Right-of-way permits in City of Everett: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way permit in City of Everett, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Everett Planning Department.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Everett's source.
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of Everett?
Issued by city public works (or SDOT in Seattle) under local ROW ordinance. Triggered by physical occupation of or work within the public ROW including driveway aprons, curb cuts, sidewalk replacement, utility tie-ins, hauling routes, and temporary construction staging.
From City of Everett's own code
“All persons requesting permits to perform the following activities shall pay the following fees: Permit Activity Payment Balance Due Fee Permit Activity Payment Balance Due Fee Review erosion control plans Commercial/industrial On plan approval $200 Subdivision On plan approval $150 + $10/lot Short subdivision On plan approval $50 + $10/lot Other On plan approval $50 Install new driveway access to public right-of-way Asphalt apron (applicable only where no curb and gutter improvements exist or none is required) On permit issuance $25 any code size C…”Source ↗verified 2026-04-26
What City of Everett says in its own permit handout
From Permit exemptions - one- and two-family dwellings (PDF), published by City of Everett. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“Fences located in the public right-of-way do require a Public Works permit to comply with height, material, transparency, and placement.”Handout ↗read 2026-09-05
Required submittals
- ROW work plan / sketch
- traffic-control plan if arterial
- certificate of insurance
- bond if required
Inspection sequence
- pre-construction
- subgrade / base
- final ROW restoration
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Everett?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Everett and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the right-of-way permit with Everett Planning Department, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Everett right-of-way quote.
Notes & caveats
Issuing body is city public works, not the building department. Often required as a precondition to a building permit (e.g. addition w/ new driveway). Bond + insurance commonly required. Traffic-control plan for arterial work.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Everett right-of-way — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (4).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Everett Planning Department ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Right-of-way permit fees vary by city: a base fee for a residential driveway or curb cut, plus a per-day occupancy charge if the street is obstructed.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull right-of-way permits in City of Everett every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Everett Planning Department, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Right-of-way permits in City of Everett — FAQ
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of Everett?
Issued by city public works (or SDOT in Seattle) under local ROW ordinance. Triggered by physical occupation of or work within the public ROW including driveway aprons, curb cuts, sidewalk replacement, utility tie-ins, hauling routes, and temporary construction staging.
How much does a right-of-way permit cost in City of Everett?
Current fee per the City of Everett fee schedule: Right-of-way permit fees vary by city: a base fee for a residential driveway or curb cut, plus a per-day occupancy charge if the street is obstructed.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.