Applications & Forms

All permitting applications must be submitted through www.MyBuildingPermit.com.

Until further notice due to COVID-19, the Permit Center is closed to walk-in customers. Operations continue as staff work remotely.

Review staff and permitting staff remain available for consultation via telephone at 425-806-6400.

Permit staff may also be reached via email at permitsvcs@bothellwa.gov. This is the best way to reach a Permit Coordinator with permitting questions.

All plan submittals with over 10 sheets, shall follow this format for plan layout so reviewers have room to stamp plans. A full column of open area is required for the cover sheet and half a column is required for each subsequent sheet.

Plan Layout for architectural sheets and civil plans containing more than 10 sheets:

Plans submitted for review, and with over 10 sheets, shall have the following areas left blank and unused for city stamps.

  • Cover sheet: A full height column on the right side of the plans 3” wide based on a 36” x 24” plan sheet (adjust to fit the plan size)
  • After cover sheet: A column 8” tall x 3” wide column based on a 36” x 24” plan sheet (adjust to fit the plan size)

Requirements apply to plan sets only and not structural calculations, geotechnical reports, city forms, etc. Refer to plan stamp pdf template examples for further clarification.

General Documents

  1. Permit Processing Timelines - B
  2. Permit Counter Information
  3. Pre Application Meeting Request - 21
  4. Application for Assignment of Address - 54
  5. Application Information Changes or Additions - 1d
  6. Temp Outdoor Seating - Private Parking

Residential

  1. Registered Basic Plan Process - CC
  2. Single Family Building Permit - 3
  3. Residential Deck Permit - 3a
  4. Single Family Building Permit for Additions/Remodels - 3b
  5. Single Family Building Permit for Seismic Retrofit - 3c
  6. Registered Basic Plan Submittal - 3d
  7. Building Permit from Basic - 3e
  8. Single Family Building Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit - 3f
  9. Residential Building Permit for Accessory Structures, Detached Garage, Carport and Awnings - 6a
  10. Residential Plumbing and Mechanical Permit - 9
  11. Site Plan Review - 15
  12. Fire Flow / Water and Sewer Availability - 36
  13. Replacement of Existing Backflow Prevention Devices - 51a
  14. Water Meter Sizing One or Two Dwelling Units - 61b
  15. Residential Sewer Use Certification Sewage Treatment Form
  16. Manufactured Home In Manufactured Home Park - 6
  17. Re-roof Permit Application - 1b

Residential Energy Forms

  1. 2018 Glazing (Door/Window) Schedule
  2. 2018 Heat Sizing Code
  3. 2018 Prescriptive Worksheet Both Zones
  4. 2018 Alterations Remodel Worksheet

Commercial / Multi-Family

  1. Non-Residential Sewer Use Certification Sewage Treatment Form
  2. Development Review Billing Form - D
  3. Commercial / Multi-Family Building Permit - 2
  4. Townhome or Detached Condo Bldg - 2b
  5. Tenant Improvement - 4
  6. Non-Residential, Multi-Family Plumbing and Mechanical Permit - 8
  7. Building Code Summary Worksheet 2018 IBC - 11a
  8. Building Code Summary Worksheet 2018 IEBC - 11b
  9. Site Plan Review - 15
  10. Fire Flow / Water and Sewer Availability - 36
  11. Backflow Preventor Installation - 51
  12. Replacement of Existing Backflow Prevention Devices - 51a
  13. Water Meter Sizing - Commercial or Multi-Family - 61a

Commercial Energy Forms

  1. 2018 Nonresidential WA State Energy Code Compliance Forms Instructions

Sign Permits

  1. Sign Permit Submittal Requirements - 17
  2. Banner Sign Registration - 30
  3. Downtown Sign Regulations

Permit Fees

  1. Building Fees - A
  2. Land Use and Planning Fees - C
  3. Public Works Fees - E
  4. 2021 Impact Fees

Fee Quote Forms

  1. Commercial Building Submittal Fee Quote Form
  2. Multi-Family Building Submittal Fee Quote Form
  3. Single Family Building Submittal Fee Quote Form

