Lakewood, WA · Pierce County
Operational Characteristics Description
This form describes a proposed business or project’s operations and is provided for applicants seeking discretionary land use permits or other city permits when requested.
What this form is
Lakewood requires a detailed operational description for discretionary land use permits, including administrative use, conditional use, temporary use, and variance permits; Planning and Public Works staff may also require one for zoning certification or other permits. The form asks about the proposed use, site improvements, employees, hours, services, traffic, parking, neighboring uses, potential impacts, and any toxic or flammable materials involved.
Who needs it
Applicants for discretionary land use permits must provide this description, and Planning and Public Works staff may require it for zoning certification or other permits.
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 document has no notary block or listed notarized attachment; its text does not specify a signature or date requirement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Operational Characteristics Description PDF.
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Complete The Description
Provide the requested details about the proposed use, operations, site, traffic, and potential impacts.
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Gather Related Information
Include the requested information about tenants, previous property use, employees, parking, and equipment, as applicable.
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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
- Who needs to provide an Operational Characteristics Description?
- Applicants for discretionary land use permits need to provide one. Planning and Public Works staff may also require it for zoning certification or other permits.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks about the proposed use, improvements, staffing, hours, services, traffic, parking, surrounding uses, potential impacts, and toxic or flammable materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Operational Characteristics Description?
- No. The document has no notary block or listed notarized attachment, and its text does not specify a signature or date requirement.
- How do I submit the Operational Characteristics Description?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.