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Community Development

Auburn has transitioned our electronic permit application process to MyBuildingPermit.com. We are excited to be able to offer this convenient application process to our customers. Applications to be made through MyBuilingPermit.com are marked with "Apply at MBP".  Get started now by visiting MyBuildingPermit.com to create an account and apply today. For more permitting questions please call 253-931-3020 Opt. 1 or email [email protected]. 

Permitting and constructing your new project can be a significant investment, so finding the right design consultant for your needs is important. View this Tip Sheet (PDF) for selecting an architect or engineer and how the City can help.

Code Update

Effective March 15, 2024, Washington State has adopted the 2021 International Codes and associated amendments.  Applications made after this date are required to meet the updated code requirements.  Please see the Washington State Building Code for more information.

For applications made prior to March 15, 2024, the following current design requirements apply: Auburn City Ordinances 6763.

For applications made after March 15, 2024, the following new design requirements will apply:

• 2021 Commercial Codes & Design Requirements (PDF)
• 2021 Code Pamphlet (PDF)
• 2021 Residential Design Values (PDF)

Building - Residential Handouts

• Accessibility and Home Occupations Handout (PDF)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Property Owner’s Acknowledgement Form (PDF)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Disclosure Statement & Affidavit of Owner Occupancy Form (PDF)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidance Handout (PDF)
• Electronic Submittal Standards - Building Plans (PDF)
• Buildings Adjacent to Slopes - Design Assistance (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application  - Apply at MBP
• King County Capacity Charge (PDF)
• King County Residential Sewer Form (PDF)
• King County Alternative Housing Sewer Form (PDF)
• Mechanical & Plumbing Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Manufactured Housing - Permit Assistant Handout (PDF)
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
• Patio Cover - Flat Roof Handout (PDF) 
• Patio Cover - Gable Roof Handout (PDF)
• Permit-Exempt Well Water Use Restriction (PDF)
• Permit-Exempt Well Informational Handout (PDF)
• Pool Demolition Handout (PDF)
• Residential Building Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Residential Energy Forms
• Residential Inspections (PDF)
• Residential Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Residential Pools - Installation Assistance Handout (PDF)
• Residential Sewer As Built Form (PDF)
• Residential Side Sewer (PDF)
• Residential Site Plan Example (PDF)
• Retaining Walls Handout (PDF)
• Solar Residential Building Permit Checklist (PDF) 
• Stock Plan Program Handout (PDF) 
• Utilities Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Utilities Connection Fees Handout (PDF)
• Window Flashing Handout (PDF)

Building - Commercial Handouts

• Electronic Submittal Standards - Building Plans (PDF)
•  Accessibility for Existing Buildings (PDF)
• Airport Proximity Construction Handout (PDF)
• Commercial Building Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Commercial Kitchen Hoods Handout (PDF)
• Commercial Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Commercial Site Plan Example (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Existing Building Construction Plan Guide Handout (PDF)
• Fire Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Indirect Waste Installation Handout (PDF)
• King County Capacity Charge (PDF)
• King County Non Residential Sewer Form (PDF)
• King County Non Residential Sewer Form Example (PDF)
• Mechanical & Plumbing Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
• Permit Application Requirements Handout (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Checklist (PDF) 
• Special Inspection Agreement (PDF)
• Sign Permit Handout (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  • Sign Site Plan Example (PDF)
• Tenant Improvements - Design Assistance (PDF)
• Utilities Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Utilities Connection Fees Handout (PDF)
• Waste and Recycling Handout (PDF)

Civil (Submit Electronically - visit the Permits webpage)

• Right-of-Way Dedication Handout (PDF)
• Civil Submittal Handout (FAC & GRA) (PDF) - Apply at MBP 
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Commercial Plans 1 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Commercial Plans 2 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Commercial Plans 3 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Plat Plans 1 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Plat Plans 2 (PDF)
• Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Short Form (PDF)
• Minor Grading Permit Guide (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  • Minor Grading Permit Example Plans with Engineer (PDF)
  • Minor Grading Permit Example Plans - Grading Only  (PDF)
  • Minor Grading Permit Example Plans - Grading Only 2 (PDF)
• Deviation Request Guide (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Hydrant Meter Application - Apply at MBP
• Hydrant Meter Permit Regulations (PDF)
• Hydrant Water Usage Report (PDF)
• Low Impact Development (LID) Guide (PDF)  
• Utilities Payback Agreement Requirements Informational Brochure (PDF)
• Utilities Payback Application (PDF)
• Development Construction Record Documents Handout (PDF)
• Single Family Residence Stormwater Site Plan Report Sample (PDF)
• Street and Undergrounding Deferral Request Handout (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• If a project disturbs an area greater than 1-acre the applicant/contractor is required to obtain coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater General Permit. The Construction Stormwater General Permit Application can be applied for on the Department of Ecology website.

