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    Right of Way Permits

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    This permit may be issued for uses of the right of way such as outdoor dining, street runs, non-motorized races, parades and processions, assemblies, block parties and street dances, parking, loading zones, annual trucking permits and oversized loads, roadway, land or sidewalk work or closures that will not involve the physical disturbance of the right of way and is for applicants other than franchise utilities. (TE)

    Apply for this permit online through MyBuildingPermit.

    Outdoor Dining on public rights of way include sidewalk cafés, sidewalk seating areas and/or on-street dining areas. Permit requirements apply. To apply for a Street Use Permit for outdoor dining, get started with this Application Guide.

    Required Documents

    The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document. 

    • Bill To Form
    • Site Plan
    • Traffic Control Plan
      • not required for nonprofit events
    • Trucking Insurance (for Annual Trucking permit)

    Additional Documents

    These items may be required during plan review, as determined by the scope of your project.

    • Clearing and Grading Permit
      • For projects with less than 7,000 square feet of clearing and less than 100 cubic yards of grading, clearing & grading review may be included on the right of way permit. For projects with 7,000 square feet or more of clearing or 100 cubic yards or more of grading, a separate clearing & grading permit is required.
    • Neighbor Link for Block Parties (planning form)
    • Olympic Pipeline Notification

    Fees and Timelines

    • Right of Way Permit Fees
    • Permit Fee Estimator
    • Permit Processing Timelines

    Contact

    Right of Way Division
    Telephone
    425-452-4189
    Email
    rightofwayuse@bellevuewa.gov

    Development Services

    Permit Center
    Telephone
    425-452-4898
    Email
    permits@bellevuewa.gov
    Hours
    In-person Permit Center services are available Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

    The Permit Center is open Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with customers visiting City Hall served remotely.
    Business Hours
    Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

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