Mayor Mike McGinn and DPD are looking for applicants for 5 positions on 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 recruiting for a general contractor, electrical engineer, apartment building owner or operator, and 2 representatives of the general public.
DPD Offers More Services to the Public
Starting July 2, DPD will offer free land use coaching on all development proposals, reinstating this valuable service to those needing a more immediate response. This free service offers up to 20 minutes of coaching with a land use planner to provide a direct response to questions posed during the visit.
New Permit Fee Helps Protect Fisheries
Starting July 10, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will charge $150 to process the state permit required for construction projects in and around state waters.
The permit, called a hydraulic project approval (HPA), has been issued to the public at no direct cost since 1943, when it was created by the state Legislature to ensure that projects such as bulkheads, culverts and dock construction meet state standards for fish and shellfish protection.
May 2012 Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. View our Permit Turnaround Times for May 2012.
LEED and Built Green Portfolio Analysis
The Office of Sustainability and Environment has recently completed an analysis of LEED and Built Green projects certified in Seattle through 2011.
Save the Date — DECON ‘13
Building Materials Reuse Association’s DECON ‘13 is coming to the Seattle Center April 29 – May 1, 2013. Join us for a lively, informative conference on the latest in deconstruction technology and materials-reuse applications and help choose hands-on learning excursions, top speakers, networking events, business growth strategies, and more!
Green Home Tour July 21, 1:00 -5:00 P.M.
Considering energy, environmental, and/or health improvements to your home? Come see a deep green remodel project with real-life budgets, goals, and outcomes. The owner-led tours will be held on the hour, with plenty of time for Q & A. The architect and subcontractors will also be on hand to answer questions.
July Publication Updates
DPD published DR 6-2012, Building, Mechanical and Energy Code Requirements for Boarding Houses Having 8 or Fewer Bedrooms and Less than 2000 Square Feet of Floor Area.
FREE Land Use Coaching and More…
DPD will offer FREE coaching with a land use planner on all development proposals up to 20 minutes starting Monday, July 2.
Proposed Land Use Procedure Changes
The City Council is sponsoring legislation that would amend Seattle’s regulations for processing land use permits. The proposed amendments would streamline administration of the Land Use Code and update methods for public notice. Many of the proposed amendments are technical corrections (such as correcting cross-references, combining sections that address the same topics, and updating grammar and format). The legislation would also expand public notice requirements and clarify procedures for Council land use decisions.
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