Yelm, WA · Thurston County
Application for Change in Zoning
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a change to Yelm’s zoning map or zoning ordinance text.
What this form is
Use this application to request a change to the Yelm zoning map or zoning ordinance text. It asks for applicant, owner, and property details, a request summary, and written answers about plan consistency, public interest, site suitability, and neighboring land uses. The form lists a $1,000 fee plus applicable professional service charges and identifies required attachments; an environmental checklist and its fee apply when applicable.
Who needs it
A property owner or someone authorized by the owner needs this application to request a change to the zoning of a property in Yelm.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Yelm Community Development Department at 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm, WA 98597. The form lists a $1,000 fee plus applicable professional service charges.
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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Download The Application
Download the Application for Change in Zoning PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, and property information, summarize the request, and answer the listed questions.
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Gather The Attachments
Prepare the listed mail labels and site map, proposed ordinance language if any, and the environmental checklist and copies if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm, WA 98597, with the listed fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application for Change in Zoning request?
- It requests a change to the Yelm zoning map or zoning ordinance text and asks for property information and explanations supporting the request.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The form lists an environmental checklist with five copies and a fee if applicable, mail labels for owners within 300 feet, a site map, and proposed zoning ordinance language changes if any.
- How do I submit the Application for Change in Zoning?
- Submit it to the City of Yelm Community Development Department at 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm, WA 98597. The form lists a $1,000 fee plus applicable professional service charges.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Change in Zoning?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.