Submittal checklists explain what documents you need to upload with your permit application. Each checklist is specific to a permit type and helps you prepare a complete, accurate submittal so your review can begin without delays.

Only applications that include all required items will be accepted. Some checklists include a possibly required section - these items depend on your project’s scope or site conditions.

In some cases , you may need or with more complex projects, you may need more than one checklist for a single project. If you’re unsure which checklists apply, we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with staff to discuss your project before submitting an application.

Before You Apply

• All permit applications are submitted electronically. Once you gather all required items, you can submit your application for intake using the City's eTRAKiT permitting portal.
• Requirements vary by project; review the checklists carefully. Some items need lead time for other professionals or agencies to prepare information or documents that may be required for your project.
• Use the City’s Permitting Documents Naming Conventions when uploading files. Following these standards helps staff review your application quickly and accurately.
• Looking for specific information or specific form?
  • Our Development Information webpage has handouts which summarize the detailed requirements contained in codes and ordinances. They are not intended to replace specific code but rather provide clarification on confusing subjects and answer commonly asked questions.
  • Visit our Individual Forms & Applications page for the collection of individual forms that comprise permit checklists and application packets.

Find Your Checklist

Residential Projects:

• Mechanical and/or Plumbing
• Interior Remodel
• Addition
• New Build
• Miscellaneous
• Demolition

Commercial Projects:

• Mechanical and/or Plumbing
• Tenant Improvement
• New Commercial, Multi-Family, or Mixed Use Building or Addition
• Sign Permit
• Miscellaneous
• Demolition

Fire Permits:

• Fire Alarm - New System or Over-the-Counter
• Fire Alarm Panel Replacement
• Fire Alarm - AES/Cellular Dialer
• Emergency Backup Generator
• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage New System or Over-the-Counter
• Kitchen Hood Suppression System
• Fire Pump
• Smoke Control System
• Special Hazard Suppression System
• New Fire Sprinkler or Standpipe or Over-the-Counter
• Underground Fire Service Main
• Vehicle Fuel Fill Station

Civil, Site, and Utility Work:

• Clearing and Grading Permit
• Deviation from Engineering Standards
• Developer Extension Agreement
• General Wastewater Permit
• Industrial Discharge Permit
• New Sewer Connection
• Noise Variance
• Right-of-Way Site Permit
• Right-of-Way Use Permit
• Site Development Permit
• Street Vacation
• Tree Removal
• Wireless Telecommunication Facility

Land Use:

• Administrative Design Review
• Binding Site Plan
• Code Interpretation
• Conditional Use 
• Critical Areas Reasonable and Special Use
• Development Code Amendment
• Floodplain Development Permit
• Lot Line Adjustment
• Lot Merger
• Plat Alteration
• Pre-application Meeting
• Rezone of Property
• Shoreline Exemption
• Shoreline Substantial Development or Variance
• Special Use
• Subdivision - Final Short or Final Formal Plat
• Subdivision - Preliminary Formal Plat
• Subdivision - Preliminary Short Plat
• Subdivision Vacation
• Zoning Variance

Events and Temporary Uses:

• National Night Out Neighborhood Block Party
• Special Event Permit
• General Temporary Use
• Transitional Encampment Temporary Use

Need Help?

Visit us at the Permit Center at City Hall located at 17500 Midvale Avenue N. Appointments are prioritized; walk‑ins are first‑come, first‑served. Book a virtual or in-person appointment on our Contact Us page.

Phone: 206-801-2500
Email: pcd@shorelinewa.gov
For fire-related permit questions: fmo@shorelinefire.com