All Forms, Publications, and Fees

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Forms

Name	Type	Dept.

Administrative Design Review Supplemental Checklist - Web form (Accompanies Building Permit for commercial and multifamily projects)	WEB	Planning
Administrative Design Review Supplemental Checklist- Static PDF form (Accompanies Building Permit for commercial and multifamily projects)	PDF	Planning
Alteration and Vacation of Short Plats Application(PDF, 68KB)	PDF	Planning
Alternate Materials, Methods or Modifications Request Form Modifications to code requirements are allowed only when there are significant difficulties encountered making it impractical to carry out the specific provisions of the applicable code.	WEB	Building
Arborist Report Waiver - Landmark Tree Allowance	WEB	Planning
Bald Eagle Management Area	PDF	Planning
Building Height Table and Field Verification Form(PDF, 761KB)	PDF	Planning
Change of Address Request Form To be used when you want to change your existing address.	WEB	Building
Concurrency Management Review Application(PDF, 120KB)	PDF	Public Works
Construction / Grading Hours Exception Request Form	PDF	Planning
Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP) Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP)(PDF, 369KB)	WEB PDF	Public Works
Continued Use	PDF	Planning
Exception From Normal Construction/Grading Hours	PDF	Planning
Fence Requirements	PDF	Planning
Forest Stewardship Plan Permit Instruction Guide	WEB	Planning
Green Building Priority Review Contract	WEB	Planning
Green Factor Scoresheet(XLSX, 31KB)	Excel	Dev Svc
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Project Review Transmittal Form	WEB	Planning
High Retention Value Tree Checklist	WEB	Planning
High Retention Value Tree Checklist Waiver	WEB	Planning
Historic Residence Nomination Application Instructions	PDF	Planning
Historic Residence Alteration Application(PDF, 35KB)	PDF	Planning
Historic Residence Nomination Application(PDF, 160KB)	PDF	Planning
PW Improvement Evaluation Packet	WEB	Public Works
Integrated Development Plan (IDP): Options for Short Plat and Subdivision Review Processes	PDF	Planning
Landmark Tree Removal Instruction Guide	PDF	Planning
Multi-Stem Tree Calculator(PDF, 96KB)	PDF	Planning
Parking Review Application	WEB	Planning
Permit Address Change	WEB	Building
Permit Cancellation Request To be used when requesting cancellation of a permit.	WEB	Building
Plant List, Groundcover(PDF, 482KB)	PDF	Planning
Plant List, Shrubs(PDF, 530KB)	PDF	Planning
Plant List, Trees(PDF, 399KB)	PDF	Planning
Political Sign Guidelines	PDF	Planning
Pre-Submittal Conference - Tree Retention Plan Checklist(PDF, 251KB)	PDF	Planning
Private Tree Removal Notification Instruction Guide	WEB	Planning
Private Tree Removal Permit Instruction Guide	WEB	Planning
Prohibited Plant List	PDF	Planning
Property Owner Exemption Affidavit To be used when the property owner or owner's agent is performing all the work included in the scope of the building or electrical permit.	WEB	Building
Public Notice Sign Guidelines	PDF	Planning
Public Records Request	WEB	Finance
Public Tree Pruning and Removal Permit Instruction Guide	WEB	Planning
Record Drawing Project Data Sheet(PDF, 705KB)	PDF	Public Works
Refund Request To be used for a monetary refund only, without cancellation of a permit (for example, overpayment of fees).	WEB	Building
Residential Energy Code -Additions and Remodels Work Sheet(PDF, 486KB)	PDF	Building
Residential Energy Code Coversheet(PDF, 5MB) Required document for all IRC permit applications.	PDF	Building
Restoration Activities near a Stream or Wetland(PDF, 1MB)	PDF	Planning
Revisions and Additional Information Submittal Accompanies revised plans, responses to comment letters, and uploads of additional information to a permit during review of after issuance.	WEB	Building
Rodent Abatement Declaration and Ordinance Accompanies demolition permit or land surface modification permit applications.	WEB	Building
SEPA - Environmental Checklist (Web form)	WEB	Planning
SEPA - Environmental Checklist (Static PDF)	PDF Version	Planning
Simplified Drainage Plan Form Simplified Drainage Plan Template(PDF, 432KB)	WEB PDF	Public Works
Single Family Plumbing Worksheet(PDF, 720KB)	PDF	Building
Single Family Site Plan Requirements	PDF	Building
Statement of Special Inspections When a project has items that require special inspections, this form provided by MyBuildingPermit.com shall be completed and submitted with your permit application documents.	PDF	Building
Street Vacation Application and Checklist(PDF, 184KB)	PDF	Planning
Substantial Dev Permit Application(PDF, 87KB) (Also for Shoreline Variance and Conditional Use Permit)	PDF	Planning
Supplemental Building Information(PDF, 679KB) (Accompanies Building Permit Application)	PDF	Building
Temporary Signs Handout/Agreement(PDF, 439KB)	PDF	Planning
Temporary Use Permit Application(PDF, 42KB)	PDF	Planning
Tree Removal in Critical Areas or Buffers	WEB	Planning
Tree Retention Plans for Development Checklist(PDF, 257KB)	PDF	Planning
PW Water Meter Pull/Disconnect Request(PDF, 170KB)	PDF	Public Works
Wireless Eligible Facility Modification Request - Application Checklist	WEB	Planning
Wireless Eligible Facility Modification Request - Substantial Change Criteria Questionnaire	WEB	Planning
Wireless Service Facility - Application Checklist (non-EFM)	WEB	Planning
Wireless Service Facility - Questionnaire (non-EFM)	WEB	Planning

