Signs permits in City of Sammamish: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a sign 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..
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When does a sign need a permit in City of Sammamish?
City sign code (typically Title 22 or 23) governs. Wall, freestanding, projecting, awning, and electronic message signs all require permits. Most cities exempt small temporary residential signs (real-estate, political) under area thresholds (~6 sqft).
From City of Sammamish's own code
“Allowing for limited temporary commercial signage in the public right-of-way, to provide a flow of commercial information to consumers to enable them to make vital decisions of purchasing a home, and to further the critical public goal of providing for equal access to housing; and 8. Upholding the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. B. Permit Requirements. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no sign shall be erected, altered, or relocated within the City without a permit issued by the City. 2.”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
What City of Sammamish says in its own permit handout
From Non-Commercial Temporary Sign Guide, 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.
“TYPE 1 – NON-A-FRAME SIGN PLACED IN RIGHT OF WAY … This type of sign may be up to 4 square feet in size and 3 feet above grade in height. Non-A-Frame Signs may be placed within right-of-way for a maximum of 180 consecutive days per calendar year.”Handout ↗read 2026-09-05
Required submittals
- site / elevation plan
- sign drawing with dimensions + materials
- structural calc if freestanding
- electrical detail if illuminated
Inspection sequence
- footing if freestanding
- electrical rough-in if illuminated
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general, electrical-01-or-02
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 sign 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 sign quote.
Notes & caveats
Issuing body is city building dept (structural review) often with planning sign-off (zoning compliance). Electrical permit required for illuminated signs. Historic-district signs get separate review.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Sammamish sign — 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 (Sign permit fees are set in the city's fee schedule, plus an electrical sub-permit for an illuminated sign. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull sign 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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Signs permits in City of Sammamish — FAQ
When does a sign need a permit in City of Sammamish?
City sign code (typically Title 22 or 23) governs. Wall, freestanding, projecting, awning, and electronic message signs all require permits. Most cities exempt small temporary residential signs (real-estate, political) under area thresholds (~6 sqft).
How much does a sign permit cost in City of Sammamish?
Current fee per the City of Sammamish fee schedule: Sign permit fees are set in the city's fee schedule, plus an electrical sub-permit for an illuminated sign. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.