Miscellaneous

Requirements for Obtaining a Demolition Permit:

• Site plan including property lines, existing structures, structures to be demolished, and location of septic components (if applicable)
• Copy of receipt from ORCAA Demolition Permit
  • For more information, please visit the ORCAA website
• Copy of asbestos report
• Completed Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
• Additional Notes:
  • There is a 14-day waiting period from the date of payment to ORCAA to when your Demolition Permit can be issued
  • If your site is near a water body or other critical area, special conditions may apply
  • When property is jointly owned or owned by others, letters from all owners must be submitted indicating project approval

Requirements for Applying for a Miscellaneous Building Permit: 

• Miscellaneous Building Permit Application Checklist (PDF) 
• Completed Application
  • Deck (PDF)
  • Fence (PDF)
  • Foundation Only (PDF)
  • Ham Radio Tower (PDF)
  • Plumbing (PDF)
  • Re-Roof (PDF)
  • Retaining Wall (PDF)
  • Pools and Spas (PDF)
• Detailed Scaled Site Plan  
  • Site Plan Requirements Checklist (PDF)
  • Must be on 11" x 17" paper
  • Scale must be 1" x 20' minimum and 1" x 200' maximum 
  • Not required for Re-Roof applications
• Structural Drawings (if applicable)- 2 copies
  • Minimum 11" x 17" drawings scaled at 1/4" per 1' to include:
    • Foundation, Floor, Framing, and Roof Framing Plans
    • Prescriptive braced wall line locations and calculations for both seismic and wind loads (site specific)
    • Elevations - all four directions
    • Structural Cross Sections and Details
    • Truss Design
• Structural Calculations stamped by Washington State Licensed Engineer and/or Architect (if applicable) - 2 copies  
  • Design Criteria
• Proof of Ownership (if applicable)

Additional Requirements to Obtain a Permit (if applicable): 

• Proof of Potable Water
• Current Septic System 
• Proof of sewer connection 
• 911 Address
• Road Approach Permit 
• Drainage Plan
• If your site is near a water body or other critical area, special conditions may apply.
• Electrical permits are required and issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
• When property is jointly owned or owned by others, letters from all owners must be submitted indicating project approval.
• If your lot has more than one road frontage, you must select a front yard for zoning setback purposes.
• Any parcel located in the Dungeness Water Rule area may require mitigation for use of a well.