West Richland, WA · Benton County
Shoreline Master Program Variance Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a variance from specific Shoreline Master Program standards for a property.
What this form is
The application requests relief from specific bulk, dimensional, or performance standards under the Shoreline Master Program when extraordinary property conditions create unnecessary hardship or thwart program policies. The city requires a pre-application conference or a submitted waiver before accepting it. Applicants provide property and contact details, explain the requested variance, and include supporting materials such as a site plan, title insurance certificate, preliminary interior layout, and SEPA checklist.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a variance from Shoreline Master Program standards for a property need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. The form says it will not be accepted unless the applicant attended a pre-application conference or submitted a waiver.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant’s certification is made under penalty of perjury, and the form does not identify any notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Shoreline Master Program Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property and contact information and describe how the requested variance meets the listed criteria.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the title insurance certificate, site plan, preliminary interior layout, SEPA checklist, and waiver if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department after attending a pre-application conference or submitting a waiver.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Shoreline Master Program Variance Application for?
- It requests relief from specific Shoreline Master Program standards because of extraordinary circumstances related to a property's physical character or configuration.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a recent title insurance certificate, a site plan, a preliminary building interior layout, a SEPA checklist, and a pre-application conference waiver if applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Shoreline Master Program Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, but the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and correct.
- How do I submit the Shoreline Master Program Variance Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. A pre-application conference or submitted waiver is required for acceptance.
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