The City of Port Angeles is pleased to announce the expansion of its over-the-counter (OTC) permitting program, “Super Tuesdays.” Increased program capacity is now possible following the City Council’s recent approval to convert the temporary Community Development Technician position into a permanent role.
The Community Development Technician position was previously temporarily funded to enhance permitting services, including the launch of the over-the-counter permitting program in January 2025. So far this year, the Community Development Technician has issued over 230 OTC permits, and supported customers through nearly 1,550 in-person visits at the Permitting Counter and over 930 phone interactions.
With the Council’s action to make this position permanent, OTC permitting services will expand from just Tuesdays to every business day. This means the permanent Community Development Technician will be available to assist with application submission and provide same-day issuance of OTC permits every day that City Hall is open.
“An excellent customer service experience remains our top priority,” said Shannen Cartmel, Community and Economic Development Manager. “We look forward to building on this program’s success and making the permitting process faster, easier, and more accessible for everyone we serve.”
As before, eligible permit applications can be submitted, reviewed, and issued on the same day when final payment is made. To ensure projects meet required standards, all OTC applications will be reviewed for life safety and code compliance before issuance. While appointments are not required, they are encouraged to ensure an efficient permit review process.
Over-the-counter permits apply to low-complexity residential projects that don’t require detailed plans or extensive review. These typically include minor mechanical or plumbing work and other straightforward tasks that comply with standard building codes. OTC permits include the following:
Minor residential mechanical work, such as:
- HVAC system installation
- Mini-split system installation
- New kitchen hood installation
Minor residential plumbing work, such as:
- Replacing or installing water heaters
- Connecting appliances to water supply lines
- Replacing water or sewer lines
And residential miscellaneous work, such as:
- Abandoned tank removal
- Residential solar panel installation
- Roofing and siding replacement
- Residential propane tank installation
Program expansion will begin this fall, after the permanent position has been filled.
For more information about over-the-counter permitting, or to submit a permit application, stop by the Permit Counter located on the first floor of City Hall (321 East 5th Street). Staff can also be reached at (360) 417-4817 or permits@cityofpa.us.