Planning and Development Services

Skagit County Planning & Development Services 1800 Continental Place Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1320 Fax: (360) 336-9416       City of Anacortes 6th & Q - Anacortes, WA 98221 Building (360) 293-1901 Planning (360) 293-1900 City of Burlington 900 Fairhaven Ave - Burlington, WA 98233 Building (360) 755-0077 Planning (360) 755-9717 City of Concrete 232 Main Court - Concrete, WA 98237 (360) 853-8401 Town of Hamilton 584 Maple - Hamilton, WA 98255 (360) 826-3027 Town of LaConner 204 Douglas - LaConner, WA 98257 (360) 466-3125 Town of Lyman 104 E 3rd - Lyman, WA 98263 (360) 826-3033 City of Mount Vernon 317 Milwaukee - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Building & Planning (360) 336-6214 City of Sedro-Woolley 325 Metcalf Street Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 (360) 855-0771 Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (360) 388-3311 or 1-800-562-4367 Whatcom County (360) 676-6907   What information do I need to provide for a complete building permit application? The information required for a complete application can vary depending on the scope of your project. Our Building Permit Application and Checklist outline the information required for all types of building permits. Counter staff will assist you in determining which of these items apply to your project. FOR EXAMPLE: An application for a NEW RESIDENCE must include: __ Lot certification. __ Completed permit application. __ Site plan. __ Residential construction plans or manufactured home installation specifications. __ Approved sewage source (septic/public sewer). __ Approved source of potable water (individual well, community well or public source). __ Copy of access/driveway permit for county road or state highway. __ Application for an address. REFER TO OUR BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF REQUIRED INFORMATION. What fees do I pay and when? Fees are established by resolution. Refer to Resolution #16189 or the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule handout. The method used to calculate the building plan review and permit fees is based on a valuation of the structure as determined by the County. Payment may be in the form of cash, check or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). At time of permit application, the Planning and Development Services staff will calculate and collect plan review, critical area review and enforcement action fees. Fees for other permits such as septic or individual well approval will also be collected. At time of permit issuance, building permit, mechanical, plumbing, critical area site visit, school district impact fees and any other fees as determined during the review process (for example: commercial projects - drainage review, fire sprinkler plan review) will be collected. How long will it take to process my application? Applications are routed to the appropriate staff for review. Initial review takes place within 5 to10 working days from the date of submittal. Actual turn-around-time for permit issuance can depend on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, completeness of application, scope of project, setbacks from critical areas and applicant response time to any requests for additional information. Submittal Tip! Plan ahead! Know what it takes for a complete application and submit the required documents and information. Have septic, water, access (driveway) and address permits or approvals completed prior to permit submittal. Do I need an Architect or Engineer? An architect or engineer’s stamp is generally not required. Buildings of unusual size or shape, or constructed of alternative materials may require an architect or engineer to "stamp" the plans. A Plans Examiner can help determine this need prior to submittal.   When can I start work? Site work may begin after the permit has been issued. Will I need other permits? Other permits may be required: for example, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, demolition, zoning variance, shoreline, water approval, septic permit. Will my application expire? An application is valid for a period of 6 months. Prior to expiration, a letter will be sent to the applicant (or their agent) notifying them the application is about to expire. You may request a one-time 6-month extension or request to withdraw the application. Requests for application extension or withdrawl need to be in writing. When will my permit expire? A permit is valid for three years from the date of issuance regardless of inspection frequency. Fees to renew an expired permit are 30% of the cost of a current permit. If plans have been modified from the original approval(s), the applicant pays an additional plan review fee of $50.00 per hour; minimum fee of $50.00. What inspections will I need? Inspections can vary for each project. An inspection card will be issued with your permit and may include: Setbacks, foundation footings and walls Framing, plumbing and mechanical Blocking and tie-downs (Manufactured Home) Electrical (inspected by WA State Labor & Industries) Insulation, energy code & drywall Skirting and venting (Manufactured Home) Final occupancy How do I call for an inspection? Call our 24-hour inspection request line at (360) 416-1330. Requests called in before 7:30 in the morning get a same day inspection. Guemes Island inspections are scheduled for both Wednesday and Friday mornings. To talk with your inspector call our office between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. How do I apply for a building permit? A Building Permit Application and Checklist are available at Planning and Development Services. Use the building permit checklist to determine what information is required for your project. Determine if the property is a legal lot. See our Lot Certification handout. Directory of Services   Skagit County Planning & Development Services 1800 Continental Place- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1320 Fax: (360) 336-9416 Boundary Line Adjustments Building and Change of Use (Occupancy) Permits Critical Area Protection Demolition Permits Flood Damage Prevention Forest Practice Conversions Individual Drilled Well Approvals Land Divisions Land Use/Zoning Lot Certification Mechanical & Plumbing permits New Addressing On-site Sewage Permits Shoreline Substantial Development Permits and Exemptions Land Use - Special Use Permits & Variances   Skagit County Health Department County Administration Building - Room 301 700 South Second Street - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 336-9380 Alternative water source approvals Bacteriological Water Analysis Food Handlers Permit Public well connection approvals   Skagit County Public Works 1800 Continental Place- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1400 County Road Access Permits Historical Flood Data Private Road Name Approval   Skagit County Fire Marshal 2911 E College Way, Suite B - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1850 Fax: (360) 428-3255 Access (driveway) Standards Uniform Fire Code Review   Skagit County Conservation District 2021 East College Way #214 - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 428-4313 Conservation Planning Natural Resource related issues from agriculture to forestry Technical and cost share assistance to private land owners   Skagit County Treasurer County Courthouse - Room 101 3rd & Kincaid Street/P.O. Box 518 - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1750 Permit to move Mobile Home on county road Collection of property taxes Skagit County Auditor County Administration Building – Room 201 700 South Second Street - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1704 Document Recording Vehicle Licensing Marriage Licensing   Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 525 East College Way, Suite H - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-3000 Contractor Licensing Electrical Permits Blasting Licensing Business Tax Registration Manufactured Home Alteration Permits   Washington State Department of Natural Resources 919 North Township - Sedro-Wolley, WA 98284 (360) 856-3500 or 1800-527-3305 ext. 113 Blasting Permits Forest Practice Permits Logging Roads Burning Permit   Washington State Department of Transportation 1783 Cedardale Road - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 428-1389 Road Maintenance State Road or Highway Access Permits Vehicle/Road Move Permits   Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife 16018 Mill Creek Boulevard - Mill Creek, WA 98012 Mill Creek Office (425) 379-2301 LaConner Office (360) 466-4345 x 252 Hydraulic Project Approval   Washington State Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Office 3190 160th Ave SE - Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 (425) 649-7000 Water Quality Certification 401 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Temporary Modification of Water Quality Criteria Shoreline Conditional Use or Variance Permits   Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District P.O. Box 3755 - Seattle, WA 98124 (206) 764-6915 Corps 404 Permit: Discharge of Dredge and Fill Material Corps Section 10 Permit: Work in Navigable Water