Permits & Inspections

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Permitting services provided by Development Services include:

Building and site development such as residential and commercial building permits, sign permits, demolition permits, re-roof permits, plumbing permits, mechanical permits, and clearing and grading permits;
Land use approvals such as rezones, variances, conditional use, boundary line adjustment, temporary and special uses; critical area reviews;
Right-of-way permits (non-franchise);
Subdivision reviews such as preliminary and final short plats and long plats;
Special event permits such as concerts and performances, event at a City park, street fair, Run or Walk event, block party.

The permit review process may include public notification, pre-application meetings, public hearings, plan review, appeal periods, and inspections.

Please note: All electrical permits for the City of Kenmore are issued and inspected by Labor and Industries.

Other regulatory permits may also be required for your project. Check out the Regulatory Handbook created by the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance.

C&D Recycling Requirements: King County now requires that C&D (construction and demolition) materials be taken to a King County Designated Facility and has banned specific readily recyclable C&D materials from being disposed of in a landfill. A list of designated facilities and details on the bans can be found on the King County C&D website.

Construction work hours and holidays can be found here.

Questions?

Contact our permit center at permittech@kenmorewa.gov.

Forms by Permit Type

Fees

Pre-Application Meeting

New Single-Family Residence

Single-Family Addition

Single-Family Remodel

New Commercial or Multi-Family Building

After the pre-application conference you may need:

* Other land use approvals may be required. This will be determined at the preapplication conference.

Commercial Tenant Improvement

Short Subdivision *9 lots or less

Subdivisions *10 lots or more

Right-of-Way Permits

304: Type A, Type B, Type C, Access Permits, and Encroachment permits

Type A Permit: This permit type is for surface or sub-surface alterations. Examples include open cut trenching, culver installation, above ground pedestal or utility box, paving operations, driveways, sidewalks, landscaping improvements and beautification.
Type B Permit: This permit type is for temporary use that will not alter the surface or sub-surface (24 hours or less). Examples include a parade, block party, temporary parking, and temporary storage of a dumpster or storage container. Please note that parade and block parties may also require a special events permit.
Type C Permit: This permit type is for temporary use which does not change the surface or sub-surface. Includes activities that require a traffic plan and traffic plan review (more than 24 hours). Examples include street closures, commercial activities, extended storage, structures or when a right-of-way is used as a construction site for a private development.
Access Permit: This permit type is to authorize the use of unopened City right-of-ways for a subdivision or property access, typically for a period of time exceeding one year in duration.
Encroachment Permit: This permit type is for structures permanent in nature erected or maintained in, over, or under any right-of-way, typically for a period of time exceeding one year in duration. Examples include fences, stairways, marquees, building extensions, railings, retaining walls or artwork.