Planning and Building Permits

Access the Online Permit Center

Click the link above to access the Online Permit Center. You can apply for building permits and most land-use applications, check the status of existing permits and land-use applications, request inspections, and access reference materials.

Access the Municipal Code

Click the link above to view the Municipal Code. Land use and zoning regulations are governed by the Municipal Code, especially Title 15 through Title 19.

Some Ordinances have been adopted and are in effect, but have not yet been codified with the rest of the Code. The un-codified Ordinances which are most relevant to Planning are listed below, and you can view the full list of Ordinances by clicking this link.

• Ordinance 2025-02-1178 Amending WSMC 17.48.020 “Schools and Childcare in Commercial Zone”
• Ordinance 2025-02-1177 Amending WSMC 13.12 “Sewer System”
• Ordinance 2025-01-1175 Amending WSMC 18.41 and WSMC 13.01.050 “Tree Protection”
• Ordinance 2024-12-1171 Amending WSMC Title 17 “Parking Reforms”
• Ordinance 2025-05-1180 Amending Title 16 to add Chapter 16.66 “Unit Lot Subdivisions”