Arlington, WA · Snohomish County
Temporary Right of Way Use Permit Application
Arlington businesses use this application to request a temporary café, parklet, or merchandise display in the public right of way.
What this form is
This application requests permission to use public right of way for a temporary café, parklet, or merchandise display. It asks for business and contact details, the proposed location and dimensions, operating dates and hours, and other use details. Applicants must include a site plan and signed Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement; the document also lists insurance requirements, fees, and outdoor-use conditions.
Who needs it
A business seeking to place a temporary café, parklet, or merchandise display in Arlington’s public right of way should complete this application.
How to submit it
Email the completed application, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement, and site plan to [email protected], or mail or deliver them to Community & Economic Development, 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Enclose the $90 application and processing/technology fees; the document says payment may be by check or by debit/credit card using an emailed link.
About notarization
This application and its Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement are signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Temporary Right of Way Use Permit Application and review its café, parklet, and merchandise display requirements.
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Complete the Application
Provide business and contact information, proposed use and location, dimensions, and operating dates, days, and hours.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare a site plan and signed, dated Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement; include the insurance proof and any applicable approvals listed.
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Submit to Arlington
Email the materials to [email protected] or mail or deliver them to the Community & Economic Development address on the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Right of Way Use Permit Application?
- No. The application and Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement are signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Temporary Right of Way Use Permit Application?
- Email the completed application, agreement, and site plan to [email protected], or mail or deliver them to Community & Economic Development at 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a site plan and a signed and dated Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement. The application also lists proof of commercial general liability insurance and written approvals for certain liquor service.
- What fees does the application list?
- It lists a $65 application fee and a $25 processing/technology fee. The annual lease fee and leasehold tax are due at issuance, with the lease rate based on the square footage of right-of-way use.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Right of Way Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Arlington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.