March Publication Update
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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 ]
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 ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell is recruiting an Urban Planner and an At-Large member to join the Seattle Design Commission. The two-year terms will start in March 2025. We are looking for an urban planner and an at-large member interested in elevating the design of City capital projects (parks, community centers, fire… [ Keep reading ]
SDCI has been working to advance the City’s program for improving the earthquake safety of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. These vintage brick buildings are prone to collapse in an earthquake. The vulnerability of these buildings can be reduced through a seismic retrofit to strengthen roof, wall, and floor connections. To… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell is recruiting an Urban Planner and an At-Large member to join the Seattle Design Commission. The two-year terms will start in March 2025. We are looking for an urban planner and an at-large member interested in elevating the design of City capital projects (parks, community centers, fire… [ Keep reading ]