July 15 is a committee hearing in Community Development and Environment Committee, August 20 is the proposed final Council approval date. Use this link to see the “packet” which summarizes what they are amending in the development codes.
“In 2023, Planning and Public works established the Workflow Improvement Project
(WIP) to identify opportunities and implementation strategies to improve the County’s permit
processing and review timeliness and respond to changes in Washington State law (Second
Substitute Senate Bill 5290, Chapter 338, Laws of 2023) that established specific timelines for local
government to issue final permit decisions. WIP members include Planning and Public Works
Department leadership, County Subject Matter Experts, and representatives from the building and
land development industry.”
“The Workflow Improvement Project (WIP) brought together subject matter experts and industry advisors to review Pierce County permitting processes holistically. Teams developed proposal to improve the PPW organization, reviewed fee structures, and propose amendments to the Pierce County Code in pursuit of becoming the “Best Permitting Agency” in Washington. This Equity Note focuses on the work done by the Code Change Tiger Team to amend code to provide clarity about where responsibilities lie, consolidate and streamline permit review procedures, and comply with state law.
From Pierce County:
Proposal No. O2024-539 is an Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Pierce County Code Title 2 “Administration”, Title 13 “Sewer Code”, Title 17A “Construction and Infrastructure Regulations – Site Development and Stormwater Drainage”, Title 17C “Construction and Infrastructure Regulations – Building and Fire Codes”, Title 18 “Development Regulations – General Provisions” and Title 18F “Development Regulations – Land Divisions and Boundary Changes” to facilitate a more streamlined review process for all project applications; Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting an Effective Date.
The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for August 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held in Room 1045, County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave S, in Tacoma. Meetings are held in hybrid format with in-person and remote attendance. To attend and/or comment remotely call 253-215-8782 and use Web ID 976-6178-7423, or use the Zoom link for this meeting: https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/97661787423
The Community Development and Environment Committee hearing is set for July 15, 2024, at 1:30 pm. To attend and/or comment remotely call (253) 215-8782 and use Web ID 928-4334-3887, or use the Zoom link for this meeting: https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/92843343887
Use the following link for the weekly Council Meeting Schedule, which includes the Committee hearing agenda, location and time:
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=1430
Use the following link for Proposal information, including hearing dates and related documents:
http://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=O2024-539
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Off topic but a bit ago it was written about wetlands. I noticed on about 123rd and 6th ave east there is yet another property that has a public notice regarding “delineation of wetlands”. The intent is to build 3 homes.
This is a/the problem….what does one di?
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Cathy Bohlae
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Look up the site application or parcel number (from Public GIS) on the Pierce County Permits site. I cannot find it with this little info.
https://pals.piercecountywa.gov/palsonline/#/dashboard
Go to the Public GIS for Pierce County, zoom in to the property and local the parcel. The use the Data Menu for “Parcel” and it can show you where there are development permits and environmental permits applied for. There are a LOT up there! If the builder askes for any variances, he will have to apply though the Land Use Committee that meets on the first Mondays. Public comment is allowed there.