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ORDINANCE 13-2017
YAKIMA COUNTY WATER RESOURCE SYSTEM
JANUARY 1, 2018, YAKIMA COUNTY IS REQUIRED TO CHECK FOR EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY BEFORE A BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR DEVELOPMENTS REQUIRING USE OF POTABLE WATER.
Evidence of legal availability of water shall be in the form of:
1. Water right permit from Department of Ecology, or
2. A letter from an approved water purveyor, or
3. *A YCWRS domestic well permit, or
4. Other adequate evidence of interest in a suitable water right held for mitigation purposes by an existing water bank, or
5. A Yakama Nation Water Code permit for properties located within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Nation, or
6. Documentation that the well site is located outside of the Yakima River watershed.
*PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR THE APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST AND PERMIT APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR A "YCWRS" DOMESTIC WELL PERMIT.Please contact Yakima Health District (509 249-6508) to apply for an "Adequate Water Determination"
PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
~ Effective June 1, 2017 ~
Minimum payment is required to be paid at time of application submittal for the following fee types:
Payment can be made by cash, check or VISA, MASTERCARD
FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Minimum Payment Due
Building - Plan Review Fee (variable)
Fire - Plan Review Fee (variable)
VAR-ESLU - Type 1 Reduction ($195.00) and recording fees approximately ($100.00)
Address - Permit application fee ($90.00)
Road Approach - Permit application fee ($275.00)
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Building
Questions and information about Building Permits, Manufactured Home permits, Plumbing permits, Mechanical permits, Grading and Excavation, Demolition permits. LPG Propane tank permits.
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Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Section of the Building and Fire Safety Division is responsible for enforcing the provisions of Washington State laws, codified in the Revised Code of Washington, Yakima County Code and Ordinances related to building, health, fire issues, regulatory public nuisances, dangerous buildings, and zoning matters.
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Exempt from Permit
See what structures can be built, or work that is allowed without obtaining a building permit.
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Fire Marshal's Office
The Fire Marshal's Office provides fire and life safety services to the citizens of Yakima County. Responsibilities include: fire investigation, fire and life safety inspections, plan review, fire prevention & safety education, and wildland-urban interface.
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Forms and Information
View miscellaneous forms and information relating to the building process.
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HOME Consortium
A consortium of six cities in the Yakima Valley and Yakima County – representing the unincorporated areas – joined together to develop the Yakima County HOME Consortium. The Consortium is a recipient of HOME Investment Partnership Program, a federal block grant to create affordable housing for low-income households. Yakima County Public Services serves as the Lead Entity by providing administration and grant management. The HOME Consortium provides a framework for action to expand affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households living in the cities of Grandview, Harrah, Mabton, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Union Gap, Wapato, Zillah, and unincorporated Yakima County.
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Permit Applications
Permit Applications for: Building construction and demolition, Grading and Excavation, Manufactured Home placement, Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pools, LPG propane tank permits, Place of Assembly (commonly referred to as an Event permit)
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Resources
List of Local, State, and Federal Agencies associated with the Building and Fire Division. Additional information related to services provided.
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YCWRS - Water Availability - Well Permit
Yakima County Water Resources System - Water rights, Water Availability, Permit Exempt Well, Water Purveyor, Adequate Water Determination (AWD)
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Contact Us
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Harold MacLean, C.P.E., C.B.I., C.F.I.
Building Official
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John Walkenhauer, C.B.I., P.I.
Assistant Building Official
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Chris Pedersen, C.F.I.
Fire Marshal
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Building & Fire Safety
128 North 2nd Street
4th floor, Courthouse
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 574-2300
Fax: (509) 574-2301
Inspection Request Line
(509) 574-2370
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Staff Directory
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BUILDING INSPECTORS
Duncan Kincaid
Mike Farmer
Patrick Lambert
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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Janna Jackson
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FIRE INSPECTORS AND INVESTIGATORS
Andrea Ely
Blake Scully
Chris Pedersen
Nicole Parpart
Todd Hottell
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PLANS EXAMINER
Richard Hembree
Misael Acevedo
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PROJECT COORDINATORS
Marivel Garcia
Monica BeltranTamara ColleyGabriela Montes De Oca
Rosalinda Martinez