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Street Use Completing Migration to Seattle Services Portal in November 2020

November 2, 2020

Following last year’s successful migration of its Public Space Management permits to the Seattle Services Portal (SSP), the Street Use Division of the Seattle Department of Transportation will complete its transition to the SSP on November 9, 2020. To better integrate with SDCI and other city departments, Street Use’s move from Hansen to the SSP will make permitting and inspections more consistent, predictable, and transparent for online applicants. 

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Storm Drain Insert Reminder

November 2, 2020

With the onset of the rainy season, SDCI 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 by other required construction-related erosion control measures.

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Reminder: New Commissioners Sought for the Seattle Design Commission

November 2, 2020

Mayor Jenny Durkan is recruiting to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Seattle Design Commission – the positions are for an urban planner and an at-large position. The appointments will begin in March 2021 for a two-year term.  

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October Publication Updates

November 2, 2020

We updated a Tip about concrete encased grounding electrode and published two final Director’s Rules about bicycle parking and landscaping standards.

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Members Sought for Seattle’s Design Review Boards – Application Deadline Extended to January 15, 2021

October 30, 2020

Passionate about design or architecture? Mayor Jenny Durkan is looking for qualified candidates to fill 15 upcoming openings on the City of Seattle’s Design Review Boards. Board members evaluate the design of new buildings based on citywide and neighborhood-specific design guidelines. The boards review large mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, and commercial projects. The volunteer positions will start on April 4, 2021, when retiring board members’ terms expire.

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Are You Prepared for Landslides?

October 27, 2020

Wet weather is approaching Landslide season is approaching, so the City of Seattle is urging residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their property from possible landslides. Did you know that most landslides occur between the months of November and March? As snow melts and rainfall continues to… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Extends Free Street Use Permits for Businesses Through October 31, 2021

October 21, 2020

-City Will Provide Free Tent and Heating Permits to Help Businesses Maintain Outdoor Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) temporary street use permits are extended through October 31, 2021. These free permits allow small businesses to expand their operations… [ Keep reading ]

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Displacement Risk Monitoring Data Will Guide Future Community Wealth Building Efforts

October 19, 2020

The Office of Planning and Community Development has launched an Equitable Development monitoring program that includes a new  Displacement Risk Indicators dashboard and Community Indicators of Equitable Development report. The City will be tracking areas where displacement risk for communities of color continues to rise, as well as monitoring housing affordability, economic opportunity, and other metrics. This ongoing program will provide data to City leaders and the public to help guide decisions to advance equitable development and mitigate displacement risk.  

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Proposed Changes to the Green Building Incentives

October 14, 2020

We are seeing drastic signs of climate change in Seattle and throughout Washington State. Smokey summers and droughts are becoming more common and snowpack and stream flows have been altered and are decreasing our future water supply and hydropower production. At the same time, energy and water demands are increasing with population growth. We must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to tackle climate change and to achieve the City’s transition to a clean energy future. Our buildings make up about one-third of Seattle’s emissions. SDCI offers three incentives to help solve this crisis.

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Storm Drain Insert Reminder

September 30, 2020

With the onset of the rainy season, SDCI 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 by other required construction-related erosion control measures.

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