Building & Zoning

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Important Information:

The City of Newport adopted and uses the 2015 International Building Code per Ordinance #2047. See Newport Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 in Title 15 for more information.

Building Applications:

Installing a fire place, HVAC, or new stove Hood? Click on the above permit and send it to Cityofnewport@newport-wa.org. Any new construction will have this built in to the permit. 

– Mechanical Permit Application

 

Installing a new jet shower, expanding to have water in your garage, or planning to put in a new sprinkler system for your yard? Any of these projects will need to have a plumbing permit. If you are building an Additional Dwelling unit or building a new house will require you to fill out a residential or commercial building permit and the new water connection will be included in that permit.

Plumbing Permit

Already have an existing house or garage and you just want to pay for a connection to the water and sewer utilities? You can fill out of of these applications to get started: 

New Water & Sewer Permit

Demolition permits will need a copy of the deed showing the current owner of the residence and the legal description of the property. We will also need a site plan showing the existing structures including water and sewer lines, you can draw these on the plot plan below. Contractors must have a license number and if any asbestos is found on the property contractors will have to provide how they will properly dispose of the material.

Demolition to a constructed building inside city limits will require the following forms:

– Demo Permit

– Plot Plan Form

Valuation Form

A copy of the deed  showing your name and legal description of the property, compliance with the zoning, and a completed plot plan will need to be provided. Please provide clear directions to the building site. Also provide a copy of the stamped engineered construction plans that include elevations of all sides of the structure, floor plans for all floor levels, showing location of smoke detectors, sizes and locations of the windows, complete framing details, typical cross-section of the structure showing elevations of the interior, roof details/truss specifications, and dimensions must be clearly indicated on the plans.

For new home constructions you will need the following permit forms filled out along with the above mentioned documentation. You can email copies of the completed forms to cityofnewport@newport-wa.org.

– Building Permit Application

– Building Valuation Form

– Plot Plan Form

– New Water & Sewer Permit

Development Standards:

R1 zoning Standards:  (no minimum lot size, minimum lot size for duplex: 6,000 sqft)

Minimum building setback, front yard: 15 feet
* front yard is considered the yard that houses the front door with the address*

Minimum side yard setback: 5 feet

Minimum Street side Yard: 15 feet

Minimum Back yard: 15 feet

Minimum main building size: 24 feet long by 20 feet wide

Maximum Main building Height: 30 feet at the eaves.

Maximum lot coverage: 80%

R2 Zoning Standards: (no minimum lot size)

Minimum building setback front yard: 15 feet

Minimum building side yard: 5 feet

Minimum main building rear yard: 15 feet

Maximum main building height: 30 feet at eaves

Maximum accessory building height: 20 feet at eaves

Maximum lot coverage: 80%

Multifamily & Mobile Home residential Zone: (minimum lot size: 4,050 sqft)

Minimum building setback front yard: 20 feet

Minimum building set back side yard: 10 feet

Minimum building setback, street side yard: 15 feet

Minimum building setback rear yard (may be used as parking lot): 20 feet

Maximum Building height: 40 feet at eaves

Maximum accessory building height: 20 feet at eaves

Maximum accessory building setback, rear yard: 20 feet

Sign permits will have to be submitted with a copy of the deed or a lease agreement showing your name and the legal description of the property with your application. All signs must be in compliance with the zoning and subdivision zoning in Chapter 17.03. Plans for the sign must be included and the plans must include elevations of all sides of the structure, footing and foundation details, framing details, dimensions, image of the sign, and free-standing and pole signs must be stamped by a Washington Licensed Architecture Engineer. 

Building Permit Application

Plot Plan Form

Building Valuation Form

A copy of the deed or lease agreement showing your name and legal description of the property, compliance with the zoning, and a completed plot plan will need to be provided. Please provide clear directions to the building site. Also provide a copy of the stamped engineered construction plans that include elevations of all sides of the structure, floor plans for all floor levels, showing location of smoke detectors, sizes and locations of the windows, complete framing details, typical cross-section of the structure showing elevations of the interior, roof details/truss specifications, and dimensions must be clearly indicated on the plans.

Construction of new commercial building will require the following permits to be filled out along with the above mentioned documentation. We also suggest looking at the building and zoning codes to make sure that is allowable use. 

– Building Permit Application

– Building Valuation Form

– Plot Plan Form

– New Water & Sewer Permit

Building Permit Forms:

– Building Permit Application

– Building Valuation Form

– Plot Plan Form

– Mechanical Permit Application

– Master Land Use Application (Annexations, CUPs, Short Plats, Variances, etc.)

– Demo Permit

– New Water & Sewer Permit (We match sewer connection to the size of the water connection, so for the service size please right down which water connection you are getting). 

Applying for a new address? You can call City Hall at 509-447-5611 or submit your request through the County follow the link below and select submit address request online on the left hand side of the page.  
        Request a New Address

– Temporary Business Use Permit
Used for a limited duration as determined by the City, including, but not limited to, mobile food carts, fireworks stands, Christmas tree lots, sidewalk sales, traveling carnivals or circuses, and seasonal or temporary outdoor retail sales.

Please submit completed building applications to cityofnewport@newport-wa.org.

As of July 2018, the City of Newport contracts with J.A. Sewell & Associates for building permit applications & services. For inspections please call 208-263-4160 to schedule; call at least 24 hours before you would like your inspection.

 

Not sure if your project needs a permit?

Things that need a permit: 

  • Installing a new HVAC system (See Mechanical)
  • Installing a sprinkler system (See Plumbing)
  • A remodel that changes plumbing, electrical, or any load barring walls
  • Changes in the roof plan; including any types of add on’s
  • Installing a deck over 32″ in height
  • Building a new building of any sort over 200 sqft
  • Demolition of a building
  • Installing a solar system

That does not need a permit: 

  • Changing out windows or doors of the same size
  • Changes in the interior that do not affect load-barring walls
  • Putting up a fence; make sure to follow zoning and setbacks
  • Groundwork like small landscaping projects or a driveway
  • A small building under 200 square feet. 

Newport Fee Schedule

 

To view all the City of Newport fees, click on the Fee Schedule – Resolution # 02062023.

Building permit fees are determined by the project including labor, material costs, plan review, and other associated fees. Building permits including mechanical, sign and other permits can only be determined by filing a building permit application.

Please contact Newport City Hall at (509) 447-5611 for any additional information concerning building or zoning questions. Permit applications can be emailed to CityofNewport@newport-wa.org.