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Common Questions/ Where To Find ItWhat are the hours of City Hall?8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Where do I go for a marriage license?Kent Regional Justice Center located at 401 N 4th, Kent (4th & James). Phone 206-205-7330. www.kingcounty.gov/operations/csc/kent.aspx Where can I get birth/death certificates?Vital Records, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Rm 214, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone 206-296-4769. http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health.aspx Where do I go for certified copies of my DD214's (military discharge papers)?Must be filed with the King County Recorder in the King County Administration Building at 500 4th Ave, Rm 311 (must be there before 3:30 p.m.), Seattle WA 98104. Phone (206) 296-1570. Where can I get information about local schools?The Auburn School District's web page is http://www.auburn.wednet.edu Where is the Auburn Food Bank?930 18th Pl NE, Auburn (behind TOP Foods off of I Street NE). Phone 253-833-8925. Hours: M T TH F from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. They didn't pick up my trash. Who do I call?Waste Management, Inc. at 253-939-9792. For more information, go to www.wmnorthwest.com/auburn Landlord/Tenant problems.206-464-5911, or the Landlord-Tenant Coalition at 206-283-1342, or the Dispute Resolution Center at 206-443-9303. I want to complain about rats in my apartment, or uncut weeds, etc.Call Auburn City Code Enforcement at 253-804-5094. Where do I get a Passport?Please visit our page dedicated to Passports here. Parks and Recreation QuestionsWhat is the Parks Information/Rain Out phone number?253-931-3095 Planning Department QuestionsHow is my property zoned?A staff person will look up the zoning for your property. We will need the address, parcel number, or an accurate description of the property's location. You will also find out the permitted uses for the property when the zoning is determined, call 253-931-3090. What is the housing repair program?The housing repair program is available to low income homeowners who reside in the city limits. You may be eligible for either a grant or a loan depending on your circumstances. The application form is available from the Community Services Department. For additional information, contact the City at 253-876-1964. What is the latest population and number of homes in Auburn?The Planning Department has demographics for the city and can answer specific questions regarding the population, number of homes, income levels, census questions, etc. For additional information about demographics, contact the City at 253-931-3090. Public Works - Building/Engineering QuestionsWho can answer questions about sewer or water availability?You can get assistance by calling the Public Works Department at 253-804-5070. Who can answer a question regarding if a piece of property is in a flood plain or other questions regarding easements?Please contact the PublicWorks Department at 253-931-3010. How do I notify someone about a traffic light being out?Please contact the Maintenance and Operations Division at 253-931-5102. How can I schedule an inspection?Inspections are scheduled at 3:30 PM daily, for the following business day. Please call (253) 931-3020, and choose selection number one. You will be asked to provide your permit number, the site address, the requested time of day (AM or PM), your name and your phone number. Inspections can be scheduled by the web site and inspections so scheduled may be scheduled as late as 7:00 A.M. the same day as the inspection. Do I need a permit?The International Building Code states, “No building or structure regulated by the Uniform Building code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a permit has been obtained from the building official…” There are some exceptions, which you will find under the Exempted Work provisions of Section 106.1, 2003 International Building Code. How do I apply for a residential permit?Residential applications require two sets of plans, three copies of a site plan, and the appropriate application forms. There is no appointment necessary for permit application. Call the Building Department at (253) 931-3020. More information on residential building permits and a permit application form. How do I apply for a commercial permit?Please contact our Building Division at (253) 931-3020. I need to get an electrical permit.The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issues all electrical permits for properties located within Auburn city limits. They can be reached by phone at (206) 835-1111. Their web site address is www.wa.gov/lni/electrical. Do I need a permit for a detached storage shed?There is an exception for a one-story, detached storage building with less than 120 square feet of floor space, as an accessory to a residence. The structure may not encroach into the required setback areas, and must be a minimum of 6’ from the residence. Do I need a permit for a deck?A permit is required for a deck greater than thirty inches (30”) above grade, as measured from the floor of the decking, five feet (5’) around the perimeter of the deck, to the grade. For example: Extend a level five feet from the deck surface into the yard. The distance from the bottom edge of the level to the soil may not exceed 30” from any point on the perimeter of the deck. A permit will also be required for a deck of any height if it is covered. What are the allowed hours of construction in the City of Auburn?Construction is allowed from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays through out the King County portion of Auburn. Construction is allowed from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays in the Lakeland PUD area, located in the Pierce County portion of Auburn. Do I need a permit to replace my water heater?Yes. Do I need a permit to replace my furnace?Yes. Do I need a permit to repair or replace my roof?Please call (253) 931-3020 for a fee estimate. I need to locate underground utilities.Call One-Call at 1-800-424-5555. What do I do if my house is served by a septic system?An approval from the Seattle King County Department of Public Health is required for any new residence that will be served by septic, and for most changes to existing residences currently served by septic systems. They can be reached by phone at (206) 296-4932. Their web site address is www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/wastewater.aspx. Septic tank permits/questions.King County Health Dept. (206) 296-4932 King County general information.(206) 296-0100 King County signals.(206) 296-8153 M-F, 6:00 am - 3:30 pm. After hours (206) 296-8100 King County roads in general.Dial 1-800-KC-ROADS (1-800-527-6237) King County zoning.(206) 296-6655 Municipal Court/Probation QuestionsWhere can I do community service to pay off my fines and probation fees?If your sentence in Auburn Municipal Court includes a fine, you will usually have the opportunity to perform Community Service instead of paying your fine with money. These rules apply when you choose Community Service:
Where do I go for treatment or an evaluation (Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health)The Auburn Municipal Probation Department can provide you with a resource guide that lists various agencies that offer services often required by the court. Alcoholics Anonymous
What is Ignition Interlock, and where do I get it?An ignition interlock is a breath analyzer, which is wired into the vehicle’s ignition and prevents the driver from starting the vehicle if he or she has consumed any alcohol. The device is about the size of a cellular phone with a curly cord that disappears under the dash. Five companies have been approved by the Washington State Patrol to supply interlocks, the Probation Department can provide you with a list of the companies.
How often do I report?Frequency of reporting is different depending on each defendant. What happens at a review, or what is a review hearing?If you fail to follow conditions set by the court, for example by incurring a new violation, you will be summoned into court to explain to the Judge the reason for your non-compliance. If you fail to appear for your review, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. For more information on what to do when you have a warrant, visit www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/index.cfm. Do I have to pay for Urinalysis (U/A’s)?No, your monthly probation fee of $50.00 covers this cost. I don’t live in Auburn, can I transfer my probation to a city closer to where I live?No, since the offense was committed in Auburn, you must be monitored by Auburn probation. |
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