Lakewood, WA · Pierce County
Required Findings for Reasonable Use Exceptions
This worksheet lists the findings the Hearing Examiner considers when deciding whether to approve a reasonable use exception for a proposed development.
What this form is
The worksheet sets out criteria for a Hearing Examiner to determine whether a reasonable use exception may be approved. It covers alternatives with less impact, public health and safety, the extent of alterations, how the undevelopable condition arose, mitigation, and additional requirements for exceptions involving wetlands. Use it when addressing the findings relevant to a reasonable use exception.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a reasonable use exception can use this worksheet to address the findings the Hearing Examiner considers for 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
This document is signed without a notary; it lists approval findings and includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Worksheet
Download the Required Findings for Reasonable Use Exceptions worksheet.
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Review The Findings
Read the criteria concerning impacts, public health and safety, alterations, the cause of the undevelopable condition, and mitigation.
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Complete The Worksheet
Address the findings relevant to the proposed reasonable use exception.
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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
- What does the reasonable use exception worksheet cover?
- It lists findings for the Hearing Examiner, including impacts on natural resource lands or critical areas, public health and safety, minimum necessary alterations, and mitigation.
- Who uses the Required Findings for Reasonable Use Exceptions worksheet?
- Applicants seeking a reasonable use exception can use it to address the criteria the Hearing Examiner considers when deciding whether to approve the proposed development.
- Do I need a notary for the Required Findings for Reasonable Use Exceptions worksheet?
- No. This document is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the reasonable use exception worksheet?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.