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: October 19, 2022
Pierce County is installing a new sewer interceptor in Spanaway near state Route 7/Mountain Highway East as part of the B Street Interceptor project.
This is the third phase of a multi-phased project to install new gravity sewer pipeline to serve the growi...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 7, 2022
The 2023 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts in Pierce County, is now accepting applications through Oct. 4, 2022.
Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project ...
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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: September 1, 2022
Pierce County is updating the Comprehensive Plan and would like the public’s input on future growth in the county.
Planning and Public Works (PPW) staff will visit numerous sites and events throughout Pierce County in September to engage in discussions wit...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Pierce County has extended the deadline for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Sewer and Water Utility Infrastructure Grant Program.
All applications are now due by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The new deadline does not impact the gr...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 6, 2022
Pierce County is installing a new sewer interceptor in Parkland near state Route 7/Pacific Avenue as part of the Parkland/Brookdale Interceptor project.
The new 72-inch diameter pipe will extend from the intersection of 131st Street East and A Street South...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 1, 2022
Applications for amendments to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan will be accepted July 1 through August 1, 2022. The County accepts applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan every two years. Pierce County Council will review applications in...
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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 18, 2022
Pierce County will be installing new sewer pipes east of Canyon Road East between 144th Street East and 160th Street East. Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 31.
The new system will serve approximately 290 acres of Urban Growth Area that is...
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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: May 5, 2022
In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Pierce County is updating the flood insurance rate maps along the Nisqually River.
These maps are used by FEMA to show where flood insurance is required a...
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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: April 26, 2022
A project to improve accessibility and sidewalk connectivity along 136th Street East from 94th Avenue East to 97th Avenue East will begin May 2. The work is expected to be complete in early July
The project area is in South Hill just west of Ballou Junior ...
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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,...
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Planning & Public Works
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...
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Planning & Public Works
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: November 5, 2021
The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two emergency rules to address supply chain issues. In response, Pierce County will not hold up final occupancy inspections for homes with only a partial installation of their heat pump s...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 27, 2021
SEPA Review Now Required for Some Projects
After consultation with Ecology and legal counsel, we will no longer be interpreting section WAC 197-11-800(6)(d) to categorically exempt the following projects:
The following actions are not exempt and require SEP...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Permitted projects must be authorized by property owner
Beginning on Oct. 1, applicants must confirm that they have the legal authority to submit an application for a proposed project. An Applicant Attestation form will be included in the...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 3, 2021
The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission will accept applications for the 2022 Preservation Grant Program through Sept. 28, 2021. These small yet meaningful grants support historic preservation and history-related project proposals...
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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 17, 2021
Pierce County launched a new online portal Aug. 17 that offers its sewer customers enhanced payment options. Designed for ease of use and improved security, the new system allows customers to pay their bills and request services with additional flexibilit...
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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: June 24, 2021
Development Center Lobby Reopening on July 1
We are excited to reopen the Development Center lobby for in-person services on July 1, 2021. The lobby will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist customers. Online services are also stil...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 8, 2021
Beginning in June, work will occur on an existing levee owned and maintained by Pierce County within the Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP) entrance area at state Route 706. Work is expected to be complete in October.
Shoulder Closure
The levee access road ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 8, 2021
Beginning in June, work will occur on an existing levee owned and maintained by Pierce County within the Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP) entrance area at state Route 706. Work is expected to be complete in October.
Shoulder Closure
The levee access road ...
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All News
Posted on: June 2, 2021
Work continues to help rehabilitate approximately 10 acres of wetland as part of Pierce County’s Canyon Road Regional Connection Project.
In December 2020, Pierce County took ownership of a property along Canyon Road East and Pioneer Way East th...
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All News
Posted on: May 10, 2021
About 600 feet of guardrail will be installed on the outside edge of 264th Street East to increase safety. The work will start May 17 and is expected to be complete in late June.
The work area starts approximately 1,000 feet east of 158th Avenue East, betw...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Reminder about Job Site Safety Requirements We are here to support our industry partners who are crucial to Pierce County’s economic recovery and the health of our community. To ensure timely and reliable inspections, please ma...
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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 24, 2020
The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission will accept applications for the 2021 Preservation Grant Program through Jan. 8, 2021. These grants assist in funding preservation efforts in Pierce County. The program’s goal is t...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 18, 2020
A new traffic signal system will be activated at the Steele Street South and 102nd Street South intersection on Thursday, Nov. 19. The activation is weather dependent.
The addition of the signal is expected to improve traffic operations and safet...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 26, 2020
A project to extend sewer service to a 370-acre area in central Pierce County near Spanaway and Frederickson will begin June 29. The work is expected to be complete by June 2021.
