Do I need a notary for the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for owner and applicant details, property address and parcel numbers, the nature of the request, critical-area information, shoreline and proposal details, and supporting plans and documents.

What supporting documents are listed?

The checklist includes a vicinity map, detailed site plan, preliminary stormwater information, traffic scoping worksheet, and other items such as critical-area reports or environmental checklists when applicable.

Puyallup, WA · Pierce County

No notary required

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit

Property owners or agents use this application to request city review of proposed substantial development affecting the Puyallup River or Clarks Creek shoreline.

What this form is

This application requests city review of development that meets the document’s definition of substantial development or materially interferes with normal public use of the water or shorelines. It asks for owner, applicant, site, critical-area, shoreline, and proposal details, along with required plans and supporting documents. The form lists application fees by project size and notes possible additional review fees.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents proposing substantial development on or near the Puyallup River or Clarks Creek shoreline use this application.

How to submit it

Create an account at the city permit portal, select “Apply for Planning Permit,” choose “Shoreline Substantial Development Permit,” and complete the online form. Upload all required documents; the form lists application 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

1
Download The Application
Download the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application from this page.
2
Complete The Online Form
Create an account on the city permit portal, select “Apply for Planning Permit,” choose the permit, and complete all sections.
3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare the required supporting documents and plans listed in the application checklist.
4
Submit To The City
Upload the completed application and all required documents through the city permit portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application?: Create an account on the city permit portal, select “Apply for Planning Permit,” choose “Shoreline Substantial Development Permit,” complete the online form, and upload all required documents.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for owner and applicant details, property address and parcel numbers, the nature of the request, critical-area information, shoreline and proposal details, and supporting plans and documents.
What supporting documents are listed?: The checklist includes a vicinity map, detailed site plan, preliminary stormwater information, traffic scoping worksheet, and other items such as critical-area reports or environmental checklists when applicable.

Need something notarized?

This Shoreline Substantial Development Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Puyallup form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.