Critical Areas Land Use Permit

Authorization to disturb, develop or otherwise modify a critical area, critical area buffer or critical area structure setback. (LO)

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

1. Application type: Land Use
2. Project type: Nonresidential or Multifamily Residential or Single Family Residential
3. Activity type: Critical Areas
4. Scope of work: Critical Areas Permit

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.

• Bill To Form
• Boundary and Topographic Survey
• Critical Area Report
• Geotechnical Report
• Mitigation, Restoration or Enhancement Plan
• SEPA Environmental Checklist
• Site Plan B
• Stream Study
• Wetland Rating Form
• Wetland Study

For assistance with electronic plan submittals, refer to Requirements for Electronic Plans

Fees and Timelines

• Land Use Permit Fees
• Permit Fee Estimator
• Permit Processing Timelines