Lake Stevens, WA · Snohomish County
Shoreline Exemption Submittal Checklist
This checklist identifies application materials for shoreline exemption requests submitted to the City of Lake Stevens by property owners or project applicants.
What this form is
The checklist explains which shoreline activities require a City of Lake Stevens Shoreline Exemption and lists the materials needed for an application. Applicants must provide a Type I Permit Application, fee, supplementary information, and a site plan; floodplain and SEPA applications are required when applicable. The supplementary questions ask about the shoreline, proposed work, costs, and potential impacts, and the checklist also requests project photographs.
Who needs it
Applicants pursuing a shoreline exemption in Lake Stevens use this checklist to assemble the application materials and determine whether their activity requires a city exemption.
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 does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the checklist identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Shoreline Exemption Submittal Checklist PDF.
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Complete The Application Materials
Complete the Type I Permit Application and supplementary information, including the questions about the property and proposed development.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the site plan and photographs; include floodplain and SEPA applications when applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the checklist and required application materials to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Shoreline Exemption Submittal Checklist cover?
- It lists materials for a shoreline exemption application and provides supplementary questions about the shoreline, proposed work, costs, and potential impacts.
- Do I need a notary for the Shoreline Exemption Submittal Checklist?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the checklist identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Shoreline Exemption Submittal Checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the checklist identify?
- It calls for a site plan and photographs. Depending on the project, it also lists a floodplain development permit application and a SEPA checklist.
Need something notarized?
This Shoreline Exemption Submittal Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lake Stevens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.