Land Use Permits & Approvals

During the implementation of Phase 2 Construction Restart, all permit applications will begin to be accepted at this time. Note: Permit processing times have increased. Please expect 2-3 business days for permit application to be processed. Inspections are consistently scheduled 2-3 days after request as well. Permit applications are listed below. Compliance to COVID-19 mandates has created longer processing times for permits. Submission of permits will be handled in the following manner:




City Website PortalMail/Drop-off*Appointment Required with Permit Specialist
  • Single Family
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
    • Roof
    • Sewer Repair/New
  • Driveway
  • Fence
  • Fire Prevention Permit
  • Shed
  • Utility and Communication Companies
  • Violation/Investigation
  • Water Meter
  • Civil
  • Commercial/Multi-family Building
  • Deck
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Sprinkler
  • Land Use
  • Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Plan Review
  • Single Family Building Addition or Remodel

    *Permit specialist will contact with confirmation of receipt and invoice fees due to begin processing

Implementation of Phase 2 Construction Restart allows for scheduling of inspections. Your project must have issued permits on-site, require workers to be six-feet apart, and have a developed exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan*. To schedule an inspection, call 425-775-9694. Please have your permit number and address ready when you call.

*Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will enforce requirements for contractors to comply with comprehensive COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation, recovery plans and safety practices.

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Land use development pertains to the development of an existing property. This could include subdivision of property, obtaining site plan entitlement for a project or a master planned development. Permit approvals are required for development and remodeling activities such as:

The Permit Contact Information Form is a requirement with most permit applications. In order to determine if it needs to be included with your submittal, please refer to the specific permit for your project. 

Land Use Permit Applications, Checklists and Guides


  1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit and Checklist
  2. Appeal Application
  3. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application
  4. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Application
  5. Conditional Use Permit Application
  6. Critical Areas Checklist
  7. Critical Areas Reasonable Use Exception Filing Requirements with Code
  8. Franchise and Right-of-Way Use Authorization Application
  9. Home Occupation Application & Information
  10. Landscape Irrigation Application and Checklist
  11. Landscape Irrigation Plan Change Agreement
  12. Low Impact Development Checklist
  13. Minor Site Plan Application
  14. Permit Contact Information - Required with all permits
  15. Planned Unit Development Application
  16. Pre-Application Conference Checklist
  17. SEPA Checklist and Instructions
  18. SEPA Environmental Review Application
  19. SEPA - ESA Listed Salmonids Checklist
  20. Sign Design Plan Requirements
  21. Sign Information for Political Signs
  1. Sign Permit for Banner Sign
  2. Sign Permit for Special Use Sign
  3. Sign Permit for Temporary Sign
  4. Sign Information for Real Estate Signs
  5. Sign Information for Temporary Signs
  6. Site Plan Application
  7. Site Plan Application Submittal Checklist
  8. Special Event Application
  9. Stormwater Guidelines, New Development (PDF)
  10. Stormwater Guidelines, Redevelopment (PDF)
  11. Street Vacation Application
  12. Street Vacation Process
  13. Temporary Use Application
  14. Tax Abatement Annual Reporting Form (PDF)
  15. Tax Abatement Application (Conditional Certificate) (PDF)
  16. Tax Abatement Application (Final Certificate) (PDF)
  17. Telecommunications Special Use Wireless Application (PDF)
  18. Variance Application
  19. Zoning Map Amendment Rezone Application
  20. Zoning Text Amendment Application

Fee Schedules

  1. Building, Electrical and Fire Permit Fees 2020
  2. Civil Engineering Fees 2020
  3. Impact Fees Schedule 2020
  4. Land Use Development Fees 2020
  5. Special Event Permits Fee Schedule (PDF)
  6. Utility Connection Fees 2020

Impact Fee Applications and Schedules

  1. Impact Fee Calculation Application (PDF)
  2. Impact Fee Deferral Application (PDF)

Subdivisions - See Subdivision Applications and Checklists Page

Additional Information

Call 425-744-6284 for additional information on land use review and approvals. You are also welcome to check with staff at City Hall during regular business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.