Medina, WA · King County
Reasonable Use Exception
Medina property owners or their agents use this application to request relief from critical area regulations for a proposed development.
What this form is
Use this application to request relief from Medina’s critical area regulations for a proposed development. The packet requires an application, responses to seven approval criteria, and supporting materials such as proof of ownership, a site plan, and a critical area report. It also includes a submission checklist and explains the review and public hearing process.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking relief from critical area regulations for a proposed development in Medina should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application materials to Development Services, 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039. The form lists phone numbers 425-233-6414 and 425-233-6400.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the application information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Reasonable Use Exception packet and checklist.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property and contact information, describe the project, and respond to each of the seven approval criteria.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to assemble applicable supporting documents, including proof of ownership, a site plan, and a critical area report.
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Submit To Development Services
Submit the application materials to Development Services at 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Reasonable Use Exception application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, but the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Reasonable Use Exception application?
- Submit the application materials to Medina Development Services at 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The packet checklist includes proof of ownership, a site plan, a critical area report, a SEPA checklist, and other materials that may apply, including a mitigation plan.
- Does a Reasonable Use Exception require a hearing?
- Yes. The packet says a Reasonable Use Exception requires a hearing in front of the Medina Hearing Examiner.
Need something notarized?
This Reasonable Use Exception doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Medina form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.