Public Works Applications and Forms

Applications – General

• Public Works Permit Application 
• Public Works Electronic Submittal Requirements

Stormwater

• Stormwater Permit Application and Stormwater Permit S​ubmittal Requirements
• On-Site Stormwater BMPS Guidance
• Potential Infiltration Areas
• Lake Whatcom Stormwater Guidance​

Street – Miscellaneous

• Street Name Applicatio​n and Pre-Approved Street Names
• Street Obstruction Permit 
• Street Tree Permit Application and  Approved Street Trees
• Street Vacation Request

Temporary Right-of-Way Use

For construction-related temporary right-of-way use such as street/sidewalk closure, crane/lift/pumper, dumpster, scaffolding, etc.

• Construction-Related Temporary Right-of-Way Use Guide
• Public Works Permit Application ​

Commercial uses that are temporary in nature and do not involve ground disturbance, such as sidewalk cafes & vending, food trucks, parklets.

• Commercial Use of the Right-of-Way
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Insurance and Indemnification Agreement
  • Signature Notification Form
• Public Works Permit Application 

Transportation Concurrency

• Transportation Concurrency Application and Transportation Concurrency Guidelines
• Transportation Concurrency FAQ

Transportation Impact Fee Calculation

• Notice of an increase in the Fee Base Rate for 2020
• 2020 Multimodal TIF Rate Schedule
• 2019-2020 Comparison of TIF in 74 Western Washington Cities (and 5 Counties)

Water

• Latecomer Application – Water, Sewer, and Street / Stormwater
• Water Distribution System Development Standards
• Water Withdraw Application (for bulk water)  Information Brochure (PDF)

Water Procedures

• Water Main Extension Procedures
• Water Service Procedures

Miscellaneous

• LID Process
• Public Facilities Construction Application and PFC – Plan Amendment
• Public Works Hearing Examiner Variance
• Last Lot Served
• Oversize / Overweight Permit Application and Oversize / Overweight Vehicle Permit Information​
• Banner Permit Submittal Guidelines and Banner Permit Application
• Street Obstruction Bond Form
• Survey Plat Checklist
• Conveyance Document Request Form 
• Relinquishment of Utility Easement Procedure
• Right of Way Submitt​al Sheet Request Form​
• Sample Map Exhibit
• Small Cell Permit Application Requirements
• Small Cell Modification Pe​rmit Application Requirements ​
• Storm Drainage Easement Request Form
• Subordination Agreement

Resources

• Permit Center Contacts
• Bellingham Municipal Code

Contacts

Permit Center:

• Walk-ins Hours: Monday 8:30am-3:30pm / Wednesday 9:30am-3:30pm
• By appointment only: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
• To schedule an appointment, visit: https://cob.org/services/permits/permit-center-appointment-request
• Available by Phone and Email: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Contact us: (360) 778-8300 or permits@cob.org | more contact info