Land-use permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a land-use / zoning permit in Woodinville, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Woodinville Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Woodinville's source.
When does land-use or zoning work need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville sorts land use applications into three types (WMC 21.80.030). Type 1 is decided by the Director with no public notice or hearing: a boundary line adjustment, Type 1 design review or site plan review, a tree removal permit, a temporary use permit, a critical area determination. Type 2 is decided by the Director after public notice: an administrative conditional use permit, Type 2 design review, a preliminary short subdivision, a shoreline substantial development permit, a SEPA threshold determination. Type 3 is decided by the Hearing Examiner after a public hearing: a variance, a nonadministrative conditional use permit, a preliminary subdivision, a shoreline variance or conditional use, which Ecology then decides; a site-specific rezone goes to the City Council on the Examiner's recommendation (Table 21.80.050). Where an application could be either, the higher type applies (21.80.030(3)).
From Woodinville's own code
“Type 1 decisions are administrative or ministerial actions that do not require public notice or a predecision hearing and do not require SEPA review or SEPA review is previously completed;”Source ↗verified 2026-11-07
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 Woodinville?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Woodinville and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the land-use / zoning permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville land-use / zoning quote.
Notes & caveats
Woodinville must issue its decision within 65 days of a complete Type 1 application, 100 days for Type 2 and 170 days for Type 3, not counting the time it waits on the applicant for more information or an appeal runs (WMC 21.80.210(1)-(2)). Where a project needs more than one permit, the highest-type decision must be final before the others are issued, unless the Director waives it for a permit that does not depend on it or the applicant asks for consolidated review, which runs every permit on the highest type's procedure and time frame (WMC 21.80.035, 21.80.040).
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your Woodinville 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: Woodinville Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Woodinville'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 Woodinville Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
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Land-use permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does land-use or zoning work need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville sorts land use applications into three types (WMC 21.80.030). Type 1 is decided by the Director with no public notice or hearing: a boundary line adjustment, Type 1 design review or site plan review, a tree removal permit, a temporary use permit, a critical area determination. Type 2 is decided by the Director after public notice: an administrative conditional use permit, Type 2 design review, a preliminary short subdivision, a shoreline substantial development permit, a SEPA threshold determination. Type 3 is decided by the Hearing Examiner after a public hearing: a variance, a nonadministrative conditional use permit, a preliminary subdivision, a shoreline variance or conditional use, which Ecology then decides; a site-specific rezone goes to the City Council on the Examiner's recommendation (Table 21.80.050). Where an application could be either, the higher type applies (21.80.030(3)).
How much does a land-use / zoning permit cost in Woodinville?
Current fee per the Woodinville fee schedule: Land-use fees vary widely; a variance usually carries an application fee plus cost recovery for the hearing examiner. Apply through Woodinville's online Permit Portal (https://aca-prod.accela.com/woodinville/default.aspx); the Apply for a Permit Online page (https://www.woodinville.gov/347/Apply-for-a-Permit-Online) explains the account setup. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.