Codes and Laws
The Mountlake Terrace Municipal Code (MTMC) is a compilation of the general ordinances currently in effect in the City. Often the MTMC will defer to a Revised Code of Washington State. Note: The online code may not reflect the most recent code changes.
Development Codes & Regulations
Mountlake Terrace Municipal Code
Building and Construction Codes
Environmental Regulations
Land Use Planning and Development
Subdivision Code
Zoning Code
Design Standards/Checklists
Community Business District Design Standards
Freeway Tourist District Design Standards
General Commercial District Design Standards
Light Industry Office District Design Standards
Multifamily Development Design Standards
Town Center Design Standards
Transitional District Design Standards
Checklists
Community Business Building Design Checklist
Community Business District Sign Design Checklist
Community Business District Site Design Checklist
Freeway Tourist District Building Design Checklist
Freeway Tourist District Sign Design Checklist
Freeway Tourist District Site Design Checklist
General Commercial District Building Design Checklist
General Commercial District Site Design Checklist
Light Industrial Office Park District Building Design Checklist
Light Industrial Office Park Site Design Checklist
Multi Family Building Design Checklist
Multi-Family Site Design Checklist
Smaller Lot Residential Building Design Checklist
Smaller Lot Residential Site Design Checklist
Transitional District Areas Building Design Checklist
Transitional District Parking Design Checklist
Transitional District Sign Design Checklist
Transitional District Areas Site Design Checklist
State and Federal Laws
Washington Administrative Code (WACs)
Revised Code of Washington Index (RCWs)
Revised Code of Washington (RCWs)
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Map (PDF)
Helpful Links
Capital Investment Strategy
Department of Commerce
Economic Alliance of Snohomish County
International Code Council
Maps
Mountlake Terrace Business Association
Snohomish County Tourism Bureau
The Community and Economic Development department provides a variety of brochures and informational publications. Residents who want to improve their property, charge their cars or consider options as a home owner can refer to the lists below. These publications provide a general overview of the topic. They are not intended to cover all situations, nor to replace any code provision that may apply and/or might differ or conflict with the information in the brochure. Publications are occasionally amended to reflect updates and changes in codes and regulations. To insure clarity, please check back prior to engaging in residential changes and improvements.
Publications
- Accessory Carport Tent-Port Structures
- Accessory Dwelling Units
- Backyard Chickens (PDF)
- City with a Vision Brochure (PDF)
- Decks Information (PDF)
- Driveway Standards (PDF)
- Economic Incentives Flyer
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - How to Charge (PDF)
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Multifamily and Commercial (PDF)
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Residential
- Fences in Residential Districts (PDF)
- Fireworks Brochure
- Handrails and Guardrails
- Home Occupation Information
- Low Impact Development Checklist
- Outdoor Storage (PDF)
- Rental Housing License and Safety Inspection Program (PDF)
- Retaining Walls
- Sheds Information (PDF)
- Sign Information for Off Premise/Directional Signs
- Sign Information for Political Signs
- Sign Information for Real Estate Signs
- Sign Information for Temporary Signs
- Smoke Alarm Regulations
- Smoke Alarms
- Smoke Alarms-Regualtions and Guidelines (PDF)
- Special Events Information (PDF)
- Stormwater Guidelines, New Development (PDF)
- Stormwater Guidelines, Redevelopment (PDF)