Fence permits in City of Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Lynnwood, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Lynnwood uses its own permit center..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Lynnwood's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Lynnwood?
2021 IRC R105.2(1)(d) exempts fences ≤7ft high. Cities frequently extend (Seattle: 8ft) or require permits for fences in critical areas, flood zones, or with masonry components.
From City of Lynnwood's own code
“The following regulations shall apply to all fences , hedges , and other vision-obscuring structures : A. Height and Composition of Fences and Hedges, and General Standards. 1. Vision-Obscuring Fences and Hedges. “Vision-obscuring fences and hedges ” shall mean solid or partially open fences and hedges more than three feet in height, but not exceeding six feet in height or eight feet in height with an attached adornment (i.e., arbor, trellis, or other decorative features attached on the top of a fence ) in residential-zoned areas and not exceeding e…”Source ↗verified 2026-04-26
Required submittals
- site plan w/ heights and setbacks (if permit required)
Inspection sequence
- final (if permit required)
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Lynnwood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Lynnwood and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Lynnwood uses its own permit center., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Lynnwood fence quote.
Notes & caveats
Sight-distance triangle requirements at intersections + driveways (city zoning code). Setback requirements vary by zone.
Fence permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Lynnwood's own schedule
Worked example for a $6,000 fence project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $125.25 |
| Plan review | $81.41 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $213.16 |
Typically no fee unless permit required. We have not read City of Lynnwood's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Lynnwood's fee: it walks the standard valuation table most Washington cities adopt by reference, as a rough guide. The real numbers are in City of Lynnwood's fee schedule ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Lynnwood fence — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (1).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Lynnwood uses its own permit center. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Typically no fee unless permit required.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull fence permits in City of Lynnwood every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Lynnwood uses its own permit center., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in City of Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Lynnwood?
2021 IRC R105.2(1)(d) exempts fences ≤7ft high. Cities frequently extend (Seattle: 8ft) or require permits for fences in critical areas, flood zones, or with masonry components.
How much does a fence permit cost in City of Lynnwood?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Lynnwood permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.