

ON JANUARY 19, 2018, ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6091, CHAPTER 1, LAWS OF 2018, WATER AVAILABILITY (ESSB 6091) BECAME EFFECTIVE. SPOKANE COUNTY PRESENTLY HAS TWO WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREAS (WRIA) SUBJECT TO ADOPTED “INSTREAM FLOW” RULES, WRIA 55 (SEE, WAC 173-555) AND WRIA 57 (SEE WAC 173-557). WATER RIGHTS IN WASHINGTON STATE ARE SUBJECT TO THE ESTABLISHED RULE: “FIRST IN TIME IS THE FIRST IN RIGHT” AND WATER WITHDRAWAL FROM “PERMIT-EXEMPT WELLS” REMAIN SUBJECT TO SENIOR WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING MINIMUM INSTREAM FLOW RULES ESTABLISHED BY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY (WSDOE). HIRST, 186 WASH.2D 648 (2016), SPOKANE COUNTY IS REQUIRED TO EVALUATE THE SUFFICIENCY OF AN APPLICANT’S EVIDENCE OF AN ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY FOR THE INTENDED USE OF THE BUILDING PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. UNDER RCW 19.27.097 AND WHATCOM COUNTY V. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION VISIT HTTP://OR CALL 509 329-3610.ĭISCLAIMER: THIS BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRES POTABLE WATER AND THE APPLICANT IDENTIFIED A “PERMIT-EXEMPT WELL”, AS DEFINED IN RCW 90.44.050, AS THE PROPOSED WATER SOURCE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO APPLY FOR COVERAGE. SPOKANE COUNTY CANNOT DETERMINE WHETHER PERMIT COVERAGE IS NECESSARY. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF THE PROJECT IS BEING CONSTRUCTED IN PHASES OF LESS THAN ONE ACRE. IF YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CUMULATIVELY DISTURBS ONE OR MORE ACRES OF LAND THROUGH CLEARING, GRADING, EXCAVATING, OR STOCKPILING OF FILL MATERIAL, YOU MAY NEED CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER PERMIT COVERAGE FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY. CIVIL ENGINEER TO PROVIDE TO BUILDING & PLANNING FINAL DRAINAGE REPORT, ALONG WITH AS-BUILT PLANS IF FIELD MODIFICATIONS WERE PERFORMED, VERIFYING SPECIFIED FOUNDATION DESIGN MEASURES WERE INSTALLED PRIOR TO REQUESTING FINAL INSPECTION/CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCYįOR INSPECTIONS CALL THE BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPT AT (509) 477-3675 OR REQUEST AN INSPECTION ONLINE AT INSPECTION HOURS ARE 7:30-4:00 MONDAY-THURSDAY, AND 7:30-NOON ON FRIDAY.ĬONTACT THE SPOKANE REGIONAL CLEAN AIR AGENCY AT 477-4727 AND/OR VISIT BEFORE ANY RENOVATION OR DEMOLITION ACTIVITY BEGINS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ASBESTOS REGULATIONS. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH GEOTECH REPORT PREPARED BY MILLER ENGINEERING, DATED, REGARDING BASEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. Please contact us for clarification on any status where the Description includes "Migrated from PLUS".ġ) "In Queue" means the application has been received by the County and the review steps have been identified.Ģ) When one of the steps are "In Review", that means a reviewing agency has received the paperwork and has begun their review.ģ) "Revisions Requested" means the agency has identified components of the application that need to be received before they can finalize their review.Ĥ) Once a step has been changed to "Complete", that agency has finished their review and no further action is required on the applicant's part. Each of these steps need to be completed before the application can be finalized and either a permit issued, or the project can be approved. Is there evidence of fill or excavation on the property?:Īre critical and hazardous materials used or stored on site?:īelow you will find the status of the project application. Will the site be served by a septic system?:Īre there or will there be wells located on the property? If yes,identify on the site plan.: What is the current use of the property?: Is any part of the property within a 100 year flood plain? If yes, identify on site plan.:Īre there any wetlands, streams or ponds within 200 feet of the property? If yes, identify on site plan.:Īre there slopes greater than 30% on the property? (30 ft. Is your property in a designated wildlife habitat area?: Is any part of the property within 250 feet of a shoreline? If yes, identify on plan.: Who is the primary contact for this project:Īre there any structures on the property? If yes, identify on site plan.:
