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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.