| PERMIT INFORMATION |
| SERVICE |
HOW TO FIND IT |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
From the main DDES Web page, click the DDES FAQ link at the left. OR, to save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/faq/. |
| General
information on individual types of
permits, as well as submittal
requirements |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Permit Information link at the left. From there,
click on Permit Application
Information. OR, to save as a
favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/perminfo. |
| Permit application forms |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Permit Information link at the left. From there,
click on Permit Application Forms. OR, to save as a
favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/forms. |
| Estimated fees
for various permit types |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Permit Information link at the left. From there,
click on Permit Fee Estimates. OR, to save as a
favorite: http://apps01.metrokc.gov/www/ddes/scripts/fee2004.cfm. |
| Generate
your own custom reports listing
permits processed by DDES |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Permit Information link at the left. From there,
click on Online Permit Reports: Information on Pending or Issued Permits. After reviewing the disclaimer, choose search options. OR, to save as a favorite: http://apps01.metrokc.gov/www6/ddes/scripts/permsearch.cfm. |
| General
information on a wide variety of
building and land use topics |
From
the main DDES Web page, simply click
on the Information Bulletins link at the left.
OR, to save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/bulletin.htm. |
| Critical areas information |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Permit Information link at the left. From there, click on Critical Areas Ordinance Information. OR, to save critical areas information as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/cao and to save Wetland and Stream Reporting Guidelines as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/sensarea. |
| RESEARCHING YOUR PROPERTY |
| SERVICE |
HOW TO FIND IT |
| To
research critical areas, assessment
and zoning information on any
individual parcel in King County |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Property Research link at the left. From there,
click on GIS Property Search. Read
through the disclaimers and continue
pushing the GO button at each
opportunity. OR, to save
as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/gis/parcel.
iMAP is King County's comprehensive property search tool. Save Parcel Viewer at www.metrokc.gov/gis/mapportal/PViewer_main.htm as a favorite for conducting fast property searches using an address, a parcel number, or by navigating on a simple map.
|
| Research
area zoning in King County |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Property Research link at the left. From there,
click on Countywide Zoning Map or
Countywide Land Use Map. Read the
directions and press OK. Then, scroll
down and click on the area of King
County you are interested in. OR, to
save as favorites: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/gis/zatlas.htm
and www.metrokc.gov/ddes/gis/luatlas.htm.
|
| View
maps showing boundary lines for new
city annexations and incorporations |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Property Research link at the left. From there,
click on Annexation and Incorporation Activity Within King County. OR, to
save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/gis/incannx.htm. |
| CODES
AND POLICIES AFFECTING LAND USE IN
KING COUNTY |
| SERVICE |
HOW
TO FIND IT |
| King
County Code, complete text |
From the main DDES Web page, click on the
Codes & Policies link at the left. From there,
click on King County Code or other code related links. OR,
to save Codes & Policies as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/code_pol.htm and the King County Code as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/mkcc/code. |
| King
County Comprehensive Plan |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Growth Management link at the left. From there,
click on any of the bullets pertaining
to the Comprehensive Plan. OR, to save
as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/compplan. |
| DDES Legislative News |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
DDES News at Council link at the left. From there,
click on any of the bullets regarding ordinances and motions pending at the Metropolitan King County Council which impact DDES operations. OR, to save
as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/legnews. |
| HOT
TOPICS AT DDES |
| SERVICE |
HOW TO FIND IT |
| New information or high profile/controversial
permit applications |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Hot Topics pull down menu in the
upper, central portion of the page. |
| Workshops and other educational events |
From the main DDES Web page, click on the DDES Workshops link at the left. OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/lusd/ddesclass.htm |
| Online and enhanced customer services |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the Permit Information link at the left. From there, choose Enhanced Customer Services at DDES to view online services and other customer service initiatives. OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/services.htm. |
| Preferred Consultant Program |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the Permit Information link at the left. From there, choose Preferred Consultant Program for information on consultant options to assist residential permit customers. OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/prefcon. |
| DDES
newsletter, complete text plus past issues |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the DDES
Newsletter link at the left. OR, To save as a favorite:
www.metrokc.gov/ddes/q_news.htm. |
| Submitting
code enforcement complaints to DDES
online |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Code Enforcement link at the left.
OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/ce. |
| Business Licenses at DDES |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Business Licenses link at the left.
OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/business/index.shtm. |
| Fire Marshal's Office |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Fire Marshal's Office link at the left.
OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/fire. |
| Complete Web Site Directory |
From
the main DDES Web page, click on the
Site Map & User's Guide link at the left for a list of all information available on DDES' Web site.
OR, To save as a favorite: www.metrokc.gov/ddes/contents.htm. |
