Land-use permits in City of Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a land-use / zoning permit in City of Redmond, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Redmond uses ePlans portal..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Redmond's source.
When does a land-use / zoning need a permit in City of Redmond?
Triggered when a project does not conform to the strict letter of the zoning code. Variances require a hardship finding under most city codes. Design review thresholds vary (Seattle: most multifamily + non-residential >4,000 sqft; many cities: design review only in designated districts).
From City of Redmond's own code
“This section has been amended by Ordinance 3085, which is pending one day after Evans Creek Relocation project construction. A. Establishment of Zoning Map. The designation, location and boundaries of the zones established by RZC 21.04.0010.A.2 are as shown and depicted on the Zoning Map(s) of the City , which shall be maintained as such and which are hereby incorporated by reference in this section and maintained electronically in the City ’s geographic information system and displayed on the City ’s website and other locations.”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
Required submittals
- narrative of request
- site plan
- design / elevation drawings if design review
- SEPA checklist (if required)
- mailing labels for public notice
Inspection sequence
- intake completeness
- staff review
- public comment period
- decision (admin or hearing examiner)
Who can do this work in City of Redmond?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Redmond and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the land-use / zoning permit with Redmond uses ePlans portal., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Redmond land-use / zoning quote.
Notes & caveats
Issuing body is city planning, not building. Land-use approvals precede building permits and have their own SEPA threshold review. Process timelines run weeks to months; public notice + hearing examiner involvement is common.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Redmond land-use / zoning — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (5).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Redmond uses ePlans portal. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Land-use fees vary widely; a variance usually carries an application fee plus cost recovery for the hearing examiner. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull land-use / zoning permits in City of Redmond every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Redmond uses ePlans portal., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Land-use permits in City of Redmond — FAQ
When does a land-use / zoning need a permit in City of Redmond?
Triggered when a project does not conform to the strict letter of the zoning code. Variances require a hardship finding under most city codes. Design review thresholds vary (Seattle: most multifamily + non-residential >4,000 sqft; many cities: design review only in designated districts).
How much does a land-use / zoning permit cost in City of Redmond?
Current fee per the City of Redmond fee schedule: Land-use fees vary widely; a variance usually carries an application fee plus cost recovery for the hearing examiner. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.