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This permit type establishes use for a transitional encampment on private property for a limited period of time. Please review Shoreline Municipal Code (SMC) 20.30.295 to learn more about the City’s temporary use permit requirements.
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A transitional encampment hosted on private property.
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
- Ownership or Lease Documents
- Elevation Drawings
- Affidavit
- Affidavit of assurance that the camper roster procedure will be followed pursuant to SMC 20.30.295, Additional Criteria for Transitional Encampment.
- Code of Conduct
- Include a copy of the facility use agreement, if applicable.
- Cover Letter
- Must explicitly address how the proposed use complies with the Temporary Use Permit Criteria (SMC 20.30.295(B) and additional criteria for transitional encampments in SMC 20.30.295(D).
- 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.
- Neighborhood Meeting Summary
- Please see requirements in SMC 20.30.090(C).
- Must include list of meeting attendees and their contact information (address or email address).
- Must include a copy of the notice that was mailed, and the mailing list.
- Summary of concerns, issues and problems expressed during the meeting, and the applicant’s response to each item.
- A summary of proposed modifications or changes to address neighbor concerns, OR a summary of why the applicant is unwilling or unable to address the concern.