Survey Monuments

A survey monument defines roadway alignments and property boundaries.

• Call (253) 798-3221 or fill out this form to report a damaged or missing survey monument. 
• Apply to remove or destroy a survey monument via the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Franchised Utility Information

In order for a utility company to place their facilities (pipes, wires, poles, etc.) in the county road right-of-way, they must have a franchise agreement in place with Pierce County. 

•  Call (253) 798-3687 to find out which franchised utilities are in your area.
• Frequently asked questions about franchised utilities in Pierce County

Manual on Accommodating Utilities

Pierce County is using the 5th Edition of the Manual on Accommodating Utilities as of June 1, 2016.

Utility Permit Information & Applications

 
Permits may be required depending on the magnitude of the work a utility company plans to perform. The specific information on classes of utility permits is detailed in the Manual on Accommodating Utilities.

For the most up-to-date permit forms and contact information, please see the printable/editable forms below. We are currently not able to process permits online. Please review our email and fax procedures. 

View the Permit Fee Schedule.