Public Works Engineering

County Engineer: Paul A. Randall-Grutter P.E.

Engineering Division Manager: Keith Elefson, P.E.

Development and Review

Responsible for Development Review and Utility permitting functions to ensure that new developments and work performed within the County right-of-way by others are in compliance with Skagit County ordinances and standards regarding roadways and drainage.

Responsibilities include

Review all land use projects.
Ensure compliance with the Road Standards, Utility Policy, Drainage Design Standards, Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, and the Low Impact Development Technical Guidance Manual for Puget Sound.
Ensure compliance with County ordinances.
Administer access permits, utility permits, unopened right-of-way permits, and process right-of-way vacations.
Ensure that all road construction projects within unincorporated Skagit County are built in compliance with the approved project plans and all applicable County ordinances.

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