The City of Seattle is collaborating with the North Delridge community to produce a shared vision and action plan to continue improving the health and equity of the Delridge community. Delridge is an area in West Seattle with a rich heritage that is home to diverse communities and organizations. Over the years, the residents of […]
Priority Green Open House January 23
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is hosting a Priority Green open house on January 23, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Come learn how Priority Green, DPD’s voluntary green building incentive program is changing in 2014, and how it complements conservation goals at Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities.
Proposed Drainage and Wastewater Availability Certificate Process
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is proposing a more formal process for determining drainage and wastewater requirements that mirrors the Water Availability Certificate (WAC) process. This process is designed to provide early notification of drainage and wastewater requirements including any required system improvements. In April, SPU received feedback regarding the pros and cons of the WAC […]
Cascadia Green Building Council and City of Seattle Chart Regulatory Pathways to Net Zero Water
new report prepared by Cascadia Green Building Council and City of Seattle identifies pathways for Net Zero Water projects and Living Buildings in the Puget Sound Region. Advanced green building projects are making the case for self-sufficient, closed loop water systems at the building and neighborhood scale. These net-zero water systems contribute to both the health of waterways and the resiliency of water supplies.
Input Sought on Seattle Public Utilities’ Drainage and Wastewater Availability Certificate Policies
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is developing Availability Certificate Policies for Drainage and Wastewater, similar to the Water Availability Certificate Policies. The goal is to provide early notification to permit applicants about drainage and wastewater requirements, including any required system improvements to provide greater certainty and ensure a consistent process for all applicants.
Comment on Water Availability Certificate Policy Changes
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is revising its Water Availability Certificate Policy for connecting to its distribution water system.
Updates to the Water Availability Certificate (WAC) policy, which was originally developed many years ago, will provide updates to address changes in how development is happening in Seattle, particularly infill development. There are also changes to ensure fairer application of code requirements to all development.