Right-of-way permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way 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 right-of-way work need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville requires a Right-of-Way Permit for any land-disturbing work in a public street or other public right-of-way, including trenching, boring, potholing, landscaping, and replacing or changing a driveway. The application needs plans, including a traffic control plan, and is filed through the City's Permit Portal.
In the source's own words
“You need a Right-of-Way Permit for any land disturbing activities in the right-of-way, including trenching, boring, potholing, landscaping, replacement, or modification of driveways.”Source ↗verified 2026-11-07
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 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 right-of-way permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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: 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.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Right-of-way permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville requires a Right-of-Way Permit for any land-disturbing work in a public street or other public right-of-way, including trenching, boring, potholing, landscaping, and replacing or changing a driveway. The application needs plans, including a traffic control plan, and is filed through the City's Permit Portal.
How much does a right-of-way permit cost in Woodinville?
Current fee per the Woodinville 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 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.