DCD Redesigns Permit Submittal Documents
Kitsap Community Development Department is rolling out Re-Designed Permit Submittal Documents on April 23, 2012

(Port Orchard) - Today, Kitsap County Department of Community Development has launched a new ‘Permit Submittal Documents and Information’ webpage showcasing a complete redesign of all permit submittal documents and information. In an ongoing series of process improvement efforts focused on gaining efficiencies and improving customer service, the department has completely redesigned permit applications, submittal checklists, brochures and other documentation to better assist clients in the development and construction permitting process and to prepare for online permit submittals. The department’s upgraded permitting system is scheduled to “go live” on May 7th and will have the future capability for online submittals. “Redesigning the submittal documentation has been a huge task and will serve as the foundation for a streamlined, online submittal process which will provide efficiencies for our clients as well as the department,” stated Jeff Rowe, Chief Building Official and Deputy Director. “The goal is to ensure that our clients have a positive customer experience in the department as they prepare to develop land or build in our community, while insuring compliance with Kitsap County development and construction standards.”

The makeover of the application brochures, forms and checklists has resulted in a bundled permit application package. A new form, the Project Application, requires an applicant to provide necessary data only once, unlike the current system, where a name and address is required on multiple forms. More importantly, the checklist provides the specific Code references to better assist an applicant in providing complete information at the time of submittal. The department anticipates that by clearly identifying requirements at the time of submittal, processing times will decrease and sets the stage for online permitting.

http://www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/forms