Business License Application Fee Worksheet - Kirkland printable pdf download

The City of Kirkland is pleased that you have chosen Kirkland as a place to do business. Whether you are opening a new business,

or have operated a business in Kirkland for years, there are many state and local regulatory requirements that you may want to

become familiar with.

To better assist you in knowing who to contact about these requirements, we’ve created the following directory of city departments

and other organizations describing the key areas of responsibilities and services they provide. For more information, call or stop

by the department’s mentioned below on your next visit to City Hall.

· A building permit is needed for tenant improvement remodels if:

amoving walls

· Business licenses are required to operate a business in Kirkland.

achanging electrical fixtures and outlets

The Business License Division handles the processing of business

achanges in exiting

licenses and other licensing requests. Stop by or telephone them

asign installation

to obtain a business license application form.

aair conditioning units

· In addition to a city business license, a Washington State Business

License is required. Contact the Washington State Department of

Revenue at (425)649-4388.

· Regulatory licenses such as cabaret, pool table licenses, admissions

· Storing or using hazardous materials such as paints or other

licenses.

flammable liquids, acids, and compressed gases.

· City of Kirkland utilities, waste water, garbage, sewer: (425)587-3010

· Remember to have adequate electrical outlets for your business

· Municipal Parking Garage parking permits: (425)587-3140

needs without use of extension cords.

· Changes involving the fire alarm or fire sprinkler systems.

· Remember to have adequate fire extinguishers for your business.

· Before signing a lease for a business location, determine if the use

· For garbage and recycling pick up, contact Waste Management Sno-

is allowed in the zone in which the business will be located.

King at (425)814-1695.

· Home businesses conducted in a residential building or changes

· For free assistance on increasing your business recycling opportunities,

from a residential use to a commercial use

recycling unique materials, or promoting the purchase of recycled

· Sign requirements (size, type, location, grand opening events)

content products, contact the City’s Recycling Coordinator at

· Parking requirements (quantity, layout)

(425)587-3804.

· Screening of garbage receptacles and mechanical rooftop

· As a business owner, you can do your part to keep stormwater clean

appurtenances

and free of toxic materials through the use of “Best Management

· Outdoor seating cafe permits

Practices” (BMPs) such as covering stockpiled materials containing

· In the Central, Juanita, North Rose Hill, Rose Hill and Totem Lake

liquids that might spill, and sweeping rather than hosing to clean

Business Districts, special design regulations are in place which may

paved surfaces. Materials such as motor oil, anti-freeze, or even

require design review, these Districts may also have limitations

soap can be devastating to the natural environment. To learn more

regarding ground floor uses or parking requirements.

about BMPs that you must use for your business, contact the

Stormwater Utility Engineer at (425)587-3906.

· A Change of Use (e.g. retail to restaurant...) may require payment

of traffic impact fees. Call (425)587-3869.

· For businesses with more than 100 employees, a Transportation

Management Plan may be required to reduce the use of single

occupant vehicles and encourage use of non-motorized transportation

options. Call (425)587-3869.

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