Seattle’s Design Review Program is seeking new volunteer board members to join the program in April 2017. Applications will be available in early November 2016 on both the Design Review website, as well as on the Building Connections blog. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about our built environment and civic engagement.
Living Building Pilot Program Lives On
The City Council approved and the Mayor signed legislation that continues the Living Building Pilot Program (LBPP) until 2025. The law will become effective on November 6, 2016. The updated Living Building program legislation expands on a pilot program started in 2009 and increases the number of buildings that can participate to 20. To date, two projects have met the Living Building Pilot Program requirements, the Stone 34 project in Wallingford and the Bullitt Center building on Capitol Hill.
Privately-Owned Public Spaces
On October 20, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections updated our Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) webpage. The update includes a list of over 40 public plazas, atriums, hillclimbs, and other types of indoor and outdoor spaces that were provided for public use as part of a development approval. We updated the list to include projects that were recently built, and to ensure that the public knows about each POPS space.
Sign Up for the Stormwater Code Training Session
Seattle DCI has been holding several training sessions this year to explain the new Stormwater Code and to answer specific questions. There’s still space in the January 9, 2017 Stormwater Code Training session. These trainings are very popular so we suggest that you sign up soon.
Share Your Thoughts on Housing Affordability Proposals
Housing affordability continues to be on many people’s minds as we see headline after headline about rising home prices, rising rents, and an increase in our homeless population. While we see many things in our community changing, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to each other and to rolling up our sleeves and solving these big issues.
That is why in August of this year we voted overwhelmingly to renew the Seattle Housing Levy. Sustaining programs that provide home ownership opportunities and creating more housing for those most in need is a top priority. What we also know is that the Seattle Housing Levy, while a great tool, cannot do all that is needed to address the growing need for more affordable housing.
September Permit Turnaround Times
View Seattle DCI permit turnaround times for September 2016.
New Steep Slope Map Layer
Seattle DCI will post the updated advisory map for steep slope environmentally critical areas on October 24, 2016. The updated map will replace the steep slope layer shown on our GIS application.
2015 Codes: Vesting FAQs
Are you concerned about whether your permit application will be accepted before the change to the 2015 Seattle codes? Here are some FAQs to help you understand the steps you need to take.
Storm Drain Insert Reminder
With onset of the rainy season, Seattle DCI is reminding builders working in Seattle to inspect and maintain any temporary storm drain inserts they have installed as part of construction projects.
The inserts, also known as storm drain socks, are used on many construction projects to catch sediment not captured upstream by other construction-related erosion control devices.
Join Us at the Seattle-King County Resource Day
Join Seattle DCI on August 27 at the free Seattle-King County Resource Day. We will have rental housing information staff and building and electrical inspectors on site to answer your questions related to building and electrical permits, rental and housing inspections, and tenant rights.
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