The department is located on the main floor of City Hall. Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm weekdays.
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Stephen Bennett, Planning and Building Director, administers the City's planning, land use,
environmental policies and regulations and oversees the City's Building Official.
He can be reached at the City phone number: 206-368-5440. Contact Stephen
Andy Galuska, Assistant Planner
Contact Andy
Building Department
Calvin Killman, Building Official,
Contact Calvin
Anita Goddard, Permit Technician,
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Announcements
Planning Department News
The Planning and Building Department website is the place to come for information about current
issues and links to online resources. If you have questions or want to comment about this section of the website,
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August 31, 2010: The City is holding a public hearing for the update of the Shoreline Master Program. For more information please visit the SMP update page.
July 6, 2010: The City published two Notices of Public Hearing:
Variance (2010-17002) at 16116 Beach Dr NE to construct a deck and two paved walkways. Construction requires a variance from the impervious surface limits. Hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Click here for more information.
Reasonable Use Exception (2010-13000) at 170XX 28th Ave NE to construct one single-family dwelling. Construction requires relief from Wetland and Steep Slope restrictions. Hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2010 at 3:45 P.M. in the CIty Council Chambers at City Hall. Click here for more information.
June 23, 2010: The City published a Notice of Application:
Short Subdivision (SP09-01) at 19340 35th Ave NE to divide an existing lot into two lots. Click here for more information.
June 22 , 2010: The City published two Notices of Application:
Shoreline Substantial Developement Application (2010-10001) at 17423 Beach Dr NE to remove two existing docks and construct a new 420 square foot dock. Click here for more information.
SEPA Notice (2010-12000) The City proposes adopting updates to Chapter 16.14 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code which regulates tree protection and removal. Click here for more information.
January 4, 2010: The City has issued a Determination of Non-Significance for proposed changes to the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code related to the NPDES permit process. More information is provided in the links below:
Determination of Non-Significance
Proposed Code Changes
November 24, 2009: The 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application has been added to the
City Website. These applications must be received by Monday February 1, 2010 at 5:00PM.
August 18, 2009: Sensitive Area, Level II Tree Removal, and a Land Clearing and Grading Permit
have been posted for public comment on the Burke Gilman Trail. A copy of the notice is available
Click here.
June 19, 2009: The City Tree List is now available online.
Click here.
May 29, 2009: For your convenience, the most current Tree Regulation, code section 16.14, can be found on this page:
Click here.
April 7, 2009: The Hearing Examiner has issued a revised decision on the Conditional Use Permit for the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Click here for a copy of the revised decision of the Hearing Examiner dated April 7, 2009.
February 24, 2009: The Hearing Examiner has issued a decision on the Conditional Use Permit for the Burke-Gilman Trail:
Click here for a copy of the decision of the Hearing Examiner dated February 24, 2009.
February 2, 2009: The application period for Comprehensive Plan Amendments has ended. The
City Council passed
Resolution 1146 that states that the City will not update the Comprehensive Plan this year.
January 22, 2009: The consolidated public hearing for the Burke-Gilman Trail Redevelopment Project
will be reconvened on Monday, January 26 at 6:00 PM. More information can be found online at the
Burke-Gilman Trail webpage.
January 5, 2009: The Planning Department has prepared a list of frequently asked
questions about the new tree regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2009:
Click here.
December 31, 2008: City staff reports for the Burke-Gilman Trail project have been released.
They are available online at the
Burke-Gilman Trail webpage.
QUESTIONS?
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Lake Forest Park Planning and Building Department.