City of Edmonds - Washington

The following resources are intended to assist applicants in obtaining permits or information about different permit requirements and/or processes. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials are in PDF format.

INFORMATION RESOURCE LINKS

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Building Division

• Work Exempt from a Building Permit
• B2 - Accessory Dwelling Units - New Code Adopted
• B3 - Adult Family Home
• B15 - Change of Use
• B16 - Cellular - Wireless Communication Facilities
• B17 - Mechanical Commercial Kitchen Hood
• B17a - Mechanical Kitchen Type 1 Hood Suppression
• B17b - Commercial Kitchen Hood Worksheet
• B18- Commercial & Multi Family Requirements
• B21 - Residential Decks
• B22 - Demolition
• B27 - Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Requirements
• B31 - Fence
• B32 - Fire Alarm
• B32a - Fire Sprinkler System
• B32b - Fire Connection
• B33 - Fire Damage
• B34a - Fire Smoke Control Systems - Conceptual - Phase 1 of 2
• B34b - Fire Smoke Control Systems - Shaft Pressurization - Phase 2 of 2
• B34 - Green Building Incentives
• B36 - Garage / Accessory Structure
• B37 - Clearing, Fill and Grade
• B41 - Building Height Information
• B50 - Manufactured Home
• B52 - Commercial Mechanical
• B54 - Commercial Plumbing - Grease Interceptors
• B55 - Commercial Plumbing
• B56 - Parking Lot
• B58 - Pre-Application / DRC Meeting
• B59 - Property Line Information
• B61 - Residential Addition/Remodel/Alteration
• B62 - Retaining Walls
• B72 - Signs
• B73 - Single Family Residential - New
• B74 - Solar Systems
• B75 - Pools and Hot Tubs
• B79 - Temporary Tents & Structures
• B82 - Tenant Improvement
• WABO - Earthquake Retrofit Resources

Engineering Division

• E11 - Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• E12 - Bond Requirements and Procedures
• E26 - Encroachment Permit Submittal Requirements
• E28 - EUC Contact Form
• E37 - Garbage and Recycle Enclosure & Access Policy
• E41 - Minimum Length of Driveway Approach to Garage
• E61 - Regulations for Private Sewage Pumps - Multi-Family Residential
• E62 - Regulations for Private Sewage Pumps - Single Family Residential
• E63 - Right-of-Way Permit Submittal Requirements
• E71 - Side Sewer Information
• E73 - Street Map Amendment
• E75 - Street Use Permit Submittal Requirements
• E75A - Bistro Sidewalk Dining (street use permit)
• E75A-2 - Artwork in the Public Right-of-Way (Edmonds Arts Commission Review)
• E76 - Street Vacation Process
• E81 - Traffic Control Requirements
• E82 - Traffic Impact Analysis Requirements and Worksheet
• E86 - Water Service Line Specifications
• Current Stormwater Code, Addendum and Checklists

Planning Division

• P4 - Appeal Procedures
• P5 - Bed & Breakfast
• P9 - Design Review
• P18 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• P19 - Conditional Use Permit
• P21 - Daycare Facility
• P23 - Development Code Amendment
• P36 - Guest House
• P40 - Historic Register Nomination Form
• P41 - Historic Register Information
• P42 - Home Occupation
• P46 - Tree and Vegetation Protection and Removal
• P47 - Lot Line Adjustment
• P61 - Rezone
• P71 - SEPA Checklist (PDF)
• P71 - SEPA Checklist (Word)
• P72 - Shoreline Permit
• P73a - Preliminary Plat (Short and Formal Subdivision)
• P73c - Final Plat
• P77a - Site Development Standards - Residential
• P86 - Variance
• P87 - Critical Areas Variance: Reasonable Economic Use

Permitting Contacts

Planning and Development Department
121 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020

Phone: 425-771.0220
Fax: 425.771.0221

Hours:
In-Person walk-in service is available M-F 8:30am to Noon & 1:00pm to 2:00pm; appointments are encouraged.

New Hours Starting September 2, 2025:

M, T, TH, F 8:30 - 3:00pm

Closed for Lunch noon-1pm CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS

Planning and Development Permit Center staff are available M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm for Telephone and Digital/Remote access.

Contacts:

Building Division
Planning Division
Engineering Development Staff
Code Enforcement