How do I submit the application?

Submit the complete application to the City of Lake Forest Park Planning and Building Department at 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Provide two paper copies and one digital copy of all materials.

What materials does the application request?

The application asks for the code sections and proposed amendment language, its intended outcome, and responses to review criteria. It also calls for proposed language or supporting tables, graphs, or formats when applicable.

Are fees due with the application?

Yes. The form says fees must be paid at the time of application. It lists a zoning or land use code text amendment request fee, public notice signage fee, and a technology fee; SEPA review requires a separate application and fee.

Lake Forest Park, WA · King County

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Zoning/Land Use Code Text Amendment Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request an amendment to the City of Lake Forest Park zoning or land use code text.

What this form is

This application requests a change to the text of the Lake Forest Park zoning or land use code. Applicants identify the code sections and proposed language, explain the intended outcome, and address review criteria, including Comprehensive Plan consistency, public interest, and environmental impacts. The application also includes fees, a release and hold harmless agreement, and a property-entry permission and certification.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking a zoning or land use code text amendment submits this application to the city.

How to submit it

Pay the applicable fees at the time of application and provide two paper copies and one digital copy of all materials. Submit the complete application to the City of Lake Forest Park Planning and Building Department, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the answers under penalty under Washington State law, then signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning/Land Use Code Text Amendment Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide owner or agent and site information, identify the code sections, describe the proposed text and intended outcome, and respond to the review criteria.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include proposed language or supporting materials as applicable, and prepare two paper copies and one digital copy of all materials.
4
Pay Fees and Submit
Pay applicable fees at application and submit the complete materials to the Planning and Building Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning/Land Use Code Text Amendment Application?: No. The application does not require a notary. The applicant certifies the answers under penalty under Washington State law and signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the application?: Submit the complete application to the City of Lake Forest Park Planning and Building Department at 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Provide two paper copies and one digital copy of all materials.
What materials does the application request?: The application asks for the code sections and proposed amendment language, its intended outcome, and responses to review criteria. It also calls for proposed language or supporting tables, graphs, or formats when applicable.
Are fees due with the application?: Yes. The form says fees must be paid at the time of application. It lists a zoning or land use code text amendment request fee, public notice signage fee, and a technology fee; SEPA review requires a separate application and fee.

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