Minor Clearing and Grading Permit

For clearing and grading on a single-family property not combined with a building permit. (GA)

• Landscape changes involving over 1,000 square feet of clearing and/or over 50 cubic yards of grading.
• Construction of rockeries and modular block walls over 4 feet in height.
• Removal of any significant tree 8 inches or greater in diameter in the R-1 zoning district in the Bridle Trails area.
• Removal of any landmark tree 24 inches or greater in diameter and at least 20 feet tall.
• Removal or more than 5 significant trees 8 inches or greater in diameter within any three-year period. 

Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:

1. Application type: Clearing and Grading
2. Project type: Single Family Residential 
3. Activity type: Trees or Vegetation Only or Landscaping and Hardscaping Only
4. Scope of work: Tree Removal or Vegetation

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. 

• Boundary and Topographic Survey
• Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP)
  • for projects with less than 7,000 square feet of clearing and less than 100 yards of grading, a CSWPPP Short Form for Small Construction Projects may be submitted.
• Final Landscape Plan
• Site Plan B

Additional Documents and Requirements

These items may be required during plan review, as determined by the scope of your project.

• Right of Way Use Permit
• Stream Typing Report
• Only licensed contractors may remove Landmark Trees. The licensed contractor's name, address, phone number, and current and valid Washington State contractor registration number must be provided before permit issuance. 

Fees and Timelines

• Clearing and Grading Permit Fees
• Permit Fee Estimator
• Permit Processing Timelines