Mercer Island, WA · King County
Critical Area Review 1
This checklist helps Mercer Island applicants prepare and certify materials for a Critical Area Review 1 land use application.
What this form is
Use this checklist when seeking review for specified modifications, verification of a critical area’s presence or absence, or verification of a wetland or watercourse’s location or type. It lists application materials such as a project narrative, code compliance matrix, title report, and development plan set, and includes a certification for the applicant to sign and date. Required materials may be waived or supplemented by the code official.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Critical Area Review 1 for a proposed development or to verify a critical area, wetland, or watercourse should use this checklist.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This checklist is signed without a notary; the Affidavit of Ownership and Affidavit of Agent Authority attachments must be signed before a notary when required.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Critical Area Review 1 checklist PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Review the checklist and sign and date its certification.
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Gather Application Materials
Prepare the listed application materials; include the affidavits when required and any other documentation requested by the code official.
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Submit To The City
Submit the checklist and application materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Critical Area Review 1 checklist for?
- It lists materials for a Critical Area Review 1 land use application, including a project narrative, code compliance matrix, title report, and development plan set.
- Who uses the Critical Area Review 1 checklist?
- Applicants seeking review for specified modifications, verification of a critical area’s presence or absence, or verification of a wetland or watercourse’s location or type use it.
- Do I need a notary for the Critical Area Review 1 checklist?
- No. Sign and date the checklist without a notary. If required, the Affidavit of Ownership and Affidavit of Agent Authority attachments must be signed before a notary.
- How do I submit the Critical Area Review 1 checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the required application materials unless waived by the code official.
Need something notarized?
This Critical Area Review 1 doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.