Development & Business Services

Current Planning

Current planning reviews land use applications and related development permits for compliance with zoning codes and state environmental requirements. Proposals and reviewed for compliance with the City's codes and design guidelines.  

• Land Use Applications & Submittal Checklists
• Zoning Code

Long Range and Comprehensive Planning

The Comprehensive Plan is the long-term vision for Lynnwood created by residents, stakeholders and decision makers and includes goals, objects and polices to guide decision making.  

• Current Comprehensive Plan
• Comprehensive and Subarea Plans

Sub-Area Plans

Sub-Area Plans are details plans prepared for a smaller geographic area within a community. Learn more about Lynnwood's sub-area plans. 

• City Center Sub-Area Plan(PDF, 2MB)
• College District Sub-Area Plan(PDF, 6MB)
• Highway 99 Sub-Area Plan(PDF, 11MB)
• South Lynnwood Neighborhood Plan

Permits & plan review

Development & Business Services is responsible for reviewing building plans and issuing permits to ensure the project is safe and meets all building codes.

Start Your Permit Application Here

Code Enforcement

Community Development is responsible for enforcing City codes designed to keep your property and neighborhood safe. We respond to investigate code violations and educate property about requirements.

• Report a Code Violation

Doing Business in Lynnwood 

With its superior accessibility, extensive selection of attributes, and entrepreneurial spirit, Lynnwood is a diverse, people-focused community emerging as a leading marketplace of business, and the perfect place to call home.

• Business Licensing
• Local Business Agencies

city center 

Includes facilitating private development and infrastructure improvements Lynnwood's City Center. 

• View City Center plans and documents 

SOUND TRANSIT LYNNWOOD LINK LIGHT RAIL

Sound's Transit's Lynnwood Link light rail will be open for service at the Lynnwood Transit Center and future City Center Light Rail Station 2024.

• View project updates and maps

Plans and Reports

• Economic Development Action Plan(PDF, 4MB)
• Economic Profile(PDF, 9MB)

program management

The City of Lynnwood has an active tourism development program designed to attract overnight visitors.  With over 1,400 hotel rooms, convenient access to Seattle, and excellent shopping and dining options, Lynnwood is a popular destination for leisure and business travelers.

• Visit ExploreLynnwood.com
• Tourism / Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

annual reports

2023 Annual Report(PDF, 2MB)
2022 Annual Report(PDF, 2MB)
2021 Annual Report(PDF, 1MB)

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Director:

David Kleitsch
Development & Business Services Director
425-670-5042

Permits and Inspections:

Community Planning:

Economic Development:

Administration: