Bothell Sound

Development · Jul 22, 2026

Six-story mixed-use building approved for downtown Bothell corner

The city approved a six-story building with 22 apartments and ground-floor retail at 10137 Main Street, subject to landscaping and tree conditions. 1

What the records say

The city has approved a site plan review for a new six-story mixed-use building at the southwest corner of 102nd Avenue NE and Main Street in downtown Bothell. A site plan review is the city's check of a project's layout, design, and landscaping. The decision, issued July 22, 2026, allows the applicant, Signature on Main LLC, to build on the currently vacant parcel at 10137 Main Street. 1

  • The city approved a Type II Site Plan Review for a six-story mixed-use building at 10137 Main Street.
  • The building will include about 2,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and 22 residential units, with parking below accessed from the alley.
  • The approved scope covers only the main parcel (0967000036); the adjacent southern parking lot is not part of the redevelopment and will continue as parking.
  • Conditions require protecting Main Street landscaping during construction and finalizing tree species and sidewalk design through the grading permit process.
  • The decision may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner within 14 days of the July 22, 2026 issuance date.

Why it matters

This decision clears the way for new housing and ground-floor retail in the downtown core, adding 22 apartments and commercial space to a currently vacant corner. Residents should also note the construction conditions, which aim to protect street landscaping and trees during the build. The decision can be appealed within 14 days of issuance by a party of record with standing to the city's Hearing Examiner. 1

What changed / what's next

  • The city issued a Notice of Decision approving the site plan review with conditions on July 22, 2026. 1
  • The project scope was changed from including the southern parking lot to only the main parcel at 10137 Main Street. 1
  • Final tree species, planting selection, and sidewalk/landscape design will be reviewed and finalized through the grading permit application process. 1
  • The 14-day appeal window for parties of record with standing runs from the July 22, 2026 issuance date. 1