How to Respond to Plan Review Corrections in Bothell, WA

Bothell takes building permit applications through MyBuildingPermit. When the City needs revisions, corrections or more information, it asks in writing, and the response clock starts on that request.

The 180-day limit

• Cancellation for inactivity. An application is canceled if the applicant does not respond to a written request within 180 days of that request (BMC 20.02.122).

• One extension. The extension request has to be in before the 180 days run out, and only one is granted except in limited cases.

• A short extension. The building official can also grant up to 30 days for unique circumstances or while another City review is underway.

Posted review times

The City's processing sheet (updated September 2025) lists first and secondary review times. Secondary review covers the review of your corrections.

• Single-family new construction and additions: 4 weeks first review, 2 to 3 weeks secondary.

• Single-family interior remodels and decks: 3 weeks first review, 2 to 3 weeks secondary.

• Commercial new buildings and additions: 8 weeks first review, 3 to 5 weeks secondary.

• Major tenant improvements (change of use or first-time tenant): 4 weeks first review, 2 to 3 weeks secondary.

The City adds one to two weeks, or more, during high permit volume.

Repeat items on Bothell residential sets

• Site plan coverage. Hard surface and building coverage calculations belong on the site plan.

• Footing and roof drains. Where the footprint changes, they run separately to the point of connection, with a cleanout.

• Critical areas. Sensitive areas on or within 200 feet of the site have to be shown, and a soils report may be needed.

• Fire flow. Additions need a fire flow availability letter from the water purveyor.

Common questions

How long do I have to answer a Bothell correction request?

180 days from the written request. After that the application is canceled for inactivity unless an extension was requested in time.

Can a Bothell application be extended?

Yes, once, if the request is submitted before the 180-day limit passes.

How long is a second review in Bothell?

The City posts 2 to 3 weeks for single-family secondary review and 3 to 5 weeks for commercial new construction.

How SASHKOV handles it

• Reads every correction comment and builds one item list across all review disciplines.

• Coordinates structural, civil, energy and survey items with the licensed consultants under one SASHKOV contract.

• Revises the set so every item is resolved on the drawings, with a response that names the sheet and detail for each comment.

• Resubmits one complete package through the jurisdiction's portal and tracks each review to issuance, in business days.

Where a building requires a licensed architect or engineer of record, SASHKOV brings them into the contract.

Request getting old? See Corrections and Permit Recovery and the City of Bothell permit page.

Have corrections open now? Send the request and permit number, and SASHKOV will scope the response and the timeline in business days.