Lewis County Community Development
2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 740-1146 ● Fax: (360) 740-1245
SIMPLE SEGREGATION SUBDIVISION
Base fees:
$355
$200
Simple Segregation Application Fee
Public Works Review Fee
Land Development Review
Final Map Review Fee
Total Base Fees
$150
$200
$905
Type I Application
NOTICE: LOTS CREATED BY A SIMPLE
SEGREGATION SUBDIVISION HAVE NOT BEEN
REVIEWED FOR BUILDING PERMIT OR
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PURPOSES AND MAY
NOT BE SUITABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT.
For a determination of suitability for current development, the owner of the tracts to be sold
or applicant for a building permit on a lot must show:(a) The tract has access to water as
required by state law. (b) The tract has a suitable building site outside of critical areas and is
consistent with criteria in the critical areas ordinance. (c) The tract has a conforming septic
and reserve area consistent with Health Department requirements, Chapters 8.40 and 8.41 LCC.
(d) the tract has legal access recorded and (e) The tract has physical access meeting the
requirements for fire apparatus road (including private road review and stormwater review,
grading permit, and the SEPA Checklist.
Prior to recording final documents for this
activity, all property taxes, assessments and
recording fees must be paid.
Contact the Lewis County Treasurer’s office and the
Lewis County Auditor’s Office for complete information.
Additional Fees
If within WRIA 23, 11, or 13
$500
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SIMPLE SEGREGATION SUBDIVISION
Type I Application
Process:
Simple segregations may contain up to (4) four lots with each lot being 5 acres or greater in size and is
required to meet the zoning requirements. No lot in a recorded segregation may be further divided within a
period of five years from the date of recording without filing for a plat, short subdivision, or large lot
subdivision, and meets the zoning requirements.
Applicant submits a complete application, including a preliminary plat map drawn by a Washington State
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
The Planning Department reviews the application for completeness. If additional information is needed,
the planning staff will notify the applicant.
The complete application will be routed to different departments to review . When the review is
finished, the departments will notify the Planning Department of comments or conditions.
Approval will be granted with conditions or will be denied.
i) If the proposal is denied, the applicant will be informed, in writing, the reason(s) for denial.
ii) If approval is granted with conditions, the applicant will need to complete those conditions.
Once the conditions are met, the final plat map shall be submitted to Planning Department for final
signatures.
After the conditions are reviewed and the Public Works and Planning Department sign the final map, the
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applicant or applicants surveyor will be notified to pick up their final map for recording in the Lewis County
Auditors Office.
Recording of Approved Simple Segregation Subdivision Map:
All costs associated with the recording of the fina
l map shall be paid by the applicant. All property taxes and
assessments shall be paid in full
for the year in which the
Simple Segregation map is recorded. Within 30 days
of the final map approval of the final Simple Segregation map, it will need to be recorded at the Lewis County
Auditor's Office
Other Disclaimers:
If your parcel is in a special tax program such as Open Space Farm and Agricultural Land, Open Space Timber, or
Designated Forest Land, or if you are getting a Senior Exemption on your taxes, you are encouraged to discuss
any considered land divisions with the Assessor’s Office BEFORE making those changes. Land divisionss may
involve
undesired tax consequences. You may reach the Assessor’s Office at (360)
740-1392.
Lewis County Community Development
2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 740-1146 ● Fax: (360) 740-1245
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2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (360) 740-1146 ● Fax: (360) 740-1245
STAFF APPLICANT
Completed Survey Map drawn by a Washington State
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)-With all the requirements on the
Lewis County Community Development Simple Segregation Map Requirements
Handout.
Completed ‘General Information’ Application
Completed Simple Segregation Subdivision Application
Original Legal Descriptions
Documentation of a legal lot of record and meet the criteria in the Lewis
County Code Chapter 16.02.050
Lot Closure Notes for each lot prepared by a Washington State
Professional Land Surveyor
Application Fees
Other
Any appeals will be heard by the Lewis County Hearing Examiner per the Lewis County Code Chapter 17.05.
Application
Number: __________________________
Permit Technician: __________________________
SIMPLE SEGREGATION SUBDIVISION
Type I Application
Type I applications involve decisions that do not require public notice and are decided by the administrator.
The following are required to be submitted for the Simple Segregation Subdivision application to begin the
review process:
For Official Use Only:
Date of Completed Application: ____________________
Associated Permits: ______________________________
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Lewis County Community Development
2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 740-1146 Fax: (360) 740-1245
Simple Segregation Survey Map Requirements
Survey Maps: Five (5) copies of a map (18” by 24” Survey) meeting all the requirements for recording by the Lewis County Auditor
to the Administrator for review with, permanent black ink, and meeting the requirements of WAC 332-130-050 and RCW 58.58.09.
