Public Works Applications and Forms

Due to COVID-19 and in compliance with City and Health Departme​nt guidance we are reducing in-person interaction by closing the Permit Center to walk-in customers effective Monday, March 16^th until further notice. For your safety, please utilize the Permit Center’s online resources via https://www.cob.org/services/permits

Choose other pertinent applications/forms for your project:​​

Applications – General

• Public Works Permit Application 

Stormwater

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

Special Event Permit

• Special Events Permit – Application and Information

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-Related Temporary Right-of-Way Use Guide
• 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

• Erosion & S​ediment Control and Temporary Erosion Control Best Management Practices
• LID Process
• Public Facilities Construction Application and PFC – Plan Amendment
• Public Works Hearing Examiner Variance
• Public Works Variance Application
• Last Lot Served
• Oversize / Overweight Permit Application and Oversize / Overweight Vehicle Permit Information​
• 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
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 M, T, Th and F  9:30 – 4:30 W
permits@cob.org or (360) 778-8300
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