801 228
th
Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98019
425-295-0500 | www.sammamish.us
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SHORELINE VARIANCE
ABOUT SHORELINE VARIANCE
Code Reference
Permits Shoreline Variances
SMC 25.08.050
Criteria for Variance Permits
WAC 173-27-170
Resources
King County iMap
Sammamish Property Tool
Questions?
Submit Project Guidance
Visit the Permit Center
City of Sammamish
801 228th Ave SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
www.sammamish.us
A Shoreline Variance allows limited flexibility to the performance
standards of the Shoreline Master program in cases of "extraordinary or
unique circumstances relating to the property such that the strict
implementation of the master program will impose unnecessary hardships
on the applicant or thwart the policies of the Shoreline Management Act."
Variances may not be used to permit a use or development that is
specifically prohibited.
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
A Shoreline Variance is a Type 4 decision subject to a hearing and decision
by the Hearing Examiner, based on the recommendation of the Director.
The Washington State Department of Ecology must also approve the
variance.
FEES
Applicants are responsible for providing an initial deposit (as well as
additional deposits as needed) to cover all application review costs.
FEES APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT
Counter Service Intake, Type 4
Preliminary Review Deposit
Legal Notice Publication & Mailing Deposit
Environmental Consultant Services (if applicable)
Environmental Checklist Review (if applicable)
See current fee schedule
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OWNER INFORMATION
Owner is organized as an LLC*
Name:
Company:
(if applicable)
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION
Applicant is organized as an LLC*
Name:
Company:
(if applicable)
Address:
Phone:
*O2020-513 requires owners/applicants organized as a single-member or multiple-member LLC to provide the
names and addresses of all members, including all individuals who hold transferable interests in the applicant
or its members. Please provide this information using the supplemental form on www.MyBuildingPermit.com.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Property Address:
Parcel Number(s):
Total Lot Area(s):
Total Critical Areas on Property:
(Square Feet)
(Square Feet)
Please complete the below for any critical areas on property:
Type
Total Area
Type
Total Area
(Square Feet)
(Square Feet)
Frequently flooded area
Lake
Landslide area
Critical aquifer recharge area
Seismic hazard area
Wetland
Erosion hazard area
Stream
Erosion hazard near sensitive
water bodies overlay
Fish & wildlife habitat
conservation area
Do you control the property where the work is being proposed (lease, easement, or fee-ownership)?
Yes
No
Property Information continued on next page
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Is the proposed project located on a parcel that abuts the King County Trail Corridor?
Yes
No
Does the proposal require the use of or crossing the King County East Lake Sammamish Regional Trail for
access to the project site?
Yes
No
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
A PDF of each document is required at time of submittal. Please label files as numbered and listed below:
(For example: 02 Project Narrative)
01. Signed Application Form
02. Project Narrative
Briefly describe the site and the project
03. Project Guidance Notes
04. Preapplication Conference Letter
05. Acceptance of Financial Responsibility - Affidavit of Applicant Status
06. Historic Resources Affidavit
07. Eastside Fire & Rescue Plan Review Sheet
08. Title Report (<30 days old)
Must be less than 30 days old
Must be for the parcel(s) related to this application
09. Legal Description
Must be for parcel(s) related to this application
Must be a title verified description by a Washington State licensed surveyor
10. Mailing List, Map, and Labels
Include all property owners within 1,000 feet of the site (2,000 feet for properties within the
Erosion Hazard Near Sensitive Water Bodies overlay)
Utilize the Excel template provided and upload a PDF version, with the map, under Mailing List,
Map, and Labelsin MyBuildingPermit.com
After submittal, the City will request the Excel version of the template via email
11. SEPA Checklist (if required)
12. JARPA Form
13. FEMA BiOp Habitat Assessment
Submittal Checklist continued on next page
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SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST CONTINUED
14. No Net Loss of Ecologic Function Analysis
15. Floodplain Compliance Narrative
16. Critical Area Affidavit
17. Critical Area Study (if applicable)
18. Criteria Compliance Narrative
Detail how the application meets each of the criteria listed in WAC 173-27-70:
That the strict application of the bulk, dimensional or performance standards set forth in the
applicable master program precludes all reasonable use of the property and that this is the
result of unique conditions such as irregular lot shape, size, or natural features and the
application of the master program and not, for example, from deed restrictions or the
applicant’s own actions.
That the strict application of the bulk, dimensional, or performance standards in the applicable
master program precludes all reasonable use of the property and that this is the result of
unique conditions such as irregular lot shape, size, or natural features and the application of the
master program and not, for example, from deed restrictions or the applicant’s own actions.
That the design of the project is compatible with other authorized uses within the area and with
uses planned for the area under the Comprehensive Plan and Shoreline Master Program and
will not cause adverse impacts to the shoreline environment.
That the variance will not grant special privileges that other properties in the area do not have.
That the variance requested is the minimum necessary to afford relief; and
That the public interest will not suffer any substantial detrimental effect.
That the public rights of navigation and use of the shorelines will not be adversely affected (only
for variances where development will be located waterward of the Ordinary High-Water Mark
or within wetlands)
19. Survey – Boundary and Topographic
20. Ordinary High Water Mark Survey
21. Traffic Concurrency Certificate
22. Storm Drainage Analysis (Technical Information Report)
23. PW Standards Deviation (if proposed)
24. Plan Set
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CERTIFICATIONS & SIGNATURES
I have read this application in its entirety and certify that all information submitted, including any
supplemental information, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that willful
misrepresentation of information will terminate this permit application. I understand that my submittal will be
reviewed for completeness and, if found to be complete, will be processed pursuant to Chapter 20.05 SMC.
Owner Signature:
Date:
Applicant/Representative Signature (if applicable):
Date:
ONLINE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Create an account on MyBuildingPermit.com.
Select “Apply For Permit” and then select “Sammamish” as the jurisdiction.
Select the following:
Application Type
Land Use
Project Type
Any Project Type
Activity Type
Shoreline Development
Scope of Work
Shoreline Variance
Complete & save this form before uploading it in the “File Upload” section along with the required
submittal documents.
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