Permit Forms>Approach Permit
| Approach Permit: |
| WHAT IS AN APPROACH PERMIT? |
| An approach permit is a permit that allows a property owner to construct an approach from their property onto a County road. |
| WHO ASKS FOR AN APPROACH PERMIT? |
| A property owner who is developing his/her property or Contractor. |
| WHAT IS THE PROCESS? |
| Before a property owner installs an approach, they have to apply for an approach permit. The approach application is filled out, and returned, with the $15.00 payment included. The property owner is also asked to flag the approach location at the point where it connects to the County Road so that no errors are made during inspection. After the approach permit application has been submitted, an inspector will be sent out to inspect the location. He/she will determine if the location has safe visibility, whether it needs a culvert or not for drainage, etc. Once approved the inspection report will be sent to the property owner. Once the property owner has received the inspection report they can proceed with the installation of the approach. They are then to notify the County when it is completed. At that time a final inspection will be done and if approved, the approved approach permit will be sent to the applicant. |
| WHO DECIDES IF AN APPROACH PERMIT IS TO BE ISSUED? |
| The inspector with guidance from the County Engineer as necessary. |
| HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PROCESS AN APPROACH PERMIT? |
| The process can take up to 3 weeks but normally takes 1 week. |
| HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? |
| Approach Permits cost $15.00 and checks should be made payable to Stevens County. |
| HOW CAN I GET AN APPLICATION? |
| Simply click on the link below, print it out, and mail it back to our office with a check made payable to Stevens County for $15.00. It is very important to note that only originals will be allowed due to need to have original signature. (faxed applications are not allowed) |
| Approach Permit Application |
Permit Application's may be obtained from the Public Works Administration Office. You may request to have one sent to you through the mail by calling (509) 684-4548 or by E-mail: publicworks@co.stevens.wa.us.
