Community Planning and Building Department

The Planning and Building Department helps guide how land is used and how buildings are designed and constructed in Coupeville. We review projects on private property, including design review, zoning, subdivisions, signs, environmental protection, shoreline rules, and building inspections.

We also work on long-term community projects such as the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, the Shoreline Master Program, and Ebey’s Design Guidelines.

Our staff supports two key volunteer groups: the Planning Commission, which helps shape land-use decisions, and the Historic Preservation Commission, which helps preserve Coupeville’s unique historic character.

Department Staff

Community Planning Director | 360-678-4461 ext. 103 or  planner@townofcoupeville.org

The Community Planning Director is your resource for questions about land-use reviews, including variances, conditional uses, subdivisions, shoreline permits, and design review. The Director also provides interpretations of the zoning code (Title 16) and the Comprehensive Plan, and oversees any amendments to these documents.

Building Official | 360-678-4461 ext. 108 or buildofficial@townofcoupeville.org

The Building Official provides guidance on building, mechanical, and plumbing permits, and also handles code violation complaints.

Assistant Planner | 360-678-4461 ext. 104 or assistantplanner@townofcoupeville.org

The Assistant Planner is your resource for land-use applications, including Certificates of Appropriateness (COA), Home Occupation permits, Sign Applications, and Short-Term Rental approvals. The Assistant Planner can help you understand requirements, navigate the process, and ensure your application is complete.

Current Long Range Projects

Recent Amendments to Town Code

Chapter 15.04.050: Amendments to the Building Code pertaining to foundation survey requirements for building permits.

Land-Use Applications, Building Permits, & Resources can be found here.

Images on this page graciously provided by Denis Hill.