Right-of-way permits in City of Sammamish: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way permit in City of 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 Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Sammamish's source.
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of 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 City of 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 City of Sammamish says in its own permit handout
From Right-of-Way (ROW) Type A, published by City of 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
Who can do this work in City of Sammamish?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Sammamish and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the right-of-way permit with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of 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 City of Sammamish 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: Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. ↗
- 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. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) 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 Sammamish every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Right-of-way permits in City of Sammamish — FAQ
When does a right-of-way need a permit in City of 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 City of Sammamish?
Current fee per the City of Sammamish 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. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.