DPD has been working hard to add appointments, so lead times are reduced and appointments are more readily available. Staff are taking every effort to inform customers about intake appointment times and helpful permit tips, so applicants can plan and get their permit(s) as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Helping builders create jobs (from Mayor McGinn)
We’re seeing a wave of new construction across Seattle, and that’s a signal of an accelerating economic recovery. Our Jobs Plan pledges to foster a business climate and environment where all businesses can thrive. That includes doing what we can to encourage construction. When Mayor McGinn heard that it was taking some builders as much as 9 weeks to get a permit appointment with the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), he directed DPD to act. Today you can call and get a permit appointment within two weeks. That helps get workers off the bench and into the field, working at jobs with good wages that help build Seattle’s future.
SPU Updates Water Availability Certificate Policy
Updates to the WAC policy, which was originally developed many years ago, address changes in how development is happening in Seattle, particularly infill development. There are also changes to ensure fairer application of code requirements to all development.
April Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly online and can be viewed at www.seattle.gov/dpd/resourcecenter (go to “Turnaround/Approval Times 2011“). Type of Permit Goal April 2011 Performance Simple Building IP* 80% in 48 Hours 86.8% Medium Construction IP 80% in 2 Weeks 45.6% Complex Construction […]
Plan Ahead for DPD Appointment Times
Due to the revenue shortfalls and reduction in staff resources, DPD’s intake appointment scheduling lead times have grown beyond its target goals.
DPD is working hard to add appointments, so lead times are reduced and appointments are more readily available. Staff are taking every effort to inform customers about intake appointment times and helpful permit tips, so applicants can plan and get their permit(s) as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Seeking Apartment Building Owner/Operator for Construction Codes Advisory Board
Mayor Mike McGinn is looking for a new member for the Construction Codes Advisory Board. Board members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for renewable, three-year terms. We are currently recruiting for an apartment building owner or operator.
March 2011 Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. View our permit turnaround times for March 2011.
DPD is Consolidating All Plans Routing Functions on the 20th Floor
As of May 16 2011, DPD customers will be able to complete all plan routing-related transactions with DPD in the Applicant Services Center (ASC) on the 20th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower.
Process Change: Food Services Reviews
Effective April 18, 2011, applicants for building permits that trigger a review by the Public Health – Seattle and King County will have the option of applying directly to the Health Department prior to or concurrent with review by DPD. For those applicants who have not applied directly to Public Health for approval, DPD will continue to route projects for Public Health review until May 16, 2011.
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