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Planning & Public Works

Posted on: June 15, 2022

Pierce County offices closed Monday, June 20

Pierce County offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.

The Development Center lobby will be closed, and building inspections and plan reviews will not take place.

Visit our website to apply for a permit and more.

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Other News in Planning & Public Works

Adoption of 2021 Building Codes postponed to Nov. 1, 2023

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Expedited permit process for sewer cappings now available

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Expedited permit process for emergency sewer repairs now available

Posted on: February 3, 2023

FEMA offering free Base Flood Elevations training in 2023

Posted on: January 3, 2023

Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

Posted on: December 29, 2022

Annual fee changes coming in 2023

Posted on: December 28, 2022

Pierce County sewer rates to increase Jan. 1, 2023

Posted on: December 21, 2022

New online permitting system feature makes it easier to identify needed inspections

Posted on: November 29, 2022

Road closures to begin Oct. 24 to install major sewer line in Spanaway

Posted on: October 19, 2022

Permitting services limited, building inspections unavailable Sept. 28

Posted on: September 7, 2022

2023 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program accepting applications

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Automated phone line to check permit status, schedule inspections to be retired Oct. 4

Posted on: September 1, 2022

Pierce County seeks public input on Comprehensive Plan update

Posted on: September 1, 2022

Applications now open for C-PACER financing

Posted on: August 19, 2022

Deadline extended for ARPA Sewer and Water Utility Infrastructure Grant Program

Posted on: July 29, 2022

Road closures to begin July 7 to install major sewer line in Parkland

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Applications open for Comprehensive Plan amendments

Posted on: July 1, 2022

Pierce County seeking public comments on updated Nisqually Watershed flood maps

Posted on: June 28, 2022

Expect reduced in-person service at Annex on June 27

Posted on: June 27, 2022

Daytime closures of part of Swan Creek Park planned for mid-June

Posted on: June 8, 2022

Pierce County announces $10 million in ARPA sewer and water utility infrastructure grants

Posted on: May 31, 2022

Section of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest to be resurfaced

Posted on: May 25, 2022

Updated Website for Pierce County Code

Posted on: May 11, 2022

No building inspections on May 24

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Updates to Pierce County Road Standards Coming May 1

Posted on: April 29, 2022

Proposed Updates to Pierce County’s Residential Use Code

Posted on: April 8, 2022

2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications Open July 1

Posted on: March 8, 2022

Proposed Updates the the Shoreline Master Program

Posted on: March 8, 2022

Community invited to weigh in on Key Peninsula intersection project

Posted on: March 7, 2022

Community invited to apply for 2022 Watershed Small Grants

Posted on: February 7, 2022

Improvements coming to 92nd Avenue East and 224th Street East intersection

Posted on: January 25, 2022

Please Continue to Use Online Services

Posted on: January 21, 2022

Third Reminder: Fee Changes Coming February 1, 2022

Posted on: January 14, 2022

Emergency permit extensions available until 2023

Posted on: January 12, 2022

Development Center Customers Encouraged to Use Online Services

Posted on: January 7, 2022

Second Notice: Annual Fee Changes Coming February 1, 2022

Posted on: January 3, 2022

New electric vehicle charging requirements for single family homes

Posted on: December 27, 2021

Annual Fee Changes Coming in 2022

Posted on: December 17, 2021

Emergency Permit Extension Ordinance Expires on December 31, 2021

Posted on: December 2, 2021

New septic-to-sewer conversion process

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Two New Emergency Rules to Address Supply Chain Issues

Posted on: November 5, 2021

SEPA Review Now Required for Some Projects

Posted on: October 27, 2021

New application requirement coming Oct. 1

Posted on: September 28, 2021

Apply for a historic preservation grant

Posted on: September 3, 2021

Zoning changes take effect Oct. 1 in four community plan areas

Posted on: September 3, 2021

Tips to Minimize Permit Application Review Delays

Posted on: August 18, 2021

Pierce County seeks public input on early environmental findings for River Crossing Bridge project

Posted on: August 17, 2021
New Sewer Billing System

Pierce County launches new sewer customer portal

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Plan Ahead: Current application review procedure and supply chain issues

Posted on: August 11, 2021

Pierce County Auditor introduces online scheduling for recording services

Posted on: August 3, 2021

Recording fees increase on July 25

Posted on: July 16, 2021

Development Center Lobby Reopening on July 1

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Construction starting on the Upper Nisqually for Channel Migration Protection

Posted on: June 8, 2021

Development Center Operations Update

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Introducing Fast Track Permitting for Covered Porches & 1 or 2 Car Garages

Posted on: March 18, 2021

Wheeled all-terrain vehicles allowed on additional Pierce County roads starting Jan. 1

Posted on: December 30, 2020

Pierce County sewer rates to increase Jan. 1, 2021

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Annual Fee Changes Coming February 1, 2021

Posted on: December 9, 2020

Apply for a historic preservation grant

Posted on: November 24, 2020

Traffic signal system coming to Steele Street South and 102nd Street South intersection Nov. 19

Posted on: November 18, 2020

New sewer pump station to be built at intersection of 28th Avenue East and 182nd Street East

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Inspections and Phase 2 Construction Requirements

Posted on: June 9, 2020

Learn about proposed Spanaway Lake Management Plan at Nov. 9 open house

Posted on: November 3, 2016

Road project along Crystal Mountain Boulevard East resumes May 23

Posted on: May 20, 2016

Traffic revisions coming to 62nd Ave. E. and 48th St. E. SW of River Road May 18

Posted on: May 16, 2016

Pierce County ferry peak season fare rates go into effect May 1

Posted on: April 6, 2016

Pierce County Ferry service expected to resume in early evening

Posted on: February 29, 2016

Pierce County Ferry out of service until further notice

Posted on: February 29, 2016

Repair work on the Anderson Island ferry landing starts Dec. 14

Posted on: December 10, 2015

Pierce County ferry fares to increase in 2016

Posted on: December 7, 2015

Pierce County road crews prepare for winter weather

Posted on: October 7, 2015

Non-peak season Pierce County Ferry fare rates go into effect Oct. 1

Posted on: September 17, 2015

Pierce County Airport-Thun Field’s runway to be closed during pavement work

Posted on: September 11, 2015

Pioneer Way entrance to Swan Creek Park closed Sept. 9-18

Posted on: August 25, 2015

Labor Day weekend brings holiday schedule, extreme tide warning for Pierce County Ferry

Posted on: August 21, 2015

Pierce County wins state and national award for its Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility

Posted on: July 22, 2015

Foothills Trail between Orting and Crocker trailheads to close for levee maintenance

Posted on: July 20, 2015

$35.5M for flood risk reduction, habitat projects

Posted on: July 6, 2015

Community invited to June 24 open house on planned Point Fosdick Drive Northwest roundabout

Posted on: June 10, 2015

Learn about Tacoma Narrows Airport’s draft water system plan June 23

Posted on: June 9, 2015

Draft recommendations for Pierce County Ferry System to be presented June 11

Posted on: June 3, 2015

Wetland rehabilitation continues with junk removal along Canyon Road East

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Construction starting on the Upper Nisqually for Channel Migration Protection

Posted on: June 8, 2021