On January 1, 2023, SDCI will be implementing a compounded inflationary increase of 9.16% to most fees. This increase follows two consecutive years in which SDCI did not implement fee increases, and is designed to re-align SDCI fee levels with the current cost of business. These fee increases will result in an SDCI base hourly rate of $252/hr, and Land Use hourly rate of $430/hr. New for 2023, most SDCI fees will also be subject to a 5% technology fee.
December Publication Updates
We released three Director’s Rules: two regarding 2020 fees and one about calculating yards, setbacks, and floor area.
December Publication Updates
We updated a Tip on mechanical permits, released a new Tip about development site permits, and published two final Director’s Rules.
Publication Updates
Updated Seattle DCI Publications.
December Publication Updates
We updated two Tips on tenant rights and finalized five director’s rules, including the stormwater manual and fee subtitle rules.
January 2013 Publication Updates
We published two new rules, Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, Building Valuation Data and Implementation of the Fee Subtitle. We proposed to rescind one rule, Criteria for Approval for Minor Structural Building Overhangs Encroaching into Streets and Alleys.
November 2012 Publication Updates
DR 1-2013, “Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, Building Valuation Data,” describes how we calculate and update the building valuation data that is used to determine fees for reviews, permits, and inspections.
December 2011 Publication Updates
DPD has updated CAM 316, Subject-to-Field-Inspection Permits. DPD published draft DR 2-2012/SDOT 4-2012, West Seattle Triangle Streetscape Concept Plan and final DR 1-2012, Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, Building Valuation Data.
December Publication Updates — Correction
DPD updated one Client Assistance Memo, “Renewal and Reestablishment Process for Construction and Land Use Permits.” Two Director’s Rules, “Implementing of Energy Performance Benchmarking” and “Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, Building Valuation Data,” are available for comment. Director’s Rule 18-2011, “General Duties And Responsibilities Of Geotechnical Engineers,” supersedes Director’s Rule 33-2006.
DPD Fee Changes for 2011
Effective January 1, 2011, there will be a number of changes to DPD’s fee ordinance. Fees have been adjusted to cover the cost of service, including a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to cover 2008 and 2009 (fees have not been adjusted since the beginning of 2008). A new provision was added to allow for monthly billing for land use review, which will help the applicant and staff track permit costs during the review process. This will be phased in over the next year; there are no changes to the land use hourly fees.
