Project Review Portal
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Obtaining the proper permits and completing required reviews and inspections are important steps in maintaining safe, compliant, and high-quality projects on Port of Benton property. Whether you are planning a construction project, utility installation, site improvement, building modification, traffic control activity, or other work on Port property, the Permit & Review Center provides a central location to submit requests, supporting documents, plans, and drawings and begin the applicable Port review process.
Port staff review permit and project requests to help ensure proposed work:
- Meets applicable Port requirements
- Protects Port property and infrastructure
- Maintains safe and reliable Port operations
- Is appropriately coordinated with applicable agencies, utilities, tenants, and other stakeholders
- Completes applicable Port reviews and inspections, as required
Port review or approval does not replace any permits, approvals, licenses, inspections, or other requirements of a city, county, state, federal agency, utility, railroad, or other applicable entity. Applicants are responsible for obtaining all other required approvals before beginning work.
What May Require Port Review
The Port reviews and permits various activities on Port property, private roadways, and rights-of-way, including:
- Utility Permits – Utility installations, extensions, service connections, relocations, modifications, easements, and related utility work.
- Plan Reviews – Site development, building improvements or modifications, lot creation, grading, drainage, paving, access, and other development activities.
- Traffic Control Plan Reviews – Lane or roadway closures, sidewalk impacts, detours, temporary traffic control, and other construction-related traffic management activities.
- Railroad Proximity and Crossing Reviews – Projects located near Port railroad infrastructure or activities that may affect railroad operations, crossings, tracks, or rights-of-way.
- Easement and Right-of-Way Requests – New easements, modifications to existing easements, access requests, and other proposed uses of Port property.
- Other Project Reviews – Construction, development, site work, or operational activities that may require Port coordination, review, or approval.
Before You Submit
Applicants should provide enough information for Port staff to understand the proposed work and determine the applicable review requirements.
Depending on the type, scope, and location of the project, supporting information may include:
- Applicant and contact information
- Property owner and/or project owner information
- Project location or site address
- Description and purpose of the proposed work
- Scope of work and anticipated schedule
- Site plans, drawings, or construction plans
- Utility plans and utility locate information
- Grading, drainage, or stormwater information
- Traffic control plans
- Construction sequencing or phasing information
- Applicable City, County, State, or Federal permits or approvals
- Environmental documentation or approvals, when applicable
- Railroad-related information or approvals, when applicable
- Contractor information
- Insurance certificates or other required documentation
- Easement, right-of-way, or property-use information
- Other project-specific information requested by Port staff
Not all items listed above are required for every project. Providing complete and accurate information with your initial submission can help Port staff evaluate the request and reduce delays during the review process.
Questions?
Questions regarding Port permit requirements, project reviews, application submittals, or the review process may be directed to:
Port of Benton Engineering & Development
3250 Port of Benton Blvd.
Richland, WA 99354
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 509-375-3060
Helpful Links & Resources
City of Richland – Permitting & GIS
City of Prosser – Permitting, Planning & GIS
Benton County – Permitting & GIS
Utilities & Utility Coordination
Transportation & Right-of-Way
Environmental, Stormwater & Waterfront
Floodplain Information
External Resources Disclaimer: Links are provided for convenience. The Port of Benton does not control external websites. Applicants are responsible for obtaining all required permits, approvals, utility coordination, and authorizations. Port review does not replace other agency requirements.
Submit a Project Review Request
To initiate a permit application or project review, complete the Port’s online Permit & Review Center submission form.
The online submission process is designed to collect the information currently required for the Port’s utility permit, plan review, traffic control, and related applications. Based on the information provided, Port staff may request additional documentation or information needed to complete the review.
Important
Submitting a request does not constitute Port approval or authorization to begin work. Applicants must receive all required Port approvals and obtain any other applicable permits, approvals, or authorizations before work begins.
What Happens After You Submit
Once your request is received, it will be routed to the appropriate Port staff for review and processing.
Port staff will contact the requester within five business days to:
- Confirm receipt of the request and identify the appropriate point of contact.
- Conduct an initial review of the information submitted and identify applicable Port review requirements.
- Identify any additional information or supporting documents needed.
- Provide information regarding applicable fees, if any.
- Explain the next steps in the review and approval process.
The time required to complete the review will vary depending on the type, scope, complexity, location, and completeness of the request. Projects requiring coordination with other Port staff, public agencies, utilities, railroad operations, property owners, tenants, or other stakeholders may require additional review time.
Fees
Applicable Port fees will be determined based on the type and scope of the requested permit or review. Port staff will review each request and provide the requester with information regarding applicable fees, payment requirements, and when fees are due. Additional fees may apply if the scope of a project changes or if additional reviews, inspections, or services are required.
Reviews, Approvals and Inspections
Depending on the project, Port approval may include plan review, permit issuance, field inspections, coordination with Port departments or tenants, and/or other project-specific requirements.
Applicants may be required to revise plans or provide additional information before a permit or approval can be issued.
Where inspections are required, work must be performed in accordance with the approved plans, permit conditions, and applicable requirements. Required inspections should be coordinated with Port staff before work proceeds to the next stage.
Other Required Permits and Approvals
Port review does not replace permits, approvals, or authorizations that may be required by other agencies or entities.
Depending on the project, applicants may also need approvals from the applicable:
- City agencies
- County agencies
- State agencies
- Federal agencies
- Utilities
- Railroad operators
- Environmental or regulatory agencies
- Property owners or other affected parties
Applicants are responsible for identifying and obtaining all permits, approvals, and authorizations applicable to their project. Port staff may coordinate with other agencies or entities as part of the Port’s review when appropriate, but such coordination does not replace the applicant’s responsibility to obtain required approvals.
