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General Temporary Use

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This permit type establishes uses on a property or in the public right-of-way for a limited period of time. The process allows for seasonal or temporary uses that are not otherwise permitted by Shoreline Municipal Code (SMC) 20.40. Please review SMC 20.30.295 to learn more about the City’s temporary use permit requirements. 

  • A temporary sales office within a residential home where a subdivision is being built.  

How to Apply 

Apply for this permit online at the City of Shoreline's eTRAKiT permitting portal. Once you are logged into your account, select Apply/New Permit from the left-hand sidebar and select the following permit type from the drop-down menu: Pre-Intake Record.

Once PIN requests are submitted, the rest of the intake process is facilitated by a permit technician. A permit technician will send further instructions by email to complete the process. 

Required Documents

  • Permit Application and Critical Areas Worksheet
  • Submittal Fee
    • Please reference the City’s fee schedule for current application fees.
  • Site Plan 
  • Cover Letter
    • Must explicitly address how the proposed use complies with the Temporary Use Permit Criteria (SMC 20.30.295(B)).
    • Must provide a detailed description of the proposed use(s). This should include:
    • Details of any temporary construction, structures or improvements.
    • Number of employees.
    • Hours of operation.
    • Project timeline.
    • Principal and secondary activities. Where new construction is anticipated, provide a conceptual sketch, a project timeline, and identify any permits you will be applying for.