Posted on: November 17, 2023
Dear Valued PPW Customers,
Pierce County Planning & Public Works (PPW) closed the book on the first test in our effort to redesign the permit review process.
The Permit Workflow Improvement Project’s (WIP) first pilot tested new conc...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 3, 2023
Crews will replace a culvert along 8th Ave. S Nov. 6-8.
The culvert is at the Brighton Creek crossing, located about 500 feet south of the intersection of 336th St. S and 8th Ave. S.
About the workCrews will replace a 36-inch culvert with two 42-i...
Posted on: September 25, 2023
The Pierce County Planning and Public Works (PPW) Department has been notified that the Auditor will no longer accept stormwater agreements that do not strictly comply with their recording standards.
What is the issue?
In many cases the Maintenance and So...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 21, 2023
The rainy season is just around the corner, which means it is time to start thinking about monitoring groundwater elevations on your site. The monitoring window is Dec. 1 through April 30, and missing it could delay your project by as much as a year.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Adoption of the 2021 Washington State Building Codes has been postponed, with an anticipated effective date of March 15, 2024.
On Sept. 15, 2023, the Washington State Building Code Council revised the effective date to March 15. &n...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 22, 2023
The 2024 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding multiple preservation efforts in Pierce County, is now accepting applications through noon on Oct. 2, 2023.
Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 28, 2023
Pierce County is working to improve the permit application review process.
Members of the development community are invited to participate in our Single-Family Plat Lot Expedited Review Path Pilot, which runs July 1 through Sept. 30.
The limited-s...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 13, 2023
As of March 2023, sewer capping permits no longer require an application review. Sewer contractors can now apply for and instantly receive a permit in one online transaction. This follows an identical adjustment that expedited the process for emergency se...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 3, 2023
As of Jan. 31, 2023, emergency sewer repair permits no longer require an application review. Sewer contractors can now apply for and instantly receive a permit in one online transaction.
This change will simplify and expedite the permit process f...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 3, 2023
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 is offering free training for finding base flood elevations at properties.
Who should attend?
This virtual training is designed to help floodplain administrators, surveyors, and other professionals better...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 29, 2022
Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on 2022 and look ahead to 2023.We implemented several changes over the last year to ensure compliance and consistency with Pierce County Code and certain state and fe...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 29, 2022
A typical project can require several different inspections.
A new feature in our online permitting system highlights the inspections typically required for the project being permitted.
This feature will make it easier for applicants to ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 7, 2022
Services related to permitting will be limited and building inspections will be unavailable Sept. 28 due to a staff training.
- The Development Center Lobby will be closed.
- Technical assistance via phone, email, and Live Chat will be limi...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 1, 2022
An automated phone line that allows users to check the status of their permit application, schedule an inspection, and check the results of an inspection will no longer be available starting Oct. 4.
Users of our Permit and Application Status Sys...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 27, 2022
Expect reduced in-person service following water leak
Customers visiting the Development Center Lobby may experience reduced service June 27 following a water leak at the Pierce County Annex building. Cleanup and repair work is underway. The reduced servic...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 15, 2022
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 mo...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 8, 2022
The northeast side of Swan Creek Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13-16 and June 21-24 while Pierce County crews remove gravel from a sediment pond.
The park’s parking lot near the Pioneer Way East and Waller Road East intersection ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 31, 2022
Pierce County has established a grant program to allocate a total of $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus funding for sewer and water system infrastructure improvements.
To mitigate long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in o...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Crews will resurface a section of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest starting May 31. The work is expected to be completed in late July.
The approximately 1-mile stretch runs from just north of Stone Drive Northwest to approximately 325 feet south of 36th Stree...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Updated Website for Pierce County Code
The online resource for the Pierce County Code has a new look and a more user-friendly interface. Visit pierce.county.codes to search the County Code and Charter and bookmark or share frequently used...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 9, 2022
No building inspections on May 24
Building inspections will not take place on Tuesday, May 24 so that Pierce County Building Inspectors can attend a required training on post disaster rapid assessment of structures. Plan...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 29, 2022
Updates to Pierce County’s road standards will take effect on May 1, 2022. The Pierce County Council adopted these updates to the Manual on Design Guidelines and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction via ordinance in March.
These chang...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 8, 2022
2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle
Applications for amendments to Pierce County's Comprehensive Plan will be accepted from July 1 through August 1, 2022.
Visit us online to view:
- Information on the process
- Instructions to request to be...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 8, 2022
Pierce County is considering a series of amendments that, if passed, would:
- Restrict new pier and dock construction along portions of residential and conservancy shoreline
- Clarify permitting requirements for non-commercial aquaculture intended to ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 7, 2022
The community is invited to provide feedback on an upcoming Key Peninsula intersection project via an online open house through March 31.
Pierce County is analyzing alternatives to reconfigure the Key Peninsula Highway Northwest/Lackey Road Northwest/Jack...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 7, 2022
Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, local nonprofits and agencies to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county.
The 2022 cycle will award up to $70,000 total to proje...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 25, 2022
Work to improve safety and traffic operations at the 92nd Avenue East and 224th Street East intersection will begin Jan. 27 and run through mid-summer 2023.
Visit www.piercecountywa.gov/crp5819 for project updates.
Project featuresA nearly half-mile stretch...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 21, 2022
Please use our robust online services
We have extended our request that Development Center customers continue using online services until further notice. While our lobby will remain open, customers are encouraged to use one of the followi...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 14, 2022
2022 Fee Changes
This is your third reminder that annual fee adjustments will go into effect on February 1, 2022.
