Mercer Island, WA · King County
Reasonable Use Exception
This checklist helps Mercer Island applicants assemble materials for a Reasonable Use Exception land use approval when environmental regulations would deny reasonable use of a property.
What this form is
Use this checklist to prepare a Reasonable Use Exception application when environmental regulations would deny all reasonable use of a property. It lists the required application materials, including a project narrative, code compliance matrix, title report, development plan set, and other items that may apply. The applicant signs and dates a certification that the application materials are included and the information is true and complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking a Reasonable Use Exception in Mercer Island use this checklist to assemble the required application materials.
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 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 Reasonable Use Exception checklist PDF.
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Complete the Application Materials
Prepare the listed materials, including the project narrative, code compliance matrix, and development plan set.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable reports, studies, affidavits, and other checklist items; required affidavits must be signed before a notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Reasonable Use Exception checklist for?
- It lists materials for a land use approval that may allow exceptions to environmental standards when applying those regulations would deny all reasonable use of a property.
- What materials does the checklist ask for?
- It lists a development application, project narrative, code compliance matrix, title report, development plan set, and other items that may apply, such as studies, reports, and a SEPA checklist.
- Do I need a notary for the Reasonable Use Exception checklist?
- No. The checklist itself is signed without a notary. The listed ownership and agent authority affidavits must be signed before a notary when required.
- How do I submit the Reasonable Use Exception checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Reasonable Use Exception doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.