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WASHINGTON Planning, Building, and Community Department
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
PROCEDURE FOR FILING A REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE OF WATER AND/OR
SEWER AVAILABILITY
BACKGROUND: The City of Auburn has two distinct review procedures for determining water and sewer
availability - one for individual single-family residence; and the second for all other development. Each of these
procedures has its own application form. This application is for applicants filing for Water and Sewer Availability
Certificates for individual, single-family residences only. If you project is not for an individual single-family
residence, please refer to the application form titled "GENERAL DEVELOPMENT". Should you require
assistance in determining which application form is applicable, do not hesitate to request assistance from the
Planning Department
The City of Auburn provides sewer and water service to areas located outside of the Auburn City limits. The
County will not process development applications unless Auburn certifies that City sewer and/or water service is
available. Therefore, anyone wishing to develop or change the use of property lying outside Auburn will be
required, by the County, to first obtain a "Certificate of Water Availability" and/or "Certificate of Sewer Availability".
In addition, the Council will not allow construction or modification of a private well or septic system unless the City
certifies that utilities are not available.
The City of Auburn will generally only provide utilities to properties within our designated Potential Annexation
Area (see attached map). Since these areas will eventually become part of the City, Auburn will only provide
utilities if the proposed development is consistent with City of Auburn development standards; and, that the
person who receives the utilities must either annex to the City or sign a legal, binding document to commit to
annex to the City some time in the future. This document is called a "Petition for Annexation, Annexation
Agreement and Declaration of Covenant". For properties where annexation is possible immediately, annexation
is required to receive City utilities. If annexation is believed to be required, please contact the City of Auburn
Planning Department for more Details.
NOTE: City policies on development within its potential annexation areas and utility provision are contained in
Chapter 13 of the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan. A copy of these policies are available from the City of
Auburn Planning Department.
1. WHO MAY FILE: Any property owner or their designated representative may apply. However, the
application form must be signed by the owner(s), and the names of all persons having an ownership interest
in the property must be listed on the application.
All applicants must designate an agent or contact person for this application. The agent may be the same as
the applicant. The City requires the name, address and telephone number of the contact person. The
applicant will be responsible for notifying the City if the agent's address or telephone number changes.
2. WHEN SHOULD YOU FILE: The County will not process development applications unless the City of
Auburn certifies that City sewer and/or water service is available. Therefore, this application must be filed and
processed prior to submittal of development applications to the County.
3. APPLICATION: Application forms may be obtained from the Auburn Planning Department. When the
application is complete, return it to the Planning Department. Be sure to complete the application in its
entirety and include all of the appropriate information requested in Section 4 below. An incomplete
application may cause a delay in issuing the Certificate(s).
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4. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Along with a complete master application form (7 copies), the applicant
must submit the following:
A. Legal description of subject property. Said property must be described with a "metes and bounds" legal
description, unless the property is part of a recorded subdivision. Along with the legal description, the
parcel number (tax I.D. number) must also be provided.
B. Seven (7) copies of the site plan or plat map. If a site plan, preliminary plat or other site drawings have
been submitted to or prepared for the County, these must be submitted with your application along with
any other pertinent documents submitted to the County or any other agency from whom a person or
approval is required. The site plan or plat map will include the following:
• Vicinity map;
• Boundaries and dimensions of property;
• Adjacent public and private streets;
• Easements, existing and proposed;
• Location of all fire hydrants;
• Location of buildings, including setbacks;
• Topography of site and surrounding area.
C. Environmental Checklist. If an environmental checklist has been submitted to or prepared for the County,
you must submit a copy with your application. Otherwise, you will need to prepare and submit an
environmental checklist to the City, unless your proposal is exempt from SEPA requirements under the
provisions of WAC 197-11-800. Environmental Checklist application forms and assistance in determining
whether you must submit one, are also available from the Auburn Planning Department.
D. Proposed development must meet City of Auburn codes and regulations. For further assistance, please
obtain a "Developers Design Manual" from the Engineering Division of Public Works. If for some reason
your development cannot meet City codes and regulations, a letter describing the particular
circumstances and portion of the code that cannot be met with an explanation of why it cannot be met
must be provided.
