Mercer Island, WA · King County
Plat Alteration and Vacation
This checklist guides property owners and applicants through materials to submit when requesting a plat alteration or vacation in Mercer Island.
What this form is
Use this checklist when requesting a change to or vacation of a previously filed or recorded map, plat, or plan. It lists application materials, including a signed development application, project narrative, title report, plans, and applicable studies or reports. The city may require additional documentation, and required fees are referenced in the city fee schedule.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking to alter, amend, change, correct, or vacate a previously filed or recorded map, plat, or plan need this checklist.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Community Planning & Development.
About notarization
This checklist is signed and dated without a notary; the ownership and agent-authority affidavits listed as attachments must be signed before a notary when required.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Plat Alteration and Vacation checklist PDF.
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Complete The Application Materials
Complete and sign the Development Application Form, and prepare the project narrative and code compliance matrix listed on the checklist.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Gather the applicable title report, affidavits, plan set, studies, reports, and other checklist items; some items are required only in specified circumstances.
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Submit To The City
Submit the materials to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Plat Alteration and Vacation checklist for?
- It lists materials for a request to alter, amend, change, correct, or vacate a previously filed or recorded map, plat, or plan.
- Who needs this checklist?
- Property owners or applicants requesting a plat alteration or vacation can use it to assemble the application materials listed by the city.
- Do I need a notary for the Plat Alteration and Vacation checklist?
- No. The checklist itself is signed and dated without a notary. The listed ownership and agent-authority affidavits must be notarized when required.
- How do I submit the Plat Alteration and Vacation checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Community Planning & Development.
Need something notarized?
This Plat Alteration and Vacation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.