The Development Services Department is responsible for land use and building permit review and assistance; short- and long-range planning; building inspection; and code enforcement.
Our Mission Statement
The Development Services Department’s mission is to preserve and enhance our community’s environment and quality of life by:
- Providing accurate, consistent, and timely permit processing
- Improving and extending public infrastructure
- Promoting building safety and managed land use
- Implementing adopted City codes, policies, plans, and standards
- Protecting the public’s health and safety
- Providing excellent customer service
Address
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020
p. 425-771-0220
f. 425-771-0221
Business Hours
| > Monday | ...8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| > Tuesday | ...8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| > Wednesday | ...8:00 am to Noon (afternoons by appointment only) |
| > Thursday | ...8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| > Friday | ...8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
The phones are open daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Department Organization
| Administration | Acting Director - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Administrative Assistant - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Administrative Assistant - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Building Division | Building Official - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Senior Permit Coordinator - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Permit Specialist - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Senior Building Inspector - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Plans Examiner - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Planning Division | Planning Manager - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Administrative Assistant - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Associate Planner - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Associate Planner - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Senior Planner - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Associate Planner - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
| Code Enforcement | Code Enforcement Officer - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
Development Services
Building News
New office hours
Due to staffing cutbacks, beginning April 10, 2013, our Wednesday hours will be from 8:00am until Noon; afternoon hours will be by appointment only. The phone switchboard will still be open daily until 4:30 and inspection schedules will not be affected. More information here.
Carbon Monoxide detectors
Updated information on the State requirements for CO detectors are shown in the attached memo.
Residential fire sprinklers
Residential Sprinklers Required - Ordinance 3819.
Planning News
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Harbor Square Master Plan
The Planning Board has begun its review of the Harbor Square Master Plan. Find out more here.
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AWC Award
The City of Edmonds won an Association of Washington Cities Municipal Excellence Award for its Sustaining Edmonds program. Find out more here.
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Strategic Planning
The City's strategic planning initiative is nearing completion. Find out more here!
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Shoreline Master Program Update
Find out about the new Shoreline Master Program update, affecting planning and regulation city shorelines (including Edmonds Marsh and Lake Ballinger).
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Five Corners / Westgate
Click here for information on the Neighborhood Plans for Westgate and Five Corners.