The City of Mountlake Terrace is pleased that you have chosen our City to do business. Our goal is to strengthen our City’s economic base and quality of life, and to ensure that your experience is positive and efficient.

Our city is a young town and an attractive, affordable place to locate. Located just 15 minutes north of Seattle along the I-5 corridor and on the King/Snohomish County line, Mountlake Terrace boasts a diverse population of 20,810 (2007 State OFM estimate). There are 7,982 households with a median annual income of $53,400 per household (as of 2000). With six distinct business zoning districts, some with mountain and lake views, Mountlake Terrace is home to major employers, retailers and small businesses. Premera Blue Cross and the U.S. Forest Service are just some of those businesses.

Here you will also find movie theaters, shops, restaurants, clinics, library and a variety of housing. The city has excellent schools, served by the Edmonds School District, and approximately 262 acres of recreational attractions including parks, play fields, golf courses, year-round swimming, sports pavilion and public open space. A park-and-ride lot accommodates nearly 400 vehicles at the 236th Street SW exit from I-5. A new multi-story parking garage will be built there by 2008 and will double the parking. The garage will connect via a pedestrian bridge to a “flyer stop” for catching Seattle-Everett express busses operated by Sound Transit.

We are committed to promoting healthy economic development and providing jobs. Although the city has been substantially developed, there are about 254 acres of commercial and light industrial areas that provide opportunities for quality infill and redevelopment. The city is diversifying and rebuilding its Town Center economy through the Town Center Subarea Plan process.

Our Development Services staff is available to assist you with all your business needs, whether it's land use planning, permitting, or simply needing basic information. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and invite you to contact us for all your business needs.

Contact us:

John Caulfield, City Manager, 425.744.6205
Shane Hope, Planning & Development Director, 425.744.6281
Paula Schwartz, Associate Planner, 425.744.6280

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