How to Apply for a Grading Season Extension

After your construction record has been issued, you can apply for the Grading Season Extension. Follow these instructions on how to request a Grading Season Extension.

1. Go to the Seattle Services Portal
2. Click My Records
   
   
3. Locate your record and click the Make Changes button
   
   

   Note: Use the filters to refine your search and narrow your results. If necessary, use the next page or page number tool at the bottom of the page to locate your record.

4. Select Grading Season Extension Request from the list of amendment types, then click Continue Application
   
   
5. Verify that all information is correct, including the address and parcel, then click Continue Application
6. Add yourself as the applicant by clicking Select From Account
   
   
7. Add an owner/owner's agent by clicking Look Up (try this first to add an existing contact), Select From Account, or Add New 
8. Add a contractor by clicking Look Up (try this first to add an existing contact), Select From Account, or Add New 
9. Add an geotechnical engineer by clicking Look Up (try this first to add an existing contact), Select From Account, or Add New 
10. Enter detailed information about your project, Continue Application
11. Please upload all required documents listed in Director’s Rule 26-2015:
    1. Complete and sign your copy of the Grading Season Extension Request form
    2. Geotechnical Engineer Statement
    3. Schedule of Proposed Grading Work
    4. Site Plan

       Submit a detailed site plan showing where the proposed grading activities and/or site stabilization activities during the extension period will occur. The site plan must also show all proposed additional measures, including erosion control systems and measures to control stormwater runoff from the site. This is to ensure the grading and/or site stabilization activities will not cause safety problems, environmental harm, or adverse environmental impacts to the ECA area, the site, or neighboring properties.

       
12. Click Save and Continue Application 
13. Review all information and made any necessary edits, then Continue Application
14. Click checkout to Pay Fees
15. Once payment has been made, you will get a "Thank You" confirmation screen
    
16. You will now see the Grading Season Extension request record listed with your other records