Signs permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a sign 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 a sign need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville requires a sign permit to erect, install or replace any permanent sign larger than 2 square feet, or any limited-duration or portable sign larger than 4 square feet, unless the sign chapter says otherwise; a permit for a limited-duration or portable sign lasts one year and may be renewed (WMC 21.44.040(1), (3)). Smaller signs still must meet the chapter. Allowed without a permit: unlit noncommercial personal expression signs of up to 5 square feet, up to two address signs per premises (3 square feet each in residential zones), flags within the code's limits, holiday decorations, security and warning signs of up to 2 square feet in single-family zones, and the code's other listed signs, though a flag's support structure may still need a building permit under chapter 21.62 WMC (WMC 21.44.040(5)).
From Woodinville's own code
“A sign permit is required for any of the following, unless specified otherwise by this chapter:”Source ↗verified 2026-10-24
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 contractor · Electrician (journey-level 01 or residential 02)
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 sign permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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: 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
Signs permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does a sign need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville requires a sign permit to erect, install or replace any permanent sign larger than 2 square feet, or any limited-duration or portable sign larger than 4 square feet, unless the sign chapter says otherwise; a permit for a limited-duration or portable sign lasts one year and may be renewed (WMC 21.44.040(1), (3)). Smaller signs still must meet the chapter. Allowed without a permit: unlit noncommercial personal expression signs of up to 5 square feet, up to two address signs per premises (3 square feet each in residential zones), flags within the code's limits, holiday decorations, security and warning signs of up to 2 square feet in single-family zones, and the code's other listed signs, though a flag's support structure may still need a building permit under chapter 21.62 WMC (WMC 21.44.040(5)).
How much does a sign permit cost in Woodinville?
Current fee per the Woodinville fee schedule: Sign permit fees are set in the local fee schedule, plus an electrical sub-permit for an illuminated sign. 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.