STAFF APPLICANT
A label identifying the ma
p as a
“Simple Segre
gation”
Reference the Simple Segregation number on the face of the map
Original legal description and proposed legal descriptions on the face of the map
A vicinity map, the date, and north arrow
The names and addresses of the owner
The acreage of the proposed lot
A number assigned to each lot. Lot numbers are to begin with number one (1) and proceed in a
consecutive sequence
The location, width, and names of all existing streets, ingress, egress, or easements within or
adjacent to the proposal, including, but not limited to, existing or proposed easements to provide
access to each lot, and indication as to whether they be public or private and the Auditor's File Number
The location of existing structures, fences, buildings and improvements
The location of natural features such as water bodies, rivers, steep slopes and wetlands
The location of all existing and proposed wells and septic systems including reserve areas, water lines,
sanitary control areas, and other utility lines
Point of proposed access for each lot to the public road, whether each lot shall use a common access
or have individual access;
Location (to the extent possible) of all section and section subdivision lines referenced in the legal
description of the entire property to be subdivided;
Survey maps shall also contain
i. Name of professional land surveyor (PLS), stamp and signature of PLS;
ii. Any monuments and markers of record, a minimum of two corners must be set or found;
iii. A signature
block for the approval and signature of the Administrator, and the date
signed;
iv. Signature block for Treasurer with a statement that property taxes for the parcel within
this map have been paid through the year of recording; and
v. Signature block for Auditor
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The following WARNINGS and Certification must be on the face of the final Simple Segregation:
WARNING
Lewis County has no responsibility to build, improve, maintain or otherwise service the private roads
contained within or providing a
ccess to the property described in this Simple Segregation Subdivision.
The Approval of this Simple Segregation Subdivision does not guarantee the issuance of any other
permit or approvals.
County Road Right-of-Way shown on Plat is not guaranteed by Lewis County, nor does Lewis County
assume any liability for misrepresentation of County Road Right-of-Way locations, widths and title
shown on the Plat.
Access to this Simple Segregation Subdivision is not guaranteed by Lewis County.
The Lots within this segregation shall not be re-divided for five (5) years from the date of recording
without filing for plat, short subdivision, or large lot subdivision as provided in Lewis County Code and
the future division is consistent with the zoning in effect at the time of future application.
CERTIFICATION
I/We, [print name(s)], being the sole vested owner(s) of the land contained within this Simple
Segregation Subdivision, do hereby represent and warrant that the Subdivision has lawful access to a
public road, for the purpose of satisfying requirements of LCC 16.12.520.
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Lewis County Community Development
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Check one: Owner
Authorized Agent
GENERAL INFORMATION
Property Owner Information:
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________________
Tax Parcel Number (s): __________________________________ Zoning: ___________ Acreage: ______________
Site Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_______ Quarter Section, Section _______, Township _______ North, Range _______ East/West (Circle One)
Applicant (if different from owner):
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________
Tax Parcel Number (s): __________________________________ Zoning: ___________ Acreage: _______________
Site Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______ Quarter Section, Section _______, Township _______ North, Range _______ East/West (Circle One)
Surveyor or Other Contractor Information (Attach additional sheets if necessary):
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________
Acknowledgment
I understand that County regulations require owner permission for County personnel to enter private property to conduct
permit processing, review, and inspections. I also understand that my failure to grant permission to enter may result in
denial or withdrawal of a permit or approval. By my signature below, permission is granted for representatives of the
Community Development, Environmental Health, and Public Works Department to enter and remain on and about the property
for the sole purpose of processing such permits and performing required inspections or reviews.
Prior notification of the date of inspections will take place is: Required Not Required
(________) ___________________ (Must provide phone number where applicant/representative can be reached)
I/We certify that all plans, specifications and other submissions required in support of this application conform to the
requirements of all federal, state, and local codes and applicable laws and ordinances; and I certify that I am either the current
legal owner of this property or their authorized representative. With this document, I take full responsibility for the lawful action
that this document allows.
I certify that I have read and understand the limitations and conditions of Lewis County Code and agree to comply with all
conditions of approval. I understand that any permits issued by Lewis County, consistent with the attached site plan, are valid
ONLY if construction is in according to this plan and all other conditions of the permit are followed. By my signature below, I
affirm that all the information and documents provided with this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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SIMPLE SEGREGATION SUBDIVISION
Parcel Number(s): ______________________________ Permit Number: _________________
Site Characteristics:
How many lots are proposed: ________________________________
Acreage of each lot:
Lot 1 __________________________
Lot 2 __________________________
Lot 3 __________________________
Lot 4 __________________________
Lewis County Community Development
2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 740-1146 Fax: (360) 740-1245
Are there any easements (access, utility, etc.) on the subject property being proposed?
Yes No
Location of site (road name/city): ______________________________________________________________________
Is the property contained within this Simple Segregation Application a part of any previous Simple Segregation
Subdivision? YesNo;
If yes, what is the Auditors File Number (AFN)?: __________________
Has the existing lot previously been subdivided with any type of subdivision process?: Yes No;
If Yes, what is the Auditor’s File Number (AFN)?: ________________
Do any of the lots have existing structures? If so, please identify the lot number and the type of structure.
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Signatures
I/we the undersigned, as the applicant, hereby certify that the map and legal descriptions attached hereto show the entire contiguous
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wnership in which I/we have an interest by reason of ownership, contract for purchase, earnest money agreement or
option for purchase by any person, firm, or corporation in any manner connected with this proposed Simple Segregation
and that the following is the signature(s) of the owner, contract purchaser, or their representative.
I/We further certify that I/We are the legal owners of the land contained in this segregation, and that said land has legal
access to a public road.
Also, that all adjoining land is owned by others not associated by a land development business relationship with the owner.
Signature: ___________________________________________________________Date: ___________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________Date: ___________________
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ignature: ___________________________________________________________Date: ___________________
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igna
ture: ___________________________________________________________Date: ___________________
Proposed Water Sources for Each Lot
Existing Water Sources
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Lot 1 ________________________
Lot 2________________________
Lot 3________________________
Lot 4 ________________________
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