Commercial

New Construction / Additions / Alterations

Requirements for Applying for a Permit: 

  • Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist (PDF)
  • Completed Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF)
  • Detailed Scaled Site Plan 
  • Structural Drawings - (2 sets, unless in FD3 in which 3 sets are required) 
    • 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 sets, unless in FD3 in which 3 sets are required
  • Washington State Energy Calculations
  • Building Code Summary
  • Means of Egress / Emergency Lighting Floor Plan 
  • Deferred Submittal Form (if applicable)
  • Special Inspection Form (if applicable)
  • Proof of Ownership (if applicable)

Additional Requirements to Obtain a Permit:

  • 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.

Wireless Communication Facilities 

Requirements for Applying for a Permit: 

  • Completed Wireless Communication Facility Application (PDF)
  • Detailed Scaled Site Plan 
  • Structural Drawings - 2 copies 
    • 11" x 17" or larger drawings (preferably scaled at 1/4" per 1') to include (if applicable):
      • Equipment Building (if changes are being done to an existing building, if a new building is being added, or a building is being replaced)
      • Tower and attachments
      • Elevations - all four directions
      • Structural Cross Sections and Details
  • Structural Calculations stamped by Washington State Licensed Engineer and/or Architect (if applicable) - 2 copies
  • Mount Analysis Report - 2 copies
  • Special Inspection Form (if applicable)
  • Proof of Ownership (if applicable)

Possible Additional Requirements to Obtain a Permit: 

  • 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, when required, are 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.