Plat Alteration

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Plat alterations are needed when existing subdivision plat documents list covenants or restrictions, particularly related to use or dimensional standards, that the property owner would like to remove or change in order to pursue a development that would otherwise not comply with those plat covenants or restrictions. Please review the following codes and documents to learn more about the plat alteration process and requirements: 

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.
  • Existing Subdivision Plat
    • A copy of the approved plat sought to be altered, together with all plat amendments recorded since the date of the original approved.
  • Proof of Ownership
    • A copy of records from the King County Assessor’s office showing the current legal owners of each property within the subdivision (for staff verification of legal owners/signatures on petition).
  • Restrictive Covenants
    • If the subdivision is subject to restrictive covenants which were filed at the time of the approval of the subdivision, and the application for alteration would result in the violation of a covenant, the application shall include a copy of the restrictive covenants and contain an agreement signed by all parties subject to the covenants, demonstrating that the parties agree to terminate or alter the relevant covenants to accomplish the purpose of the alteration of the subdivision or portion thereof.
  • Vicinity Map
    • Please include the following on the vicinity map:
      • Graphic scale and north arrow. 
      • The exact boundaries of all properties within a 500’ radius of the perimeter of the subject property. 
      • Existing zoning and land use designations of all properties within a 500’ radius of the perimeter of the subject property.
      • The location, width, and name of all public and private roads in the vicinity of the subject property. 
      • The name and location of any public parks, libraries and similar facilities in the vicinity of the subject property. 

Additional Documents (Possibly Required)

  • Revised Subdivision Plat
    • Required when proposing changes to the plat drawing, such as removal of platted setback lines or other “no build” areas. NOT required for alterations or removal of written restrictions.
    • Survey of Existing Conditions.
      • Must comply with RCW 58.09, Survey Recording Act and WAC-332-130, survey and land descriptions.
    • Reference Datum.
    • Horizontal NAD83 (1991).
    • Vertical NAVD 1988.
    • Name, address, and phone number of the person who prepared the drawing.
    • Graphic scale and north arrow.
    • Lot numbers and dimensions of all property lines.
    • Any other information necessary to show the nature and details of the plat alteration, including any explanatory notes, if necessary.