The Community Development & Planning Department is committed to building and maintaining a safe, attractive, and quality environment where city residents can live, work, and play.

The Community Development Department provides permitting services, plan review, inspections, code enforcement, and long-range comprehensive planning.

The Planning Department implements the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and general development regulations regarding the siting and use of land within the City of Winlock.

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Inspection Request Line: 360-785-2311

To request an inspection call the Inspection Line 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. Inspections are ONLY done on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:00am to 3:30pm

Reviews

Permit, Plan Reviews and Inspections take a minimum of two (2) weeks to complete

Permit Checklist and F.A.Q

Permit Information Brochure

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Addition-Remodel-ADU Building Permit Packet

Application for Access Connection Permit Packet

Building Permit Packet-residential

Commercial Building Permit Packet

Demolition Packet

Mobile Home Placement Packet

Property Improvement Packet

Sign Permit Packet

Storage Container-Cargo Placement Application Packet

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Addition-Remodels-Repairs-ADU Permit Application

ADU Supplemental Form

Application for Access Connection Permit

Binding Site Plan Application

Boundary Line Adjustment Application

Building Inspection Card

Building Permit Application_residential

Building-Planning Refund Policy

Commercial Building Permit Application

Commercial Utility Connection Application

Conditional Use Permit Application

Critical Area Permit Exemption Request

Demolition Application

Fire Hydrant Use

Fire Protection Permit Application

Grading Permit Application

Master Site Plan Application

Mechanical Permit Application

Mobile Home Inspection Card

Mobile Home Placement Application

Permission to Enter Form

Plumbing Permit Application-residential

Pre-Application Conference Request Form

Pre-Application Conference-variance

Property Improvement Form

Re-Zone Application

Residential Utility Connection Application

Right-of-Way Permit Application

Right-of-Way Dedication

Road Review and Inspection Application

Sanitary Sewer Facilities Easement Maintenance Agreement

Sewer Line Extension Application

Side Sewer Permit Application

Sign Permit Application

Site Address Application

Storage Container-Cargo Placement Application

Stormwater Permit Application

Street-Alley Vacation Petition

Subdivision-Large & Short Plat

Type II Application-land clearing

Utility Connection Application

Variance Application

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Checklist: Additions-Remodels-Repairs-ADU Permit Application

Application for Access Connection Permit

Checklist: Building Permit Application

Checklist: Commercial Building Permit Application

Checklist: Demolition Application

Checklist: Inspections-Building Permits

Checklist: Mobile Home Placement Application

Checklist: Post Decision Review

Checklist: Sign Permit Application

Checklist: Storage Container-Cargo Placement Application

The City of Winlock has adopted the State Building Code (SBC) as the minimum construction requirement as required by RCW 19.27.031. Listed below are the current adopted state building codes.

• 2018 International Building Code with statewide amendments
• ICC/ANSI A117.1-09, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with statewide amendments
• 2018 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code with statewide amendments (part of the IMC adoption)
• 2018 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
• 2018 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) (for LP Gas installation only)
• 2018 International Fire Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments
• 2018 Washington State Energy Code
• 2018 International Existing Building Code with statewide amendments found in the IBC
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa code
• National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) — Please see the Department of Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the National Electrical Code.

WA State Energy Code Worksheet

WA State Energy Code Checklist

For more information: 2018 WA State Energy Code

WDC Section 1: General Administration

WDC1.050: Code Enforcement

WDC Section 2: Zoning

WDC 2.030: LDR6, LDR10 Residential District

WDC 2.040: MDR 16 Residential District

WDC 2.050: C1, C2, MX Commercial District

WDC 2.050.040: MX District

WDC 2.060: L1 District

WDC 2.080: Manufactured Homes

WDC Section 3: Land Division & Development

WDC 3.200: Land Division & Development Provisions

WDC 3.205: Short Plat Provisions

WDC 3.210: Subdivision Provisions

WDC 2.15: Site Plan Review

WDC 3.235: Alterations Final Short Plats

WDC 3.275: Sign Requirements

WDC 3.280: Off Street Parking, Loading Requirements

Chapter 1: Administration

General Notes: 1-1a to 1-1h

Chapter 2: Transportation

Street Details: 2-1 to 2-21

Chapter 3: Storm Drainage & Erosion Control

Erosion Control Details: 3-1 to 3-8

Chapter 4: Water

Water Details: 4-1 to 4-14b

Chapter 5: Sanitary Sewer

Sewer Details: 5-1 to 5-16

Appendix A: Sewer & Water Service Connection Procedures

Acknowledgements, Introduction and Vision

Element 1: Plan Synopsis

Element 2: Land Use

Element 3: Housing

Element 4: Capital Facilities

Element 5: Public Utilities & Facilities

Element 6: Transportation

Element 7: Economic Development

Element 8: Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces

Lewis County Countywide Planning Policies

Maps

Zoning Map by Lewis County: Land Use

Zoning Map: land use (draft)

Shoreline Master Plan-2023 Update

Resolution 2021-04: Shoreline Master Plan Update

Ordinance 1146: WMC Update to Shoreline Master Plan

Planning Commission Meetings

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