This November, DPD is rolling out the Project Portal, a new set of online tools for permit applicants.
ADA Rules are Changing
Revisions to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, including ADA Standards for Accessible Design, have been adopted by the federal government. Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design will be mandatory on March 15, 2012.
Floating Homes are Here to Stay
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.
Get Your Green On!
Energy costs got you down? Come join the city’s Open House on October 17th and find out how to take a bite out of your energy bills.
Protect Yourself and Your Home from Landslides
Did you know there were nearly 100 reported landslides in Seattle last year? As part of an annual series, DPD and Seattle Public Utilities will be hosting two free landslide meetings. The meetings will provide presentations and individual consultation on best practices for managing landslide-prone properties.
2009 Seattle Energy Code
Corrected electronic version of building envelope compliance form for nonresidential and multifamily residential spaces is now online.
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.”
Street Food Vending in Seattle
You have probably walked by or even bought lunch at one, but have you ever thought about operating your own food cart or truck in Seattle? If so, here’s what you need to know: Are you a registered business in the State of Washington? Do you have a City of Seattle business license? Do you […]
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