Binding site plans are a form of subdivision, a process used to divide commercial and industrial zoned property, as authorized by state law. Review Shoreline Municipal Code (SMC) 20.30.480, RCW 58.09 (Survey Recording Act), or WAC 332-130-050 to learn more about requirements for binding site plans. 

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 (PIN).

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.

Prerequisites

• Neighborhood Meeting
  • The neighborhood meeting must be held before the application can be submitted to the City.

Required Documents

• Permit Application and Critical Areas Worksheet
• Submittal Fee
  • Please reference the City's fee schedule for current application fees.
• Binding Site Plan
  • This is a survey which will be recorded to subdivide the property. It must include the following:
    • The document must comply with RCW 58.09, Survey Recording Act, and WAC 332-130, survey and land descriptions. It must meet King County’s standards for survey documents to be recorded.
    • Name, address, and phone number of the person who prepared the drawing.
    • Graphic scale and north arrow.
    • Existing lot lines and dimensions.
    • Proposed lot lines and dimensions.
    • Location, identification and dimension of all existing buildings and buildings to be demolished including their uses. Also include streets, internal access roads/private streets, alleys, rockeries, retaining walls, and fences.
    • Hardscape area calculations.
    • Driveways and structures on adjacent properties.
    • Building setbacks from front, side, and rear property lines.
    • Easements, existing and proposed which are on the property, including utility, drainage, access, and open space. (Include the King County recording number for existing easements).
    • Critical Areas: geologic hazards, fish and wildlife habitat, wetlands, flood hazard, aquifer recharge, streams on site and within 150’ of the property.
    • Topography at 2’ contour intervals.
    • References to all easements and encumbrances listed in the title report if not mapped.
    • Standard approval language and signature blocks.
• Neighborhood Meeting Summary
  • Please see requirements in SMC 20.30.090.
  • 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. 
• Proof of Legal Lot
  • Provide proof that the property was created in accordance with the state’s subdivision laws. A legal lot is:
    • One that was created by a formal or short subdivision; or
    • Property that was created before October 1,1972 in accordance with County regulations in place at the time it was created; or
    • Established prior to state and county subdivision and land use regulations.
  • Proof of legal lot could be a copy of a plat document, lot line adjustment, a collection of deeds or real estate contracts, or other legal records.
• Title Report
  • Must be no more than 30 days old at the time of submittal. 
  • Include describe any easements, covenants and encumbrances – often referred to as Schedule B of the report. Staff may request copies of easements referenced in the report at their discretion.