Right-of-way permits in City of Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way 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 right-of-way need a permit in City of Lynnwood?
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 Lynnwood's own code
“All signs of any kind temporarily or permanently placed or fixed on the ground, sidewalk, any pole, any structure or other device within the full width of the public right-of-way are prohibited, except civic banners, portable off-premises real estate open house or directional signs, political signs and sale of household goods signs (see LMC Title 21 , Zoning, for regulations of these signs);”Source ↗verified 2026-05-02
What City of Lynnwood says in its own permit handout
From Right-of-Way Use Checklist, published by City of Lynnwood. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“No open cutting of fully improved streets is permitted without prior approval from the Public Works department.”Checklist ↗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 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 right-of-way 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 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 Lynnwood 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: Lynnwood uses its own permit center. ↗
- 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 Lynnwood every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Lynnwood uses its own permit center., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Right-of-way permits in City of Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of Lynnwood?
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 Lynnwood?
Current fee per the City of Lynnwood 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.