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CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
LAND USE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
PROCESS—TYPE 3
Land Use permit processes and procedures can be found in RMC Title 4 Chapter 8. These standards are intended to
provide the basic steps in the review process and associated timelines from submittal to final decision.
Permit Requirements: A Land Use application is required for all Type 3 permits. See separate submittal requirements
pertaining to the specific type of permit applied for in RMC Title 4.
TIME FRAMES
Most Type 3 permits require public notice of application, with staff making a recommendation to the Hearing Examiner
that is presented at an open record hearing. Type 3 permits typically require 12 weeks for processing.
LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
Step 1: Contact Planning Customer Service for assistance with scheduling a pre-application meeting. See separate
hand out titled “PRE-APPLICATION” for submittal requirements. A project review team will be assigned upon
scheduling of the pre-application meeting and be involved in the project throughout completion.
Step 2: Work with the assigned Planning Project Manager to schedule a pre -screening meeting. At this meeting, the
applicant and review team will review the submittal materials. Missing items will be identified and/or revisions
requested. This process is utilized to ensure that a complete application is submitted at the next step in the process.
Step 3: Schedule an in-take meeting with the assigned Planning Project Manager. At this meeting, the City’s Planning
Project Manager will review the submittal materials again to ensure that requested revisions or missing items have
been updated and/or corrected. If all required submittal items are provided and complete, staff will take in the
application for official review.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOUR PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE CITY
The Planning Project Manager will process an acceptance letter that deems the application complete, typically within a
week from submittal. The application will be routed to City staff and other agencies for review and a notice will be
provided to the public for a 14-day public comment period. After the review period has concluded, revisions may be
required. Once a thorough review has been completed, an environmental (SEPA) determination is issued and subject
to a 14-day appeal period to the Hearing Examiner. Upon conclusion of the SEPA appeal period, a public hearing is held
before the Hearing Examiner. At the hearing the pubic and the applicant will have an opportunity to speak to the
Examiner. After close of the hearing, a decision will be issued within 10 business days.
Note: This handout shall not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The Applicant is responsible for
compliance with all codes and regulations, whether or not described in this document.