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

  • Create development regulations that protect the environment and quality of life in the community while providing clear direction for developments.

  • Process applications and issue permits in an efficient and courteous manner.

  • Provide prompt, accurate review of project proposals and facilitate decision process.

  • Perform timely project inspections to ensure compliance with adopted standards and laws.

  • Enforce the development regulations with consistency, efficiency, and fairness.

  • Manage and administer the Department's programs, budget and personnel in an efficient and prudent manner.

  • Provide a more efficient and effective service by utilizing sound methodology, technical and scientific practices.

  • Enhance the ability to make sound decisions and provide better service through development of staff skills and knowledge.


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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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 In partnership with its citizens, businesses and service organizations, the City of Colville will facilitate a forward-looking, people-friendly community that champions our community’s diversity and respects the individual.