City of Bonney Lake

Bonney Lake Municipal Code (BLMC) Links

• Chapter 12.04 BLMC: Municipal Public Works Construction Standards
• Chapter 13.16 BLMC: Developer Extensions

Development Policies

• Table of Contents and Key Terms (2018) (.pdf)
• Section 100 - Introduction (2018) (.pdf)
• Section 200 - Permits (2018) (.pdf)
• Section 300 - Public Works Considerations (2018) (.pdf)
• Section 800 - Sample Documents (2018) (.pdf)

Engineering Design Standards

• M5 - Approval Block (.pdf)
• M7 - Construction Project Information Sign (.pdf)

The Bonney Lake Sewer Standards apply within the sewer service area. To see the boundaries of the sewer service area, use our City of Bonney Lake Public GIS Portal.

Bonney Lake Municipal Code (BLMC) Links

• Chapter 13.12 BLMC: Sewerage System Regulations
• Chapter 13.14 BLMC: Wastewater Pre-Treatment Regulations

General Sewer System Plan

• See the City's Comprehensive Plan webpage for a copy of the current General Sewer System Plan.

Development Policies

• Section 500 - Sanitary Sewer Standards (2018) (.pdf)

Engineering Design Standards - Last Updated 3/16/2018

• SS1 - Typical Precast Manhole (.pdf)
• SS2 - Outside Drop Manhole (.pdf)
• SS3 - Inside Drop Manhole (.pdf)
• SS4 - Manhole Frame and Cover (.pdf)
• SS5 - Manhole Frame Collar (.pdf)
• SS6 - Polypropylene Ladder and Manhole Steps (.pdf)
• SS7 - Sanitary Sewer Trench (.pdf)
• SS8 - Pressure Line and Force Main Trench Section (.pdf)
• SS9 - Sewer Main Tap (.pdf)
• SS10 - Side Sewer Detail (.pdf)
• SS11 - Standing Side Sewer (.pdf)
• SS12 - Private Side Sewer Installation (.pdf)
• SS13 - Small Diameter Force Main Connection (.pdf)
• SS14 - Grease Interceptor (.pdf)
• SS15 - Lift Station Control Diagram (.pdf)
• SS16 - Lift Station Electric Diagram (.pdf)
• SS17 - Schematic Legend and Abbreviations (.pdf)
• SS18 - Conceptual Lift Station Site Plan (.pdf)
• SS19 - Conceptual Lift Station Plan (.pdf)
• SS20 - Pig Launch (.pdf)
• SS21 - Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Profile View (.pdf)
• SS22 - Outfall Manhole Pig Catcher (.pdf)
• SS23 - Lift Station ID Sign (.pdf)
• SS24 - Lift Station Data Design Data (.pdf)

Sewer Pre-Treatment

Sewer Pre-Treatment Screening is required for all business locations. Certain types of businesses may be required to install special pre-treatment equipment or take actions to prevent improper use of the sewer system.

To complete the appropriate screening form, visit the Sumner-Bonney Lake Joint Pre-Treatment Program website.

The Bonney Lake Stormwater Standards apply within the city limits of Bonney Lake. To see the city limits, use our City of Bonney Lake Public GIS Portal.

Bonney Lake Municipal Code (BLMC) Links

• Chapter 15.13 BLMC: Stormwater Management
• Chapter 15.14 BLMC: Stormwater Utility

Stormwater Plans

• See the City's Comprehensive Plan webpage for a copy of the current Stormwater Management Action Plan and Watershed Protection Plan.

Development Policies

• Section 700 - Storm Drainage Standards (2018) (.pdf)

Engineering Design Standards - Last Updated 3/16/2018

• SD1 - Typical Storm Drain Pipe Trench Station (.pdf)
•  SD2 - Catch Basin Type 1 (.pdf)
•  SD3 - Catch Basin Type 2 (.pdf)
•  SD4 - Flow Restrictor Catch Basin Type 2 (.pdf)
•  SD5 - Polypropylene Ladder and Steps (.pdf)
•  SD6 - Catch Basin Type 2 Frame and Collar (.pdf)
•  SD7 - Solid Round Frame and Cover (.pdf)
•  SD8 - Trash Rack (.pdf)
•  SD9 - Roof Drain Collection System  Connection (.pdf)
•  SD10 - Pond Sign Specifications (.pdf)
•  M2 - T.E.S.C. Catch Basin Insert (.pdf)
•  M8 - Stormwater ESU Table and Calculation Block (.pdf)
•  M9 - Garbage Dumpster Area Drainage (.pdf)

