Who We Are

The City of Bonney Lake Public Services Department offers a one-stop shop permit center for all permit activity. Our development Review Team includes planners, engineers, permit technicians, inspectors and code compliance officers.

Our work entails reviewing plans, inspecting projects, investigating code violations, and meeting with potential applicants to assist in the processes set forth by our codes. These services ensure that projects are safe and aligned with federal, state and city codes.

Have Questions?

Submit your questions using the convenient links below so we can provide you with the information you need. If you are asking a question about an ongoing permit please include your permit number in the email. If you are asking about a potential project please include your address or parcel number.

Schedule an inspection: use this link to request inspections for your project. Please note: we are not offering building or fire inspections on Mondays at this time. Holidays may change the normal inspection schedule.

Ask a permit technician: use this option for general questions about the permit process, submittal requirements, or if you are unsure who you should talk to.

Ask a planner: use this option if you have questions regarding zoning/land use, SEPA, setbacks, impervious surface coverage, critical areas, removal of vegetation (including trees), or signs.

Ask the building plan’s reviewer: use this option if you have questions regarding the building code or a letter you received from the Building Department.

Ask an engineer: use this option if you have questions regarding civil plans, stormwater submittals, certificates of sewer or water availability, and street or road approach standards.

The Submittal Process

The City of Bonney Lake requires all applications, documents and plans to be submitted electronically. Please find the type of application you need from the options to the left. If you have questions please contact the Administrative Assistant at the contact information available to the left.

Track Your Application, Pay Fees, and Request Inspections

Click here to be taken to the online portal where you can track your submitted applications, pay fees and request inspections. Please Note: You will need to link the customer ID provided by the Permit Center to your online account. For assistance in paying online, attaching/updating a customer ID or inspection scheduling, please refer to our handouts below. If you are unsure of the customer ID, please refer to the fee detail received or ask a permit technician.

How to Pay Via the Online Portal or Update Customer ID

How to View Inspection Results

You will find resubmittal applications for all permit types in the list below.

To get started with the resubmittal process, you will need the permit number(s) for the permit(s) you are resubmitting, as well as pdf versions of your resubmittal materials ready to be uploaded.

All resubmittal materials are required to be uploaded into the box at the bottom of the resubmittal application prior to submittal.

If no resubmittal materials are uploaded, the permit center will require a new resubmittal application to be filled out with the documents uploaded.

Civil Permit Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a CIV permit.

Commercial Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a commercial BLD permit – i.e. new commercial building, tenant improvement or remodel.

Fire Permit Resubmittal Application: Click here if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a FRD permit - i.e. fire sprinkler, fire alarm, underground fire line.

Multi-Family Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a multi-family BLD permit.

Planning Permit Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a PLN permit. Each PLN permit you are resubmitting requires a separate resubmittal application.

Residential Resubmittal Application: Click here if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a residential BLD permit – i.e. new single family residence, addition, remodel or detached structure.

Click HERE to view fees associated with resubmittals - Chapter 3.68 of the City of Bonney Lake Municipal Code.

Did you receive a notice of permit/application expiration? Or notice your permit/application is ready to expire?

You will find the extension request application for all permit types below. Please complete and submit one application for all permit/application types relating to the same project.

Please note there is a $500.00 application fee for extension requests related to Planning (PLN) permits and/or applications.

Permit Extension Application

Commercial Permit
These permits are used for new commercial construction, remodels, tenant improvements, change of use and change of occupant.

Pre-Construction Meeting Application

Residential Permits
These permits are used for new residential construction, additions and alterations.

Residential Construction Building Permit Application
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building Permit Application
Deck Permit Application
Manufactured Home Building Permit Application
Miscellaneous Permit Application - used for Bulkheads, Docks, and Gate submittal
Handouts/Links

Multi-Family Building Permit
These permits are used for multi-family developments.

Multifamily Building Permit Application

Re-Roof Permit

A Re-roof permit is required for all residential and commercial re-roof projects.

Residential re-roof permits will be issued via email in the same-business day, dependent on the status of a contractor’s L&I license and City of Bonney Lake business license endorsement.

Commercial re-roof permits will come in for plan review and an upload for required review documents is available within the application.

Re-Roof Permit Application

Plumbing Permit
These permits are used for backflow device, lawn sprinkler with backflow device, rough medical gas, rough medical vacuum, rough plumbing, underground plumbing and water service.

Plumbing Permit Application
For more information about the City of Bonney Lake's backflow prevention requirements please visit the Water Department.

Mechanical Permit
These permits are used for duct installation, HVAC, refrigeration, rough gas pipe, rough mechanical and underground gas pipes.

Mechanical Permit Application

Demolition Permit
These permits are used for the demolition of commercial and residential structures.

Electrical Permit
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issues all electrical permit for properties located within Bonney Lake city limits.

