Puyallup, WA · Pierce County
Shoreline Statement of Exemption
This application requests a City of Puyallup shoreline exemption determination for a development or use exempt from a substantial development permit but requiring other permits.
What this form is
The application is for development or use exempt from a Shoreline Management Act Substantial Development Permit that still requires other permits, such as a building permit. Applicants identify the exemption provision, describe how the proposal relates to the Shoreline Management Act and Shoreline Master Program, and provide site and critical-area information. The form lists a $120 application fee and possible additional review fees.
Who needs it
A developer proposing a shoreline-related project exempt from a Substantial Development Permit but requiring other permits must obtain a Statement of Exemption from the city.
How to submit it
Create an account at the city permits portal, select “Apply for Planning Permit,” choose “Shoreline Statement of Exemption,” complete the online form, and upload all required documents. The form lists a $120 application fee and possible additional review fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Open the City Permits Portal
Create an account at the city permits portal.
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Select the Application
Choose “Apply for Planning Permit,” then select “Shoreline Statement of Exemption” from the dropdown list.
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Complete the Application
Fill out all sections, including owner, applicant, site, exemption, shoreline policy, and critical-area information.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the checklist items, including a vicinity map and detailed site plan, plus applicable critical area reports or environmental materials.
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Upload and Submit
Upload all required documents with the completed online form; the city warns that missing documents will delay processing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Shoreline Statement of Exemption?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but does not require notarization. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Shoreline Statement of Exemption?
- Create an account at the city permits portal, select “Apply for Planning Permit,” choose “Shoreline Statement of Exemption,” complete the online form, and upload all required documents.
- When is a Statement of Exemption needed?
- The city says a Statement of Exemption must be obtained for a development or use exempt from a Substantial Development Permit but still requiring other permits, such as a building permit.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It requests owner, applicant, and site information, the exemption basis, and descriptions of consistency with shoreline policies. The checklist includes a vicinity map, detailed site plan, and applicable reports or assessments.
Need something notarized?
This Shoreline Statement of Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Puyallup form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.