Right-of-way permits in Sammamish: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way 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 right-of-way work need a permit in Sammamish?
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 Sammamish's own code
“It shall be unlawful for anyone to make private use of any public right-of-way without a right-of-way use permit issued by the City, or to use any public right-of-way without complying with all provisions of a permit issued by the City. B. Right-of-way use permit application process and fee. 1. The City engineer or designee, herein referred to as “the City,” shall establish policies and procedures to administer the permit program. 2.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-06
What Sammamish says in its own permit handout
From Right-of-Way (ROW) Type A, published by Sammamish. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“A Type A Right-of-Way Special Use Permit is required for any special event held within the public right-of-way or road obstruction, and/or activity that creates a significant traffic impact within the public right-of-way. Some examples include but are not limited to:
- Pod or dumpster parking”
Handout ↗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 contractor
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 right-of-way permit with Sammamish Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Sammamish 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 right-of-way work in Sammamish — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 4 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Sammamish Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Sammamish's fee schedule sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
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
Right-of-way permits in Sammamish — FAQ
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Sammamish?
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 Sammamish?
Sammamish's right-of-way construction permit (Type B review) is a $1,379 base fee for work valued under $5,000 and $1,945 at $5,000 or more; a storage pod is $1,060, a traffic control permit $1,493, and right-of-way inspection $177 an hour. The City adds a 15% technology fee to each fee (2026 Fee Schedule). Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.