More information call 253-596-3800

The Civil Construction Permitting process was incorporated into the Bonney Lake Municipal Code per Ordinance 1432 in 2012. BLMC Chapter 15.36 provides a process for inspection of civil construction activities to ensure an effective and functional water system, sewer system, transportation system, and stormwater and drainage system.

A Civil Improvement Permit is required for the following construction activities:

Grading and Filling
Grease Interceptors
Improvement Inspections
Preliminary Plats
Retaining Wall
Roadway Extensions
Sanitary Sewer and Water Extensions Within the Right-of-Way (ROW)
Short Plats
Underground Infrastructure for Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Utility Connection to Public System

Note from Building Fire Safety Inspector regarding Civil Plan Review. Plans shall clearly indicate the location of:

Existing and proposed fire hydrants.
Fire access lanes with a truck maneuvering diagram (access lanes shall have a minimum width of 20 feet).
Minimum 28 foot inside turning radius.
13'6" minimum vertical clearance and a maximum 10% (grade) for review and approval.

Fire roads/lanes, fire hydrants and other fire equipment shall have an approved pavement marking and/or signage to prevent them from being obstructed.

A separate Underground Fire Line Permit may be required. Please check with the City of Bonney Lake Development Review Engineer and the Building Fire Safety Inspector reviewing your plans.

Civil Permit Application

Civil Development Permit Submittal Packet

Civil Retaining Wall Permit Submittal Checklist

Civil Utility Connection Checklist

Pre-Construction Meeting Application

Fire Permits

The Building Fire Safety Inspector is not permitted to design your project, water supply system, hydrant placement, or fire protection systems.

All permit applications must be specific to fire review and shall include: stamped electronic set of plans with sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of work proposed shown in detail, and specific to the work to be performed. All submittals shall comply with the provisions of the Bonney Lake Municipal Code, the current International Fire Code and the standards established by the City of Bonney Lake and the Fire Chief (NFPA).

To apply for the permit types below please use the Fire Permit Application.

Fire Permit Application

Underground Fire Line Permit

A separate Underground Fire Line Permit may be required. Please check with the City of Bonney Lake Development Review Engineer and the Building Fire Safety Inspector reviewing your plans. Stamped electronic plans clearly showing hydrant locations in relation to fire line, fire department connections and post indicating valves for each building.

Installation and testing of sprinkler underground shall be completed by a state certified level "U" contractor. This is a separate permit and separate submittal process. This process may run concurrent with the civil permit process.

Fire Sprinkler Permit

All new single family residence require a fire sprinkler permit. See the residential handout for assistance. Some commercial and all multifamily residence require sprinkler permits, these submittals shall include: floor plan, calculation and cut sheets. Calculation and cut sheets shall be submitted by a WA state Certified Sprinkler Contractor or Engineer.

Fire Alarm Permit

A fire alarm permit is required for some commercial and multifamily projects. The submittal shall include: floor plan, battery calculations and device cut sheet. All applications shall be submitted by a Fire Alarm Contractor.

Solar Photovoltaic Systems Permit

A solar photovoltaic is required for residential, commercial and multifamily projects. The submittal shall include: site plan to include a roof plan showing locations of panels and roof pitches, and manufacturer specification sheets.

All residential projects shall include the checklist below with submittal:
Residential Solar Photovoltaic Checklist

Applications
Please note most applications have a submittal worksheet, see list below, to help in the development of complete applications. Many applications begin with the submittal of the Land Use Application and each permit requires the completion of a separate Land Use Application.

Submittal Worksheets
Submittal Worksheets are designed to provide guidance for submitting complete applications, but do not replace a review of the code related to each application type.

Forms and External Links

Right of Way/Road Approach Permit

Requirements and Conditions
Street Restoration - $5,000 Bond Form
Street Restoration - $10,000 Bond Form

Water Permit Application

Sewer Permit Application

Certificate of Water Availability
Certificate of Sewer Availability
Instantaneous Flow
Water Modeling

Stormwater Permit Application

Stormwater Documents
These stormwater documents are applicable to the current Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual. There is an exemption for projects installing or replacing 500 square feet or less, unless required by the City.

Abbreviated Plan Checklist
Drainage Control Plan Checklist
Single Family Infiltration Design Guide
Pervious Pavement Design Guide for Single Family Residential
Single Family Infiltration Worksheet

Helpful Links for Getting Started:
Pierce County Basic and Advanced Abbreviated Plan Webpage
Pierce County Basic Abbreviated and Advanced Abbreviated Plan Handout

Year to Date Permit Activity Report

Monthly Detail Permit Report

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm

Contact:
Administrative Specialist III

Location:
Public Services Center
21719 96th ST E
Buckley, WA 98321

Mailing:
City of Bonney Lake
Attn: Permit Center
21719 96th ST E
Buckley, WA 98321

Phone: 253-447-4356

Inspection Line: 253-447-4357

Fax: 253-862-1116