Customer Service Support
You can submit applications for all our permit types through the Seattle Services Portal.
For customers who need language assistance or technical coaching, visit our Permitting Customer Service Support page for more details.
Client Assistance Memos
The following is a list of Client Assistance Memos (CAM) organized by subject area. The CAMs should not be used as a substitute for the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) or Director's Rules. The applicant is responsible for complying with all SMC and rule requirements, whether or not described in a CAM. Visit our Codes, Rules & Tools page for reference links. The SMC can be accessed directly at: www.municode.com/library/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code
If you have questions, please call the Street Use Counter at (206) 684-5253 or contact us at SDOTPermits@seattle.gov.
General Information
Construction and Street Improvements
Urban Forestry
Public Space Management Uses
Utility Permits
Seattle Services Portal
General Information
| CAM | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAM 2102 | Certificate of Liability Insurance | May 9, 2019 |
| CAM 2106 | Right-of-Way Improvements Manual Website | December 5, 2017 |
| See: Annual Vehicle Permit Requirements | ||
| CAM 2110 | How to Plan, Document and Implement Pedestrian Mobility In and Around Work Zones | December 5, 2017 |
| CAM 2111 | Checklist for Traffic Control Plan Submittal | December 5, 2017 |
| See: Temporary No Parking Zone Reservation | ||
| CAM 2116 | Site Plan Requirements | May 31, 2019 |
| CAM 2117 | Notification Requirements for Street Use Permittees | January 9, 2018 |
| CAM 2119 | Electric Vehicle Charging Cord Guidance for Crossing the Public Right-of-Way (Ground Floor Residential Use) | October 1, 2019 |
| CAM 2120 | Yard Signs in the Public Right-of-Way Guidance | October 25, 2019 |
Construction and Street Improvements
| CAM | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| See: AG 2000: Street Improvement Permits | ||
| CAM 2201 | 90% Complete Street Improvement Plan Requirements | December 7, 2017 |
| CAM 2203 | Dedication of Right-of-Way or Easement | December 5, 2017 |
| CAM 2204 | Curb Cut/Driveway-Clearance to Vertical Objects | December 5, 2005 |
| CAM 2206 | Interdepartmental Permit Coordination for New Construction Projects | December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2208 | Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair | December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2209 | Permitting Requirements for Street Improvements | December 8, 2017 |
| See: AG 2002: SIP Design Guidance Process | ||
| See: AG 2003: Survey and Basemap | ||
| CAM 2213 | 60% Street Improvement Plan (SIP) Approval Process | December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2214 | 90% Street Improvement Plan (SIP) Intake Appointment and 90% Complete SIP Acceptance Processes | December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2216 | Street Improvement Permitting (SIP) Pre-Construction Process | December 11, 2017 |
| CAM 2217 | SDOT Street Improvement Permitting (SIP) Inspections | June 7, 2010 |
Urban Forestry
| CAM | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAM 2300 | Street Tree Planting Procedures | December 11, 2017 |
| CAM 2301 | Guidelines for Affixing Decorative Lighting | December 5, 2017 |
| CAM 2302 | Tree Pruning or Removal Permits | December 11, 2017 |
| CAM 2303 | Tree Service Companies with an Annual Equipment Permit | November 2017 |
| CAM 2304 | Planting Strip Paving & Tree Planting Rules | February 4, 2020 |
| CAM 2306 | SDOT Green Factor Right-of-Way Permit | December 11, 2017 |
| CAM 2307 | Public Notice Posting for Street Trees | December 11, 2017 |
| CAM 2308 | Voluntary Curbside Rain Gardens | December 5, 2017 |
| CAM 2309 | Voluntary Curbside Bioretention | December 5, 2017 |
Public Space Management Uses
Check out our Applicant Guides for detailed information related to permitting requirements and processes for Public Space Management use types.
Utility Permits
| CAM | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAM 2601 | Pavement Restoration for Utility Service Connections | December 5, 2017 |
Seattle Services Portal
| CAM | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAM 2800 | Documents Required for the Seattle Services Portal |
October 10, 2019 |