The revised Seattle Stormwater Code and Seattle Stormwater Manual became effective July 1, 2026. That means, projects with a completed application on July 1, 2026, or later, must comply with the 2026 code. If this applies to your project, please download and use the updated submittal documents from the SDCI Stormwater Code website. … [ Keep reading ]
We played a vital role in transforming Seattle Stadium into a world-class venue for FIFA World Cup 2026. A major focus of our work involved reviewing and approving massive infrastructure upgrades to meet strict international broadcasting and hospitality standards. This included permitting a dedicated broadcast compound in the south parking… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s tree protection regulations include limits on tree removal and may require tree replacement as part of a development permit. Tier 2 tree removal on sites undergoing development may be allowed if the standards in Seattle’s tree protection standards (Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.11) are met. Ordinance No. 127300, effective January 21,… [ Keep reading ]
On the first day of May at a warehouse in SODO, Mayor Katie Wilson cut the wood ribbon with a chainsaw to celebrate the opening of the Salvage Lumber Warehouse. The new business is supported by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)…. [ Keep reading ]
Our Code Compliance Inspectors play a key role in keeping Seattle’s housing safe. Most inspections are complaint based, meaning we respond when tenants, neighbors, or community members report a potential violation. When a complaint comes in, inspectors verify the conditions, determine whether code requirements are being met, and work with… [ Keep reading ]
As warmer weather arrives, our code enforcement inspectors are seeing a sharp increase in overgrown vegetation affecting sidewalks, rights‑of‑way, and building access. These conditions can create safety hazards for pedestrians, limit visibility, and impede emergency access. What we look for during inspections: How property owners can help: Thank you to… [ Keep reading ]
The FBI has issued a warning about a nationwide phishing scam in which criminals impersonate city and county planning and zoning officials to solicit fraudulent permit-related payments. These emails often include accurate permit details and professional-looking formatting but originate from non-government domains and pressure recipients to pay via wire transfer… [ Keep reading ]
We’ve made meaningful progress this year to support housing, improve services, and strengthen our permitting and regulatory systems. We advanced affordable housing initiatives, supported office‑to‑residential conversions, expanded shelter capacity, and continued to invest in future development through Mandatory Housing Affordability funding. We also improved our core services. The City Council… [ Keep reading ]
The Lab at City Light – City Light’s education and training resource for efficient electrification – wants feedback from contractors like you! The Lab is conducting a survey with the research firm TRC to gather your perspectives on trainings and materials that would be most helpful and relevant to your… [ Keep reading ]
