Permit Pathfinder™
Land Use & Zoning

Short Subdivision Permit

Allows the division of land into a small number of lots (typically up to four) that meet minimum lot size and frontage standards for the zoning district.

Local County/City Planning Dept. Western WA 6–12 weeks

Standard Operating Procedure

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Pre-application conference with planning staff to confirm feasibility and required improvements.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Submit the preliminary plat with survey, title report, and utility plans.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Staff reviews for conformance with subdivision, zoning, and critical area codes.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    The local decision-maker (administrative or hearing body) approves, approves with conditions, or denies.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    After approval, record the final short plat with the County Auditor once all conditions are met.

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