On April 17, 2012 the City Council adopted Ordinance 4354 which renews Ordinance 4300.

According to the ordinance, for zoning permits including design review and other specified permits, an applicant may request no more than two one year extensions from the scheduled expiration date. The extension applies to both the time to begin construction or to submit to the City a building permit application, and the time to substantially complete construction for the development activity. An applicant may request both extensions at any time after final approval of the land use permit or approval.

For subdivisions, the applicant may request to extend the four year recordation period to six years. An applicant who has previously sought a two year extension may seek an additional one year extension for a total of 7 years. An applicant may request both extensions at any time after final approval of the plat.

The interim ordinance is in effect through November 1, 2012. The Planning Commission and Houghton Community Council are reviewing permanent code amendments addressing the issue.

Download and fill out the Land Use Permit Extension application form (no fee required) and submit to the Planning Department if you would like apply for an extension.  If you have any questions or comments about the interim ordinance or code amendments, contact Nancy Cox in the Planning Department at ncox@kirklandwa.gov or (425) 587-3228.