Mercer Island, WA · King County
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
Mercer Island applicants use this application to request review of a permitted shoreline proposal that does not qualify for a shoreline permit exemption.
What this form is
Use this application to request shoreline review for a proposal with a use listed as permitted in the City’s Shoreline Master Program that does not qualify for a permit exemption. The submittal checklist calls for a signed development application, project narrative, compliance matrix, plans, and other materials that may apply to the project. The signer certifies the application and submitted materials are true and complete.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a permitted shoreline use that does not qualify for a shoreline permit exemption should submit this application for city review.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The permit application is signed and dated without a notary; required ownership or agent-authority affidavits, when applicable, must be signed before a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Complete the development application and sign and date the certification on the permit form.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather required project materials and any applicable affidavits, studies, reports, and fees.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application?
- It requests city review of a proposal with a use listed as permitted in the Shoreline Master Program that does not qualify for a shoreline permit exemption.
- Do I need a notary for this permit?
- No. Sign and date the permit application without a notary. If required, the separate Affidavit of Ownership or Affidavit of Agent Authority must be signed before a notary.
- How do I submit the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists required submittal materials and fees.
- What materials does the application checklist list?
- The checklist includes a development application, pre-application meeting, project narrative, code compliance matrix, title report, development plan set, and other materials that may apply.
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This Shoreline Substantial Development Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.