Puyallup, WA

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Single Family Homeowner

1. How do I find zoning information about my property?: If you can't determine the zone by the online zoning map, and you know the address or parcel number of the property you are inquiring about, then you can find out the zoning of that parcel. You can contact the City of Puyallup Development Services Center:
333 S Meridian
2nd Floor
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: 253-864-4165

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Download the Zoning Map (PDF).

2. I want to build a fence. Where can I place the fence, and how tall can the fence be?: A permit is not required for the construction of a fence. The fence can be built on the property line with the maximum height of a fence in the front yard setback area as outlined in the "Zoning Reference Chart" not to exceed 3-1/2 feet in height. The remaining portion of the property can have a fence height not to exceed 6 feet in height. Please call 253-864-4165 for more information.

3. I want to build a small storage shed on my property. How large can it be, and do I need a building permit?: For any RS zoned lot, a one-story detached accessory building may disregard the rear and interior side yard setbacks if such accessory building is no more than 120 square feet in floor area and not more than 15 feet in length on any one side. A building permit is not required for any structure under 120 square feet. Please call 253-864-4165 for more information.

4. I'm planning to build a deck in the rear yard off the back of my house. Do I need to meet the setback requirements for my area?: Open, unenclosed decks not covered by a roof may project into any required rear or interior side yard setbacks, provided however, that said decks are constructed at grade elevation, or in no event, exceed 18 inches above adjoining grade. Please call 253-864-4165 for more information.

5. I want to build a detached garage on my property. Where can I place it on my lot, and how large can it be?: A detached garage (600 square feet or less) can disregard the rear and side yard setbacks on a lot 8,000 square feet or less (or any size lot with public alley access) provided that the garage is located in the rear 30% of the lot or further than 75 feet from the front lot line and is no closer than 12 feet from the centerline of an adjacent alley. In no event shall an accessory building have a height greater than 12 feet. The total area of all accessory buildings located within a required rear yard shall not exceed 25% of the area of the required rear yard.

Lots over 8,000 square feet in size, or those that don't have public alley access, shall comply with all required yard setbacks but may build a garage greater than 12 feet in height. No accessory building shall be larger than 50% of the ground floor area of the primary structure (the residence) on any lot less than 1 acre in size. Please call 253-864-4165 for more information.

6. I want to build a "mother-in-law" apartment for my parents on my property. What are the zoning regulations?: Each lot permits 1 accessory dwelling unit. Review the standards and criteria.