When is a Building Permit Required?

• Highlights of common permit requirements
• Detailed permit requirements (within Municipal Code)

Permit Forms

• Click here to download application forms for both Commercial and Residential projects

Impact Fees

• Click here to learn more about impact fees

Getting Your Building Permit

• What type do you need?
• Online permitting
• Express versus normal routing
• Simple "Over-the-Counter" permits versus Routed Permits

MyBuildingPermit.com

• What is MyBuildingPermit.com?
• Getting on-line permit issuance
• Checking permit status and history on-line
• Requesting inspections on-line

Code Information

• Codes, Design Criteria, & Research
• Mercer Island's Construction Codes
• Wet season grading restrictions
• Design criteria (snow loads, wind exposure/speeds/Kzt, etc)

Plan Review Information 

• When plan review is required and the plan review process
• Electronic Plan Review on the Cloud (MIePlan)
• Plan review target times

Also see links for Land Use Permits, Utilities/Right of Way Permits, Tree Permits, & Fire Permits


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