Read our “Seattle’s Shoreline Rules to Change” blog story and go to our Shoreline Master Program website to learn more about proposed new shoreline regulations for Seattle.
Landslide Season is Here – Is Your Property Safe?
Heavy rains are likely this year for the Pacific Northwest. As the rain precipitation continues to increase throughout the fall, the threat of landslides will continue to rise in the winter. During the 2010/2011 landslide season, nearly 100 landslides were reported in Seattle.
Proposed Drainage and Wastewater Availability Certificate Process
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is proposing a more formal process for determining drainage and wastewater requirements that mirrors the Water Availability Certificate (WAC) process. This process is designed to provide early notification of drainage and wastewater requirements including any required system improvements. In April, SPU received feedback regarding the pros and cons of the WAC […]
520 Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting
DPD is currently reviewing shoreline permits related to the 520 bridge replacement project. DPD and Washington State Department of Transportation are hosting a public meeting to hear your comments about project impacts and mitigation.
2009 Seattle Energy Code
Corrected electronic version of building envelope compliance form for nonresidential and multifamily residential spaces is now online.
DPD August 2011 Permit Turnaround Times
In recent months due to an increase in the number of applications and reduced staffing we have not met our initial plan (IP) review targets for some projects. For projects with a two week IP target our goal is 80 percent completed within ten work days. In August only 71 percent of projects had a complete IP within ten work days; however, 98 percent of the projects had a complete IP within 11 to 15 days.
Roosevelt Rezone Public Hearing
The Seattle City Council will be hosting a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Roosevelt High School Auditorium.
July 2011 Permit Turnaround Times
Permit turnaround times for July 2011.
Mayor McGinn sends job creation package to City Council
Mayor Mike McGinn today transmitted to the City Council a legislative package to reduce regulatory burdens that hinder job creation. The package was developed by a panel of developers, neighborhood activists, design professionals, labor leaders, and environmentalists. Mayor McGinn convened the panel as part of his Jobs Plan, to spark innovation and entrepreneurial investment, and make it easier for businesses to be sustainable in Seattle.
Seattle Energy Code Update: Chapter 12, Energy Metering
On July 12, 2011, the Washington State Building Code Council (WSBCC) voted to “suspend the energy metering requirements in Chapter 12 of the Washington State Energy Code while reviewing the requirements and looking at the economic aspects of metering.”
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