Planning and Development Services

Essential Handouts

Planning and Building

The Essential Handouts on this site are for reference purposes only and should not be used in lieu of the Skagit County Code.

Handout Name
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Concrete Placed without Inspection
Construction Exempt from a Building Permit
Decks
Discovery of Human Remains and Artifacts
Fences
Fire Access Driveway Standards
Flood Hazard Areas
Floodway Construction
Home Based Business
Land Disturbing Activity
Land Disturbing Activity Exemptions
Land Disturbing Activity Terms
Manufactured Homes
Marijuana Regulations
Natural Resource Lands Disclosure
Navigating the PDS Permit Portal
Pipeline Safety
Post Frame Buildings
Recreational Vehicles
Renewable Energy Systems
Residential Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Retaining Walls
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Stormwater Drainage
Structures Built without Required Permits
Tiny Homes
Water Heaters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contact Us

1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 416-1320

Ask a Permit Technician

Permit Assistance: Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome during the following times.

Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri.:

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Thursday:

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Reception: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm