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Application Submittal Standards and Checklists
In order for an application to be accepted for processing by Pierce County, certain items of information must be provided. The informational requirements for each application are referred to as the application's 'Submittal Standards' or 'Checklist'. Failure to include the information listed in the Submittal Standards or Checklist will result in an application being returned to the applicant for being incomplete. The Submittal Standards and Checklists for selected permit types is included below. Simply click on the application type you wish to view. If you any questions regarding the submittal requirements, contact the Pierce County Development Center at (253)798-3739.

These documents are in .pdf format. In order to view the .pdf files, you must have Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Reader installed on your system. You can download the Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Reader software at no cost.

Note: The specific submittal requirements for projects in the Frederickson Community Plan Area, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Plan Area, Gig Harbor Peninsula Plan Area, Graham Community Plan Area, South Hill Community Plan Area, Mid-County Community Plan Area and Upper Nisqually Plan Area can be found here.

NOTE: Documents downloaded from this site may not be edited/changed. Submittals made with altered documents will result in either a rejected application at filing or a voided application if inadvertently accepted.

Pre-Development Conference

Land Use
Land Use Breakdown - Final Plat

Land Use Breakdown - Preliminary Plat

Miscellaneous Planning Reviews includes the Submittal Standards for Accessory Element Inspection, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Hearing Examiner Annual Review, Innocent Purchaser Review, Non-Conforming Use Confirmation, Pre-Filing, Record Research, Request for Clarification, Site Specific Information Letter, and Zoning Certificate.

Non Community Plan Area Rural Design Standard Checklist

Non Community Plan Area Urban Design Standard Checklist

Pre-Filing Meeting

See procedural changes for Short Plat and Final Plat effective October 1, 2001.

Shoreline Permits, Exemptions and Variances

Submittal Standards Set I : Includes the submittal standards for Administrative Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Cottage Industry, Fish and Wildlife Variance, Minor Amendment, Nonconforming Use Permit, Private Road Variance, Planned Unit Development and Variance.

Submittal Standards Set II : Includes the submittal standards for Amendment to Short Plat/Large Lot, Binding Site Plan, Boundary Line Adjustment, Final Plat, Formal Plat Alteration, Planned Development District, Preliminary Plat, Preliminary Plat Major Amendment, Short Plat/Large Lot, and Short Plat Large Lot 2nd-3rd.

Upper Nisqually Valley Community Plan Area Land Use Actions : Includes design review and rezone/PDD.

Engineering - Review Checklists
Abbreviated Plan Checklist - Ord 2004-56S - Rev 8 May 2006

Boundary Line Adjustment - Title 18F - Rev 5 Dec 2005

Flood Boundary Delineation Survey Checklist - Rev 21 July 2009

Floodplain Management Checklist - Rev 7 Aug 2002

Formal Plat Checklist - Ord 94-96S - Rev 3 Feb 2006

Gate Checklist - Ord 2004-56S - Rev 19 Sep 2007

General Site Development Checklist - Ord 2004-56S - Rev 12 Jun 2006

Geotechnical Hazard Letter - Rev 28 Feb 2005

Landslide Geotechnical Report - Rev 7 Mar 2005

Landslide Hazard Assessment - Rev 7 Mar 2005

Road Design Checklist - Ord 2004-56S - Rev 23 Jun 2006

Seismic Hazard Review - Rev 28 Feb 2005

Shoreline Erosion Hazard Review - Rev 28 Feb 2005

SFR Infiltration Trench - Rev 1 Aug 2007

Short Plat/Large Lot Checklist - Title 18F - Rev 26 Jun 2006

Stormwater Detention Checklist - Titles 18C&17A - Rev 2 Aug 2002

Stormwater Retention Checklist - Ord 2004-56S - Rev 8 May 2006

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