Updates are required every 5 years. Long range planning has included the development and adoption of the Shoreline Master Plan, Community Urban Forestry Plan and the approval of the Tourist District Master Plan. This department is responsible for the preparation of environmental impact statements and the process of applications for subdivisions, home occupation permits, annexations and other processes that involve the use of land. Staff coordinates the legal posting of environmental determinations issued by the City for a particular project by publishing applications in the Woodinville Weekly newspaper and by posting Notice of Application signs at the project site.
Planners also review and approve sign permit and boundary line adjustment applications.
The Planning and Community Development Department staff serve as liaisons for the Planning Commission , Tree Board and Hearing Examiner. Click here for Woodinville Zoning Map . Representatives from the Planning and Community Development, Permit Center, Fire Marshal's Office, Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments attend TRC meetings. Oftentimes an engineer or architect will accompany the applicant to gain an understanding of permit requirements on processes. At times, a City consultant may attend.