21.76.030 Application Requirements.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to describe the requirements for making application for review, including pre-application conferences, submittal requirements, and fees.
B. Where to Apply. Applications for development permits and other land use actions shall be made to the Redmond Development Services Center.
C. Who May Apply. The property owner or any agent of the owner with authorized proof of agency may apply for a permit or approval under the type of process specified.
D. Submittal Requirements.
1. The Administrator shall specify submittal requirements needed for an application to be complete. Submittal requirements for each permit application shall be available in the Development Services Center. At a minimum the following shall be submitted:
a. General application form, including signature by the property owner, or person having authorization to sign on behalf of the property owner;
b. Applicable fees;
c. Environmental checklist (if not exempt);
d. Applicable signatures, stamps or certifications;
e. All required items stated in the applicable application submittal requirements handout.
2. Specific submittal requirements may be waived if determined to be unnecessary for review of an application. Alternatively, the Administrator may require additional material when the Administrator determines, after a determination of completeness is issued, that such information is needed to adequately assess the proposed project.
3. Submittal requirements for short subdivision and preliminary plat applications are set forth in RZC Article V, Land Division.
E. Application and Inspection Fees.
1. Fee Schedule.
a. The schedule of fees adopted pursuant to this section shall govern assessment of fees to cover costs incurred by the City in considering action on land use and development applications. This schedule is available in the Redmond Development Services Center.
b. With respect to land use permit applications, building inspection, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit fees, the Administrator (Director of Planning and Community Development) is hereby authorized to promulgate fee schedules and to revise periodically the same as needed in light of costs of administering said permit systems, subject to approval of the City Council by resolution. With respect to clearing and grading, and site construction and inspection permit fees, the Director of the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to promulgate fee schedules and to revise periodically the same as needed in light of costs of administering said permit systems, subject to approval of the City Council by resolution. Said Directors may alternatively elect to utilize the fee schedule set forth in the applicable uniform code when such code has been adopted by ordinance.
2. Fee Administration.
a. An application fee consisting of the appropriate itemized costs from the fee schedule shall be collected from the applicant and receipted by the City prior to taking any action on an application. A final inspection fee, consisting of the appropriate components from the fee schedule, shall be collected from the applicant and receipted by the City prior to undertaking any steps to check plans or construction drawings, inspect improvements, or authorize final project approval or occupancy.
b. If at any time an applicant withdraws an application from the approval process prior to final approval, those itemized costs not incurred to any extent by the City shall be refunded as determined by the Administrator.
c. In the event that actions of an applicant result in the repetition of the reviews, inspections, and other steps in the approval process, those items repeated shall be charged to and paid by the applicant according to the fee schedule prior to any further processing of the application by the City.
d. Applicants seeking approval of multiple applications which are processed simultaneously, whereby single review costs are reduced, shall be charged the larger of the itemized costs from the fee schedule or as determined by the Administrator. The fee for any inspection shall be the larger of the totals computed on a per lot, per acre, or per application basis. The fee for any single application shall be the smaller of the totals computed on a per lot, per acre, or per application basis.
3. Fee Exemptions.
a. When a City department applies for a permit required by RZC Article I, Zone-Based Regulations; RZC Article II, Citywide Regulations; RMC Chapter 15.08, Building Code; and RZC Article VI, Review Procedures, the department shall not be required to pay application fees. Where an application will require substantial review time or expenditures, the Administrator may require that the department applying for the permit reimburse the departments reviewing the application for some or all of the time and costs expended in the review.
b. For housing projects providing all or more than 50 percent of its units that meet the requirements of this subsection, application fees shall not be required for any permit required by RZC Article I, Zone-Based Regulations; RZC Article II, Citywide Regulations; RMC Chapter 15.08, Building Code; and RZC Article VI, Review Procedures.
i. The housing will be ultimately owned by households earning 60 percent of the King County median family income adjusted for household size, nonprofit organizations, or public agencies.
ii. The housing will remain affordable to households earning 60 percent or less of the King County median family income adjusted for household size for at least five years. The Administrator may condition the project for a longer period of time if needed to recover the community’s investment.
iii. The housing will help meet an unfulfilled portion of Redmond’s affordable housing targets.
iv. The location will meet Redmond’s policies and zoning for the proposed housing type and density.
v. The proposal will result in a benefit to the community.
vi. The waiver will not result in an unacceptable adverse impact on the service providers funded by the fees proposed for a waiver.
c. For environmental restoration or enhancement projects that meet the requirements of this subsection, application fees shall not be required for any permit required by RZC Article I, Zone-Based Regulations; RZC Article II, Citywide Regulations; RMC Chapter 15.08, Building Code; and RZC Article VI, Review Procedures.
i. The project will be carried out by nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups, or other persons or groups demonstrating similar intent.
ii. The applicant shall demonstrate that the primary purpose of the project is environmental restoration or enhancement.
iii. The project will help meet an unfulfilled habitat restoration need identified by the City.
iv. The project and its location shall meet all applicable policies and regulations.
v. The proposal will result in a benefit to the community.
vi. The waiver will not result in an unacceptable adverse impact on the service providers funded by the fees proposed for a waiver.
d. Temporary use permit applications for off-site construction employee parking are exempt from the payment of application fees if all of the following requirements are met:
i. The construction site where the construction employees will be working is located in the Downtown or Overlake neighborhoods.
ii. The developer/general contractor is responsible for providing/organizing transportation for construction employees between the parking site and construction site.
iii. The developer/general contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary lease/permission from the property owner to park on the off-site parking location.
e. The request for a fee waiver shall be made in writing when the application is filed.
f. The Administrator may condition a waiver to ensure the project will meet the requirements of this subsection or to lessen impacts on the service providers funded by the fees that are waived. (Ord. 3028)