Review Timelines
Target Times
Target timelines listed below are estimates, and review timelines may vary. CPD's goal is to meet or exceed all targets.
You can check permit status online here: www.MyBuildingPermit.com
For more information or additional questions please contact our Permit Services Team at 206-275-7605.
Applications submitted are reviewed for completeness prior to routing. Once all documents required to complete the submittal have been received, the "Target" period will begin. Some projects require the approval of a formal Intake Screening prior to routing.
Construction / Building Permits
| Type of Review | Target |
| Building and Site Development | |
| Intake Screenings | 2 weeks (once all documents provided) |
| Routing | 1 week (once deemed complete) |
| First Review - Major Building Permits (Type 3) | 4 weeks |
| First Review - Non-Major Building Permits (Type 1) | 2 weeks |
| First Review - Site Development Permits (Type 1) | 2 weeks |
| Second and Subsequent Reviews | 2 weeks |
| Prepare Approved Permit for Issuance | 1 week |
| Revisions | 2-3 weeks |
| Other | |
| Fire Permits | 3 weeks |
| Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing | 2 weeks |
| Right of Way Use | 2 weeks |
| Side Sewer / Fuel Tank / Subject To Field Inspection Permits | 3 days |
| Tree Permits (not related to building permit or development projects) | 2 weeks |
Land Use Decisions
| Type of Review | Target |
| Completeness Review | 28 Days |
| First Review - Type 1 and Type 2 | 2 weeks |
| First Review - Type 3 and Type 4 | 5 weeks |
| Second and Subsequent Reviews | 2 weeks |
| Staff Report / Decision (following completion of review) | 3-4 weeks |
Public Notice
Public notice is required for some permits, including residential building permits, pursuant to MICC 19.15.030. A 30-day public comment period is associated with any application that requires public notice. Permit review can occur concurrently; however, it cannot be completed until the comment period has ended. In some cases, the comment period may increase permit review timelines.
