Planning & Zoning
Zoning
ZONING DISTRICTS - CMC 18
Residential District (R): Single-family dwelling, associated public and quasi-public uses; and two-family, multifamily, boarding houses, apartment houses, associated public and quasi-public uses.
Commercial District (C): Retail activities, motels, hotels, etc.
Commercial/Industrial District (CI): Retail activities, motels, hotels, service stations, etc.; and warehousing, fabricating, manufacturing, and wholesale sales.
To view the Zoning Map click here.
To view the County GIS Map click here.
Residential District (R): Single-family dwelling, associated public and quasi-public uses; and two-family, multifamily, boarding houses, apartment houses, associated public and quasi-public uses.
Commercial District (C): Retail activities, motels, hotels, etc.
Commercial/Industrial District (CI): Retail activities, motels, hotels, service stations, etc.; and warehousing, fabricating, manufacturing, and wholesale sales.
To view the Zoning Map click here.
To view the County GIS Map click here.
Shoreline Master Program
Download or view all of the Town's Shoreline Master Programs documents here: Shoreline Master Program Documents
Building Codes
Contact Building & Planning for permit inspections: 360.795.3067; To download a printable building permit form click here.
BUILDING CODES - CMC 15.10: (Update by Ordinance 642-21)The Town has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes, including those for residential, mechanical, fire, and building codes; as well as any related Wahkiakum County Building & Planning Codes; or requirements and the duct insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11 WAC (Washington State Energy Code); or where applicable, the Town's energy code as set forth in CMC 15.10.030.
You can download the applicable codes below:
(a) The 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-50;
(b) The 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-51;
(c) The 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-52;;
(d) The 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-54A;
(e) The 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-56;
(f) The 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, commercial, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-11C; and
(g) The 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, residential, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-11R.
DANGEROUS BUILDING CODES - CMC 15.15: There is adopted by the town that certain code known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the 1991 Edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended in this chapter.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS - CMC 15.20
SEPA/JARPA/CRITICAL AREAS - CMC Title 14
SUBDIVISIONS - CMC 17.32
ZONING - CMC Title 18
BUILDING CODES - CMC 15.10: (Update by Ordinance 642-21)The Town has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes, including those for residential, mechanical, fire, and building codes; as well as any related Wahkiakum County Building & Planning Codes; or requirements and the duct insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11 WAC (Washington State Energy Code); or where applicable, the Town's energy code as set forth in CMC 15.10.030.
You can download the applicable codes below:
(a) The 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-50;
(b) The 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-51;
(c) The 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-52;;
(d) The 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-54A;
(e) The 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-56;
(f) The 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, commercial, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-11C; and
(g) The 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, residential, including Washington State amendments, pursuant to WAC 51-11R.
DANGEROUS BUILDING CODES - CMC 15.15: There is adopted by the town that certain code known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the 1991 Edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended in this chapter.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS - CMC 15.20
SEPA/JARPA/CRITICAL AREAS - CMC Title 14
SUBDIVISIONS - CMC 17.32
ZONING - CMC Title 18
Fee Schedule
| Burn Permit: No fee, permit Required Business Licenses: (Annual Fee) Annual Income....Fee $2,001 to $3,000....$25 $3,001 to $10,000....$50 $10,001& up....$75 Non-residential, $2,000 & up.... $75 Pet Licenses: (Annual Fee) Dogs, unaltered...$30 Dogs, altered...$15 Cats, unaltered....$15 Cats, altered....$7.50 Hydrant-Use: Damage Deposit: $75 Connect/Disconnect: $50 ea. Min. Usage: $25 Actual Usage: $2.65 per 1 CCF Right-of-Way Permit: $25 | Building Permits: Admin Fee: $20 State Fee Residential: $6.50, plus $2 per addt. unit State Fee Commercial: $25 Inspections: *Actual hours billed Other Fees: View Fee Schedule Land-Use: Shoreline Permit: $800 + notice fees Shoreline Exempt: $100 Short Plat: $200 + $25/lot Subdivision: $800 + $25/lot Floodplain: $25 SEPA: $150 + notice fees Conditional Use: $250 Temporary Use: $250 Major Variance: $250 Minor Variance: $150 Street Vacate Petition: Filling Fee: $150 Appraisal: $500 min. (actual costs apply) |
Street/Alley Vacate Request
The owners of an interest in any real estate abutting upon any street or alley who may desire to vacate the street or alley, or any part thereof, may petition the town council to make vacation, giving a description of the property to be vacated.
For all of the requirements and procedures, please view CMC 12.24.
For all of the requirements and procedures, please view CMC 12.24.
