Retaining Wall

This checklist provides the list of individual documents that are required for a complete application for residential projects.

This form is required for all residential building projects along with specific site and project data.

Draw site plan to scale, not less than 1-inch=100-feet, show all property corners, existing and proposed structures, adjacent roads, all storage tank locations, all easements, utility locations, and north arrow. The site plan may incorporate the erosion, pollution, and stormwater control requirements of a site development permit. This combined plan is sometimes referred to as an abbreviated plan or stormwater site plan.

Projects that add 500 square feet or more of new impervious may require a site development permit to ensure that erosion, pollution, and stormwater runoff are controlled during and after construction.

Engineering calculations are required whenever a structure doesn't meet conventional light frame construction standards. Submit structural design drawings separately from architectural drawings. Both calculations and drawings must be stamped by a licensed professional engineer.

If on septic or well, contact the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department to determine level of review.

Draw plans to scale; preferred scale is 1/4" = 1'. Include dimensions on the plans. A complete set of drawings includes foundation plan, framing plans, floor plans, cross sections, elevations.