Land Use Permits & Approvals

During the implementation of Phase 2 Construction Restart, all permit applications will begin to be accepted at this time. Note: Permit processing times have increased. Please expect 2-3 business days for permit applications to be processed. Inspections are consistently scheduled 2-3 days after request as well. Permit applications are listed below. Compliance to COVID-19 mandates has created longer processing times for permits. Please email a Permit Specialist with all questions you may have: Permitspecialist@ci.mlt.wa.us. Submission of permits will be handled in the following manner:




City Website PortalMail/Drop-off*Appointment Required with Permit Specialist
  • Single Family
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Plumbing
    • Roof
    • Sewer Repair/New
    • Window Replacement (Only) Permit
  • Building Permit 
    • Minor exterior work only to include roof overlay or re-roof
    • Siding and/or windows
  • Deck Permit
  • Demolition Permit
  • Driveway Permit
  • Fence Permit
  • Fire Prevention Permit
  • Shed Permit
  • Solar Permit
  • Utility and Communication Companies
  • Violation/Investigation
  • Wall/Rockery Permit
  • Water Meter
  • Civil
  • Commercial/Multi-family Building
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Sprinkler
  • Land Use
  • Low Voltage Electrical - Commercial
  • New Construction or Addition
  • Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Plan Review
  • Single Family Building Addition or Remodel
  • Tenant Improvement

    *The Development Permit intake box is located in the second floor lobby of the interior of the building, by the door to City Hall. A    permit specialist will contact with confirmation of receipt and invoice fees due to begin processing

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Gateway
Intake Appointment Construction Plans

Land use development pertains to the development of an existing property. This could include subdivision of property, obtaining site plan entitlement for a project or a master planned development. Permit approvals are required for development and remodeling activities such as:

The Permit Contact Information Form is a requirement with most permit applications. In order to determine if it needs to be included with your submittal, please refer to the specific permit for your project. 

Land Use Permit Applications, Checklists and Guides


  1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit and Checklist
  2. Appeal Application
  3. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application
  4. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Application
  5. Conditional Use Permit Application
  6. Critical Areas Checklist
  7. Critical Areas Reasonable Use Exception Filing Requirements with Code
  8. Franchise and Right-of-Way Use Authorization Application
  9. Home Occupation Application & Information
  10. Landscape Irrigation Application and Checklist
  1. Landscape Irrigation Plan Change Agreement
  2. Low Impact Development Checklist
  3. Minor Site Plan Application
  4. Owner Authorization Form
  5. Permit Contact Information - Required with all permits
  6. Planned Unit Development Application
  7. Pre-Application Conference Checklist
  8. Shoreline Development Permit Application
  9. Site Plan Application
  10. Site Plan Application Submittal Checklist
  1. Special Event Application
  2. Street Vacation Application
  3. Street Vacation Process
  4. Temporary Outdoor Use Permit
  5. Temporary Use Application
  6. Telecommunications Special Use Wireless Application (PDF)
  7. Variance Application
  8. Zoning Map Amendment Rezone Application
  9. Zoning Text Amendment Application

Subdivision Applications and Checklists

  1. Permit Contact Information - Required with all permits
  2. Subdivision Permit Application (see below for necessary supplemental information, based on subdivision type)
  3. Subdivision Alteration Application
  4. Subdivision Vacation Application
  1. Boundary Line Adjustment - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  2. Final Plats and Final Binding Site Plan - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  3. Preliminary Binding Site Plan - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  4. Preliminary Fee Simple - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  1. Preliminary Plat - Subdivision Supplemental Application
  2. Short Plat - Subdivision Submittal Packet Checklist
  3. Short Plat - Subdivision Supplemental Application

SEPA Information

  1. SEPA Environmental Review Application
  1. SEPA - ESA Listed Salmonids Checklist
  1. SEPA Checklist and Instructions

Sign Information

  1. Comprehensive Sign Design Requirements
  2. Sign Information for Political Signs
  1. Sign Information for Real Estate Signs
  2. Sign Permit for Banner Sign
  1. Sign Permit for Special Use Sign
  2. Sign Permit for Temporary Sign

Stormwater Guidelines

  1. Stormwater LID BMPs and Infiltration Testing
  1. Stormwater Guidelines, New Development
  1. Stormwater Guidelines, Redevelopment

Tax Abatement Information

  1. Tax Abatement Application (Conditional Certificate)
  1. Tax Abatement Application (Final Certificate)
  1. Tax Abatement Annual Reporting Form

Fee Schedules

  1. Building, Electrical and Fire Permit Fees 2021
  2. Civil Engineering Fees 2021
  3. Impact Fees Schedule 2021
  1. Land Use Development Fees 2021
  2. Special Event Permits Fee Schedule (PDF)
  3. Utility Connection Fees 2021

Impact Fee Applications and Schedules

  1. Impact Fee Calculation Application
  2. Impact Fee Deferral Application (PDF)

Additional Information

Call the Planning Department at 425-744-6284 for additional information on land use review and approvals. For Intake Appointment Requests, please email a Permit Specialist at permitspecialist@ci.mlt.wa.us. You are also welcome to check with staff at City Hall during regular business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.