Pierce County Stormwater Manual

• Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual (July 1, 2021)
• Pierce County Stormwater and Site Development webpage

The Bonney Lake Street Standards apply within the city limits of Bonney Lake. To see the city limits and the road classifications, use our City of Bonney Lake Public GIS Portal.

Bonney Lake Municipal Code (BLMC) Links

• Chapter 12.08 BLMC: Work Within the Public Right-of-Way
• Chapter 12.20 BLMC: Construction Permits for Private Road Approaches
• Chapter 12.22 BLMC: Repair of Damage to Public Right-of-Way
• Chapter 12.24 BLMC: Complete Streets
• Chapter 12.28 BLMC: Street Lighting
• Chapter 12.30 BLMC: Mapped Streets
• Chapter 12.32 BLMC: Encroachments In the Public Right-Of-Way

Transportation Plans

• See the City's Comprehensive Plan webpage for a copy of the current Mobility Element, 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program, ADA Transition Plan, and Safety Action Plan.

Development Policies

• Section 600 - Street Standards (2018) (.pdf)

Engineering Design Standards - Last Updated 9/03/2020

• S1 - Principal Arterial Street Section (.pdf)
• S2 - Minor Arterial Street Section (.pdf)
• S3 - Collector Street Section (.pdf)
• S4 - Local Access Street Section (.pdf)
• S5 - Cul-De-Sac (.pdf)
• S6 - Trench Pavement Restoration (.pdf)
• S7 - Poured in Place Monument (.pdf)
• S8 - Cement Concrete Sidewalk (.pdf)
• S9 - Cement Concrete Driveway (.pdf)
• S10 - Concrete Curb and Gutter (.pdf)
• S11 - Road Approach (.pdf)
• S12 - Hammerhead Turnaround (.pdf)
• S13 - Barricade (.pdf)
• S14 - Street Sign Installation (.pdf)
• S15 - King Luminaire (.pdf)
• S16 - 26ET-12 Pole with Tenon (.pdf)
• S17 - VEWX-7.5 (6P3I) Pole with Top Attachment (.pdf)
• S18 - SR 410 Scroll Arm (.pdf)
• S19 - SR 410 Street Light (.pdf)
• S20 - Primary Multi-Modal Street Section (.pdf)
• S21 - Secondary Multi-Modal Street Section (.pdf)
• S22 - Commercial Service Street Section (.pdf)
• S23 - Permit Parking Sign (.pdf)
• S24 - No Parking Sign (.pdf)
• S25 - Welcome Sign (.pdf)
• S26 - Tree Grate (.pdf)
• S27 - Pothole Restoration (.pdf)
• M1 - Swing Gate and Fence Details (.pdf)
• M3 - Mailbox Location (.pdf)
• M4 - Removable Bollard (.pdf)
• M6 - Existing City Road Section (.pdf)

The Bonney Lake Water Standards apply within the water service area. To see the boundaries of the water service area, use our City of Bonney Lake Public GIS Portal.

Bonney Lake Municipal Code (BLMC) Links

• Chapter 13.04 BLMC: Water System Regulations and Charges

Water System Plan

• See the City's Comprehensive Plan webpage for a copy of the current Water System Plan.

