Mercer Island, WA · King County
Short Plat – Final Approval
Applicants use this form and checklist to request final approval of a short subdivision after completing preliminary approval conditions and required site improvements.
What this form is
This form and checklist guide an applicant seeking final approval of a short subdivision after preliminary approval conditions and required site improvements are complete. It lists application materials, including narratives, a recent title report, development plans, and lot closure calculations. The applicant certifies that the submission is complete and accurate; required fees are listed by reference to the city fee schedule.
Who needs it
Applicants with preliminary approval for a short subdivision use this checklist to assemble materials for final approval.
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 application signature is not notarized; ownership and agent-authority affidavits may need notarized signatures when required.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the Short Plat – Final Approval form and review its submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete and sign the Development Application Form and provide the project and conditions compliance narratives.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Assemble the applicable title report, affidavits, development plan set, transportation certificate, lot closure calculations, and other listed items.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application materials 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 Short Plat – Final Approval form?
- No. The application signature is not notarized. However, ownership and agent-authority affidavits may need notarized signatures when required.
- How do I submit the Short Plat – Final Approval materials?
- Submit the materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials does the short plat final approval checklist request?
- The checklist includes a signed Development Application Form, completed site improvements, narratives, a title report, development plans, and other items that may apply.
- When can I apply for final short plat approval?
- The form says applicants may submit after preliminary approval conditions are complete and required plat improvements are installed. It also states that the final plat must be submitted within five years of preliminary approval.
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This Short Plat – Final Approval doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mercer Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.