Land Use & Development

It is CCT Planning's goal to facilitate land use development within the Colville Indian Reservation's boundaries. This is accomplished with timely response to development proposals as well as guidance throughout the permit development process.

The key point-of-contact for permitting is

John St. Pierre

CCT Planning

Land Use & Shoreline Administrator

(509) 978-9034

Mr. St. Pierre can address permit related inquiries and provide technical support on what the development process entails.

The point-of-contact for Building Permits is

Val Drywater

CCT Public Works

Building Inspector

(509) 634-2811

The point-of-contact for Water Related Permits is

Lois Trevino

CCT Environment Trust Department

Water Administrator

(509) 634-2430

Solid Waste Enforcement

Stewardship of the land is vitally important to the Colville Tribes. Consequently, the organization takes enforcement of illegal dumping very seriously.

If you want to report any potential illegal dumping, please report to the Colville Tribes Solid Waste Enforcement Officer

Travis Bessette

CCT Public Works

Solid Waste Enforcement Officer

Office: (509) 634-2807

Cell: (509) 429-3306

Fax: (509) 634-2813

WHICH PERMIT APPLICATIONS DO I NEED FOR MY DEVELOPMENT?

There are various types of permit forms necessary for different types of development.

Here is some guidance in what type of form is needed.

DOES YOUR DEVELOPMENT INVOLVE GROUND DISTURBING ACTIVITY? If yes, you will need the Instruction Sheet and Land Use Development forms.

ARE YOU BUILDING A STRUCTURE LARGER THAN 220 FEET? You will need a Building Permit. If the building has electrical, sewer or water, you will need a building permit no matter the size of the structure.

WILL YOU BE DRILLING A WELL OR USING WATER OF THE RESERVATION? You will need a Well/Water Use Permit.

WILL YOU BE INSTALLING AN ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM? You will need an Information Sheet.

ALL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN.

ARE YOU A TRIBAL MEMBER NEEDING A WELL AND/OR SEPTIC SYSTEM? You will need an IHS Sanitation Form.

DO YOU NEED A 911 ADDRESS? You will need the 911 Address Form.