Right-of-way permits in City of Kent: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way permit in City of Kent, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Kent Economic and Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Kent's source.
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of Kent?
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 Kent's own code
“6.07.030 Permit required. It shall be unlawful for anyone to use any public place for private purposes without having first obtained a street use permit from the director as required in this chapter and without complying with all the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 3471 , § 1, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3534 , § 1, 12-5-00)”Source ↗verified 2026-09-06
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 Kent?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Kent and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the right-of-way permit with Kent Economic and Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Kent 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 Kent 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: Kent Economic and Community Development ↗
- 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. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) 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 Kent every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Kent Economic and Community Development, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Right-of-way permits in City of Kent — FAQ
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of Kent?
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 Kent?
Current fee per the City of Kent 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. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.