Lake Forest Park, WA · King County
Critical Area Work Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a City of Lake Forest Park permit for work affecting critical areas.
What this form is
The application asks applicants to describe the proposed work, the property and nearby critical areas, and how the project will address impacts such as drainage and erosion. It also lists required site, grading, erosion-control, drainage, and mitigation materials, along with applicable application fee categories. Applicants sign a release and permission-to-enter agreement.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives proposing work in or near critical areas can use this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
Email PDFs to the Permit Tech to check for completeness; the form says in-person intake is required for new single-family homes and most large additions.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant, owner, or representative signs and dates the release and permission-to-enter agreement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Critical Area Work Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Describe the proposal, property, site conditions, nearby critical areas, and measures for drainage, erosion control, and mitigation.
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Gather Required Materials
Provide two paper copies and one digital copy of application materials, including the plans required for your project.
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Submit to the City
Email PDFs to the Permit Tech for a completeness check; in-person intake is required for new single-family homes and most large additions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Critical Area Work Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant, owner, or representative signs and dates the release and permission-to-enter agreement.
- How do I submit the Critical Area Work Permit Application?
- Email PDFs to the Permit Tech to check for completeness. The form says in-person intake is required for new single-family homes and most large additions.
- What materials does the application require?
- The form calls for two paper copies and one digital copy of application materials, including plans such as a site plan and, as applicable, clearing, erosion-control, drainage, and mitigation plans.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks about the project, property owner and representatives, site conditions, nearby critical areas, proposed impacts and mitigation, drainage, erosion, and the proposed work.
Need something notarized?
This Critical Area Work Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lake Forest Park form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.