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Building Department

The City of Ruston's Building Department services are coordinated by Michael Barth of Code Pros., Inc. The Building department services includes full building permit application review for code compliance, building permit application approvals, and building permit inspections. Mike Barth is a Master Code Professional, who serves as the City's Building Official and Fire Marshal. With...

Planning Department

The Planning Department is responsible for all planning related activities in the City of Ruston. Key Responsibility include: Current Planning: Processing land-use planning permits, design review on all sign permits, and zoning review on all building permits Long-Range Planning: updating the comprehensive plan, developing and implementing other planning documents and collectively working with the City...

Ruston Municipal Code

Ruston Municipal Code Search Ruston's up-to-date municipal code in the CivicPlus Municode Library. Search by Topic Title 1 - Administration and Personnel Title 2 - Police Department Title 5- Licensing and Taxation Title 6 - Health and Sanitation Title 7 - Animals Title 9 - Public Peace and Safety Title 10 - Parks and...

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Municipal Court

Ruston/Fircrest Municipal Court Effective January 2, 2019 the City of Ruston Court moved to the Fircrest Municipal Court located at 115 Ramsdell Street Fircrest WA 98466 If you received a ticket from the City of Ruston, maintain your case number and contact Fircrest at (253) 564-8922. All Ruston court related matters including past payment plans...

Business Licenses

Business Licenses The City of Ruston requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply. Use the link below to be apply for a business license through...

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission The Civil Service Commission is a three member commission appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Civil Service Commission meets on the second Monday every third month at 1 p.m. City Hall - Mary Joyce Community Center located at 5219 N. Shirley Street, unless otherwise posted.

Roads and Municipal Construction

City of Ruston's Standards In 2005, the Town of Ruston approved Ordinance 952, which adopted the Washington State Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications and Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, (and any amendments made thereto), to be used as the Town's Public Works Standards. To view a complete copy of the most recently adopted version...

Sanitary and Storm Sewer

Side Sewer Connections If you need to replace the sewer line between the City's Main connection and your home or business, you will need to obtain a building permit. Complete the building permit application form and submit a to-scale site plan, showing the sewer line to be replaced. If the sewer line repair work is...

Engineering Department

The City of Ruston's Engineering department reviews and approves all civil engineering aspects of development applications and street excavation permits. Generally, the engineering review timeline is about 2 weeks on most submittals. Check out more information under Sewer and Storm water for resources for additional information and application forms. Street Excavation Permits: The City of...

Planning Commission

About Us The Planning Commission is a five member commission appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the City Council. The primary charge of the Planning Commission is to make legislative and quasi-judicial recommendations to the City Council on matters related to land use planning including the comprehensive plan, shoreline master program,...

Ruston Public Works Standards

Public Works

Public Works: Maintenance Department The Public Works crew is supervised by the Public Works Supervisor and is responsible for maintenance of the City’s infrastructure. Public Works coordinates with the Engineering Department on storm water and sewer management. All inspection activity for approved street permitted projects are processed through the Public Works department. Check the conditions...

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How do I get a pet license?

Please visit out Pet License page for more information and application details.

How do I pay my gas bill?

If you have natural gas service, visit Puget Sound Energy online or contact them at (888) 225-5773 to set up an account and pay your bill.

How do I pay my utility bill?

You can pay your utility bills 24/7 with Xpress Bill Pay or by contacting their payment center at 1-800-720-6847. It is also possible to make cash and check payments in person at City Hall, or to submit your payment in the City drop box after hours. The City of Ruston is not able to accept...

How do I change the occupancy for utility billing ?

You will need to complete a utility change of occupancy form (here) and submit a $200 deposit (required) for all new utility accounts. Payment must be made in cash or check and delivered or mailed to the City of Ruston at 5219 N. Shirley Street Ruston, WA 98407. For further questions visit the utility department...