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SHORELINE EXEMPTION SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
Specific Code Section(s) related to this document
RMC 4-9-190.C.1 Shoreline Exemption Process
RMC 4-8 Permits -General and Appeals
PURPOSE
Published: 1/18/2022
Shoreline Exemption permits ensure proposed shoreline development is consistent with the goals and policies of the City,
Shoreline Master Program, and State Shoreline Management Act.
WHEN A SHOELINE PERMIT EXEMPTION PERMIT IS REQUIRED
If you are doing any development or construction activity within 200 feet of a designated shoreline, your project will
require either a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit or a Shoreline Permit Exemption. The following activities are
eligible to receive a Shoreline Permit Exemption:
o Any project with certification from the governor;
o Any project with a cost or fair market value (whichever is higher) of less than $6,416.00;;
o Normal maintenance or repair of existing structure or developments;;;
o Emergency construction necessary to protect property from damage by the elementsiv
o Normal agricultural construction and practices v
o Construction of a single-family residence or associated structures for use by the owner or owner's familyvi
o Construction of a private dock for non-commercial use by the property owner(sj V;;
o Construction or modification authorized by Coast Guard or designated authority viii
o Operation, maintenance, or construction related to irrigationix
o Marking of property lines or corners on state-owned landsx
o Operation and maintenance of agricultural drainage and diking facilitiesxi
o Activities necessary for preparation of permit applicationxii
o Removal or control of aquatic noxious weedsxiii
o Watershed restoration projectsxiv
o Projects intended to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage'v
o Hazardous substance remediationxv i
o Projects on lands not subject to shoreline jurisdiction prior to restoration xvii
Please refer to footnote at the end of this document
ELECTRONIC FILE STANDARDS
All documents MUST be submitted electronically. Specific file naming conventions for submitted plans are required to
facilitate the electronic plan review process. Failure to adhere to the sample file naming format listed in the Electronic File
Standards may result in a request for resubmittal and/or delay the plan review process, deeming the application
incomplete.
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I SHORELINE EXEMPTION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT'D)
COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIRED
In order to accept your application, each of the numbered items must be submitted at the same time. Determination
that an application is complete indicates only that the application is ready for review on its merits, not that the City will
make a favorable decision on the application.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL HOURS
Applications should be submitted to Planning Division staff electronically, not in person. Please email or call your assigned
Project Manager to submit your application. If you have any Planning related questions you may reach out to Planning
Customer Service at 425-430-7294 or planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov .
TIME FRAME
The Administrator will review your request for a shoreline exemption and issue a written decision typically within a week
or two from submittal. A public hearing is not required unless there is an appeal filed.
ADDITIONAL PERMITS
Additional permits from other agencies may be required. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain these other approvals.
Information regarding these other requirements may be found at https://apps.oria.wa.gov/opas/
SOME KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER
1.City Staff or other agencies may request additional information during the review and decision-making process.
2.It is important that the applicant submit the requested material quickly to avoid delays in the process.
3.Any time spent gathering data and/or additional city review period will increase the time required to process the
application.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The submittal checklist is not an exhaustive list of submittal requirements and may be modified in cases where additional
information is required to complete the review of an application. The applicant should contact the assigned Project
Manager, if there are any questions regarding submittal requirements.
All Application Materials Required Unless Waived by City Staff □1.
□2.
Waiver Form: A Waiver Form will be provided to you by City Staff during the Pre-Submittal Review. The
Waiver Form should be submitted with the land use application.
Land Use Permit Master Application Form: The standardized application form used for the majority of
land use permit applications including, but not limited to, the following:
a.Owner, applicant, and contact person names, addresses and telephone numbers;
b.Notarized signatures of all current property owners;
c.Name of the proposed project;
d.Project/property address;
e.King County Assessor's tax account number;
f.Existing and proposed land uses;
g.Existing and, if applicable, proposed Comprehensive Plan map designation;
h.Existing and, if applicable, proposed zoning designation;
i.Site area;
j.Estimated project cost;
k.Whether or not the project site contains any environmentally sensitive areas; and
I.Property legal description.
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