Development Policies

• Section 400 - Water System Standards (2018) (.pdf)

Engineering Design Standards - Last Updated 02/14/2020

• W1 - Standard Water Meter Box (.pdf)
• W2 - Water Main Trench Section (.pdf)
• W3 - Typical Utility Crossing (.pdf)
• W4 - Concrete Thrust Block (.pdf)
• W5 - Vertical Anchor Block (.pdf)
• W6 - Wet Tap Connection (.pdf)
• W7 - Cut in Connection (.pdf)
• W8 - Fire Hydrant Installation (.pdf)
• W9 - Water System Vault (.pdf)
• W10-C - 1" Commercial Water Service (.pdf)
• W10-R1.0 - 1" Residential Water Service (.pdf)
• W10-R1.5 - 1" Residential Water Service (.pdf)
• W10-RCounty - Residential Water Service (.pdf)
• W11 - 1-1/2" and 2" Water Service (.pdf)
• W12 - Meter Assembly 3" through 6" (.pdf)
• W13 - 2" Blow-Off Assembly (.pdf)
• W14 - Air and Vacuum Release Assembly (.pdf)
• W15 - Water Sampling Station Details (.pdf)
• W16 - Valve Box (.pdf)
• W17 - Double-Check Detector with Fire Connection (.pdf)
• W18 - Pressure Reducing Station (.pdf)
• W19 - Water Valve Stem Extension (.pdf)
• W20 - Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (.pdf)
• W21 - 'Individual' Double Check Detector Assembly (.pdf)
• W22 - 2" Fire Sprinkler Line With Domestic Service For Commercial / Multifamily (.pdf)
• W23 - Individual PRV (.pdf)
• W24 - Valve Marker Post (.pdf)
• Lakeland South / Bonney Lake Water Details (Updated 12/23/2003) (.pdf)

The Downtown Design Standards apply to the Downtown Core (DC) zoning district and the Downtown Mixed Use (DM) zoning district.

• Downtown Design Standards (.pdf)
• Amendments to the Design Standards
  • Bonney Lake Municipal Code (BLMC) 18.35.020
  • Ordinance No. 1454 (Washington State Archives)
  • Ordinance No. 1634 (Washington State Archives)
• Chapter 18.36 BLMC: Downtown Core District DC)
• Chapter 18.37 BLMC: Downtown Mixed Use District (DM)

The Midtown Design Standards apply within the Midtown Center, as adopted in the Centers Plan (.pdf).

• Chapter 18.39 BLMC: Midtown Development Standards
• Chapter 18.18 BLMC: R-3 High-Density Residential District
• Chapter 18.26 BLMC: C-2 Commercial District
• Chapter 18.27 BLMC: Midtown Core (MC) District

• Chapter 14.95 BLMC: Design Review Process
• Chapter 16.68 BLMC: Landscaping Requirements
• BLMC 18.31.010: Parking Requirements
• Chapter 18.40 BLMC: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
• Subarea Plans: Centers Plan and Eastown Plan

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

• 98-03 Accessory Dwelling Units (.pdf)
• 2019-01 Storage Spaces and ADUs (.pdf)

Critical Areas

• 2020-03 Legal Recordings and Notice of Critical Areas (.pdf)

Fences, Hedges, and Walls

• 2016-01 Gate Heights (.pdf)

Impact Fees

• 2020-01 Park Impact Fees and Senior Housing (.pdf)

Land Uses

• 2008-01 Nonconforming Office Space in the DC and DM Zones (.pdf)
• 2009-04 Temporary Food and Beverage Carts (.pdf)

Lots and Density

• 2006-05 Parent Parcels and Density (.pdf)
• 2009-02 Boundary Line Adjustments and Split Zones (.pdf)

Setbacks

• 2007-03 Second Story Decks and Setbacks (.pdf)
• 2021-01 Setbacks Established by Plats or Short Plats (.pdf)

Shoreline

• 2020-02 Shoreline Structures Built Before 2014 (.pdf)

Signs

• 2019-02 Sign Letter Heights and SR 410 (.pdf)

Streets, Right-of-Way, and Driveways

• 2007-01 Commercial Driveways in Residential Zone (.pdf)
• 2007-02 Definition of Street (.pdf)
  • See also Recension (.pdf)

Wireless Facilities

• 2025-01 Maximum Equipment Cabinets Permissible Under Eligible Facilities Requests (.pdf)

• Code Interpretation Application
• BLMC 14.10.140: Development Code Interpretations
• BLMC 16.34.050: Shoreline Code Interpretations
• BLMC 18.02.050: Zoning Code Interpretations
• City of Bonney Lake Fee Schedule