This page contains PDF forms to download. Please bring or mail completed forms to City Hall. Applicants for permits also need to bring applicable fees to the Planning and Building Department, located on the main floor of City Hall. Printed versions of these forms can 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.

Builders and developers of larger scale projects should contact the Planning and Building Department before beginning a project.


Links to Planning and Building Resources


Planning and Building Department:
Links to the City‘s Planning web page.
Comprehensive Plan:
Required by the Growth Management Act (GMA), these guidelines shape Lake Forest Park's physical and economic development.
Information Guides
These bulletins contain information about permits, fees, sensitive area ordinances, tree ordinances, zoning, setbacks, developing in environmentally sensitive areas, etc. They are intended to inform residents about issues that may or may not affect a residential addition or remodeling project

  1. Administrative Variance Application
  2. Authorization of Application
  3. Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Permit Application
  4. Building Permit Application Information
  5. Building Permit Checklist - New Construction, Remodel, Addition
  6. Building Permit Checklist - Residential Decks
  7. Building Permit Checklist - Retaining Wall
  8. Building Permit Fee Schedule
  9. Business and Occupation Tax Report
  10. Business License Application Packet for Lake Forest Park Home Based Businesses
  11. Business License Application Packet
  12. Commissioner Application Form
  13. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process, Requirements and Application 2008
  14. Conditional Use Application
  15. Land Clearing, Grading, Excavating Permit Application
  16. Lot Line Adjustment
  17. Mechanical Permit Fees
  18. Plumbing Permit Fees
  19. Reasonable Economic Use Exception Application
  20. Request for Service
  21. Right of Way Permit Application
  22. Sensitive Areas Variance Application
  23. Sensitive Areas Work Permit Application
  24. Short Subdivision Application
  25. Side Sewer and Pressure System Permit Application
  26. Subdivision Application
  27. Tree Removal Permit Application Level I
  28. Tree Removal Permit Application Level II
  29. Variance Application
  30. Wireless Communication Facility Application
  31. Zoning/Land Use Code Text Amendment Application

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