Puyallup, WA · Pierce County
Binding Site Plan Application
This application requests City of Puyallup review of a non-residential land division for sale, lease, or other ownership transfer, and is filed by the property owner or an applicant or agent.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application begins the City’s preliminary and final review of a Binding Site Plan, an alternative to subdivision for dividing non-residential-zoned land for sale, lease, or another ownership transfer. Applicants submit it through the city’s online permitting portal with the required supporting documents, including a surveyed site plan and preliminary stormwater information. The city will contact the applicant to arrange a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner after receiving the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants or agents seeking City of Puyallup approval to divide non-residential-zoned land for sale, lease, or another ownership transfer need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has no notary block; the required survey site plan must carry notarized acknowledgments and signatures of the property owner or owners.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Binding Site Plan application and review its submittal instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter owner, applicant, site, and proposed development information, then gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the property owner acknowledgments and signatures on the required survey site plan.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the survey site plan during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Apply through the city’s permitting portal, select “Binding Site Plan,” and upload the completed application and required documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Puyallup. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a Binding Site Plan application?
- Create an account in the city’s permitting portal, choose “Apply for Planning Permit,” select “Binding Site Plan,” complete the online form, and upload all required documents.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The application itself has no notary block. The required survey site plan must include notarized acknowledgments and signatures of the property owner or owners.
- Can I sign the site plan with an online notary?
- Washington law authorizes remote online notarization by notaries commissioned in Washington. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s signature by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The checklist includes a surveyed site plan, preliminary stormwater information, a traffic scoping worksheet, and a title report or plat certificate. Critical-area reports and a SEPA checklist are required if applicable.
