Seattle marks 60th anniversary of 1965 earthquake with renewed call for unreinforced masonry retrofits amid federal and state setbacks On the 60th anniversary of the devasting 1965 Seattle earthquake, the City is reaffirming its commitment to seismic safety and resilience through the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, which are… [ Keep reading ]
We, in coordination with Seattle Office of Economic Development, continue to offer dedicated permit services to tenants of vacant street-level storefronts in downtown Seattle and small businesses citywide. This program aims to support businesses by assisting them in efficiently navigating the permit process and reducing delays. The intent is to… [ Keep reading ]
We’ve offered builders and developers benefits like extra floor area and height, in exchange for meeting green building standards for 16 years. These incentives have helped create thousands of certified green buildings in Seattle, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. We recently published draft Director’s Rule… [ Keep reading ]
We’re looking for 3 people to join our Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB). We’re seeking civic-minded individuals with diverse perspectives and experience with building design, development or construction. Deadline to apply is end-of-day April 30, 2025. If you are interested in serving on the CCAB, fill out an application and… [ Keep reading ]
By Dave Price, Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector, Public Health – Seattle & King County Plumbing, gas piping, and backflow permits within the City of Seattle are issued and administered by King County Public Health. The Plumbing and Gas Piping program operating budget is funded by a full cost recovery mandate,… [ Keep reading ]
City Council recently adopted legislation to enact a temporary exemption from Design Review. Until November 2, 2027, as part of the Downtown Activation Plan, projects that include any research and development laboratory uses or that are developing at least half of the project with residential or lodging uses are exempt from… [ Keep reading ]
In preparation for the next Stormwater Code & Manual we are holding a virtual listening session for the development, building and design community. As one of the groups that uses these rules, we want to hear from you how we can improve the Stormwater Code & Manual so that there… [ Keep reading ]
Copyright Tim Durkan –Shape new buildings in your community. Passionate about design or architecture? Mayor Bruce Harrell is looking for qualified candidates to fill 21 upcoming openings on the City of Seattle’s Design Review Boards. Board members evaluate the design of new buildings based on citywide and neighborhood-specific design guidelines…. [ Keep reading ]
