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Volunteer Programs
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Hearing Examiner Rules Click here for more details.
Downtown Orientation to the Snohomish River Share your thoughts at www.RiverfrontOrientation.blogspot.com Click here for more details.
Development Plans for Snohomish Station
The Planning and Development Department
is responsible for regulating land use development by
implementing the policies and regulations established by City Council
and the State of Washington. The division coordinates permitting for new development and major
redevelopment. Division personnel review plans for conformance with planning, building code, engineering and
public works requirements and inspect new development and
construction. Please feel free to browse our
permit process flow diagrams.
A copy of the Comprehensive Plan can
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| Of such importance is the heritage of the City that a 26 block Historic
District was established. The District area has a
significant number of structures representative of the various eras
during which the City, founded in 1859, developed. Exterior changes
proposed to existing structures in the district and new construction are
subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board. (View
the Historic District Design Standards)
The Snohomish
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The
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In order to develop a community with the characteristics envisioned in the comprehensive plan, City Councils have adopted policies, regulations and standards for new development and redevelopment. One of the most important assets the City has is its Historic District. The code establishes the City Design Review Board and design guidelines for both new development and for rehabilitation of existing structures in the District. Design review is also required for commercial, multifamily, and residential development outside the historic district. City staff takes a coordinated approach to any permit application for substantial development or redevelopment. The engineering, building and planning elements of a permit submittal are reviewed simultaneously to produce a cohesive response and reduce the overall time taken for permitting. The City issues from 350 to 450 building permits per year that include major commercial, industrial and housing development, remodel, fences and signs.
A copy of the City's Land Use Development Code and Design and
Construction Standards can be obtained by calling (360) 568-3115.
The Building Official is also the City Fire Official responsible for enforcement of the International Fire Code. The City coordinates with Snohomish Fire District #4 on new and existing construction developments to ensure that the District has adequate fire department access, issues relative to fire detection and protection systems, and fire and life safety issues as they arise. Environmental Protection. The City Comprehensive Plan has a strong environmental protection element that has been implemented through the critical areas protection regulations contained in the Snohomish Municipal Code. As the Endangered Species Act strategy is devised and implemented natural system protection and restoration of will become an even greater emphasis for the City.
Do You Need a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA)? State law requires that any person, organization, or government agency wishing to conduct any construction activity that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the bed or flow of state waters must do so under the terms of a permit (called the Hydraulic Project Approval-HPA) issued by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). State waters include all marine waters and fresh waters of the state, except those watercourses that are entirely artificial, such as irrigation ditches, canals and storm water run-off devices. If your project collects or discharges water, a HPA is probably required. Click here for more information .
Conservation and the Environment: The City of Snohomish is concerned about our environment. Click here for links to national, state and local conservation organizations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Plan was revised substantially in 1995 to meet the requirements
of the State Growth Management Act. At that time the City and Snohomish
County established an Urban Growth Boundary delineating the area within
which the City intends to grow. The plan is reviewed annually in a
public process and recommendations for revisions made to the City
Council by the Planning Commission.
Design Standards
International
Codes. The 2003 editions of the International Building,
Residential, Mechanical, Fire, 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code, Washington
State Energy Code and Washington State Ventilation an Indoor Air Quality
Code adopted by the State of Washington under RCW 19.27 and as adopted
by the City under Snohomish Municipal Code Title 19.04 regulating
construction, occupancy and use of buildings within City Limits. The
City Building Official reviews building plans, inspects construction for
conformance to code requirements.