Federal Way, WA · King County
Request for Administrative Decision/Director Approval
This Public Works form lets applicants request an administrative decision or director approval for a right-of-way permit revision, code variance, or tree removal.
What this form is
Applicants use the form to describe the property location and request, identify attachments, and provide applicant and permit information. The PDF also includes scheduled overtime inspection request pages, which ask for the work location, contact, description, requested inspection dates and times, and estimated hours. It says a separate approval may be needed for certain work hours and instructs applicants to submit a variance request two weeks in advance.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Public Works administrative decision or director approval, or requesting a scheduled overtime inspection, can use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Public Works Department at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. The form says to submit a variance request two weeks in advance and an overtime inspection request at least two working days before the inspection.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it asks for applicant information and staff approval, and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Administrative Decision/Director Approval PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property location, request description, applicant details, and permit number, as applicable.
- 3
Gather Attachments
List and include any attachments for the request. Use the overtime inspection pages to provide requested dates, times, and estimated hours if needed.
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Submit To Public Works
Submit the form to the Public Works Department at the address shown. Follow the form's advance-submission instructions for variance and overtime inspection requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with this form?
- The form lists revisions to an approved right-of-way permit, a right-of-way code variance, and tree removal. It also includes scheduled overtime inspection request pages.
- Who should use this form?
- Applicants seeking a Public Works administrative decision or director approval, or requesting a scheduled overtime inspection, can use the form.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; it asks for applicant information and staff approval, and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit this form?
- Submit it to the Public Works Department at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. The form says to submit a variance request two weeks in advance and an overtime inspection request at least two working days before the inspection.
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