Improvements to Building
Interior and Exterior Improvements

Will you be making any improvements to the new business location, such as plumbing, mechanical, or building? If so, then you may need permits. Contact the Planning Department to confirm which application you need at 360-629-2181. All applications may be found on the building forms page or are available at City Hall. The costs of the permits are determined by valuation. Valuation is the value that the improvement is adding to the property. One way to determine the valuation is by using a bid from a contractor. If you are doing the work yourself the cost may need to be determined by using equipment costs and a fair-market hourly rate for the labor. The Planning Department can help you with this process.

Permit Processing

Permit processing time is usually 2 weeks depending on the complexity and accuracy of the submittal. All permit fees are required at application submittal and you will be notified when your permit is approved and ready for pick up. If an application for a permit is received without payment processing time will be delayed until payment is made. Please remember that you must have the approved permit on-site to begin work

1. _{PERMIT APPLICATION CATEGORY TYPES}
2. _{OBTAINING A COMPLETE APPLICATION}
3. _{TYPE I: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW}
4. _{TYPE II: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS}
5. _{TYPE III: PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED WITH HEARING EXAMINER}
6. _{TYPE IV: APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL}

Community Development

• _{Building Official
  360-454-5208}
• _{City of Stanwood Main Number
  360-629-2181}
• _{Community Development Director
  360-454-5206}
• _{GIS / Mapping
  360-454-5220}
• _{Planner and Permit Questions
  360-454-5211}
• _{Senior Planner
  360-454-5220}