City of Bonney Lake

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.

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.

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

• Commercial Building Permit Application
• Commercial Resubmittal Form
• Sign Permit Application
• Handouts
  • New Commercial Submittal Requirements
  • Change of Use or Tenant Improvement Submittal Requirements

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

• Residential Construction Building Permit Application
• Residential Permit Resubmittal Form
• Deck Permit Application
• Manufactured Home Building Permit Application
• Miscellaneous Permit Application used for Bulkheads, Docks, and Retaining Walls
• Handouts/Links
  • Residential Submittal Requirements
  • Deck Handout
  • Demolition Handout
  • Residential Site Plan Requirements Checklist
  • Erosion Control for Single-Family Construction
  • WA State Energy Prescriptive Method Worksheet - All Climate Zones 

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

• Multifamily Building Permit Application
• Multifamily Resubmittal Form
  
  

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. 

• Demolition Permit Application

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
• Underground Infrastructure for Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
• Grease Interceptors
• Sanitary Sewer and Water Extensions Within the Right-of-Way (ROW)
• Roadway Extensions
• Short Plats
• Preliminary Plats
• Improvement Inspections 

Note from East Pierce Fire & Rescue 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 Assistant Fire Marshal reviewing your plans.   

Civil Permit Application

Civil Permit Resubmittal Application

Pre-Construction Meeting Application

Fire Permits

East Pierce Fire & Rescue 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).

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 Assistant Fire Marshal 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:  Fire Permit Applications, Electronic Plan Set Via Box.com, Permit Fee, 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 some for commercial and multifamily projects.  The submittal shall include Fire Permit Application, Electronic Plan Set Via Box.com, Permit fee, Floor Plan, Battery Calculations and device cut sheet.  All applications shall be submitted by a Fire Alarm Contractor.  

Fire Permit (Alarm, Sprinkler, Suppression and Underground Fire Line)

Residential Multipurpose Fire Sprinkler Systems Handout

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.  

• Land Use Application
• Planning Permit Resubmittal Form
• Shoreline Exemption Application
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
• Administrative Appeal Application
• Administrative Wireless Application
• Code Interpretation Application
• Critical Areas Exemption Application
• Eligible Facilities Modification Permit Application
• Land Clearing/Tree Removal Permit Application
• Monitoring Report Review Application
• Permit Amendment Application
• Planning Permit Approval Extension Application
• Temporary 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. 

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Submittal Worksheet
• Administrative Appeal Submittal Worksheet
• Administrative Wireless Permit Submittal Worksheet
• Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation Submittal Worksheet
• Clearing/Tree Removal Submittal Worksheet
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Submittal Worksheet
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Submittal Worksheet
• Comprehensive Sign Permit Submittal Worksheet
• Conditional Use Permit Submittal Worksheet
• Critical Areas Submittal Worksheets
  • Critical Areas Exemption Submittal Worksheet
  • Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) Level 1 Submittal Worksheet
  • Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) Level 2 Submittal Worksheet
  • Critical Areas Permit Mitigation Planting Plan Submittal Worksheet
  • Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area Submittal Worksheet
  • Geologically Hazardous Area Submittal Worksheet
  • Wetland Area Submittal Worksheet
• Design Review Submittal Worksheet
• Eligible Facilities Modification Submittal Worksheet
• Land Division Submittal Worksheets
  • Plat - Alteration Submittal Worksheet
  • Plat - Preliminary Submittal Worksheet
  • Plat - Final Submittal Worksheet
  • Short Plat - Preliminary Submittal Worksheet
  • Short Plat - Final Submittal Worksheet
• Shoreline Submittal Worksheets
  • Shoreline Conditional Use Submittal Worksheet
  • Shoreline Exemption Submittal Worksheet
  • Shoreline Substantial Development Submitttal Worksheet
  • Shoreline Variance Submittal Worksheet
• State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
  • SEPA Environmental Checklist
  • SEPA Review Submittal Worksheet
• Site Plan Review Submittal Worksheet
• Variance Submittal Worksheet
• Zoning Reclassification Submittal Worksheet

Forms and External Links

• Critical Areas Protection Area
• Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application
• Memorandum of Deed Restrictions for ADU
• Property Owner Granting Authorization Form

Right of Way/Road Approach Permit

Requirements and Conditions

Water Permit

Sewer Permit

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

Stormwater Permit

Stormwater Documents
These stormwater documents are applicable to the 2015 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

January Year to Date Permit Report 2019
February Year to Date Permit Report 2019
March Year to Date Permit Report 2019
April Year to Date Permit Report 2019
May Year to Date Permit Report 2019
June Year to Date Permit Report 2019
July Year to Date Permit Report 2019
August Year to Date Permit Report 2019
September Year to Date Permit Report 2019
October Year to Date Permit Report 2019
November Year to Date Permit Report 2019
December Year to Date Permit Report 2019

Monthly Detail Permit Report

January Detail Permit Report 2019
February Detail Permit Report 2019
March Detail Permit Report 2019
April Detail Permit Report 2019
May Detail Permit Report 2019
June Detail Permit Report 2019
July Detail Permit Report 2019
August Detail Permit Report 2019
September Detail Permit Report 2019
October Detail Permit Report 2019
November Detail Permit Report 2019
December Detail Permit Report 2019