Updated 03/2010
Examples of Measures to Streamline Permit Processing
- Pierce County, WA, The Fastest Way to Get a Permit (Tips for Avoiding Delays, Expedited Review, and links to information)
- Bellevue, WA, Get Simple Permits Online through MyBuildingPermit.com, and Permit Process Made Easier.
- Federal Way Municipal Code, Ch. 19.40 - Preapplication Process.
- Shoreline (WA) Development Code, sec. 20.03.040 & sec. 20.03.050 - Ministerial and Administrative Decisions.
- Federal Way Municpal Code, Ch. 19.55 - Process 1 – Director’s Approval.
- SeaTac, WA Major Conditional Use/Minor Conditional Use (Streamlined requirements for minor project approvals).
- Kirkland Permits.net, and Kirkland Developers Partnership Forum – Receive e-mail notices with latest information about development regulations.
- Kirkland, WA Permits – See especially Permit Assistance for Businesses, Express Checklist, and Fast Track Checklists.
- Kirkland Municipal Code, Sec. 5.74.090 Expedited Review.
- Federal Way 15 Day Technical Review.
- King County Expedited Permit Review Request Form, and King County Code, Sec. 27.02.090.
- King County Preferred Consultant Program.
- Vancouver, WA Streamlined Permitting.
- Vancouver Municipal Code, sec. 20.920.060(H) (Expedited permit review for infill development).
- Clark County (WA) Digital Plat Submission Ordinance.
- Yakima Municipal Code, Sec. 16.03.040 – Applicant’s right to a combined hearing.
- Kent City Code, sec.12.01.060 Joint public hearings.
- Marysville, WA 360 Degree Permit Service Strategy (Summary Submitted for Association of Washington Cities Award Program).
- Sumner, WA Request for Proposal - Workflow Automation Solution (Permit Tracking), 12/31/99.
- Clark County Fast Lane Permitting Process, Handout #5 Revised 08/24/09.
- Pasadena, CA Permit Center (Very informative webpage with explanation and links to applicant assistance services, including over-the counter reviews of small and medium-sized projects, case manager assignment, and development guides with materials customized to each application.
- Portland, OR Development Services (Links to permit information and forms, and to interesting programs, such as the Lunch and Learn Series, Early assistance prior to permit approval) and Customer Assistance (Small business liaison, Get Legal program to legalize work done without permits, webpage translation, others).