Code Compliance

Code Compliance is under the umbrella of the Community Development Department.

Violations of Friday Harbor Municipal Code (FHMC) may be enforced as set forth in Chapter 1.18. Additional enforcement powers are in the code section related to the violation (e.g. 15.04 for Buildings and Construction).

How do I report a suspected code violation?

Submit a Code Compliance Investigation Request Form to permits@fridayharbor.org or the Community Development and Planning Department at Town Hall.

Anonymity

You may request confidentiality on the Code Enforcement Investigation Request form, the Town of Friday Harbor will honor that requires as allowed by law and pursuant to Town policy.

For further assistance, contact Town Hall at (360) 378-2810 or email permits@fridayharbor.org.

Parking Compliance

Each year thousands of motorists park in Friday Harbor. To allow everyone an opportunity to enjoy our downtown, street parking is limited from 30 minutes to 10 hours. There is no fee to park in Friday Harbor, but the parking time limits are actively enforced

  • Most of Friday Harbor’s downtown parking is limited to two hours.
  • Four-, eight-, and 10-hour parking is available near the downtown core. 
  • Eight-hour parking is available on the San Juan County Courthouse side of Court Street, at the north end of First Street, and on Spring Street west of Argyle Avenue.
  • A 10-hour parking lot is located at 330 Spring Street opposite Wells Fargo Bank.
  • Unless otherwise posted, all parking outside of the downtown area is limited to 72 hours to allow for street sweeping and snow clearing.

If you are issued a parking infraction, please note that payments and disputes are handled by San Juan County District Court. Please read the instructions on the infraction carefully.

  • Payments by check, money order, or cash may be made in person at the District Court Office on the second floor of the San Juan County Courthouse at 350 Court Street.
  • Payments may also be dropped in a box located at the Second Street entrance of the Courthouse by the Sheriff’s Office.
  • If mailing a check or money order, send payment and your ticket to: San Juan County District Court, P.O. Box 127, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
  • To pay online or by telephone, please see the District Court’s Pay My Fine web page.
  • Disputes may be submitted using the District Court's parking ticket mitigation form found at: Court Forms.
  • For more information, please call San Juan County District Court at (360) 378-4017.

Other parking questions or concerns should be directed to the parking enforcement officer at (360) 378-2810, ext. 236 or parking@fridayharbor.org.

Special Parking Permit

Special Parking Permits allow service vehicles to reserve parking space adjacent to a temporary work site (FHMC 10.04.110 (A)1).  Failure to obtain a Special Parking Permit may result in parking tickets if your vehicle is parked beyond the posted time limit. 

For details and permit form, see Special Parking Permit.