short plat pre-applications for detailed information specific to those permit types). 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 application materials according to permit type: For a Conditional Use Permit - Conditional Use Permits Packet For a Critical Area Alteration Exception - Critical Area Alteration Exception Packet For a Reasonable Use Exception - Reasonable Use Exception Packet For a short plat - Land Use - Short Subdivisions Packet For all other permit types - Pre-Applications - LUSD Packet. Also available: 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? Refer to the application materials in the packets listed above by permit type for submittal procedures. 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. The 3-step pre-application process does not apply to communication facility applications. *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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	Updated: Sep. 9, 2008