Print My Plans
Spokane Blueprint Printing for Electronically Reviewed Permits
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 (prices and City of Spokane Development Services Center sources)
Spokane’s EDR Plan Printing Standards require approved plans printed and kept on the job site throughout construction. The required print sizes differ for residential, commercial and supporting documents. Download every approved attachment from your issued permit record, then upload the large sheets for printing on 20 lb bond at $1.95 a sheet in black and white or $3.75 in color. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.
Prices (flat, 17×22 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
Spokane’s printing standards, by project type
From the City of Spokane’s EDR Plan Printing Standards page:
| Item | Residential | Commercial | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved plan set | at least 18 x 24 inches | at least 24 x 36, no larger than 30 x 42 inches | EDR Plan Printing Standards |
| Approved site plan | letter to tabloid (8.5 x 11 to 11 x 17) | at least 24 x 36, no larger than 30 x 42 inches | Same |
| Energy code (WSEC) and footing calcs | letter size | n/a | Same |
| Supporting documents | letter size | letter size | Same |
Other project types follow the residential minimums for the plan set and site plan.
| Rule | What Spokane says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Print and keep on site | “Approved plans must be printed and kept on the job site for the duration of construction work.” | EDR Plan Printing Standards |
| Where the files are | The approved set is downloaded from the Attachments of your permit record in the City’s ACA portal; “The permit should have a status of issued.” | Same |
| Check every file | “there may be more than one page”, so download each approved document. | Same |
| Print to the table | “Print the approved documents to have on site based on the project printing requirements shown below.” | Same |
| Office | Development Services Center, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. | Same |
Getting a Spokane set right
- Match the original size within the City’s range. Residential plan sets must be at least 18×24. Commercial sets must be 24×36 to 30×42, so do not order 36×48 for those submissions.
- Print small pages separately. Residential site plans are letter or tabloid, and WSEC forms and footing calculations are letter size. Use an office printer for those pages and send us the large sheets.
- Gather all approved attachments. Download every approved document from the issued permit record. Our guide to preparing a PDF plan set explains how to combine files in order.
- Preserve the stated scale. Match the PDF’s original sheet size and print at 100%. Reducing a drawing changes its written scale, although a graphic scale bar remains proportional. See the PDF page size checker guide for checking page dimensions.
The City’s Development Services Center decides what belongs in your approved set. We print exactly the PDF you send and don’t deal with the City on your behalf, so check open questions with the permit team.
Spokane work we print for
- New homes and additions on the South Hill, in Hillyard and up on the North Side, where the residential 18×24 minimum applies.
- Tenant improvements and new commercial buildings downtown and in the University District that need 24×36 or 30×42 sets.
- Builders on both sides of the city line. Spokane Valley is its own city with its own permit office, and unincorporated land goes through Spokane County, so check their rules separately.
- Homeowners pulling their own permit. See plan printing for homeowners and plan printing for contractors.
What a Spokane order costs (prints only; shipping chosen at checkout)
| Job | Sheets | Print total |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill addition, approved set, 24×36 B&W | 12 | $23.40 |
| Downtown tenant improvement, 30×42 B&W | 40 | $78.00 |
| Same addition set, extra copy for the framer | 24 | $46.80 |
| Color landscape and site sheets, 24×36 | 4 | $15.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Spokane require printed plans on the job site?
Yes. The City’s EDR Plan Printing Standards page says approved plans must be printed and kept on the job site for the duration of construction work.
What size do Spokane approved plans have to be?
Residential plan sets are printed at a minimum of 18 x 24 inches. Commercial plan sets and site plans are printed between 24 x 36 and 30 x 42 inches.
Where do I download my approved Spokane plans?
From the Attachments on your issued permit record in the City’s ACA portal. The City notes there may be more than one approved document, so download each one.
Can you print the letter-size energy and footing pages?
We print large-format sheets. The City lists the WSEC forms, footing calcs and supporting documents at 8.5 x 11, which an office printer handles.
Do these rules cover Spokane Valley?
No. Spokane Valley is a separate city with its own permit office. This page covers the City of Spokane.
When does a Spokane order ship?
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.