Land-use permits in Sammamish: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a land-use / zoning permit in Sammamish, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Sammamish Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Sammamish's source.
When does land-use or zoning work need a permit in Sammamish?
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 sq ft; many cities: design review only in designated districts).
From Sammamish's own code
“Classifications of Land Use Decision Processes. 1. Land use permit decisions are classified into four types, based on the amount of discretion associated with each decision. Procedures for the four different types are distinguished according to who makes the decision, whether public notice is required, whether a public hearing is required before a decision is made, and whether administrative appeals are provided. The types of land use decisions are listed in the table at the end of this subsection B. a.”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
Review steps
- Intake completeness
- Staff review
- Public comment period
- Decision (admin or hearing examiner)
Who can do this work in Sammamish?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Sammamish and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the land-use / zoning permit with Sammamish Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Sammamish 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 land-use or zoning work in Sammamish — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 5 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Sammamish Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay the review fees (Sammamish's fee schedule sets them) and keep the decision with the project.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Sammamish Community Development, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Land-use permits in Sammamish — FAQ
When does land-use or zoning work need a permit in Sammamish?
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 Sammamish?
Sammamish's zoning variance is a $5,516 base fee covering up to 20 hours, a conditional use permit $4,431 for up to 16 hours, and further planning review $273 an hour. A pre-application conference is $1,034, a pre-development consultation $828, and a zoning verification letter $821. The City adds a 15% technology fee to each fee (2026 Fee Schedule). Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.