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Development Center COVID-19 Impacts

On March 22, 2021, the State of Washington advanced to Phase 3 of the state’s “Healthy Washington” reopening plan. We are actively planning for the eventual reopening of our lobby when it is safe to do so and will post updates here. You can also subscribe email updates below.

While our Development Center lobby is not open for walk-in services, our staff continues to provide permitting functions, application intake and review and some types of inspections.

Fast Track Permitting

Save money and time on your deck, detached carport or similar detached structure project with our new Fast Track Permitting. This feature allows you to choose from pre-designed plans with no engineer or architect required. Simply use one of the fillable forms on our website to design to your specification, then submit with your building permit application. A completed form serves as your submitted plan. Please note that a site plan is still needed with your permit application.

Virtual Meetings

Know who you need to see and how we can support you?

Use the Customer Meeting Menu to:

Choose staff from different areas of expertise as you need, and
Decide if you would like that staff person to make a site visit, or write you a letter.

The length of your meeting and associated fees will depend on the complexity of the project and the number of staff you'll need to see.

Fees will only be charged for the services you request.

Meeting fees will be credited toward your development application as long as you submit your permit application within 12 months of the meeting date.

Customer Meeting Menu

Building Code Updates

On February 1, 2021, the energy credit requirement changed based on the scope of your project. If you are new to the energy code, Washington State University provides a myriad of resources to help you get up to speed. Changes impact new construction and additions over 500 sq. feet. To determine your project energy credit requirement, please reference the 2018 Washington State Energy Code worksheet. Please note, the worksheet is required for Pierce County project submittal.

References:

Chapter 17C Pierce County amendments to State Building Codes

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