Cowlitz County Government, Washington State
Department of Building & Planning

 

 

 

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The mission of the Department of Building and Planning is to protect, promote, and assure the safety and health of the people of Cowlitz County

and the quality of our environment.

Mike Wojtowicz, Director
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The Building and Planning Department is organized into three divisions: Building, Planning, and Environmental Health. The Department provides a "one-stop" permit service to the citizens within the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County. The Department has a budget of 2.2 million dollars for the fiscal year 2009 and includes a total of 24 staff positions.

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Building Division
The basic function of the Building  Division is to administer the International Building Codes to promote better structures and ensure the health and safety of county residents.
Building Permits Fire Marshal

Planning Division
The Planning Division's basic function is to administer land use and environmental regulations and to develop comprehensive plans, reports, and recommendations.
Planning Commission
Hearing Examiner
Information Sheets
Ordinance Updates

Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division is responsible for solid waste management, private water approvals, and on-site sewage system approvals.

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Cowlitz County
Department of Building and Planning
207 4th Avenue North, Kelso, WA 98626
Tel: 360-577-3052
Fax: 360-414-5550

Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday-Thursday

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