![]() 1: Identify Needs |
![]() 2: Assess Site Feasibility |
![]() 3: Permits & Approvals |
![]() 4: Costs & Timelines |
![]() 5: Launch Your Project |
Use the Project Information Checklist to gather information you will
need to make your site feasibility decisions.![]() ![]() |
The 7-Step Site Feasibility Worksheet estimates land use, permitting,
SEPA, property improvements, parking, loading, and traffic requirements.![]() |
Use the Permit Requirements Table to get information and applicability guidelines on
local, regional, and state permits and approvals.![]() |
Use the Time and Cost Table to develop estimates for scheduling and
costing out regulatory approvals and requirements.![]() |
Avoid costly delays and surprises as you move forward to finalize your
project requirements, budget, and timelines.![]() |
Site Feasibility Resources |
![]() 7-Step Site Feasibility Worksheet The 7-Step Site Feasibility Worksheet helps you estimate the number parking spaces, loading areas, frontage improvements and other requirements that affect the feasibility of siting a manufacturing facility. ![]() |
![]() Zoning and Permitting The first step for any feasibility decision: Make sure the city’s zoning will allow your facility and get an idea of the required land use permitting process. Also, a quick check for building height limitations. ![]() |
![]() Property Specific Requirements Once you have a site in mind: find out how to check for critical areas, site contamination and the kinds of site and building upgrades you may need to do. ![]() |
![]() Parking & Loading Areas Calculate the number of off-street parking spaces and loading areas you will need for a given site – will there be enough room to add more if required? ![]() |
![]() Traffic Analysis & Mitigation Get an idea of the level of traffic analysis you will need and a quick estimate of the cost of city, county and state traffic mitigation fees. ![]() |
![]() State Environmental Policy Act Take a look at the list of conditions that trigger the SEPA Checklist and understand the process when a checklist is required. ![]() |
![]() Civil Environmental Permitting Overview of civil engineering permits required for stormwater, grading, water, sewer, right-of-way, electrical service and natural gas service. |
![]() Permits Requirements Table Use the Permit Requirements Table to get information and applicability of local, regional, and state permits and approvals. |
![]() Time & Cost Table Use the Time and Cost Table to develop estimates for scheduling and cost of regulatory approvals and requirements. |
About Regulatory Roadmaps: The Regulatory Roadmaps Initiative is a partnership between local, state, and regional governments, led by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Regulatory Roadmaps are city-specific guides to help businesses understand and plan for all local, state and regional regulatory requirements. Roadmaps are available for opening a restaurant and for siting a manufacturing facility. Visit the Washington State Department of Commerce website for more information. |
These tools are provided for
planning and guidance purposes and should not be used as a substitute
for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance
with all codes and policy requirements, regardless of whether they are
referred to or contained within these documents. Contact Us: If you have any questions about this Regulatory Roadmap, contact the Director of Community Development at 360-363-8100. |
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