Urgent: Washington State Lawyer for Building Permit Research in Bellevue - Review Documents & Compile Requirements List (3-Day Turnaround)
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I am seeking an experienced lawyer licensed in Washington State, USA, with expertise in real estate, land use, construction law, or permitting processes to assist with a residential home design project in Bellevue, Washington. The project involves a land development on a steep slope adjacent to wetlands and a small stream, and we're preparing to submit a building permit application for new single-family residence construction.
Project Details:
The site is located at 1613 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 (Tax Parcel #9253900231).
We have a set of marked-up plans and revision comments from the City of Bellevue (provided as a PDF document with 16 pages, including boundary surveys, site plans, wetland buffers, height calculations, and more).
Reference website: https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/permits/residential-building-permits/new-house-construction-large-addition
Key data from the site includes submittal requirements for new house construction or large additions (>3,000 sq ft), such as:
Application type: Building > Single Family Residential > New Construction or Structure Addition-Major > Residence and All Associated Structures (New Construction).
Required Documents (minimum): Arborist Report, Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP Short Form), Disconnection of Water/Sewer Service Form, Storm Drainage Report, Structural or Lateral Calculations, and a single PDF of Construction Design Documents (bookmarked, including Addressing Site Plan, Architectural Plan, Boundary and Topographic Survey, Civil Plans, Pool and Spa Plan if applicable, Shoring Plan, Structural Plan, Residential Site Plan).
Additional notes: If a document doesn't apply, submit a Document Waiver Form. Electronic submittals via MyBuildingPermit.com.
Scope of Work:
Review the site and understand what documents are required by the city for a building permit.
Cross-reference with the City's website guidelines and any relevant Bellevue Land Use Code (LUC) or Washington state regulations (e.g., steep slopes, wetlands, streams under LUC 20.25H).
Compile a comprehensive, prioritized list of all required documents, plans, reports, needed to complete and submit the building permit application successfully.
Identify any gaps by generating a tabulated report using the current plans we have and report what he have and don't have.
Note if additional specialists (e.g., arborist, engineer) are needed.
Provide a brief summary report (1-2 pages) explaining your findings, with references to specific pages/sections in the PDF and City guidelines.
Deliverables:
A detailed checklist of required documents/submittals.
Summary report with recommendations.
Tabulated have/missing report.
Any suggested templates or forms (e.g., Document Waiver Form).
Timeline: This is urgent – complete within 3 days of hiring (immediate start preferred).
Budget: Open to quotes based on experience; please propose your fixed fee in your bid.
Requirements:
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical plans/documents.
Please include in your bid:
Your relevant experience (e.g., similar permitting projects).
Confirmation you can meet the 3-day deadline.
Proposed fee.
I will provide the full PDF document upon hiring. Looking forward to working with a reliable professional to get this permit moving!
Skills Required:
Legal Research
Real Estate Law
Construction Law
Environmental Law
Contract Law
Project Details:
The site is located at 1613 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 (Tax Parcel #9253900231).
We have a set of marked-up plans and revision comments from the City of Bellevue (provided as a PDF document with 16 pages, including boundary surveys, site plans, wetland buffers, height calculations, and more).
Reference website: https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/permits/residential-building-permits/new-house-construction-large-addition
Key data from the site includes submittal requirements for new house construction or large additions (>3,000 sq ft), such as:
Application type: Building > Single Family Residential > New Construction or Structure Addition-Major > Residence and All Associated Structures (New Construction).
Required Documents (minimum): Arborist Report, Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP Short Form), Disconnection of Water/Sewer Service Form, Storm Drainage Report, Structural or Lateral Calculations, and a single PDF of Construction Design Documents (bookmarked, including Addressing Site Plan, Architectural Plan, Boundary and Topographic Survey, Civil Plans, Pool and Spa Plan if applicable, Shoring Plan, Structural Plan, Residential Site Plan).
Additional notes: If a document doesn't apply, submit a Document Waiver Form. Electronic submittals via MyBuildingPermit.com.
Scope of Work:
Review the site and understand what documents are required by the city for a building permit.
Cross-reference with the City's website guidelines and any relevant Bellevue Land Use Code (LUC) or Washington state regulations (e.g., steep slopes, wetlands, streams under LUC 20.25H).
Compile a comprehensive, prioritized list of all required documents, plans, reports, needed to complete and submit the building permit application successfully.
Identify any gaps by generating a tabulated report using the current plans we have and report what he have and don't have.
Note if additional specialists (e.g., arborist, engineer) are needed.
Provide a brief summary report (1-2 pages) explaining your findings, with references to specific pages/sections in the PDF and City guidelines.
Deliverables:
A detailed checklist of required documents/submittals.
Summary report with recommendations.
Tabulated have/missing report.
Any suggested templates or forms (e.g., Document Waiver Form).
Timeline: This is urgent – complete within 3 days of hiring (immediate start preferred).
Budget: Open to quotes based on experience; please propose your fixed fee in your bid.
Requirements:
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical plans/documents.
Please include in your bid:
Your relevant experience (e.g., similar permitting projects).
Confirmation you can meet the 3-day deadline.
Proposed fee.
I will provide the full PDF document upon hiring. Looking forward to working with a reliable professional to get this permit moving!
Skills Required:
Legal Research
Real Estate Law
Construction Law
Environmental Law
Contract Law