The locations of fences on private property are considered private, civil matters and the City does not intervene.  For questions about fences within rights-of-way or City-owned property, please contact Real Property services at (253) 591-5260.

First, check to see if there are any survey markers at the corner of the property. Unless the property was included in a division of property (such as a short plat, boundary line adjustment or subdivision) the City typically does … Read More →

Improvements such as roads, curb, gutters, sidewalks and utility work are required depending on the scope of a project.  Typically, these types of improvements must be constructed and passed by the inspector prior to final sign-off of the permit by … Read More →

A building permit is not required for a wall that is: Four (4) feet high or less measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall Located with flat ground on both the upper and lower … Read More →

Wastewater (sanitary sewer) mains, owned and operated by the City, are shown on DART Map. Information regarding side sewers, which connect buildings to wastewater mains, may also be available.  Visit the City of Tacoma’s Side Sewer information page and click … Read More →