Pre-Submittal Conferences

Pre-submittal applications are submitted to the Planning and Building Department. The date, time, and location of the meeting will be scheduled at the time application is made and applicable fees are paid. Documentation that is substantially revised after the original application may require additional review and may be charged additional fees.

There are two types of Pre-submittal Conferences designed to assist customers: 

• Land Use Pre-submittal Conferences, and 
• Building Pre-submittal Conferences.

Minor projects that do not require a Pre-Submittal Conference by Code may be reviewed under the Single-Family Residential (SFR) Pre-Submittal Meeting process.

Conferences are scheduled a minimum of ten (10) business days in advance.

Standard pre-submittal meetings are Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Single-Family Residential (SFR) Pre-Submittal Meetings are normally held at the Development Services Center counter with an assigned representative on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m.

The customer will gain more information about the project and receive more thorough answers based on the level of detail provided in plans and the quality of questions being asked. The City will review and provide feedback on the documentation submitted at the time of original application. Because staff review the proposed project in advance, applicants are discouraged from bringing substantial revisions to the meeting.

The plans required are a vicinity plan and conceptual drawings of the proposed project to include approximate location of all significant trees (at least 6” diameter), existing and proposed contour lines if available (include parking lot, circulation system, and any natural features. For Building permit pre-submittal applications, elevations of all sides of any proposed structure and floor plans should be included. In the Rose Hill Business District, an Exterior Lighting Plan is required. 

It is required that a list of questions/concerns accompany the application. The customer is responsible for taking any notes in the meeting. The customer may submit meeting notes to the City's Team Leader to be reviewed for accuracy. 

City staff members from Building, Fire, Planning, and Public Works normally attend these meetings unless the customer specifies a department's presence is not necessary. Call the main Planning and Building phone line at 425-587-3600 with any questions.

Pre-submittal conferences are required by the Kirkland Zoning Code for most land use permits:

Examples of land use permits are:

• Substantial Development Permits

• Subdivisions and Short Plats

• Master Sign Plans

• Street Vacations

• Temporary Use Permits

• Cottage Housing Projects

• Variances

• Planned Unit Developments

• Master Plans

• Design Review 

Please contact the Planning and Building Department if assistance is required to determine whether or not a pre-submittal conference is required for a particular land use permit. Whether required or not, they are always encouraged. 

The Building Code does not require a Pre-Submittal Conference, however, they are highly recommended for:

• New commercial/multi-family projects

• Significant additions to commercial/multi-family projects

• Complex tenant improvements and restaurants

• Automobile dealerships