City of Bonney Lake - Business Section - Miscellaneous Licenses & Permits

MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES & PERMITS

Other Permits you may need to get through the City of Bonney Lake are:

Alarm Permits

Alarm Permits are required for any burglary/robbery or fire/sprinkler alarm system installed to alert the Police and/or Fire Department to emergencies.

Download the Single Residential /Commercial Alarm Permit Application Form off our Forms Page.

Animal Licenses

Animals over 2 months old must have a Juvenile Pet License ($3 tag) from the City or Metro Animal Services. At 6 months old must upgrade to an adult license ($10 altered dog - $50 unaltered; $6 altered cat - $50 unaltered). Animals may not run at large and must be leashed in public.
Animal Licenses for cats and dogs of City residents can be purchased in City Hall, 19306 Bonney Lake Blvd. at the Utility Counter. The City contracts with Metro Animal Services and maintains no records of prior licenses. If your animal has been altered, please bring proof so we may give you the discounted fee. If you are unsure of your residency status view the City Limits Map from our Maps Page or call the City Utilities department at (253) 447-4317.

Download the Animal License Application Form off our Forms Page.

Boat Launch Permit

Boat Launch Permits are sold through the City’s Finance Office (located in City Hall, 19306 Bonney Lake Blvd.) for the Allan Yorke Park Boat Launch. The fee is $25 for an annual permit for City residents only. Non residents must pay $17 per launch at the Park. If you are unsure of your residency status, view the City Limits Map on our Map Page or call the City Utilities department at (253) 447-4317.

Lake Bonney does not require a permit, but does prohibit internal combustion engines. Private launches require permission from the Homeowner’s Association in charge of those launches. Go to our Neighborhood Associations (HOA) Page to find contact information for your Homeowner’s Association.

Concealed Weapons Permit

Concealed Weapons Permits are issued for residents who leave in City Limits only. The cost for a new permit is $60 and for a renewal it is $32. Each permit is valid for five years. To Apply please visit the Police Department at the Public Safety Building, 18421 Old Sumner-Buckley Hwy. To apply you must provide ID and fill out a small application. The Police Department will fingerprint new applicants and conduct an extensive background check. Assuming approval you may return and sign for the permit about 30 days later. For questions please contact our Police Records Clerks.

Retail Fireworks License

A license to sell fireworks is mandatory in the City of Bonney Lake. The fee is $10.00 and the license is in effect only from noon on June 28^th to noon on July 6^th. Only fireworks stands may sell fireworks and those deemed dangerous by State Fire Marshall as per the provisions of Chapter 70.77 RCW shall be prohibited in the City entirely.

The following are required to obtain a fireworks license. Send them to the attention of our Permit Technician:

1) Application form obtained from the State of Washington (by May each year)

2) Copy of their current Bonney Lake Business License

3) Payment in the amount of $10.00 fee and $50.00 refundable cleaning deposit

4) Copy of Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00

5) Copy of the Washington State Patrol, Fire Protection Bureau firework stand license, signed by the State Fire Marshal

6) Lease Agreement (for the site in which the stand/display will be placed)

7) Site plan for the site in which the stand/display will be placed

Sign Permit

The City requires sign permits per BLMC 15.28 primarily to regulate signs of a commercial nature intended to be viewed from any vehicular public right-of-way. Not all signs require permits. For example, garage sale signs and small political signs during election periods. For explicit requirements see BLMC 15.28 or contact one of our Permit Technicians.
Download the Sign Permit Application Form off of our Forms Page.

Special Events Permit

Any person desiring to conduct or sponsor a parade, athletic event or other special event in the City of Bonney Lake which will necessitate the use of a park, public right-of-way or street shall first obtain a special event permit from the City. Additionally, insurance and a $500 damage deposit shall be required.

Download the Special Events Permit Application Form off our Forms Page.

Temporary Sign Permit

Temporary Sign Permits are generally for special events and transient businesses. Regulations can be found in BLMC 15.28.090.

Download the Temporary Sign Permit Application Form off our Forms Page.