CITY OF PUYALLUP PERMITTING PORTAL

Building Division

* Final approval by the Building Official is required prior to use or occupancy.* Work shall not proceed until the inspector has approved the stages of construction.* Surface storm water shall be diverted from the building site and shall not drain onto adjacent properties.* I hereby acknowledge that I have read this Permit/Application, that the information given is correct; that I am the owner or the duly authorized agent of the owner; that plans submitted herewith are in compliance with all applicable city, county and state laws and that all construction will proceed in accordance with said laws. This permit shall expire if work is not commenced with 180 days or if the work is suspended for a period of 180 days. Permits expire two years from issuance. * By leaving the contractor information section blank, I hereby certify further that contractors (general or subcontractors) will not be hired to perform any work in association with this permit. I also certify that if I do choose to hire a contractor (general or subcontractor) I will only hire those contractors that are licensed by the State of Washington. If you are a property owner, contractor or permittee and you are paying for someone to perform the work, they must have a valid contractor registration and the person(s) installing plumbing inside a structure must meet the plumbing certification requirements. If you have any questions regarding these regulations, you may contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries or you can find more information on-line at: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Contractors/HireCon/default.asp

Development & Permitting Services

Contractor needs to have a valid City of Puyallup business license endorsement with Washington State Department of Revenue.

Development & Permitting Services

Must provide Contractor doing the work to be named on permit. Contractor must be registered with Washington State Labor and Industries AND have a valid City of Puyallup business license endorsement with Washington State Department of Revenue.

Engineering Division

In accordance with Puyallup Municipal Code 11.08.135, new commercial projects that have a structure improvement value exceeding $200,000 in valuation are required to complete improvements along the property's street frontage. Your project will be required to complete frontage improvements which may include curb, gutter, planter strips, street trees, sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting, and one-half street paving (only required if the existing pavement condition is poor) as determined by Development Engineering. The building permit shall not be issued until the frontage improvement designs have been approved by the City and a civil or right-of-way permit issued. You can initiate the civil or right-of-way permit by completing and submitting an application found here: https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/450/Permits-and-Applications. The Development Engineering Manager, Ken Cook, directed that this condition be changed from "prior to issuance" to "prior to completion" via email dated 12/9/2025. [Yianni Charitou @ 12/10/2025 8:25 AM]

Engineering Division

In accordance with Puyallup Municipal Code 11.08.135, new commercial projects that have a structure improvement value exceeding $200,000 in valuation are required to complete improvements along the property's street frontage. The building permit shall be conditioned in such a manner that building occupancy will not be granted until the frontage improvements are completed and approved.

Engineering Division

In accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code and City Design Standard 402.3, an external gravity grease interceptor may be required to be designed by a professional engineer and installed on the side sewer per City Standard Details 04.06.01 and 04.06.02. The site plan and plumbing plans shall depict the location and connection of the new or existing grease interceptor. A professional engineer shall provide gravity grease interceptor sizing calculations and a report stating that the existing or new grease interceptor has adequate capacity to serve the site/project.

Engineering Division

An approved double check valve assembly (DCVA) backflow device is required to be installed on the commercial water service per City Standard Detail 03.04.01. For more information, visit https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/1131/Backflow-Prevention-Cross-Connection. Upon approval of the installation by the city inspector, the backflow device shall be tested by a Washington State certified backflow assembly tester, and the test report results shall be submitted to the City prior to occupancy of the building.

Engineering Division

Development Engineering standard commercial conditions: - Prior to starting site work request an inspection for erosion and sediment. - Occupancy will not be granted until all work associated with the frontage improvements has been completed and approval has been provided. - Sediment control and erosion procedures shall be practiced to eliminate and prevent off site damage. Stormwater runoff originating upgrade of exposed areas shall be controlled to reduce erosion and sediment loss during the period of exposure. Attached to the site plan is the city of Puyallup’s stormwater fact sheet. - Stormwater control of roof downspouts required. Attached to the site plan is a typical infiltration system you may choose to follow. - Steps shall be taken to prevent drainage onto adjacent lots. - A commercial development must have installed a side sewer sampling tee installed in conformance to city standard section 04.03 – side sewer. - The applicant is responsible to schedule all utility inspections prior to backfilling - The builder/owner shall be responsible for keeping the existing right-of-way free of debris and dirt. Any violation of PMC chapter 21.14 pertaining to clearing, filling, and grading, erosion and sediment control, and storm water discharges shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. - Any addition/expansion to the footprint of the building including decks and porches not originally shown on the approved set of plans must obtain proper permits prior to construction. - The applicant is responsible to call the utility notification center at 1-800-424-5555 before beginning any excavation. Call before you dig, it's the law. - No work shall be done in or on the public right of way without a licensed and bonded contractor first obtaining a right of way permit. - Any code requirement that may have been overlooked in this plan review does not imply that the requirements have been waived.

Engineering Division

The City adopted the Department of Ecology’s 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington which requires best management practices for projects that add or replace less than 2,000 square feet of hard surface area. Your proposed project is less than the 2,000 square foot threshold. Therefore, your project will need to follow the City of Puyallup Small Project Stormwater Requirements.