Community Development Department

Community Development
Department Director
John Vodopich 

The Community Development Department (formally the Planning & Community Development Dept.) is responsible for providing long-range planning services, environmental and land use regulations, building services, construction inspections, building permit issuance, administration and code enforcement.

Mission Statement

¤    To develop long-range plans and regulations to govern land use and development, in compliance with the Growth Management Act;

¤    To wisely manage private land development while protecting Bonney Lake's people, environment, and economy;

¤    To efficiently administer and enforce building codes, zoning, and other regulations while providing good customer service; 

¤    To help citizens and leaders establish a shared vision for the community. 

Organization 

¤    Community Development Department Organizational Chart

Department Functions

¤   Maintains a Comprehensive Plan consisting of goals, policies, and maps for the City's physical development and environmental protection; 

¤   Works with the Planning Commission, City Council and Mayor to adopt regulations governing land use and development;  

¤   Works with elected officials, Design Commission, Hearing Examiner, applicants, and citizens to ensure that proposed land developments meet City standards, including those pertaining to wetlands, streams, shorelines, steep slopes, etc.; 

¤   Issues building permits in accordance with pertinent codes; and 

¤   Operates a Permit Center where developers, home-improvers, and concerned citizens can get permits and information.
 

Contacts

¤   Community Development Director

¤   Planning Manager

¤   Building Official

¤   Code Enforcement Officer

¤   Inspectors

¤   Planners

¤   Permit Coordinator

¤   Permit Technicians

¤   Administrative Specialist II

 

Location

City Hall Annex 8720 Main Street East Bonney Lake, WA  98391

Mailing Address Attn: Community Development Dept. P.O. Box 7380 Bonney Lake, WA  98391-0944