Land Use Permits & Approvals

During the implementation of Phase 2 Construction Restart, all permit applications will begin to be accepted at this time. Note: Compliance to COVID-19 mandates has created longer permit processing times.  Permit applications are listed below. 

Intake Appointment Requests are responded to in the order they are received. Please allow at least 5 business days for a date and time confirmation for your appointment.  

Permit submissions are processed in the following manner:




City Website PortalMail/Drop-off*
6100 219th Street SW, Suite 200
Appointment Required with Permit Specialist
  • Single Family
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
    • Roof
    • Sewer Repair/New
    • Window Replacement (Only) Permit


Permit Portal

  • Building Permit 
    • Minor exterior work only to include roof overlay or re-roof
    • Siding and/or windows
  • Deck Permit
  • Demolition Permit
  • Driveway Permit
  • Fence Permit
  • Fire Prevention Operational Permit
    • Temporary Use
    • Special Events
    • Underground and Above Ground Fuel Tanks
  • Shed Permit
  • Solar Permit
  • Utility and Communication Companies
  • Violation/Investigation
  • Wall/Rockery Permit
  • Water Meter
  • Civil
  • Commercial/Multi-family Building
  • Fire Protection Systems Construction Application
    • Fire Alarm
    • Fire Sprinkler
  • Land Use
  • Low Voltage Electrical - Commercial
  • New Construction or Addition
  • Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Plan Review
  • Single Family Building Addition or Remodel
  • Tenant Improvement

    *The Development Permit intake box is located in the second floor lobby of the interior of the building, by the door to City Hall. A    permit specialist will contact with confirmation of receipt and invoice fees due to begin processing

To schedule an intake appointment, press this button.

Intake Appointment Construction Plans

Rendering of Terrace Station

Gateway

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. As a first step, consult our list of Frequently Asked Questions. If your question is not on our FAQs, please fill out the Ask a Permit Specialist Form. Permit approvals are required for development and remodeling activities such as:

Land Use Permit Applications, Checklists and Guides


  1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit and Checklist
  2. Affidavit of Application Status
  3. Appeal Application
  4. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application
  5. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Application
  6. Conditional Use Permit Application
  7. Critical Areas Checklist
  8. Critical Areas Reasonable Use Exception
  9. Franchise and Right-of-Way Use Authorization
  10. Home Occupation Application & Information
  11. Landscape Irrigation Application and Checklist
  1. Landscape Irrigation Plan Revision
  2. Low Impact Development Checklist
  3. Minor Site Plan Application
  4. Owner Authorization Form
  5. Permit Contact Information - Required with all permits
  6. Permit Transfer Form
  7. Planned Unit Development Application
  8. Pre-Application Conference Checklist
  9. Shoreline Development Permit Application
  10. Site Plan Application
  1. Site Plan Application Submittal Checklist
  2. Special Event Application
  3. Street Vacation Application
  4. Street Vacation Process
  5. Telecommunications Special Use Wireless Application (PDF)
  6. Temporary Outdoor Use Permit
  7. Temporary Use Application
  8. Variance Application
  9. Zoning Map Amendment Rezone Application
  10. Zoning Text Amendment Application

Subdivision Applications and Checklists

  1. Boundary Line Adjustment - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  2. Final Plats and Final Binding Site Plan - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  3. Permit Contact Information - Required with all permits
  4. Preliminary Binding Site Plan - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  1. Preliminary Fee Simple - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  2. Preliminary Plat - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  3. Short Plat - Subdivision Submittal Packet Checklist
  4. Short Plat - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  1. Subdivision Alteration Application
  2. Subdivision Permit Application (see below for necessary supplemental information, based on subdivision type)
  3. Subdivision Vacation Application

SEPA Information

  1. SEPA - ESA Listed Salmonids Checklist
  1. SEPA Checklist and Instructions
  1. SEPA Environmental Review Application

Sign Information

  1. Comprehensive Sign Design Requirements
  2. Sign Information for Political Signs
  1. Sign Information for Real Estate Signs
  2. Sign Permit for Banner Sign
  1. Sign Permit for Special Use Sign
  2. Sign Permit for Temporary Sign

Stormwater Guidelines

  1. Stormwater Guidelines, New Development
  1. Stormwater Guidelines, Redevelopment
  1. Stormwater LID BMPs and Infiltration Testing

Tax Abatement Information

  1. Tax Abatement Annual Reporting Form
  1. Tax Abatement Application (Conditional Certificate)
  1. Tax Abatement Application (Final Certificate)

Fee Schedules

  1. Building, Electrical and Fire Permit Fees 2021
  2. Civil Engineering Fees 2021
  3. Impact Fees Schedule 2021
  1. Land Use Development Fees 2021
  2. Special Event Permits Fee Schedule (PDF)
  3. Utility Connection Fees 2021

Impact Fee Applications and Schedules

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

Additional Information

Call the Planning Department at 425-744-6284 for additional information on land use review and approvals. For Intake Appointment Requests, please email a Permit Specialist at permitspecialist@ci.mlt.wa.us. 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.