Publications

Name	Type	Dept.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Application Checklist	PDF	Planning
Adult Family Home Checklist Provided by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services	HTM	Building
Affidavit of Service CARs(PDF, 79KB)	PDF	Planning
Animals in Residential Zones	HTM	Planning
Alteration and Vacation of Plats Application Checklist	PDF	Planning
Binding Site Plan Recording Directions(PDF, 19KB)	PDF	Planning
Building Permit Checklist (General)(PDF, 150KB)	PDF	Building
Building Permit Checklist (Re-Roof Only)(PDF, 89KB)	PDF	Building
Building Permit Checklist (Single Family or Duplex)(PDF, 148KB)	PDF	Building
Building Permit Checklist (Tenant Improvement - Interior Only)(PDF, 101KB)	PDF	Building
Business Location FAQ(PDF, 132KB)	PDF	Development Services
Calculating Average Building Elevation(PDF, 489KB)	PDF	Planning
Caring For Your Septic System (link to King County)	HTM	Public Works
Carport Additions	HTM	Building
Certified Backflow Assembly Testing Program	HTM	Public Works
Chicken Regulations Summary	WEB	Planning
City Licenses, Additional	HTM	Finance
Concurrency Management Application(PDF, 120KB)	PDF	Public Works
Construction Tip Sheets Construction Tip Sheets provided by MyBuildingPermit.com are based mostly on the code requirements found in the International Residential Code for single family construction, but others can also be found. They intent to address some of the most common plan review items that are looked for during the building permit plan review process.	HTM	Building
Deck Installation or Repair	PDF	Building
Deferred Submittals (Guideline)	HTM	MyBuildingPermit.com
Demolition Permit Checklist(PDF, 165KB)	PDF	Building
Design Board Review Application Checklist(PDF, 278KB)	PDF	Planning
Earthquake Home Retrofit Assessment Checklist	HTM	Building
Earthquake Home Retrofit Program Information	PDF	Building
Earthquake Home Retrofit Standard Plans	PDF	Building
eCheck Financial Transaction Guidelines	PDF	Building
Electrical Permit Checklist(PDF, 109KB)	PDF	Building
Electrical Permit Checklist for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems(PDF, 762KB)	PDF	Building
Environmental Review (SEPA) Checklist	PDF	Planning
Express Review Qualifications	HTM	Building
Fabricator Approval Policy (Guideline)	HTM	MyBuildingPermit.com
FAQs for Building Permits (Building Permits)	HTM	Building
Fast Track Review Qualifications	HTM	Building
Fencing Detail, Tree Protection	PDF	Planning
Garage Conversions	HTM	Building
Guide to Complete Arborist Reports	PDF	Planning
Inspection Checklists Inspection Checklists provided by MyBuildingPermit.com are mainly based on the code requirements found in the International Residential Code for single family construction, but others can also be found. They include some of the most common items that are inspected during the building permit inspection process.	HTM	Building
Historic Residence Alteration Application Instructions	PDF	Planning
Home Occupation and Home Business Rules(PDF, 240KB)	PDF	Planning
Kirkland Comprehensive Plan	HTM	City of Kirkland
Kirkland Municipal Code	HTM	City of Kirkland
Kirkland Zoning Code	HTM	Planning
Kirkland Zoning Map(PDF, 4MB)	PDF	Planning
Land Surface Modification Permit Checklist	PDF	Building
Landscaping, Native Groundcover List(PDF, 482KB)	PDF	Planning
Landscaping, Native Shrub List(PDF, 530KB)	PDF	Planning
Landscaping, Native Tree List(PDF, 399KB)	PDF	Planning