A new sewer pump station will be built near the intersection of 28th Avenue E...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Inspections and Phase 2 Construction Requirements
Pierce County’s transition to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan means that all construction projects can resume. We are committed to doing all we can to help get our economy moving and are...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 27, 2020
Environmental review completed for proposed Community Plan Updates
For the past few years, updates to four of Pierce County’s Community Plans (Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill) have been in process. Community pla...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 21, 2020
Policy and Guideline updates for the Pierce County Shoreline Master Program
Pierce County’s Shoreline Master Program is the set of policies and regulations that implement the State Shoreline Management Act, which was adopted by voters in 1972 to ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 7, 2020
Drop off appeals and other documents at the Pierce County Annex
Although our lobby services are unavailable, we continue to adapt our business practices to keep your projects moving forward.You can drop off appeals, legal documents, financial guarantees or...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 1, 2020
Inspection scheduling cut-off time extended to midnight
Effective immediately, we have lifted the standard 11:00 a.m. scheduling cut-off for building inspections. You will now be able to schedule inspections until midnight and potentially get a ne...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 23, 2020
County Council adopts two ordinances related to development and permitting
We hope you are doing well and have stayed healthy. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted the health of our friends and neighbors, but also the Pierce County economy. The Exec...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 26, 2020
A new facet to our Best Permitting Agency (BPA) effort is finding new and creative ways to serve our customers.We all are doing our part to Stay Home, Stay Healthy, but we are also working to ensure projects are still moving forward.
Although our lobby is ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Development Center lobby is closed, but permitting services continue
In accordance with the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order from Governor Inslee, our lobby is now closed. Our staff continues to provide permitting functions, including application int...
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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.
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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
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: 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: 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
Posted on: October 7, 2015
Pierce County is preparing now for winter weather on county roads.
On Oct. 12 and 13, Pierce County road crews will travel their snow plow routes, set up and recalibrate equipment, and review the county’s Snow and Ice Response Plan in anticipation of w...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 17, 2015
Non-peak season fare rates start Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their rates decrease from the peak season rate of $22.30 to the non-peak season rate of $17.80, while passengers...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 11, 2015
Temporary closures of Pierce County Airport-Thun Field’s runway will take place between Sept. 14 and Sept. 18 while crews seal pavement cracks and replace signage and markings.
The runway will be closed overnight from 7 a.m. Sept. 14 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 25, 2015
The Swan Creek Park entrance at Pioneer Way and the park area on the southeast side of Swan Creek will be closed weekdays Sept. 9-18 while crews dredge a sediment pond.
The Pioneer Way entrance and all park property on the southeast side of Swan Creek wi...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 21, 2015
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles and vehicles with low ground clearance - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer – traveling to or f...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 22, 2015
Pierce County recently won Project of the Year—Structures $25 million to $75 million at both the Washington State Chapter and the National level of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for its new Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility.
The Sou...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 20, 2015
The Foothills Trail between the Orting and Crocker trailheads will be closed up to two weeks in late July and early August. If the trail can re-open safely, it may re-open after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Check the project website for daily updates at www.pi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 6, 2015
Last week state legislators awarded $35.5 million dollars to the Floodplains by Design grant program in the capital budget paving the way for seven multiple benefit projects across the state to move forward.
Floodplains by Design, administered by the ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 10, 2015
The community is invited to learn about a planned roundabout at the intersection of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest, Stone Drive Northwest, and 34th Avenue Northwest at an open house from 4-7 p.m. June 24 at the Goodman Middle School Commons, 3701 38th Ave....Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 9, 2015
Pierce County’s draft plan for Tacoma Narrows Airport’s water system will be presented at a June 23 public meeting at the airport.
The draft plan covers how the county manages and operates the water system, and describes system needs in the next 20 yea...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 3, 2015
Pierce County Ferry riders are invited to learn about draft recommendations developed during the ferry system’s Waterborne Transportation Study at a June 11 public meeting on Anderson Island.
The draft recommendations include short-term and long-term str...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 5, 2015
Pierce County is teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to commit to at least one Sound-healthy action during May’s Puget Sound Starts Here Month.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 1, 2015
A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove Himalayan blackberry, English ivy and other invasive plants and remove trash from Pierce County’s Larchmont Wetland Reserve in Midland May 4 through 29. Getting rid of these invasive plants and trash will improve the he...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 24, 2015
Residents can learn how to compost at home by attending Pierce County’s free classes this spring.
The county will offer a food waste composting class and a yard waste composting class, along with a class that teaches both techniques in one session.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 15, 2015
Homeowners and businesses located near coastal areas, rivers and streams can view updated flood insurance rate maps at three open houses in April.
These maps are used by property owners and federal, state and local agencies to determine standards for ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 14, 2015
Developers working in two Pierce County watersheds have a new option to offset unavoidable construction impacts to wetlands and other aquatic habitat.
The county’s new in-lieu fee program provides developers in the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed and a...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 13, 2015
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Peak season runs through Sept. 30.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 9, 2015
The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 15 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 9, 2015
Now that the County has finished moving its online charter and code to Code Publishing, a Seattle-based Codification company, citizens and county staff will see and experience increased functionality provided through the new site. The overall responsibili...Read on...
Planning & Public Works