The City of Sumner is pleased to welcome our new Deputy Police Chief Andrew “Andy” McCurdy. McCurdy started in 1991 as a Community Service Officer in California, moving to join law enforcement at the Port of Seattle in 1996. In 1998, he lateraled to the King County Sheriff’s Office, where Read more…
Sumner was one of KING 5’s 5 Cities in 5 Days! You can still catch the video online, plus bonus footage of Sumner from Above!
We know too well that urban wildfire can affect Sumner. With an especially hot, dry summer this year, take some easy steps to prepare in advance. Keep all fields and lawns mowed and green for as long as it is safe to do so. We may need you to conserve Read more…
Still need the COVID-19 vaccine? The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has information on how to find your dose as well as answers to a lot of common questions and concerns.
If you or your tenants are behind in rent and/or utility payments, please look at Pierce County’s Rental Assistance program. Do not put this off. Pierce County reports that it takes an average of 57 days from applying to receiving rental/utility payment, and the eviction moratorium ends September 30. There Read more…
Starting July 20, 2021 Puget Sound Energy (PSE) crews will begin installing new poles along Sumner-Tapps Highway. The poles will be relocated to less hazardous locations within the right-of-way. Pole installation is expected to take approximately 1 month, followed by utility companies transferring their wires to the new poles. Finally, Read more…
Our region needs more housing, and we want to make sure that everyone has a place to live in the community. Given this pressing need, the Cities of Bonney Lake and Sumner have teamed up to develop a plan to provide more housing types, which means more options for everyone. Read more…
See also: Decks, Retaining Walls & Rockeries, Sheds What Is It? A fence is a free-standing wall used for privacy or protection; it may or may not be attached to a building. The tips below apply to residential fences. Follow these links for more about Commercial Fences and Industrial Fences. Read more…
see also: House Additions & Remodels What Is It? A single-family garage is used to park a vehicle and store items; it may be in a building separate from a house or it may be attached to a house. What Permits Do You Need? Building permit Building permit – addition or Read more…
See also: Garages What is it? A house addition or remodel is an extension or modification to an existing house. This may include a second-story addition, dormer, kitchen remodel, footprint expansion, interior reconfiguration, or house lift. Adding an ADU? If you’re adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a separate living Read more…