Review of a proposed project to ensure that site development, structures and signs conform to the design criteria and requirements for properties in design districts or transition area. (LD)
Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:
- Application type: Land Use
- Project type: Nonresidential or Multifamily Residential or Single Family Residential
- Activity type: Project or Site Plan Approval
- Scope of work: Design Review
Required Documents
The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document.
- Amenity Plan and Amenity Chart
- Bill To Form
- Bird's Eye Perspective
- Boundary and Topographic Survey
- Building Elevations
- Building Material and Color Samples
- Comprehensive Plan Policy Matrix
- Description of Proposal and Design Intent
- Downtown Design Guidelines
- Exterior Lighting Plan
- Floor Plan
- Geotechnical Report
- Preapplication Conference Letter
- Preliminary Civil Plans
- Preliminary Clearing and Grading Plan
- Preliminary Landscape Plan
- Preliminary Storm Drainage Report
- SEPA Environmental Checklist
- Sign Master Plan
- Site Plan B
- Street Lighting Plan
- Title Report (Report dated 90 days or less prior to application)
- Traffic Impact Analysis
For assistance with electronic plan submittals, refer to Requirements for Electronic Plans.
Additional Documents
- Administrative Departure Request Form (Applicable to only to Downtown)
Fees and Timelines
Resources
Design Guideline Gallery - images of projects in Seattle and Bellevue that provide examples of how Bellevue design guidelines can be interpreted