We maintain a database of more than 1100 unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings that are vulnerable to collapse in an earthquake and pose a significant threat to public safety if left un-retrofitted. If you own a retrofitted building, or are a design professional who completed a URM retrofit that has not… [ Keep reading ]
Missed the Seattle Home Fair? No Problem! If you couldn’t attend the Home Fair, you can still access the information! All Home Fair learning sessions are now available online, so you can watch at your convenience and get the same helpful insights from our presenters. Each year, we host the… [ Keep reading ]
We’re working with Seattle Public Utilities to update Seattle’s Stormwater Code and Stormwater Manual as required by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The second draft of the updated Code and Manual documents will be available for public review and comment the week of January 5. We’re holding a public… [ Keep reading ]
Check out King County’s article about how the Environmental Health Services Division’s permitting services will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, November 26 at 4 PM through Tuesday, December 9 as we prepare to launch the Public Health Permit Center on Wednesday, December 10. What is not available during the temporary… [ Keep reading ]
Have a project you’re stuck on? Need some guidance on renting? Want to know what’s going on in your community? Come ask an expert for free at the Seattle home fair on November 8! When: November 8, 9:00 AM – 3 PM. Where: Filipino community center. Connect face-to-face with City experts… [ Keep reading ]
Every October, millions of people around the world take part in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, practicing the lifesaving steps of Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Here in Seattle, the message hits close to home because when the ground shakes, one of the biggest dangers isn’t the earthquake itself, but… [ Keep reading ]
Landslide season is here, so the City of Seattle is urging residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their property from possible landslides. Did you know that most landslides occur between the months of November and March? The threat of landslides will continue to rise as rainfall continues… [ Keep reading ]
We’re in the process of updating outreach materials related to Environmental Critical Areas (ECAs) to clarify when a separate ECA exemption application is required per Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 25.09.045. Approval of an ECA exemption allows for certain development activities within ECAs. A separate ECA exemption application in advance of a… [ Keep reading ]
