Mercer Island, WA · King County
Seasonal Development Limitation Waiver
This waiver application is for property owners and project applicants requesting permission for restricted development work during Mercer Island’s wet season.
What this form is
Mercer Island restricts land clearing, grading, filling, and foundation work from October 1 through April 1 on certain hazard sites. Applicants may request a waiver by demonstrating compelling justification supported by a geotechnical evaluation. The packet lists required and potentially needed submittal materials and includes an emergency contact form with contractor, site superintendent, excavation subcontractor, and owner details.
Who needs it
Property owners and project applicants seeking to do restricted work during the wet season on a site subject to Mercer Island’s seasonal development limitation need this waiver.
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 packet does not require notarization; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, so complete the requested information and provide required materials.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Waiver Packet
Download the Seasonal Development Limitation Waiver packet.
- 2
Complete The Requested Information
Fill out all required items completely and accurately, including the emergency contact information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare required submittal items and any materials requested from the Required as Needed list.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Seasonal Development Limitation Waiver?
- No. The packet has no notary block and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; complete the requested information and provide required materials.
- Who can request a seasonal development limitation waiver?
- Property owners and project applicants may use the packet to request a waiver for restricted work on a site subject to the seasonal development limitation.
- What materials may be needed with the waiver?
- The packet lists required items such as a development application, waiver request letter, tree inventory, and site-related materials. The city may also request items in its Required as Needed column.
- How do I submit the waiver?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Seasonal Development Limitation Waiver doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.