Planning, Community, & Economic Development

***For information about Planning, Community & Economic Development Department services during the COVID-19 pandemic, please view this page, or contact 360-293-1901.***

Highlighted PCED Projects

R4 Zone Building Height Discussion

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Shoreline Master Program Update

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Critical Areas Regulations Update

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2019 Development Regulations Update

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COVID-19 Small Business Grant Information

Planning Services

  • What we do:
    • Land use permit application review, issuance, and inspection.
    • Administration of zoning, subdivision, shoreline, environmental and critical area codes.
    • Process amendments to the Anacortes Comprehensive Plan, development regulations, and Official Zoning Map.
  • Public Notices - Land Use Permits & Planning
  • Legislative Project Updates

Building Services

  • What we do:
    • Application review and issuance of building permits and inspection of buildings and construction sites.
    • Investigation of code complaints.

Contact Us

  1. Planning Services

    Email Planning Services

    Phone: 360-299-1984

    Directory

  2. Building Services

    Email Building Services

    Phone: 360-293-1901

    Directory

  3. Building Permit Inspection

    Phone: 360-293-1901 ext 4708

  1. Small Business Stabilization Grants

    If you are a small business (30 or fewer employees), and are experiencing financial difficulties that may be limiting your business, the City may be able to help with grant assistance. See below! Read on...

  2. Commercial Avenue Complete Streets Project 11th to 13th - Side by Side Animation

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Frequently Used Documents

Planning Services

  1. Active Land Use Project Permits (PDF)
  2. Neigbhorhood Meeting Brochure
  3. Pre-Application Conference Application (DRG Meeting)

Building Services

  1. Commercial - Multi-Family Building Permit Application - Checklist (PDF)
  2. Commercial Building Permit Site Plan Checklist (PDF)
  3. Plan Revision - Additional Information Cover Sheet (PDF)
  4. Residential Building Permit Application and Checklist (PDF)

Please view the City's Public Records Information page for information on submitting a public records request.