Residential Property Development Process

Residential Property Development Process -

The Residential Property Development Process is accomplished in three (3) steps.

• The proposal step allows the applicant an opportunity to explain the project and illustrate using a site plan.  
• Site Plan Submittal Requirements
• Example Site Plans
• Blank Site Plan
• Similarly, it gives the County an opportunity to review the proposal to determine feasibility and the necessary requirements in order to achieve the proposed project and communicate those requirements to the applicant. 
• Each of the below reviews are completed regardless of the proposal and may result in Step 2 requirements. 
• Site Plan Review
• Departmental Reviews -
1. Planning Division - Critical Areas and Setbacks Review 
2. Environmental Health - On-Site Sewage Review
3. Environmental Health - Drinking Water Review 
4. Fire Marshal - Fire Equipment Access Review 
5. Public Works - Road Access Review
6. Other Outside Agencies as applicable
• A letter is sent to the applicant outlining Step 2 with instructions on how to proceed (bulleted checklist).
• This letter transitions the applicant to Step 2 of the Property Development Process.
• Each Pre-Development Review letter is customized according to the proposed project. 
• Electronic submittals cannot be accepted.

• This step allows for the necessary requirements determined in Step 1 to be submitted for review. 
• Possible submittal requirements by department -
1. Planning Division  
2. Environmental Health 
3. Fire Marshal  
4. Public Works 
5. Other Outside Agencies
• These submittal requirements may not be the same for every project. 
• Once all requirements have been submitted and approved, a Property Development Approval letter (i.e. "golden ticket") is sent to the applicant outlining the required documentation to be submitted for Step 3.
• Each "golden ticket" checklist is customized according to the proposed project.
• Electronic submittals cannot be accepted.

• The "golden ticket" will outline the documentation required to be submitted for this step.
• These submittals will not be accepted if a "golden ticket" has not been sent or,
• If the application is incomplete in anyway including incorrect payment amount or non-payment.
• After Building Division review for code compliancy, a Permit Coordinator will notify the applicant that the permit is ready for issuance as well as if there are balances owing.
• All balances are due before the permit may be issued.
• Residential Plans Submittal Checklist
• Electronic submittals cannot be accepted.

Planning Division
100 West Broadway Ste 31, Montesano, WA 98563
(P) 360-249-4222
(E) pbd@co.grays-harbor.wa.us
(F) 360-249-3203