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When do I need a permit? |
- When building a new home or setting up a new or used mobile
home.
- When expanding the footprint of an existing structure.
- When moving an existing structure to another location.
- When constructing a commercial building, regardless of size or
cost.
- Most remodeling projects exceed $1,500.00 total value.
- When building a storage building over 120sq ft or on a
permanent foundation.
- When storage buildings are attached to other buildings.
- When you are installing a wood stove, heat pump, etc.
- When your project requires any filling, grading, lot clearing,
and construction on your site.
- When installing an on-site septic system.
- When your septic system requires any repair, expansion, or
modification.
- When you convert any rooms or structure from one type of
occupancy use to another.
- When installing a swimming pool that exceeds 5,000 gallons.
- When building a deck over 30 inches above grade level.
- When building a deck that is covered.
- When installing a well.
If your project is not on this list and you have questions
regarding whether or not you need a permit, please call (360)
642-9382/(360) 875-9356.
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When do I need a shoreline permit? |
If your project is within 200 feet of one or more of the following areas:
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- Lakes 20 acres or larger in size.
- Streams with a mean annual flow greater than 20 cubic feet per seconds.
- All marine waters (Willapa Bay/Pacific Ocean/Columbia River).
- Associated marshes, bogs, swamps and river deltas (all wetlands on
the Long Beach Peninsula, Grayland, Tokeland and North Cove).
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When is my permit issued? |
Your permit is not issued at the time of application. You will be notified
by DCD when your permit is approved and ready to be issued.
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How long is a permit good for? |
A Building Permit is good for two years from the date of issuance and may be
renewed (prior to expiration) for one year. A building permit
becomes null and void if work or construction does not begin within 180 days
of issuance.
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A Septic Evaluation and/or Installation Permit are valid for two years from
the date of issuance. The septic evaluation and/or installation permit is
non-renewable.
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A Critical Areas & Resource Lands Permit is good for two years from the date
of issuance.
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A Shorelines Exemption Permit is good for two years from the date of
issuance.
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A Shorelines Substantial Development Permit is good for five years from the
date of issuance.
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When are projects exempt? |
Many different types of projects are exempt from permit requirements.
Contact your Building Inspector for specific information. (360) 642-9382 or
(360) 875-9356
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When do I call for a building inspection? |
Inspections shall be requested by owner/agent/contractor at least 24
hours in advanced during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday. Do not leave inspection requests on voice mail. Building
inspections in the Long Beach area are conducted Monday through Friday. Inspections in the North County
are generally conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The following inspections must be made before any additional work is
started.
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Building
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- 1. Concrete form work
- 2. Post and Beam
- 3. Framing before siding is applied
- 4. Framing and plumbing
- 5. Insulation
- 6. Wallboard application
- 7. Final
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Mobile Home
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- 1. Setbacks
- 2. Pads
- 2. Tiedowns
- 3. Final
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When do I dig my two septic test holes? |
Your test holes should be dug in the area you would like to install your drainfield. The holes should be 2’x2’ wide, 6’ deep and approximately 30’ apart.
Do not remove any topsoil before your evaluation. By doing this, you could
change the type of system allowable.
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When do I need my well water tested? |
Pacific County
requires that new wells be tested for nitrates and coliform bacteria after
installation, or if there are any concerns of contamination from failing septic
systems, fertilizer, etc.
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Water samples may be submitted to the South Bend DCD office, and at our Long
Beach DCD office on Tuesday’s between 7:30–11:00 am. To get a valid
reading, the sample cannot be over
30 hours old.
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The fees are $25.00 per test for Coliform Bacteria Presence/Absence.
If a re-sample is required the fee is $20.00. Fees are collected at the time the
sample is received. You must use a County provided container for sample
collection.
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If you have questions regarding the
development process, please call the Department of Community Development
at (360) 642-9382 or (360) 875-9356. |
