Steilacoom, WA · Pierce County

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Courtyard Apartments Supplemental Checklist

Courtyard apartment applicants submit this checklist with a building permit application to affirm that their project meets the listed outdoor common open space requirements.

What this form is

This checklist adds design requirements for courtyard apartment applications to the standards applicable to all middle housing projects. Applicants check whether the project provides outdoor common open space bordered by dwellings on two or three sides, with at least one side measuring 15 feet and no parking or other vehicle areas included. The applicant signs an affirmation that the information is true and correct.

Who needs it

Applicants for courtyard apartments submit this checklist with their building permit application to affirm compliance with the listed design requirements.

How to submit it

Submit this checklist with your building permit application. The Planning Department reviews it administratively at the same time as the building permit.

About notarization

This checklist is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicant signs an affirmation that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Checklist

    Download the Courtyard Apartments Supplemental Checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete the Checklist

    Check each item to affirm compliance with the listed outdoor common open space requirements and sign the affirmation.

  3. 3

    Gather the Building Permit Application

    The checklist must be submitted with your building permit application.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the checklist with the building permit application for administrative review by the Planning Department.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Courtyard Apartments Supplemental Checklist cover?
It asks applicants to affirm that their courtyard apartment project meets requirements for outdoor common open space, including its location, dimensions, and exclusion of parking and vehicle areas.
Who submits this checklist?
Applicants for courtyard apartments submit the checklist with their building permit application. The Planning Department reviews it administratively with the building permit.
Do I need a notary for the Courtyard Apartments Supplemental Checklist?
No. The applicant signs the affirmation without a notary. The checklist identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Courtyard Apartments Supplemental Checklist?
Submit the completed checklist with your building permit application. The Planning Department reviews both administratively at the same time.

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