Lot Line Alteration Checklist and Lot Line Alteration Form(PDF, 136KB) (8.5" x 11")	PDF	Planning
Mechanical Permit Checklist(PDF, 86KB)	PDF	Building
Managing Drainage Problems Around Your Property	HTM	Public Works
Move Permit Checklist(PDF, 137KB)	PDF	Building
Neighborhood Meetings Encouraged	WEB	Planning
Over-The-Counter Permit Qualifications	HTM	Building
Permit Requirements, Holmes Point Overlay	PDF	Planning
Plan Review Issues Most common items that get written up by plan reviewers, but could've been taken care of before submitting your permit application.	HTM	Development Services
Plan Review Times Based on the type of permit submitted, plan review times may vary.	PDF	Building
Plumbing Permit Checklist(PDF, 85KB)	PDF	Building
Political Sign Guidelines	PDF	Planning
Pre-Approved Plans (PW)	HTM	Public Works
Pre-submittal Meeting Information	WEB	Planning
Private Stormwater Maintenance Program	HTM	Public Works
Public Hearing Participation for Planning Permits	PDF	Planning
Public Notice Sign Standards for Planning Permits	PDF	Planning
Public Notice Sign Information	HTM	Planning
Public Tree Removal Permit Checklist	HTM	Planning
Rose Hill Business District Lighting	HTM	Planning
Sample Construction Details(PDF, 308KB)	PDF	Building
Sample Construction Plan Set(PDF, 1MB)	PDF	Building
Sample Cross Section Drawing(PDF, 473KB)	PDF	Building
Sample Elevation Drawing(PDF, 141KB)	PDF	Building
Sample Erosion & Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan(PDF, 92KB)	PDF	Public Works
Sample Site Plan(PDF, 426KB)	PDF	Building
Short Plat Recording Checklist	PDF	Planning
Short Plat/Preliminary Plat Application Checklist	PDF	Planning
Sign Permit Checklist(PDF, 88KB)	PDF	Building
Site Plan Requirements(PDF, 278KB)	PDF	Building
Smoke Control Submittal Requirements, Conceptual(PDF, 267KB)	PDF	Fire
Smoke Control Submittal Requirements, Detailed(PDF, 195KB)	PDF	Fire
Survey Policy Find out when you need to provide a topographic or boundary survey.	PDF	Planning
Temporary Use Permit Application Checklist	PDF	Planning
Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines(PDF, 364KB)	HTM	Public Works
Tree Protection Fencing Detail	HTM	Planning
Tree Protection Fencing Sign(PDF, 473KB)	PDF	Planning
Tree - Public Tree Removal Permit Checklist For removal of trees on public property	PDF	Planning
Water Heater Replacement	HTM	Building
When are permits required?	HTM	Building

Fees

Name	Description	Dept.
Building Services Fee Schedules	Includes fees for permits issued by Building Services: building, demolition, sign, clearing and grading (LSM), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, along with pre-submittal conference, miscellaneous inspection and other fees.	Building
Fire Permit Fees(PDF, 382KB)	Includes fire review fees associated with building plan review, alarms, fire sprinklers, tent, bon fires, hazardous materials, CO2, and other miscellaneous fire code operational permits.	Fire
Planning Land Use/Zoning Application Fees	Fees for various land use approvals issued by the Planning Department.	Planning
Impact Fees(PDF, 152KB)	Transportation, Park, School, and NEW Fire Impact fees	Public Works
Public Works Fee Schedule(PDF, 103KB)	Fee schedules for Public Works permits and services	Public Works
Valuation of Alterations to Existing Buildings	This document helps determine the valuation of alterations and repairs to existing buildings	Building
Valuation of New Construction(PDF, 337KB)	This document helps determine the valuation of new construction	Building