Applications and Forms

online permitting portal - now available!

We are now processing all types of permits online. Please refer to our Online Permitting section to review how to create an account and submit online. Submitting online saves you a trip and allows for faster processing times. 

If you run into any issues while submitting your online application online feel free to give us a call at: 253-922-9625 or email us at comdev@cityoffife.org.

(Although electronic applications through the online permitting portal is the preferred method, you are still welcome to fill out a paper application and bring it into City Hall for processing if you are more comfortable doing so, just stop by the permitting counter with your completed application and submittal information.)

ONLINE PERMITTING GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS 

• Permit Submittal Descriptions
• Submittal Document Standards
• Building Department Submittal Checklist
• Public Works Department Submittal Checklist
• Planning Department Submittal Checklist
• Permit Description and Types

APPLICATION FORMS

• Building-Related Permit Application (PDF)
  Used for the following:
  • Building
  • Demolition
  • Fire Alarm
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • Sprinkler
• Citizen Action Form (PDF)
• Civil Permit Application (PDF)
  Used for the following:
  • Grading
  • Right-of-Way
  • Sewer
  • Storm Drainage
  • Water
• Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings
  • Information Sheet (PDF)
  • Schedule a Meeting - DRC Request Form (PDF)
• Fee Schedule - Community Development (BLD/PLN) (PDF)
• Fee Schedule - Public Works (PDF)
• New or Change of Address Request
  • General Guideline for Address Assignment (PDF)
  • Request for Addressing Assignment Application (PDF)
  • Sample Parcel Map (PDF)
• Other Permit Applications
  • Home Occupation Permit (PDF)
  • Mobile Food Unit Permit (PDF)
  • Special Event (PDF)
  • Signs
    • Comprehensive Sign Design Plan (PDF)
    • Guide to Obtaining a Sign Permit (PDF)
    • Sign and Building Permit Combination Application (PDF)
    • Sign Code Pictorial (PDF): Humorous and Accurate!
    • Sign Code Variance Request (PDF)
    • Sign Fee Schedule (PDF)
    • Temporary Sign Application (PDF)
• Planning Applications
  • Fife Green Factor
  • Master Land Use Application (PDF)
  • State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
    • Overview of Washington SEPA
    • SEPA Checklist (PDF and Word Documents)
• Public Works Forms
  • Bill of Sale (PDF)
  • Bond Forms:
    • Assignment of Funds in Lieu of Bond (PDF)
    • Cash Deposit in Lieu of Bond (PDF)
    • Landscape (PDF)
    • Maintenance (PDF)
    • Performance of Work in City Right-of-Way (PDF)
  • Easement Form (PDF)
  • General Facility Charges Information Form (PDF)
  • Statutory Warranty Deed Form (PDF)
  • Street Vacation Application Form (PDF)
  • Traffic Impact Rate Table (PDF)
  • Worksheet Traffic Impact Fees (PDF)