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
Term 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 |
| CAM 2108 |
Annual Vehicle Permit Requirements |
June 2019 |
| 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 |
| CAM 2114 |
Temporary No Parking Signs and Easels |
December 5, 2017 |
| 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 |
| CAM 2200 |
SDOT Street Improvement Permitting (SIP) Process |
December 6, 2017 |
| 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 2207 |
Skybridge Permitting Process |
September 5, 2019 |
| CAM 2208 |
Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair |
December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2209 |
Permitting Requirements for Street Improvements |
December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2211 |
SDOT Street Improvement Permitting (SIP) Design Guidance |
December 8, 2017 |
| CAM 2212 |
Base Map and Survey Requirements for Street Improvement Plans (SIP) |
June 21, 2019 |
| 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 |
Term Permits
| CAM |
Title |
Date |
| CAM 2701 |
Term Permit Fee Methodology |
November 29, 2017 |
Seattle Services Portal
| CAM |
Title |
Date |
| CAM 2800 |
Documents Required for the Seattle Services Portal |
October 10, 2019
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