Fire Forms

  1. Fire Fees 2021
  2. Fire Code Operational Permit Application 2021
  3. Fireworks Stand Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Smoke Control Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  5. Conceptual Smoke Control Submittal - Appendix A
  6. Detailed Smoke Control Submittal - Appendix B
  7. Smoke Control System Revisions - Appendix C
  8. Shaft Pressurization Only Systems - Appendix D (PDF)
  9. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Smoke Control Systems - Appendix E (PDF)
  10. Over The Counter Fire Sprinkler Permit - 67
  11. Tents and Carnival Permit - 68B
  12. Over The Counter Fire Alarm Transmitter Replacement - 69
  13. Smoke Control Systems Application_66C
  14. Fire Code Construction Permit - 68a
  15. Fire Alarm Permit - 66B
  16. Underground Fire Line Permit - 66C
  17. Special Suppression or Detection Systems - 66D
  18. Fire Sprinkler Permit - 66A

Bonding Forms

  1. Assignment of Funds - Maintenance
  2. Assignment of Funds - Performance
  3. Cash Set Aside - Maintenance
  4. Cash Set Aside - Performance
  5. Surety - Maintenance
  6. Surety - Performance

Building

  1. Alternate Materials Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment - AAA
  2. Basic Option School Portable Structure - 7a
  3. Commercial Storage Racks - 58
  4. Demolition Application - 19
  5. Detention Facilities - 28a
  6. Espresso Stand Permit - 56
  7. Manufactured Home In Manufactured Home Park - 6
  8. Manufactured Home - Out of MH Park - 5
  9. Moving Permit Application - 50
  10. Non-Residential Accessory Structure - 2a
  11. Portable Structures Intake Checklist - 7
  12. Re-roof Permit Application - 1b
  13. Retaining Walls and Rockeries - 20
  14. Special Inspections - Y
  15. Title Elimination Inspection Request - 49

Land Use

  1. Zoning Verification Letter Request - 71
  2. Land Use and Planning Fees - C
  3. Development Review Billing Form - D
  4. Site Plan Review - 15
  5. Application for Appeal - 22
  6. Boundary Line Adjustment Checklist - 23
  7. Conditional Use Permit - 24
  8. Critical Areas Alterations Checklist - 25
  9. Preliminary Plat and General Binding Site Plan Checklist - 26
  10. Final Plat Intake Checklist - 27b
  11. Final Short Plat Intake Checklist - 27a
  12. Plat Alteration Checklist - 28
  13. PUD Preliminary and Final Checklist - 29
  14. SEPA Checklist - 31
  15. Shoreline Substantial Development Exemption - 32
  16. Shoreline Substantial Development - 33
  17. Preliminary Short Plat Checklist - 34
  18. Variance Intake - 35
  19. School Safe Walk Assessment - 52
  20. Reasonable Use - 53
  21. Land Clearing Checklist - 57
  22. Transitory Accommodations - 59
  23. Comp Plan and Development Regulations Amendment - 60
  24. Planned Action Determination Form
  25. Departure Request Form

Public Works

  1. Development Review Billing Form - D
  2. Grading - 40
  3. Cross Connection Control Work Order - 42
  4. Utility Permit - 43
  5. Public Works Variance Checklist - 44
  6. Water Supply Reference Table - 61c
  7. Solid Waste Container Checklist
  8. Benchmark Construction Inspections - R

Wireless Communication Facilities

  1. Wireless Communication Facilities Building - 37
  2. Wireless Communication Facilities - 38
  3. Small Cell Wireless - 38B
  4. Wireless Eligible Facilities Request - 38C

Right of Way Forms

  1. Right of Way Permit Information - T
  2. Right of Way (Construction) - 47
  3. Major Franchise Right of Way - 48a
  4. Minor Franchise Right of Way - 48b
  5. Outdoor Dining Public Area Use - 46a
  6. Temp ROW Use for Storage or Pods - 46b
  7. Certificate of Liabililty Insurance Standards

Transportation Forms

  1. Capacity Reservation Application - 39a
  2. Concurrency Application - 39