These bulletins contain information about permits, fees, sensitive area ordinances, tree ordinances, zoning, setbacks, developing in environmentally sensitive areas, etc. These bulletins are intended to inform residents about issues that may or may not affect a residential addition or remodeling project.
Builders and developers of larger scale projects should contact the Planning and Building Department before beginning a project Printed copies of these bulletins and applications can also be obtained at City Hall. Most of this information is in PDF format. If your computer doesn't have Adobe Acrobat© Reader, click the link at the bottom of the page. It's free.
Links to Planning and Building Resources
- Planning Department:
- Links to the City‘s Planning and Building Department.
- Comprehensive Plan:
- Required by the Growth Management Act (GMA), these guidelines shape Lake Forest Park's physical and economic development.
- Find a Form
- Find PDF forms to download and bring to City Hall. Applicants for permits need to bring the forms with applicable fees, to the Planning and Building Department, located on the main floor of City Hall. These forms are also available at City Hall.
Information Bulletins: Building and Development Permits
Information Bulletin: Residential Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes Updated July 2004
Information Bulletin: Earthwork Information Updated June 10, 2009
Information Bulletin: Erosion Control for the Home Builder Updated June 9, 2009
Information Bulletins: Zoning
Information Bulletin: Single Family Residential Zoning Information Updated July 28, 2008
Information Bulletin: Accessory Buildings and Accessory Dwelling Units Updated June 9, 2009
Information Bulletins: Land Use Procedures
Information Bulletin: Reasonable Economic Use Exception Updated June 10,2009
Example: Reasonable Economic Use Exception Staff Report Updated February 09, 2009
Information Bulletin: Signs in the Public Right of Way Updated June 9, 2009
Information Bulletin: Lot Line Adjustments and Short Subdivisions Updated June 10,2009
Information Bulletin: Variance Information Updated June 1, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions: 2009 Tree Protection Regulations Updated January 5, 2009
Information Bulletin: Public Hearings
Information Bulletin: Public Hearing Rules and Procedures Updated July 17, 2001
Information Bulletins: Development in Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Information Bulletin:Landslide Hazard Areas Updated May 04, 2010
Information Bulletin: Steep Slope Hazard Areas Updated May 04, 2010
Information Bulletin: Streams Updated May 04, 2010
Information Bulletin: Wetlands Updated May 04, 2010
Working from Home
Information Bulletin: Home Occupations Updated July 28, 2008
Senior, Disabled and Low Income Residents
Information Bulletin:
King County Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons:
Reduction in Property Tax Updated 2000
Information Bulletin:
Tax Help Available for Low Income, Elderly,
Disabled and Non-English speaking Taxpayers
Updated 2000
Other Consumer Bulletins
Information Bulletin: Directions for Building a Compost Fence
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