Business (submit your application electronically via email)

• Phased Re-Opening Forms

  • Restaurant Outdoor Seating Checklist (Private Property) (PDF)
  • Temporary Outdoor Seating Conditions (Public Property) (PDF)
  • Right of Way Use Permit Application Packet (PDF)
  • Phased Re-Opening Occupancy Guide (PDF)
  • King County Current Phase Occupancy Limits
  • Pierce County Current Phase Occupancy Limits

• Forms For Specific Businesses

  • Adult Family Home Licensing Process (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Cabaret (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Carnivals, Circuses, Shows (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Dance (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Fireworks Permit (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Health Club (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Outdoor Musical Entertainment (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Rental Housing (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Solicitor (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Marijuana (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Massage (PDF)
  • Business License Application – Mobile Vendor or Food Truck (PDF)
  • Business License Application – Taxi and For Hire Addendum (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Telecommunication License (PDF)
  • FOG Control Plan (PDF)
  • Hazardous Materials Information Sheet (PDF)
  • Mobile Vending or Food Truck Brochure (PDF)
  • Temporary Sign Permit for Right-of-Way (PDF)

Engineering

• See the Engineering Standards & Publications page

Human Resources

• See the Employment page to review the City’s job openings or to apply online

Land Use and Environmental Applications (Submit Electronically  - visit the Permits webpage)

• Master Land Use Application - Apply at MBP
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)

Supplemental Information Sheets & Checklists

• Administrative Use Permit (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Administrative Variance (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Boundary Line Adjustment (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Boundary Line Elimination (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  • Boundary Line Elimination Template (DOC)
• Code Text Amendment (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Conditional Use Permit Apply at MBP
• Critical Areas Variance (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Critical Areas Reasonable Use Exception (PDF)
• Design Review (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Final Plat (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Final Short Plat (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  
  • Final Plat and Final Short Plat Time Extension Agreement (PDF)
• Landscape Plan Revision Apply at MBP (select Landscape Modification)
• Pre-Application Conference (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Preliminary Plat (Subdivision) (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Preliminary Short Plat (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  
  • Plat Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • School Access Form (PDF)
• Plat Adjustment (Minor) (PDF)
• Pre-Binding Site Plan (PDF)
• PUD Site Plan Approval (PDF)
• Rezone (PDF)
• SEPA Environmental Checklist and/or EPA Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions
  • Visit Ecology SEPA template webpage and select Environmental Checklist
• SEPA Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Shoreline Exemption (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Shoreline Substantial Development (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Shoreline Variance (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Special Exception (PDF)
• Special Home Occupation (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Temporary Use Permit (Including Special Events) (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Variance (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Zoning Certificate Letter Apply at MBP
• Floodplain Development Permit Handout (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Hearing Examiner Fee Agreement (PDF)
• Joint Aquatic Resource Permits Application (JARPA) (PDF)    
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Permits
• Surface Mining Application (PDF)
• Water-Sewer Certificate for General Development (PDF)
• Water-Sewer Certificate for Single Family Residence (PDF)

LEOFF Forms and Information

• LEOFF 1 Claim for Payment (PDF)

Miscellaneous

• Auburn Airport Noise Complaint
• Backflow Assembly Testers (PDF)
• Backflow Assembly Test Report Form (PDF)
• Citizen Request for Service
• City of Auburn Tax Return
• Claim for Damages (PDF)
• Contractors Material and Test Certificate (PDF)
• COVID-19 Exposure Control, Mitigation, and Recovery Plan Submittal Form (PDF)
• Cross Connection Handout (PDF)
• Public Service Announcement Request (PDF)
• Request for Records
• Request for Video and Audio Duplication (PDF)

Parks, Arts & Recreation

• Online Registration for activities and programs
• Adult Roster Add/Change Form (Sports Leagues) (PDF)
• Volunteer - Online Application
• Facility Rental Application - Special Uses - Check Facility Availability

Police

• Concealed Pistol License Application (PDF)
• File a Police Report
• Report Drug Activity
• Report Suspicious Activity
• Report Traffic/Parking Issue
• Request an Extra Patrol
• Potentially Dangerous Dog Registration and Responsibilities (PDF)

Public Works - Right of Way Use Process and Permits

• Adopt a Street Application
• Construction/Excavation Permit Application Apply at MBP
• Franchise Application (PDF)
• Memorial Sign Application (PDF)
• Right of Way Use Permit Application Packet (PDF)
• Right of Way Use Permit Banner Application Packet (PDF)
• Right of Way Use Permit Oversized Load Haul Application Packet (PDF)
• Small Wireless Facilities Application (PDF)
• Right of Way Vacation Application and Process (PDF)

Utility Billing

• Application for Comcast Cable Discount
• Tenant Release Form
• Utilities - Automated Payment Service Authorization
• Utilities Water Leak Adjustment