Community Development Services reviews plans and issues permits for a wide array of Land Use and Construction Permits. Permits range from simple same day permits to complex development projects. The permit process includes permit application, plan review, contractor approval, and inspections to ensure compliance with current Building Codes, Pacific Municipal ordinances, and State and Federal laws. Required permits will depend on scope of work. For questions regarding permit submittal requirements, contact April Shrader, Permit Coordinator.
Office Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: City Hall is currently CLOSED for HVAC upgrades. City staff are available by email or phone. For application submittal questions, please contact the April Shrader, Permit Coordinator.
Inspection Hours
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Inspection requests must be received by 3pm for next business day inspection.
Email your request (preferred) or call (253) 929-1110
For Fire Permits, contact VRFA to schedule inspections at (253) 288-5870
Adopted Codes
Building Codes adopted by the City of Pacific, as amended by the State of Washington Building Code Council (SBCC):
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
Residential Energy Code Info
WA State Amendments to ICC Codes (as applicable)
National Electrical Code: Electrical permits administered by the WA State Dept. of L & I
Applications & Forms
Building Permit Application (Commercial)
Building Permit Application (Residential)
Demolition Application
City Fee Schedule*
Mechanical Permit Application
Mechanical Fee Schedule*
Plumbing Permit Application
Plumbing Fee Schedule*
Special Inspection Agreement
(*Payments must be accompanied with an invoice. Please contact the Permit Coordinator if you have any questions)
APPLICATIONS PAGE
Handouts
Construction Drawing Requirements - Commercial
Construction Drawing Requirements - Residential
Quick Links
Architect / Engineer License Status
Call Before You Dig
Construction Tip Sheets(MyBuildingPermit.com)
Demolition (Contractor / Homeowner)
Design Criteria (Climatic & Geographical)
Do I Need a Permit?
Energy Code Questions
International Code Council
Is your Contractor Licensed?
King County’s Construction & Demolition Ordinance
NEW C&D Recycling Requirements: King County now requires that C&D (construction & demolition) materials be taken to a King County Designated Facility and has banned specific readily recyclable C&D materials from being disposed of in a landfill. A list of designated facilities and details on the bans can be found on the King County C&D website
King County Construction & Demolition Flyer
Planning
The Planning Department oversees implementation of the General Plan and the General Plan Update, with guidance from The Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Design Guidelines and Specific Plans. Planning staff also utilize capital improvement planning and development agreements. The department also establishes development related policies and conducts environmental review and processing of private development applications for public hearings.
Our department interacts with other agencies, public groups and task forces, to promote beneficial planning for the community. The Planning Department is staff to the Planning Commission, and coordinates project design review through the City Council.
Planning staff works throughout the year tracking regional planning issues of local significance and making recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council. Our department has two full time staff members.
For zoning and land use questions, please contact the Associate Planner or Community Development Manager.
Comprehensive Plan Chapters
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Comprehensive Plan: Land Use
Chapter 3 Comprehensive Plan: Natural Environment
Chapter 4 Community Character
Chapter 5 Comprehensive Plan: Housing
Chapter 6 Economic Development
Chapter 7 Park, Open Space, Recreation & Trails
Chapter 8 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Plan
Chapter 9 Comprehensive Plan: Utilities
Chapter 10 Comprehensive Plan: Capital Facilities
Building & Planning Staff:
Jack Dodge
Community Development Manager
(253) 929-1107
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement
(253) 929-1109
Alyssa Tatro
Associate Planner
(253) 929-1111
April Shrader
Permit Coordinator
(253) 929-1112
Cathy Fisher
Administrative Assistant
(253) 929-1144