City Administration

City Manager

The City of Normandy Park operates as a council-manager form of government. The City Manager serves as the professional administrator of the City and is responsible for coordinating all day-to-day operations. To learn more about Council-Manager form of government you might want to read the ICMA Council-Manager Form of Government brochure.

Duties of the City Manager’s Office

• Utility Franchise Agreements
• City Clerk’s Office
• Claims for Damages
• Communications
• Policy Development
• Human Resources
• Risk Management
• Special Event Applications and Permits

City Clerk

The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining the city’s official documents which include ordinances, resolutions, and all meeting minutes. A majority of time is spent providing various administrative support functions at City Hall such as coordinating City Council agendas, preparation of the City Council meeting packets, and transcribing minutes for City Council meetings.

Duties of the City Clerk’s Office

• Board and Commission Applications
• Business Licenses
• Civil Service Secretary
• Contract and Records Management
• Human Resources
• Notary Services
• Public Notices
• Public Records Requests
• Risk Management
• Social Media
• Special Event Permits

Business Licensing

Anyone conducting business in the city limits of Normandy Park is required to apply for a business license prior to doing business in the city by submitting the appropriate applications and fees.

License Required For

All Commercial Businesses
Realtors
Adult Family Homes
Home Occupation (Type I)
Landscape
Property Managers
Home Occupation (Type II)
Contractors
Delivered Goods

Obtaining a Business License

Business Licenses Applications can be obtained through the Washington State Department of Revenue. To start or renew your Normandy Park business license, please visit the Washington State Department of Revenue.

For further questions, phone the Community Development Department at 206-248-8260.

Peddler’s Permit & Fee

A Peddler Permit is needed with a Normandy Park business license before commencing business in the city.  A Peddler is defined as:
(1) All persons who, without a prior invitation from the occupant, go from place to place, or house to house, carrying for sale, exposing for sale, or offering for sale goods, wares, merchandise, or services of any type, for present or future delivery.
(2) All persons seeking to obtain gifts, donations, or contributions of money, clothing, or other valuable things.
(3) All persons engaging in activity for which registration is required under Chapter 19.09 RCW, Charitable Solicitations (whether registered with the Secretary of State or not).
Peddler Permit Application
Peddler Permit – $35.00 Fee

Home Occupation Permits 
Home Occupation applications will be processed through the City of Normandy Park Department of Community Development. Applicants will need to submit a verified statement that they are the property owner or have consent from the property owner to do business out of the home and property and/or legal description of the site with their business license application and the appropriate fees. Home Occupation Type II applicants will also need to submit mailing labels for property owners within a 300-foot radius of the property. The Community Development Director will make the final determination as to whether a Business License applicant has completed their application appropriately. Information on Home Occupations can be found in the Municipal Code section 18.200.

Application Fees

City license Fee

• Normandy Park general business license $91
• Normandy Park nonprofit business license No fee
• Normandy Park home occupation type I business license $219
• Normandy Park home occupation type II business license $356
• Peddler’s Permit fee $35

Other fees that may apply

• State tax registration No fee
• Registering your business name as trade name $5
• Business License Application fee $19 (non-refundable)