New land use permit submittal requirements

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Dear customers:

Thank you for choosing to work with the City of Bellevue Development Services Department. We value your partnership and appreciate the opportunity to support you on your project.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, changes to state law resulting from Senate Bill (SB) 5290 changed the way the Development Services Department processes Land Use permits under the Local Project Review Act.

We are reaching out because you submitted either a Pre-Application (DB) or Pre-Development (DC) permit. If you plan to submit a Land Use permit in 2025, please review our updated submittal requirements specific to your permit type on our website: Land Use Permits. Our website also provides additional information about the changes under the updated Local Project Review Act.

To avoid delays to your project, please ensure that your entire Land Use permit application meets the updated requirements. All required documents must be included for the application to be accepted and for city staff to begin their review.

Please note:

• Applications submitted before Jan. 1, 2025, and are currently under review are not subject to the new requirements.
• Applications submitted on or after Jan. 1, 2025, must adhere to the updated standards.

If you have questions about the updated submittal requirements or the changes to the Local Project Review Act and the City of Bellevue process changes, please contact your assigned Land Use Planner or the Land Use Department at 425-452-4188 or by email at landusereview@BellevueWA.gov.