Residential - New Construction / Additions / Alterations

Requirements for Applying for a Permit:

Residential Building Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
Completed Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
Detailed Scaled Site Plan
- Site Plan Requirements Checklist (PDF)
- Must be on 11" x 17" paper
- Scale must be 1" x 20' minimum and 1" x 200' maximum
Structural Drawings - 2 copies
- 11" x 17" or larger drawings (preferably scaled at 1/4" per 1') to include:
  - Foundation, Floor, Framing, and Roof Framing Plans
  - Prescriptive braced wall line locations and calculations for both seismic and wind loads (site specific)
  - Elevations - all four directions
  - Structural Cross Sections and Details
  - Truss Design
Structural Calculations stamped by Washington State Licensed Engineer and/or Architect (if applicable) - 2 copies
- Design Criteria
Washington State Energy Calculations
- Single Family Prescriptive Worksheet
- Additional information: WSU Energy Program
Proof of Ownership (if applicable)

Proof of Potable Water
Current Septic System (if applicable)
Proof of sewer connection (if applicable)
911 Address
Road Approach Permit (if applicable)
Drainage Plan
If your site is near a water body or other critical area, special conditions may apply.
Electrical permits are required and issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
When property is jointly owned or owned by others, letters from all owners must be submitted indicating project approval.
If your lot has more than one road frontage, you must select a front yard for zoning setback purposes.
Any parcel located in the Dungeness Water Rule area may require mitigation for use of a well.