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1. Contractor Requirements

• Contractors must have a Battle Ground Business License or Endorsement and specialty licensing through Labor & Industries. 
• If the contractor needs information regarding their Department of Revenue Licensing, they can apply for it online at: https://dor.wa.gov/
  If there are any questions give the Vancouver DOR office a call, they are very helpful.
  Vancouver Department of Revenue
  8008 NE Fourth Plain Blvd #320, Vancouver, WA 98662
  (360) 256-2060
• Labor and Industries – You can check contractor licensing at: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/
  
  
  • Electrical permits and inspections are handled through Labor and Industries.
    Labor and Industries Department
    312 SE Stone Mill Drive Ste 120
    Vancouver, WA 98/684
    (360) 896-2300

2. Permit Application Process

We now have an online application system called CSS (Customer Self-Service).

• Register for an account (top right hand side of page, click on "Guest")
  
• You will be sent a registration email - if you do not receive the email please check your spam/junk folder. 
  If you still do not receive the email within a day, please email us and let us know at: ComDev.Info@CityofBG.org
• For permits requiring plans - you will need to submit a digital copy on CSS and one physical plan delivered to our office. 
  Please include the permit number assigned to your project when you bring in or mail physical copies to the address under "Contact Us".
• Please visit our Building Application page for more information on application types and submittal requirements.

3. Zoning Information (Lot coverage limits, setbacks, etc)

• Zoning information ie: Lot coverage (how much building – including sheds, tiny homes, etc – you can have on your property), Setbacks (how far your home and accessory structures need to be away from each other and fence/property lines), etc.
  • You can find information by going to the Clark County GIS Property Information Center and searching for your address or parcel number (also known as the “Tax Account”)
  • The Account page shows Subdivision information: 
    

• The “Codes” link directs you to the Battle Ground Municipal Code webpage, which provides additional information regarding your property’s zoning district.
        
• Click on “Residential Districts”
   
• The Battle Ground Municipal Code page provides a variety of information regarding building in Battle Ground.
  
• If you have any questions regarding Title 17 in our Municipal Code, please contact: Planning@CityOfBG.org for more information.

4. Accessory Structures

• Accessory structures may include detached garage, detached carport and patio cover, deck, woodshed, utility building, or gazebo. One story accessory structures suc