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Site Plan
Requirements
Building Services
Complete this form to submit at City Hall. Or, use mybuildingpermit.com to submit your application entirely online.
Many different permits require a site plan (sometimes called a “plot plan"), which is a detailed and accurate
map of the subject property. To avoid delays in the review and approval of your project, a complete and
accurate site plan drawn to scale is required. A complete site plan will include all the site features and
information listed below (depending on your site and scope of project, of course). Assume all items are
required unless they are not applicable (N/A) or not relevant to your project or project site.
Property information, including relevant zoning code, topography, site features, etc., for your property may be
obtained from maps.kirklandwa.gov.
The last page includes a sample site plan, showing a majority of the items listed below.
GENERAL SITE FEATURES AND INFORMATION
Whenever new construction or exterior work is proposed, it is important to identify the piece of property
where the work is to occur, the relationship of that work to nearby properties and streets, and the scope of
the work that is to occur. It is recommended that the site plan be prepared by a licensed professional.
Required N/A
The property owner's name, the assessor's parcel number and the site's address.
A North arrow indicating the direction North.
The map scale. A scale of 1”=10' is typical, but others may be acceptable.
All property lines, property corners, easements (utilities, access, etc.), and site dimensions.
Building outlines to identify location of exterior walls, bay windows, chimneys, etc.
The dimensions between buildings, and from buildings (including overhangs and projections)
to all property lines.
Label structures to be demolished, such as detached garage, shed, single family house.
The locations and square footage of all existing and/or proposed driveways, walkways,
decks, patios and other impervious surfaces, indicating surface materials and dimensions.
Clear distinction between any existing and proposed buildings or site features.
All streets and alleys, with street names. Note the nearest cross street.
The location, dimensions and square footages of all existing and proposed buildings.
The use of each building or area (garage, residence, ADU, shop, shed, etc.).
Finished grades, any steep slopes (15% or greater) and/or fill areas.
The height of fences, decks, retaining walls, rockeries and other similar elements.
Finished floor elevations, including garage floor.
If a geotechnical report has been provided, ensure any relevant geotechnical
recommendations are clearly shown, such as identified landslide areas and buffers.
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PUBLIC WORKS SITE FEATURES AND INFORMATION
Public rights-of-way, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water supply, and land surface conditions can all be
affected when new construction or modifications to existing buildings occur. The Public Works Department
must ensure that proposed work has taken all these items into consideration. See Public Works Policy G-7.
Required
N/A
Locations of existing or proposed utilities such as water, sewer, electricity, gas, storm
drainage, septic tanks, other underground storage tanks, drainfields and reserve drainfield
areas, etc., and where they will connect to the public system in the right-of-way.
Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) plan which includes both a site plan and a
narrative report. Requirements of small site ESC Plans are located in Appendix D of the
2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual, and are available at the PW Counter.
Existing improvements within the right-of-way showing sidewalks, curb or curb and gutter,
storm drain pipe, catch basin, trees, and overhead and underground utility lines and power
poles.
All surface water (creeks, streams, ponds, wetland, etc.) within 100 feet of the property.
PLANNING SITE FEATURES AND INFORMATION
Whenever new construction or exterior work is proposed, certain information must be provided to ensure
that the Kirkland Zoning Code requirements are being met.
Required
N/A
Required yards. Front, side, and rear yards (setbacks) shall be measured from the property
lines or vehicular access easements.
Existing topography of site (extending 10' beyond property lines) shown with 2-foot
contour intervals in relation to a benchmark within the adjacent public right-of-way. Also
show said benchmark, which can be a sewer manhole cover or other fixed point approved
by the Planning Department.
Creeks, streams, ponds, lakes, or wetlands on or within 100' of the subject property. If the
Planning Official determines that the building site is in an environmentally sensitive area,
additional information will be required (e.g., soils report, environmental checklist, hold
harmless agreement, special inspection, etc.).
Relevant Average Building Elevation (ABE) information, including existing ground
elevations at midpoints of wall segments, average building elevation calculations, and
benchmark elevations. If provided on a separate sheet, indicate which sheet.
Lot coverage (area of impervious surfaces) and supporting calculations. Provide separate
subtotals for buildings, driveways/parking areas, and walkways/patios. Identify existing,
proposed, and replaced impervious surfaces.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations shall be provided by structure (garage, house, shed, etc.)
and area (in square feet) by floor (basement, 1st Floor, 2nd floor, attic) of existing and
proposed structures.
Tree Retention Plan. All components of the the applicable Tree Retention Plan shall be
submitted. Contact the Planning Department at 425-587-3225 with questions or to
determine which tree retention plan is necessary for the project.
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Standards for parcels within the shoreline jurisdiction.
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Parking Facilities Layout showing the number of and size of parking stalls, including
accessible parking, locations of garbage and recycling containers, screening, etc.
Common recreational open space location and dimensions shall be shown for multifamily
projects.
SAMPLE SITE PLAN