Apply and pay fees by January 31, 2022 to avoid the increases. You will be vested for the 2021 fees at the time of payment,...
Posted on: January 12, 2022
In response to continued supply chain and labor issues, the County Council recently approved Ordinance 2022-3, which allows flexibility for time extensions on applications and permits.
Time extension details
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 7, 2022
Please use online services through Jan. 21
In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, we are encouraging our customers to use online services through Jan. 21, 2022. Our lobby will remain open and staff will continue to provide ser...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 3, 2022
February 2022 Fee Changes
This is your second reminder that annual fee adjustments will go into effect on February 1, 2022. Apply and pay fees by January 31, 2022 to avoid the increases.
We anticipate...
Posted on: December 27, 2021
New electric vehicle charging requirements for single family homes
Effective January 1, 2022, all new single family homes must be electric vehicle ready. This means the appropriate electrical supply and a parking space with EV charging or a nearby outlet f...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 17, 2021
2022 Fee Changes
This is your early reminder that annual fee adjustments will go into effect in 2022. The good news is you can avoid the increases if you apply and pay fees before the effective dates.
We anticipate a rush of applications before the fee chan...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 2, 2021
Emergency Permit Extension Ordinance Expires onDecember 31, 2021
Six-month permit extensions are available until Dec. 31 under an emergency ordinance passed by the County Council in August (Ord. 2021-78). The ordinance ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 10, 2021
Septic-to-sewer conversions now require Health Dept. approval
Effective September 15, all sewer projects that involve a septic-to-sewer conversion require approval from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department before a sewer permit may be issued...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Permitted projects must be authorized by property owner
Beginning on Oct. 1, 2021, applicants must confirm that they have the legal authority to submit an application for a proposed project. An Applicant Attestation form will be included ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 3, 2021
Zoning changes take effect Oct. 1 in four community plan areas
Pierce County adopted updates to the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill community plans and their implementing regulations in late 2020 (Ordinance 2020-102s&...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 18, 2021
Minimize project delays during this busy time
We have implemented several measures including overtime, third-party review and adjusting work priorities to address the record number of applications received in 2021.
You also play ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 11, 2021
We want our customers to be aware of current application review procedures and supply chain issues so that they can plan ahead.
We have received a record number of permit applications in 2021. To be as equitable as possible, we process applications in the ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 16, 2021
Due to RCW revisions, new recording fees take effect on July 25. Fees are increasing for most documents, including plats, short plats, large lots and boundary line adjustments.See more information and view the full fact sheet on the Pier...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 23, 2021
Phase 3 UpdateOn March 22, 2021, the State of Washington advanced to Phase 3 of the state’s “Healthy Washington” reopening plan. We are actively planning for the eventual reopening of our lobby and look forward to welcoming c...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 18, 2021
New Fast Track Permitting OptionsTo save you time and money on common projects, we have added covered porches and patios, as well as 1 and 2 car garages to our Fast Track Permitting options. These are in addition to the Fast Track Permitting for decks, de...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 30, 2020
Wheeled all-terrain vehicles will be allowed on most public County roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less in the south and east sections of unincorporated Pierce County starting Jan. 1, 2021.
Their use supports economic development...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 21, 2020
Customers in Pierce County’s sewer service area will see a 3.75 percent increase in their sewer rates starting Jan. 1, 2021.
The Pierce County Council passed Ordinance No. 2019-77 which set the sewer rate as part of the 2020-21 biennial budget. There was a...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 9, 2020
February 2021 Fee Changes
This is your early reminder that annual fee adjustments will go into effect on February 1, 2021. The good news is that if you apply and pay fees by January 31, 2021, you can avoid the increases.
We anticipate a rush of ap...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 3, 2016
Spanaway residents, business owners and lake users are invited to a Nov. 9 open house to learn about recommendations being considered to improve water quality in Spanaway Lake.
The public will have a chance to review recommendations that are being develo...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 20, 2016
Work on a road project along Crystal Mountain Boulevard East from State Route 410 to the Crystal Mountain Resort will resume May 23.
Utility crews will be onsite for about two weeks starting May 23 to relocate utility lines located near Mile Marker 6 ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 16, 2016
Pierce County will permanently close 62nd Avenue East at 52nd Street East on May 18, which will create a dead end on 62nd Avenue East.
In addition, the intersection of 62nd Avenue East and 48th Street East will become an all-way stop.
“These change...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 6, 2016
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non-peak season rate of $18.35 to the peak season rate of $23.85, while passengers drivi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 29, 2016
Pierce County Ferry service is expected to resume in the early evening Feb. 29 once the M/V Christine Anderson is cleared to take over the remaining runs of the day.
Ferry service has been down since 5:45 a.m. Feb. 29 after the system’s other ferry, th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 29, 2016
The Pierce County Ferry is expected to be out of service most of Feb. 29 following electrical issues on the M/V Steilacoom II.
The ferry lost steering controls on one engine as it departed Steilacoom at 5:45 a.m. for the first run of the day. The ferry...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 10, 2015
Repairs will be made to the Pierce County Ferry landing on Anderson Island outside of sailing hours the week of Dec. 14.
Crews will repair damaged apron hinges and brackets between 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 5:45 a.m. Dec. 15. The apron hinges and brack...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 7, 2015
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase across all rider categories except for youth starting Jan. 1, 2016.
The increase was recommended as part of the 2015 Waterborne Transportation Study, and included in the 2016 Pierce County Budget.
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Planning & Public Works