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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Project Name:
File No(s):
This form is to be used by an applicant as a guide in determining what constitutes a complete
application for SEPA review. This guide is for projects that do not have an associated land use process.
All application materials must be submitted electronically. Please visit our website at
https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/4588 to request a document upload link and obtain information
on how to successfully prepare your application materials for electronic submittal and review.
All checked items must be submitted to constitute a complete application. If you are unsure of a
requirement, please contact a planner prior to submittal at planning@cityoffederalway.com.
The applicant will be notified of a complete application within 28 days.
A complete application does not imply compliance or conformance with applicable codes.
Additional fees may be required for consultant review of critical areas.
Required Submitted
Master Land Use application, with owner’s signature
Application fees
Vicinity map
Completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist
Complete Plan(s) Set
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
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Required Submitted
Special Studies if required
Required Submitted
Site Plan
Vicinity map
Site area
Total parking stall count
Total gross floor area of all proposed floors or levels
Location and dimensions of existing/proposed structures, property lines, sidewalks,
easements, parking layout, street edges, mechanical equipment, trash enclosures, outdoor
uses, storage areas, fencing, rockeries, and retaining walls
Property lines, utilities, easements, sidewalks, street edges, existing structures, parking, and
site improvements (i.e. drainage systems with pipe sizes, invert and rim elevations, etc)
Delineate streams, ponds, wetlands, natural drainage courses, and other surface water
features on or within 200 feet of site per Chapter 14.30 FWRC, “Critical Areas”
Location of strands of trees as defined by FWRC 19.05.200
Existing and proposed utilities including: utility poles and boxes, water, storm sewer,
sanitary sewer, and fire hydrants
Structures and driveways within 150 feet of subject site (on both sides of street)
International Building Code (IBC) construction type and occupancy classification
Location and square footage calculations of any on-site pedestrian areas (i.e., plazas,
courtyards) or open space areas
Minimum two-foot contours for slopes less than 15 percent and five-foot contours for
slopes 15 percent or greater; datum shall be King County Aerial Survey or NGVD-29
Delineate slopes greater than 40 percent grade on or within 25 feet of the site
General Plan Standards
Minimum plan sheet size shall be 22 x 34 inches.
Plans must be drawn at an engineering scale that allows the entire plan to fit on one sheet.
Minimum scale is 1″ = 20' unless otherwise authorized.
All information is to be legible.
All drawing sheets shall include:
Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s)
Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer
North arrow and bar scale
Name and phone number of owner/agent
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Required Submitted
Preliminary Landscape Plan
Specific location, type, size, and number of trees with a dbh greater than six inches to
remain and to be removed
Plant schedule with the scientific name, common name, size, spacing, and quantity of each
Specific location and square footage calculations of drought tolerant landscaping (document
that a minimum 25 percent is provided per FWRC 19.125.040[6])
Irrigation plan for lawn areas
Specific location, square footage calculations, and total square footage of each parking lot
landscape island per FWRC 19.125.070(2)(a)
Screening of outdoor facilities such as: trash/recycling enclosures, outdoor storage, drive
through facilities, stormwater facilities, and ground based mechanical equipment
Building wall area landscaping per FWRC 19.125.040
Specific location of street trees in the right-of-way
Identify perimeter landscape type as I, II, or III
Preliminary Drainage, Grading, and Right-of-Way Plan
Preliminary storm drainage system in accordance with the King County Surface Water
Design Manual (KCSWDM), as amended by Federal Way
Preliminary grading plan with finished contours; minimum two-foot contours for slopes less
than 15 percent and five-foot contours for slopes 15 percent or greater; datum shall be King
County Aerial Survey or NGVD-29
Preliminary right-of-way improvement plan, as required by the Public Works Department
Approximate cut & fill quantities of site earthwork
Total existing and proposed impervious surface area
Existing and proposed utilities including: utility poles and boxes, water, storm sewer,
sanitary sewer, and fire hydrants
Special Studies and Additional Information
Geotechnical study/report
Wetland delineation report
Wetland mitigation plan
Stream delineation and classification report
Critical aquifer recharge & wellhead protection areas information/inventory
Other information relating to design and siting of proposed development (including site
cross sections) to demonstrate compliance with city goals, policies, and regulations