Land Development

Review Process

The Development Review process consists of a number of distinct but related functions that provide approvals and entitlements for development and use of properties. This ensures that a proposal to develop or redevelop a parcel is in alignment with the community’s vision and is compliant with City, State and Federal codes, laws and regulations. Land Use Applications can be found on the Community Development webpage.

 Steps

  • Pre-Application Meeting (schedule with Planning Department)
  • Application Submittal
  • Review (may include multiple submittals to address review comments)
  • Approval
  • Building Permit Application and other related permits

Property Questions

Construction Activity

After the review process is complete and approvals are issued, applicants may proceed with construction in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval. Prior to starting work, all required permits must be obtained and pre-construction requirements satisfied. During construction, the City will conduct inspections to verify compliance with applicable standards, codes, and approved plans. Final acceptance will occur once all work is completed, inspected, and required documentation has been submitted.

Construction activity associated with private development and work within the public right-of-way (ROW) must comply with the City’s construction noise regulations. In accordance with DMC 6.04.060, no person may create, or allow to be created, construction noise originating from their property or project site, including noise from equipment such as vehicles, tools, or other equipment used for grading, paving, earthmoving, or similar work at temporary construction sites.

Construction noise is allowed only between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Construction noise is prohibited at all times on Sundays and City-observed holidays listed below.

City Observed Holidays

  • New Year Day; January 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday; Third Monday in January
  • Presidents Day; Third Monday in February
  • Memorial Day; Last Monday in May
  • Juneteenth; June 19
  • Independence Day; July 4
  • Labor Day; First Monday in September
  • Veterans Day; November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day; Fourth Thursday in November
  • Day after Thanksgiving Day; Fourth Friday in November
  • Christmas Day; December 25

Development Design Standards

Fees

Forms

Resources

Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Here’s where to find help if you’re interested in harvesting timber, building or repairing forest roads or culverts, thinning your forest, or want to know about other forest practices. Visit the DNR to submit a Forest Practices Permit.