- Why are building permits necessary?
- What types of home repair or remodeling work may
require a permit?
- What are the setbacks and height restrictions for
building on my lot?
- Does the City have a copy of my original house
plans that I can look at?
- Do I need a business license to do work in the
City of Clyde Hill?
- Can I purchase or renew my dog and cat pet licenses
at Clyde Hill City Hall?
- The streetlight near my house is out. How can I
get it fixed?
- What can my neighbors and I do to help the Public
Works Street Maintenance staff keep our streets clean and our
storm drains running freely?
- My neighbor's trees block my view — what
can I do?
- My neighbor doesn't mow his lawn or trim the shrubs
on his property. Can the City force him to maintain these features
in his yard?
- There is a dog in my neighborhood that barks all
night long, what can I do?
- Are there codes limiting the hours of construction
noise?
- Can I apply for a new passport at the City of Clyde Hill?
- What do I need to bring when applying for a passport?
- Do I need a permit to replace my roof?
- What percentage of my total real estate tax goes to the City of Clyde Hill?
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- Why are building permits necessary?
Building permits protect the community by insuring that minimum
health and safety standards are met as prescribed by the 1997
Uniform Building Code, which has been adopted by the State of
Washington and the City of Clyde Hill.
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- What types of home repair or remodeling work
may require a permit?
- New construction.
- Additions to existing house, garage, or accessory building.
- Any remodel work which exceeds $1,500 in value. For example:
kitchen or bath remodels; converting a carport to a garage;
adding a sunroom.
- New decks and deck repairs if the deck is over 30 inches
above the ground.
- New windows or replacement of existing windows.
- New or replacement hot water tanks, furnaces and air conditioning units.
- Accessory buildings or sheds over 120 square feet.
- Swimming pools and spas.
- New or redesigned storm water drainage systems.
- Demolition of any structure(s).
- Retaining walls which are over 30 inches above the ground.
- Landscaping or grading work where more than 50 yards of
dirt is moved, imported or exported.
- New driveways or replacement of existing driveway.
- Fences over 6 feet in height.
- Roof repair, which involves structural upgrades or replacement,
or if new roofing material is substantially heavier in weight
than current roofing material. (i.e.: changing from a composite
roof to a clay tile roof).
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- What are the setbacks and height restrictions
for building on my lot?
That information varies depending on the size of your lot. Call
City Hall at 425-453-7800 and we will provide you with the information
specific to your site, or you can read through our Municipal Code.
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- Does the City have a copy of my original house
plans that I can look at?
We may have them depending on when your house was built or remodeled.
The State of Washington Department of Records & Archives requires
that we retain single-family house plans for only 90 days after
the project is completed. In the mid 80's, when a lack of storage
space became an issue, citizens were notified to pick up their
plans or the plans were destroyed. Since that point in time, our
policy has been to keep plans on file.
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- Do I need a business license to do work in
the City of Clyde Hill?
No. We do not issue business licenses. However we do ask that
you report sales taxes under our tax number 1708. If you run your
business out of your home in Clyde Hill, you will need to apply
for an annual Home Occupation permit.
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- Can I purchase or renew my dog and cat pet
licenses at Clyde Hill City Hall?
Yes, we process both new registrations and renewals.
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- The streetlight near my house is out. How
can I get it fixed?
Obtain the 23-digit identification number off the metal plaque on the pole. You may call City Hall at 425-453-7800 and we will notify PSE, or report it yourself at the website www.intolight.com.
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- What can my neighbors and I do to help the
Public Works Street Maintenance staff keep our streets clean and
our storm drains running freely?
Clean all debris off any storm drains near your home, don't rake
or blow leaves and yard debris into street or right-of-way; keep
vegetation planted in the right-of-way trimmed back to prevent
sight obstructions; keep ground around plants clean to prevent
rain from washing debris into street and drains.
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- My neighbor's trees block my view —
what can I do?
The City of Clyde Hill developed a view ordinance in 1991 that
regulates the maintenance and restoration of views. The ordinance
establishes a specific process of resolving situations where the
growth of one or more trees on a neighboring property unreasonably
obstructs the view or sunlight reaching a particular property.
A process is established requiring the complainant to make all
efforts with their neighbor in an attempt to work out a solution
as neighbors. If these efforts fail, the complainant is next required
to contact the King County Dispute Resolution Center and allow
them to try to mediate a settlement. If both of these options
fail, then the complainant may contact City Hall and receive an
application packet with information explaining what needs to be
done to bring the matter before the City's Board of Adjustment
for settlement.
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- My neighbor doesn't mow his lawn or trim
the shrubs on his property. Can the City force him to maintain
these features in his yard?
No. The City of Clyde Hill has no codes or ordinances regulating
overgrown lawns or shrubs unless they intrude onto the public
streets or sidewalks.
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- There is a dog in my neighborhood that barks
all night long, what can I do?
The City of Clyde Hill contracts with King County Animal Control
to provide animal control services. Their phone number is (206)
296-PETS or (206) 296-7387.
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- Are there codes limiting the hours of construction
noise?
Yes. Construction work hours are 7am - 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. These hours apply to noisy machines as well, such as leaf blowers.
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- Can I apply for a new passport at the City of Clyde Hill?
Yes, Passports maybe applied for on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings from 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM. Additional passport information is available at travel.state.gov.
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- What do I need to bring when applying for a passport?
You will need to provide two passport photos, identification, birth
certificate, and citizenship evidence, a check or cash for $30 to the
City of Clyde Hill, and a second check for the passport fee: age 16 &
over= $67, age 15 & under= $52. For more information go to
www.travel.state.gov.
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- Do I need a permit to replace my roof?
A permit is only necessary for roof repair which involves structural
upgrades or replacement, or if new roofing material is substantially
heavier in weight than current roofing material (i.e.: changing from a
composite roof to a clay roof). If you are unsure, call the building
department at 425-453-7800.
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- What percentage of my total real estate tax goes to the City of
Clyde Hill?
Only 8% of the real estate property tax bill paid by Clyde Hill
property owners goes to the City of Clyde Hill for municipal government
services. These services include but are not limited to: police, fire,
and medic one, street operations, roadway improvements, storm drainage
to prevent flooding, sidewalks, building code enforcement, park
facilities, and general municpal government.
Other taxing districts receiving a portion of your property tax dollars
include state schools (33%), Bellevue schools (29%), King County (18%),
Port of Seattle (3%), Emergency Medical Services (3%), and the King
County Library (6%). When compared to the other 39 cities and towns in
King County, only 1 other city can boast of a lower city property tax
rate than Clyde Hill.
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