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)
Preapplication Conference Requirement
Before submitting an application for this permit, applicants are required to schedule and complete a Preapplication Conference (DB). This meeting ensures that all necessary requirements are understood before proceeding with the permit application.
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. The associated Preapplication Conference Letter will include a required document checklist that will indicate if any of the documents below are not required at the time of initial submittal.
Building Design Documents and Site and Infrastructure Design Documents must be submitted as a single PDF. This helps streamline the review process.
When submitting the multi-plan set PDF, bookmarks are required. The text for each bookmark should correspond to the specific plan types, as listed below.
Bookmarks must be clearly labeled to match the plan type.
For assistance with electronic plan submittals, refer to Requirements for Electronic Plans.
- Bill To Form
- Building Design Documents (Single PDF, Bookmarked, Including all plans listed below)
- Site and Infrastructure Design Documents (Single PDF including all plans listed below)
- Administrative Departures
- Comprehensive Plan Policy
- Fire Response Plan
- Geotechnical Report
- Preapplication Conference Letter
- Preliminary Storm Drainage Report
- SEPA Environmental Checklist
- Title Report (Report dated 90 days or less prior to application)
- A Title Report is a document prepared by a title company that provides a comprehensive overview of a property’s ownership history, legal encumbrances, and any liens or judgments attached to the property. This document is necessary for verifying ownership and confirming the legal establishment of lot lines, easements, and restrictions that may affect the property.
- Traffic Impact Analysis
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