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You can submit applications for all our permit types through the Seattle Services Portal.
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Applicant Guides
Applicant Guides are resources for permit applicants that provide detailed information related to permitting requirements and processes. Applicant Guides should not be used as a substitute for the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) or Director's Rules. The applicant is responsible for complying with all SMC and rule requirements, whether or not it is described in an Applicant Guide. Visit our Codes, Rules & Tools page for reference links. You can access the SMC online.
Street Use Applicant Guides
AG 1010: Holiday Construction Moratorium
We do not allow construction work during winter holidays on streets or sidewalks in the Downtown Retail Core, Pioneer [...]
AG 1011: Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Guide
If you own property in Seattle, you're responsible for keeping nearby sidewalks, roadway shoulders, and alleys safe and [...]
AG 1050: Regional Voluntary Bioretention in the Right-of-Way Projects
Learn more about regional bioretention in the right-of-way!
AG 1075: Shoreline Street End
Learn how to apply for a Shoreline Street End
AG 1076: Council Term Skybridge Permit
Here is an overview of the Council Term Skybridge Permit Process
AG 1077: Council Term Permit
Here is an overview of the Council Term Permit Process
AG 1080: Neighborhood Pole Banners
Learn how to apply for a Neighborhood Pole Banner
AG 1081: Intersection Painting
Learn how to showcase artwork from artists in your neighborhood ROW!
AG 1083: Signal Box Artwork
Learn how to decorate your neighborhood signal boxes with artwork
AG 1084: Street Furniture
Learn how to set up seating and decor in public places
AG 1085: Sidewalk Tables and Chairs
Learn how to set out tables and chairs adjacent to their business or building.
AG 1086: Long-Term Storage Permit
Learn how to set up storage for materials in the ROW
AG 1087: Parklets
Learn how to set up a parklet in in your on-street parking spot(s)
AG 1088: Private Utility Infrastructure
Learn how to set up private utility infrastructure in the right-of-way
AG 1089A: Vending in the Authorized Stadium and Event Center Area
Learn how to vend from a cart, vehicle, or display table and/or tent in an authorized Stadium Event Vending area
AG 1089B: Vending from a Vehicle in a Curbspace
Learn about how you can vend from a vehicle in areas of curbspace.
AG 1089C: Vending on a Public Sidewalk or Plaza
Learn about how to vend from a cart or from a vehicle on a Sidewalk or Plaza
AG 1089D: Vending from a Traveling Cart or Vehicle Along an Approved Route
Learn how to apply for a permit that allows you to sell goods along a route
AG 1090: Private Structures and Uses
Learn how to set up private structures in the right-of-way
AG 1091A: Retail Merchandise Displays in the Frontage Zone
Learn how to set up merchandise displays in the frontage zone
AG 1091B: Retail Merchandise Displays in the Furniture Zone
Learn how to set up merchandise displays in the furniture zone
AG 1092: Areaways
Learn how to activate the space below street level
AG 1093: Outdoor Dining
Learn how to install and operate dining options in the right-of-way
AG 1094: Street and Sidewalk Activities
Here is an overview of how to get a Street and Sidewalk Activities permit!
AG 1095: Underground Storage Tank (UST)
Long term, annually renewable permit for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) located in the public right-of-way
AG 2000: Street Improvement Permits
This guide provides detailed information about how to get a Street Improvement Permit.
AG 2001: SIP Interdepartmental Permit Coordination Process
This guide provides steps for the SIP interdepartmental coordination permit process
AG 2002: SIP Design Guidance Process
This guide provides detailed information about the SIP Design Guidance Process
AG 2003: Survey and Basemap
Learn how to employ the combined Survey and Basemap Content