Port Townsend, WA · Jefferson County
Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist
This checklist helps applicants preparing a commercial building permit package for new construction, additions, or remodels identify required plans and supporting materials.
What this form is
Use this checklist when preparing a commercial building permit application for new construction, additions, or remodels. It lists required energy code forms and plan elements, including site, foundation, floor, and wall-section details. It also notes conditional requirements for architecturally designed or engineered plans and for remodels or additions, including an ORCAA-approved demolition notification if required.
Who needs it
Applicants preparing commercial building permit materials for new construction, additions, or remodels can use this checklist to identify required documents and plan details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required for this checklist; it does not ask the applicant to sign or date it, though certain plan sets require an original signature.
How to submit this form
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Download the Checklist
Download the Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist for your project.
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Review the Requirements
Use the checklist to identify the energy code forms and plan elements needed for your project.
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Gather Plans and Attachments
Prepare applicable plans and supporting materials, including any conditional items listed for your project.
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Submit to the City
Submit the checklist and project materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist for?
- It lists energy code forms and plan elements for commercial building permit materials, including plans for new construction, additions, and remodels.
- What plans and materials does the checklist identify?
- It identifies items such as scaled plans, a site plan, foundation and floor plans, wall sections, exterior elevations, and energy code forms. Some requirements depend on the project.
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist?
- No. The checklist does not ask the applicant to sign or date it. Certain architecturally designed or engineered plan sets must have an original signature.
- How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist?
- The checklist does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Building Permit Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Port Townsend form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.