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Demolition Permit
Checklist
Building Services
Use this checklist to help gather all the required information and documents in order to submit a complete Demolition
Permit Application.
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
Demolition Permit Application (completely filled out)
Rodent Abatement Declaration
A letter from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency in response to an Asbestos/Demolition Notification must be
provided to the City of Kirkland prior to issuance of the demolition permit. (See "Actions to Take" section for more
information.)
Demolition plan which includes the following:
(If paper application, submit 3 copies.) See attached sample demolition plan.
The site address.
The assessor's parcel number.
The property owner's name.
The map scale. A scale of 1”=10' is typical, but others, 1/4”=1'0” for example, are also acceptable.
A North arrow indicating the direction North.
Property lines.
Easements (utilities, access, etc.).
Site dimensions.
Streets and alleys, with street names.
The location and dimensions of all existing buildings and other structures (such as decks, retaining walls and
rockeries), whether they are to remain or be demolished.
Identify each building by its use (garage, single family residence, shed, barn, etc.).
Clear distinction between the existing buildings to remain and any buildings to be demolished.
Locations of any underground storage tanks.
All surface water (creeks, streams, ponds, wetland, etc.) within 100 feet of the property.
Erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan. This may be a separate plan or the ESC measures can be shown on
the demolition plan itself. (If paper application, submit 3 copies.) See an Example ESC Pre-Approved Plan CK-E.04.
Tree retention plan which includes the following items. This may be a separate plan or tree retention items can be
shown on the demolition plan itself. (If paper application, submit 3 copies.)
Location, type, diameter and drip line of all significant trees. A significant tree is defined as any tree that is at
least six (6) inches in diameter measured at 4.5 feet from the ground (diameter at breast height, aka DBH).
Tree Protection Fencing Detail. Location of required tree protection fencing to be installed at the dripline of all
significant trees on site.
Environmental Checklist - Check with the Planning Department 425-587-3225 to determine if the subject property
is in an environmentally sensitive area. An environmental review and submittal of an Environmental Checklist may
be required which will extend the time period before a demolition permit can be issued. The Planning Department
can provide information on review fees and an estimated time frame for this environmental review.