BUILDING/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
170 S. Oak
Colville, WA
99114
(509) 684-5096
(509) 684-5030
fax
Business Hours are Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jim
Lapinski, Director of
Building/Planning
Melinda Lee,
Assistant Planner
Robert Cleaver,
Building Inspector/Official
Susan Davis,
Administrative Secretary
The Building and Planning Department
administers, authors, revises, and enforces policies and
regulations associated with building, land use and
community development. Department staff provides the
link between the elected and appointed officials,
administration and other government officials, agencies,
departments, and the general public on planning and
building related issues, process, policy and projects.
This Department processes
construction and land use permits and administers
State-mandated regulations and City ordinances, such as
the State Environmental Policy Act, the Life Safety Codes,
the Growth Management Act, and local zoning, subdivision,
and land use ordinances.
Department Objectives
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Create development regulations that
protect the environment and quality of life in the
community while providing clear direction for
developments.
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Process applications and issue
permits in an efficient and courteous manner.
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Provide prompt, accurate review of
project proposals and facilitate decision process.
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Perform timely project inspections to
ensure compliance with adopted standards and laws.
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Enforce the development regulations
with consistency, efficiency, and fairness.
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Manage and administer the
Department's programs, budget and personnel in an
efficient and prudent manner.
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Provide a more efficient and
effective service by utilizing sound methodology,
technical and scientific practices.
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Enhance the ability to make sound
decisions and provide better service through development
of staff skills and knowledge.

PLEASE NOTE:
The downloadable documents on this page are available in PDF
format. If you need the free Adobe Acrobat
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Please click below for more
information on:
Draft
Comprehensive Plan Updates
2009
Activity Report
Zoning Map
Building Department -
Permits
Building Permits - form
Mechanical Permits - form
Plumbing Permits - form
Sign Permits - form
Planning Department
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning
Ordinance
Land Division Ordinance -
Colville Municipal Code Title 16
Public Notices-Planning Commission
Public
Notices-Zoning Board of Adjustment
Planning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Historic
Preservation Commission
Technical Review Committee Minutes
July 13, 2010
June 15, 2010
June 8, 2010
May 25, 2010
May 11, 2010
May 4, 2010
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