Policies

Building Policies

  1. Accessibility Requirements for Group U Occupancies
  2. Agent Authorization Letter
  3. Antique Wood Stove Clearance Reductions
  4. Appurtenant vs Accessory Structure
  5. Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
  6. Blower Door Test for dwellings less than 750 SF
  7. Ceiling Height Relative to Plumbing Fixtures
  8. Code Allowances to Structures Permitted Under Previous Codes
  9. Collection of Fire Code Fees
  10. Coupling of Pressure Relieve Valve Discharge Pipes (PDF)
  11. Creation of a Bedroom or a Sleeping Room
  12. Creation of a Dwelling Unit
  13. De-commissioning a Kitchen
  14. Department Policy Listing
  15. Determination of Loft, Mezzanine, or Sloped Ceiling Floor Area and Ladder Access Restrictions
  16. Energy Code Requirements for Heated Garage/Workshop
  17. Engineering Plans and Information
  18. Exempt Accessory Structures less than 400 SF - RESCINDED
  19. Expansion Tank on Community Water Systems
  20. Fees Associated With the Re-issuance of Expired Permits (For Other Than Owner Builder)
  21. Fees Associated With the Re-issuance of Expired Time Limited Owner Builder Permits
  22. Fence Height (Unpermitted)
  23. Flood Hazard (ESA and FEMA) Area Requirements
  24. Flood Hazard Area and Base Flood Elevation Determinations (BP-2017-01)
  25. Floor Area Determination for Accessory Structures
  26. Foundation Only Permits
  27. Foundation Only Permits - Agreement
  28. Heated Garage Energy Codes
  29. Heavy Timber Construction in Garage Dwelling Separation
  30. Height of Accessory Use Shoreline Structures
  31. Height of Residential Shoreline Structures (Rescinded)
  32. Kitchen (Food Preparation Area) 6 2015
  33. Lighting - High Efficacy Compliance Verification
  34. New Impervious Surfaces for Stormwater
  35. Non-Habitable Accessory Structures - Permitting Prior to Primary Structure
  36. Owner Builder Accessory Structure
  37. Park Trailers
  38. Recording of Notices to Title
  39. Setbacks (Superseded by Planning Policy on Setbacks)
  40. Under Floor Areas
  41. Ungraded Lumber (use of)
  42. Vesting of Building Permits
  43. Windows as Outdoor Air Supply Inlets
  44. Yurts as Residential Structures

Land Use Policies


  1. 60% Open Space Adjustment Fees
  2. Archaeology Development Standards (Rescinded 1/30/2018)
  3. Dock Deck Replacement with Grating Policy
  4. Dock Revision Policy
  5. ES Road Frontage Improvement Requirements - Interpretation
  6. Geo-technical Report Waiver Allowance
  7. Height of Accessory Use Shoreline Structures
  8. Height of Residential Shoreline Structures (Rescinded)
  9. Reasonable Use Exception
  10. Required Qualifications for Preparing Geotechnical Reports
  11. Setback Policy
  12. SMP Residential Appurtenances
  13. Tree Removal in the Shoreline

Department Policies

  1. Citizen Complaints for Code Enforcement
  2. Consultant Lists - Not for Distribution
  3. Credit Card Transaction Limit
  4. Public Records Requests

Interpretations

  1. Eastsound Street Improvement Requirements
  2. Fire Sprinklers in S-1 Occupancies