IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The new Permit Application Portal is now available for all residential, commercial, fire code, land use, environmental, land subdivision, and site development permits. New or continuing applications are now completed in the new
Permit Application Portal.
These Permit Applicants No Longer Need to Complete the Required Questionnaires Listed Below.
Click here to access the new portal.
Any other types of permit applications will continue to be submitted in the Online Permit Center after completing the Required Permit Questionnaires listed below.
Questionnaires are fillable PDFs - to save and resume later, click
at the bottom of the questionnaire, a link will be emailed to you to continue later. Once you are finished, click
the next page will allow you to download your complete questionnaire. A copy will also be sent to the email address you provide.
Appeal/Objection of an Administrative Decision
You currently have an option when applying for appeal/objection permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permitting will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Required Permit Questionnaire for Appeal/Objection of an Administrative Decision
Agriculture
You currently have an option when applying for agriculture permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Agriculture Assembly Event - Site Plan Review
Agriculture Conditional Use Permit/Agriculture Administrative Conditional
Agriculture Building - Commercial
Agriculture Structure - Residential
Agriculture RV
Commercial/Business
You currently have an option when applying for commercial permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Not sure what permit? Try the
Commercial Permit Selector
Bed and Breakfast/Boarding House - New, Addition, Replacement
Bulkhead on Waterfront - Commercial
Cell Towers and Antennas - New or Co-Locates
Church and other Religious Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Certificate of Occupancy Revision, No Work Permit
Certificate of Occupancy Revision, No Work Permit for Food or Drink Processing, Selling, or Consuming
Demolition and/or Removal of a Structure - Commercial
Detention Tank or Stormwater Vault - New, Addition, Replacement
Espresso Stand - New, Addition, Replacement
Fence - Commercial
Foundation
Fire/Storm Damage, Same Footprint - Commercial
Hospital or Institutional Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Hotel or Motel Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Industrial/Auto Services Station/Garage Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Mechanical and Plumbing - Commercial
Mini Storage Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Miscellaneous Construction or Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Mixed Use Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Public Works or Public Utility Building
Racking- For Commercial Racks over 5'9"
Re-Roof and/or Re-Siding a Commercial Building
Restaurant Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Retaining Wall - Commercial
Retail Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Revision to a Commercial Permit
Sign Permit
Temporary Address for Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Temporary Building or Business
Tenant Improvement - No work, occupancy only
Tenant Improvement - Major
Tenant Improvement - Minor (Window Replacement, Interior Work, etc.)
Triplex, Quadplex, or Apartment Building - New, Addition, Replacement
Waterfront Structure
Environmental
You currently have an option when applying for environmental permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Conditional Waiver From View Blockage
Critical Area and Shoreline Buffer Reductions or Variance Request
Flood Hazard Areas Variance
Mooring Buoy Exemption
Open Space
Shoreline Exemption
Shoreline Permits - Shoreline Substantial Development, Shoreline CUP, Shoreline ACUP, Shoreline Variance, and Revisions
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review - Without an associated permit
Timber Harvest - Major or Minor
Fire Code
You currently have an option when applying for fire code permits. The new
Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Carbon Dioxide Systems
Carnivals and Fairs
Compressed Gases - Construction
Exhibits and Trade Shows
Explosives - Operational
Fire Alarm - Minor Modification to Existing System (No Plan Review)
Fire Alarm - New System or Major Modification
Fire Sprinkler - Minor Modification to Existing System (No Plan Review)
Fire Sprinkler/Underground Fire Line - New System or Major Modification
Fireworks Display
Fireworks Stand
Fireworks Tent
Flammable and Combustible Liquids - Construction
Flammable and Combustible Liquids - Operational
High Piled Storage
Hot Works Operation
LP Gas - Construction/Operational
Marijuana Extraction Systems - Construction
Marijuana Extraction Systems - Operational
Miscellaneous - Construction
Miscellaneous - Operational
Places of Assembly
Revision to a Fire Permit
Solar Energy Panels - Commercial and Residential
Temporary Membrane Structure (Tent) - Installation and Use
Type 1 Hood and Duct Suppression System
Home Business
You currently have an option when applying for home business permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Home Business - Building Application
Home Business - Land Use Application
Land Subdivisions
You currently have an option when applying for land subdivision permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Binding Site Plan
Binding Site Plan - Alteration of Recorded Plat
Subdivisions - Preliminary (Plat - Preliminary, Large Lot Subdivision - Preliminary, Short Plat Subdivision)
Subdivisions - Amendment to Preliminary (Plat - Preliminary, Large Lot Subdivision - Preliminary, Short Plat Subdivision)
Subdivisions - Final (Plat, Large Lot Subdivision, Short Plat Subdivision)
Subdivisions - Alteration of Recorded Plat (Plat, Large Lot Subdivision, Short Plat Subdivision)
Vacate a Recorded Plat
Meetings and Site Visits
Hourly Rate Meeting
Pre-Application Meeting Request
Site Evaluation for Danger Tree Removal and View Thinning. Site Evaluations for Critical Areas, Zoning, and Stormwater are not available at this time
Staff Consultation: No Form needed for Staff Consultation Request, please go directly into the Online Permit Center.
