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Permits
Stories about permits affecting Bothell, grounded in official local records.
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Bothell Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Downtown Subarea Plan update
Bothell's Planning Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or later on annual Comprehensive Plan amendments that include a Downtown Subarea Plan update and a revised Future Land Use Map.
City approves short plat to split two lots near 105th and NE 187th into eight home sites
Bothell approved the Truly Short Plat subdivision at 10522 and 10512 NE 187th Street, clearing the way for eight new residential lots with demolition of existing structures and a list of engineering, fire, and community development conditions.
Bothell proposes to right-size bike parking rules citywide
The city has issued an environmental review finding for code amendments that would require bike parking for more types of development but generally fewer spaces, with a 14-day comment window.
Bothell approves 321-unit North Creek apartment complex with conditions
The City of Bothell has granted conditional site plan approval for an eight-story apartment building with 321 units on 120th Avenue NE, subject to affordable housing and infrastructure requirements.
Bothell planning panel to weigh land-use code changes at Sept. 16 hearing
The Bothell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Sept. 16 on proposed amendments to land-use procedures in BMC Titles 11, 12, and 14.
Hearing Examiner approves Canyon Park self-storage project with wetland mitigation and setback variances
A Hearing Examiner decision approved a 4-story, 94,873-square-foot self-storage facility at 23004 Bothell Everett Hwy, with variances, a wetland alteration permit, and demolition of an existing home.
Bothell issues environmental clearance for citywide land use procedure code updates
The City of Bothell has issued a Determination of Non-Significance for proposed amendments to BMC Titles 11, 12, and 14, with comments and appeals due by 5:00 PM on August 26, 2026.
Bothell approves townhomes and apartments on 101st Ave NE
The city approved a plan for nine townhomes and a 12-unit apartment building at 18804-18812 101st Ave NE, with conditions on stormwater, utilities, and trees.
Bothell clears environmental hurdle for 8-lot subdivision on NE 187th Street
The city issued a Determination of Non-Significance for a plan to turn two lots into eight residential lots, opening a comment and appeal window.
Developer proposes 10-lot subdivision on vacant 3-acre property near 19th Ave SE
A subdivision application, now open for public comment through August 13, 2026, would split a vacant 3-acre parcel into 10 lots and fill on-site wetlands.
City approves 79-townhome project on 100th Ave NE with conditions
Bothell approved a plan for 79 townhomes at 19619 100th Ave NE that retains the historic Lilly Kirk House and requires new bike lanes, sidewalks, and stormwater upgrades.