5. STAFF REVIEW: If upon review by City departments and divisions, it is found that the application meets all
relevant City development standards, a pre-annexation agreement must be recorded by the County
Assessor's office and returned to the City prior to the issuance of water and/or sewer availability certificates.
If it is found that for any reason the application does not meet City development standards, this application
form cannot be used. The applicant is to attain an application form for "General Development" from the City
of Auburn Planning Department.
If a determination is made that water and/or sewer are available, a "Petition for Annexation, Annexation
Agreement and Declaration of Covenant" will be prepared by the Auburn Planning Department. This
document is then given to the property owner, or their designee, who must sign the document and have
his/her signature notarized.
6. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS: Upon receipt of a complete application, the application will be reviewed
concurrently by the Planning Department and Engineering Division. Any exceptions to City development
standards require approval by the City Council's Planning and Community Development Committee. If a
determination is made that water and/or sewer are available, a "Petition for Annexation, Annexation and
Agreement and Declaration of Covenant" will be prepared by the Planning Department. This document is
then given to the property owner to sign the document and have his/her signature notarized.
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7. RECORDING: When the document is signed by all applicable parties, it is the responsibility of the applicant
to have it recorded at the County.
8. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE(S): When the applicant returns the recorded "Petition for Annexation,
Annexation and Agreement and Declaration of Covenant" to the Planning Department, the requested
Certificate(s) of Availability will be issued. While the Certificates are only valid for one year period, the
"Petition for Annexation, Annexation and Agreement and Declaration of Covenant" is permanent and
runs with the title to the property.
9. TIME FRAME: It takes about 15-21 days to complete the process to obtain a Certificate of Availability for
individuals applying for services for one home on a single family lot. If it is determined that the project cannot
meet City development standards, the process will be lengthened by approximately 28 days.
10. FEES: There are no fees charged for this application process by the City of Auburn. However, there will be
recording fees charged by the County.
NOTE: A Certificate of Water/Sewer Availability is not a building permit. It only provides certification that water
and/or sewer utility services are available for the property. A Certificate of Water/Sewer Availability does not
lessen any other requirements in securing approvals and/or permits from the County, the City of Auburn, or other
appropriate agencies or jurisdictions.
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AUBURN
WASHINGTON Planning, Building, and Community Department
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF WATER AND/OR SEWER AVAILABILITY
FOR SINGLE FAMILY
APPLICATION NO.:
DATE RECEIVED:
Staff Project Coordinator:
***Do not write above the line***
APPLICANT: COMPLETE THIS FORM WITH ALL ENTRIES BEING TYPED (except signatures) OR
NEATLY PRINTED IN INK. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED, PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL
PAGES.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR (check one or both):
SEWER AVAILABILITY WATER AVAILABILITY
GENERAL LOCATION OF DESIRED SERVICE:
Street Address (if known):
Parcel No. (Tax ID No.) for the subject property:
Section No., Township, Range in which property is located:
TYPE OF APPROVAL/PERMIT BEING REQUESTED FROM THE COUNTY:
BUILDING PERMIT
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DESCRIBE WHY YOU NEED SEWER AND/OR WATER SERVICE. HOW WILL THE PROPERTY BE
USED AFTER SEWER AND/OR WATER IS AVAILABLE? WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE TO DEVELOP
THE PROPERTY? (be as specific as you can)
(attach additional sheets if needed)
ALL PERSONS HAVING AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY MUST SIGN BELOW:
Name
Address
Phone
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION, INCLUDING
ANY ATTACHMENTS, IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
Owner/Agent Signature
Date
TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE, THIS APPLICATION FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:
• Complete Master Land Use Application (see Section 4);
• Complete Legal Description (see Section 4A of the Instructions);
• Site Plan (including information listed in Section 4B of the Instructions);
• Environmental Checklist, unless exempt (see Section 4C of the Instructions).
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