Planning and Zoning
You currently have an option when applying for planning/zoning permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Appeal/Objection of an Administrative Decision
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for High-Risk Secured Facilities
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) - Revision and Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) - Revision
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)/Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Director's Interpretation - Formal
Legal Lot Determination
Performance Based Development
Performance Based Development - Revision Minor or Major
Rezone Request, not requiring Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Transfer of Development Rights Certificate
Wireless Communication Facilities - Administrative Conditional Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit and Letter of Exemption
Zoning Variance
Residential
You currently have an option when applying for residential code permits. The new
Permit Application Portal is available for all residential permits.
If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
New Homes
Single Family Residence, Townhome or Duplex - New, Replacement, Move (stick built)
Manufactured Home in a Park
Manufactured Home - New or Replacement (Park Model, On a Lot, Special Care Unit, Temporary)
Modular Home
Revision to a Residential Permit
Adult Family Home
Remodel, Repair, Addition, or Demolition Projects
Remodel - Major
Remodel - Minor
Demolition and/or Removal of Structure - Residential
Emergency/Fire/Storm Damage Repair
Foundation - Repair or Replace
Mechanical & Plumbing
Re-Roof and/or Re-Siding
Single Family Residence - Addition
Revision to a Residential Permit
Small Projects - Decks, Fences, etc.
Deck
Fence - Use this form for fences over 7 feet high, 6 feet or higher near the shoreline, or when located near a critical area or critical area buffer.
Mechanical and Plumbing
Pool
Porch
Retaining Wall
Re-Roof and/or Re-Siding
Revision to a Residential Permit
Additional/Accessory Structure - Garage, Shop, Mother in law, ADU, ALQ, Guest House
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Detached from Primary Residence
Accessory Living Quarters (ALQ) Attached or within Primary Residence
Bed & Breakfast House
Garage/Carport/Shed or Accessory Structure (Hobby/Rec Room)
Guest House
Revision to a Residential Permit
Temporary Storage Container - 25 Feet in Length or Less
Basic Plans (Contractors)
What is a Basic Plan and how do I use it? (Contractors)
Basic - Using An Approved Basic Plan - Single Family Residence, Garage/Accessory Structure or Duplex
Revision to a Residential Permit
Waterfront Projects
Bulkhead on the Waterfront
Structure on Waterfront - Pier/Ramp/Float (Dock), Stairs to Beach, Bridge, Pilings
Revision to a Residential Permit
Recreational Vehicle (RV)
RV - Temporary Construction Living Quarters
RV - Snowbird/Seasonal - 3 months
Single-Family Transitory Accommodation
Revision to a Residential Permit
Miscellaneous Projects (Road Name Petition, Temporary Address Assignment PSE)
Road Name Petition
Temporary Address Assignment when needed for Puget Sound Energy
Temporary Storage Container - 25 Feet in Length or Less
Road Approach
You currently have an option when applying for road approach permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Road Approach Permit
Site Development
You currently have an option when applying for site development permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Site Development Activity Permit - Abbreviated Drainage Review
Site Development Activity Permit - Full Drainage Review
Site Development Activity Permit - Addendum
Transitory Housing
You currently have an option when applying for transitory housing permits. The new Permit Application Portal is available to use when choosing this permit option. If you are not ready to move into the new system the classic DCD permit application is still available. In the near future, all permit application submittals will take place through the new Permit Application Portal.
Indoor Transitory Accommodation
Large Transitory Accommodation
Safe Park Transitory Accommodation
Single-Family Transitory Accommodation
Small Transitory Accommodation