DDR 6-2023 – Alternate Method for the Seismic Improvement of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings (URMs), provides a voluntary methodology for seismic improvements to URMs which addresses testing and quality of existing masonry constructions and mitigates collapse hazards in an earthquake. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through July 21, 2023 to SCI_DRulesComments@seattle.gov or Director, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Washington 98124-4019.
DDR 7-2023, Designation of Tier 2 Trees, designates Tier 2 trees pursuant to Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 25.11. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through July 21, 2023 to SCI_DRulesComments@seattle.gov or Director, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Washington 98124-4019.
DDR 8-2023, Payment in lieu of tree replacement pursuant to the Tree Protection Code, provides guidance for the payment in lieu of tree replacement per Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) Section 25.11.110 Off-site planting and voluntary payment in lieu. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through July 21, 2023 to SCI_DRulesComments@seattle.gov or Director, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Washington 98124-4019.
DDR 9-2023, Exemptions from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Requirements, interprets the categorical exemptions associated with establishing a new use with new construction, changing a use within an existing structure, expanding an existing use or structure, and other SDCI approvals that may be exempt from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through July 21, 2023 to SCI_DRulesComments@seattle.gov or Director, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Washington 98124-4019.
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