DPD release two draft Director’s Rules and two final rules.
New Draft Director’s Rule About Flow Control Requirements and Combined Sewer Basins
The Director of Seattle Public Utilities is proposing rule DWW-430.1, Flow Control Requirements for Projects in Identified Public Combined Sewer Basins. The proposed draft and map exhibit for the SODO/Waterfront Basin are available on the Project Documents page of our Stormwater Code & Rules Update website.
March Publication Updates
DPD published three updated Tips and seven draft Director’s Rules.
Rental Registration Director’s Rule Available for Public Comment
In October 2012, the Seattle City Council passed the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) to help ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements. All rental properties in Seattle are required to register with the City starting in 2014 and will be inspected at least once every 10 years.
September Publication Updates
DPD updated three Tips:Tip 121, Criteria for Consistently Prepared Applicant (CPA) Submittals; Tip 213B, Application Requirements for Lot Boundary Adjustments; and Tip 229, Residential Use of a Floating Home, House Barge or Vessel. A draft Directors Rule, Clarifying the application of Design Review thresholds for congregate residences, is available for public comment.
