Permit Extension

ACTIVE PERMIT EXTENSIONS

Expiration of active building permits is addressed in Mercer Island City Code (MICC) 17.14.010 Section 105.5. By statute, building permits expire two (2) years from the date of permit issuance. Once a permit is expired, inspections can not be scheduled and the scope of work described in the construction documents should not proceed further. Work performed or covered following permit expiration is subject to code enforcement under MICC 6.10.050. Expiration dates can be found by searching by address on mybuildingpermit.com

STEPS TO SUBMIT

  • Review Renewal Eligibility Criteria *[Noted below]

Apply:

Your permit extension request will then be reviewed by city staff.

  • Outstanding or Renewal Fee issued

RENEWAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

*Please review the form for additional information 

  • Prohibition on Further Revisions of Scope No revisions to the scope of the original permit will be accepted by the City during the renewal period. The renewal period is intended for completion of previously approved work. (Revisions which address structure or minor interior layout will be considered case-by-case).
  • Construction Schedule. The owner or owners’ agent attests that the permitted scope of work can be completed within the renewal period.
  • Construction Management. The owner or owners’ agent attests that the project is under active management with the purpose of maintaining the site in conformance with the conditions of permit approval.
  • New Single Family Homes over 6,000 sf. If the project is a new single-family home over 6,000 sf or an addition of greater than 3,000 sf of gross floor area, the owner or owners’ agent will coordinate with the City Engineer to amend the previously approved construction management plan
  • Failure to Obtain Final Inspection. If an approved final inspection is not obtained during the renewal period, the owner or owners’ agent will resolve the unfinished work by obtaining a new permit
  • Vesting of Permits to Resolve Unfinished Work. The owner or owners’ agent acknowledges that if an approved final inspection is not obtained within three (3) years of the date of issuance of the original permit, permits obtained to resolve unfinished work will vest with the construction and land use codes in effect at the time of that application.
  • Eligibility for Renewal. At the time of this renewal request, the permit is active or not more than 90 days have passed after permit expiration.
  • Fees Associated with Permits to Resolve Unfinished Work The owner or owners’ agent acknowledges that if an approved final inspection is not obtained within three (3) years of the date of issuance of the original permit, permits obtained to resolve unfinished work will require fees in effect at the time of that application.
  • Fees. The owner or owners’ agent acknowledges that the renewal will not be in effect until a fee of 50% of the original building permit fee, or other fee previously authorized by the Building Official, is paid

 

APPLICATION REVIEW EXTENSIONS

Renewals for applications that are in process will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email your review extension request to: epermit.tech@mercerisland.gov

Expiration of building permit applications is addressed in Mercer Island City Code (MICC) 17.14.010 Section 105.3.2. By statute, building permit applications expire 18 months from the date of application. Extensions may be granted where:

  • Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act is in progress; or
  • Any other city review is in progress; provided the applicant has submitted a complete response to city requests or the building official determines that unique or unusual circumstances exist that warrant additional time for such response, and the building official determines that the review is proceeding in a timely manner toward final city decision; or 
  • Litigation against the city or applicant is in progress, the outcome of which may affect the validity or the provisions of any permit issued pursuant to such application

 

 

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