| Locate the heading for the Planning Department application, checklist, or form you are looking for. You will need to click on each link under your particular subject heading. These forms are designed to be printed and filled out. Please submit the completed forms in person to the Planning Department.
Most of the forms, checklists and information sheets found on this page are maintained as PDF files. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free program) to view or print these files.
Get Adobe Acrobat Reader.  |
 Building in Juanita Village
|
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application and Instructions
Fees
Administrative Design Review
Administrative Design Review Application Early Review Form
Administrative Design Review Supplemental Checklist
(to accompany commercial/multi-family and building permits)
Design Review Process Brochure
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Alteration and Vacation of Plats
Alteration and Vacation of Plats Application Form
Average Building Elevation
Calculating Average Building Elevation
Binding Site Plan
Directions for Recording of a Binding Site Plan
Community Meetings
Neighborhood Meetings Encouraged
Complaints
Complaint Investigation Request
Completeness Handout
Why complete permit applications benefit you
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
Continued Use Application
Continued Use Application
Design Review Board
Design Review Board Application and Checklist
Design Review Process Brochure
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB). This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.
Environmental Checklist (SEPA)
Environmental Checklist (FILLABLE PDF FORM) This version of the Environmental Checklist is a form. It will allow you to enter information in necessary fields by hitting the tab key. Once completed, print and submit to the Planning Department.
Environmental Checklist (PDF)
Fees
Exception From Normal Construction Hours
Request for Exception From Normal Construction/Grading Hours Application
Fee Schedule
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Fences
Requirements for Fences
Final Subdivision
Final Subdivision Application and Checklist
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Historic Residence Designation
Historic Residence Alteration Application
Historic Residence Alteration Application Instructions
Historic Residence Nomination Application
Fees
Holmes Point Overlay
Holmes Point Overlay Map
Permit Requirements
Vegetation Management Plan Information
Home Occupations
Rules Governing Home Occupations and Businesses Conducted Incidental to a Residential Use
Innovative Housing
Innovative Housing Application
Land Use Permit Extension Request
Land Use Permit Extension form
Landscaping List
Native Trees
Native Shrubs
Native Groundcover
Evergreen Trees
Deciduous Trees
Shrub and Groundcover
Prohibited Plants
Kirkland Street Tree List
Minimum 4' Planting Strip
Minimum 6' Planting Strip
Minimum 8' Planting Strip
Lighting Standards - Rose Hill Business District
Lighting standards for the Rose Hill Business District
Lot Line Adjustments
Lot Line Adjustment Checklist and Application, and
Lot Line Adjustment Form to accompany application
Fees
Noise Variance
Noise Variance Application & Checklist
Fees
Off-site Signs Requirements (real estate signs, etc.)
Off-site signs requirements
Oversized Vehicles
Oversized vehicle registration form - Applies only to the RSA and RMA residential zones in the annexation area
Plant List
Plant List
Prohibited Plants
Political Signs
Guidelines for Displaying Political Signs in the City of Kirkland
Pre-submittal Meeting
Pre-submittal meeting application form
Fees
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Public Hearings
How To Participate in a Public Hearing
Public Records Request
Request to access public records form
Shorelines
Substantial Development Permit, Variance and Conditional Use Permit; and Application Checklist
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB) This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Neighborhood Meetings Encouraged
Short Plat Recording Instructions
Short Plat Recording Application Form
Short Plat Mylar Template (.dwg file - 124kb. Auto Cad required)
Short Plat/Preliminary Plat
Short Plat or Preliminary Subdivision Application and Checklist
Options for Short Plat and Subdivision Review Handout
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB) This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.
Neighborhood Meetings Encouraged
Sign Permits - Planning Review Only
Planning Department sign permit application form
For sign permits that do not require any structural alterations (e.g. sign reface, window-sticker signs)
Sign Permits - Building and Planning Department Review
Building Department sign permit application form and checklist.
This is required for all new signs and reinstallation of signs and is to be submitted to the Building Department.
Signs - Zoning Permit Master Sign Plans, Pole Signs, and Off-site Directional Signs
Zoning Permit Master Sign Plan , pole sign, and offsite directional sign Application and Checklist. Download this form if you are requesting approval of a Master Sign Plan, pole sign, or offsite directional signs with the Planning Department.
Fees
Single-Family Zoning Requirements
Summary of zoning requirements for single-family homes and accessory structures
Street Vacations
Street Vacation Application and Checklist
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB) This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.
Fees
Survey Policy
Survey Policy
Temporary Use Permit
Temporary User Permit Application
Tree Protective Fencing
Tree Fencing Detail
Tree/Arborist Reports
Guide to Complete Arborist Reports
Tree Removal Forms/Applications
Tree removal not associated with development activity.
Click here to view a tree removal guide to help determine which application form to use.
- 2-tree removal notification form
- Multiple tree removal application
- Public tree removal permit application
- Public tree pruning permit application
Tree removal associated with development activity
A tree retention plan is required with new development. The requirements vary depending on the type of development activity and use on the subject property. Below are handouts summarizing the tree retention plan requirements.
- Tree Retention Plan - Single Family (Minor)
Single-family, or two attached, detached, or stacked dwelling units, and related demolition and land surface modification applications. New development or redevelopment in which the total square footage of the proposed improvements is less than 50% of the total square footage of existing improvements on the subject property.
- Tree Retention Plan - Single Family (Major)
Single-family, or two attached, detached, or stacked dwelling units, and related demolition and land surface modification applications. New development or redevelopment in which the total square footage of the proposed improvements is greater than 50% of the total square footage of existing improvements on the subject property.
- Tree Retention Plan - Multifamily, Commercial, and Non-Residential uses
Tree retention requirements for multifamily, commercial, and any other use other than residential, and related demolition and land surface modification applications.
- Tree Retention Plan - Subdivisions and Cottage Developments
Tree retention plan requirements for short plat (up to 9 lots), subdivisions (10 or more lots), cottages, carriage units, two/three-unit homes, and related demolition and land surface modifications.
Variances
Criteria Sheet for Variances
Zoning Permit Application Form and Checklist
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB) This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.
Fees
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Wireless Facilities
Wireless Permit Application, Checklist, Instructions, Questionnaire
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB) This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.
Fees
Wireless Registration Form
Work Hours Exception
Request for Exception from Normal Construction/Grading Hours
Zoning Permits
Cottage Housing - Supplemental Sheet
Zoning Permit Application Form and Checklist
Neighborhood Meetings Encouraged
Fees
Residential park impact fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
Public Works - Road Impact Fees
Public Notice Signs
Sign Companies can download sign specifications (zip file 2MB) This file is maintained in .zip format, you will need appropriate software such as winzip or zipcentral to unpack the files. If you are a Apple Macintosh user, Stuffit or Stuffit Expander will work.