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- DR 19-2018, Determining if two or more development proposals are considered as one for applying State Environmental Policy Act categorical exemptions and Design Review thresholds, describes when two or more development proposals must be treated as a single proposal.
- DR 18-2018, Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, reflects changes that have been made to the fee subtitle in prior years.
- DR 16, 2018, Graywater Containment and Pumpout Requirements for Floating on water Residences (FOWRs) and House Barges expanding by more than 120 square feet, clarifies rules about graywater containment and pumpout requirements.
- DR 15-2018, Frequent Transit Service Area Map, adopts a map showing the frequent transit service area that is the basis for applying parking requirements in certain areas of the city.
- DR 9-2018, Clarification and corrections to energy modeling procedures of the 2015 Seattle Energy Code, provides guidance for integrating “high performance heating” provisions and for modeling HVAC systems for multifamily dwelling units.
- DR 4-2018, Requirements for Early Community Outreach for Design Review, explains what constitutes a community outreach plan and how to document compliance with the outreach requirements.
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- DDR 4-2018, Early Community Outreach for Design Review, explains what constitutes a community outreach plan and how to document compliance with the outreach requirements.
- DDR 15-2018, Frequent Transit Service Area Map, adopts a map showing the frequent transit service area that is the basis for applying parking requirements in certain areas of the city.
- DDR 16, 2018, Graywater Containment and Pumpout Requirements for Floating on water Residences (FOWRs) and House Barges expanding by more than 120 square feet, clarifies rules about graywater containment and pumpout requirements.
- DDR 18-2018, Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, reflects changes that have been made to the fee subtitle in prior years. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through June 13, 2018 to: Director, SCI_DRulesComments@seattle.gov, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, Washington 98124-4019.
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- DR 2-2018, Determination of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review Exemption Levels for Infill Residential and Mixed-Use Development in Urban Centers, describes terms, processes, and limits on how exemption levels will be applied.
- DR 10-2018, Adjustment to the Amount of Emergency Relocation Assistance Payment Under the Housing and Building Maintenance Code, implements an annual adjustment of the amount of relocation assistance by the percentage amount of change in the housing component of the Consumer Price Index.
- DR 11-2018, Adjustment to the Amount of Relocation Assistance Payment Under the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, adjusts the amount of relocation assistance required in SMC Section 22.210.130.A. by the percentage amount of change in the Housing Component of the Consumer Price Index.
- DR 13-2018, Great Blue Heron Management, which supersedes DR 5-2007, establishes a 197-foot, year-round buffer around great blue heron nesting colonies. The rule also establishes seasonal buffers around nesting colonies.
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- Tip 258, Developer Contributions — Incentive Zoning, outlines the provisions of incentive zoning, a voluntary program in which developers provide certain amenities in exchange for the ability to build extra floor area in addition to the base floor area ratio or base height limit.
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- Tip 208, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Review in Seattle, was updated to remove old SEPA exemption levels, correct code references, and clarify the requirements for SEPA review.
- Tip 337, Demolition and Deconstruction, was updated to reflect new (more flexible) standards for the demolition of housing that recently went into effect.
- Tip 601, Unsafe and Vacant Buildings, was updated to improve clarity.
- Tip 605, City Regulations for Maintaining Vacant Buildings, was updated to reflect new, slightly higher standards for securing vacant structures.
- Tip 608, Regulations Affecting Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation or Other Use, was updated to reflect new process for ordering demolition of buildings that have had problems with squatters.
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- DDR 23-2017, Updated Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) Checklist, adopts changes to the RRIO checklist that were identified by SDCI and private inspectors.
- DDR 24-2017 Timing of Incentive Zoning Developer Contributions For Projects with Approved Phased Construction Permitting, clarifies when SDCI requires incentive zoning developer contributions and related documentation. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through December 5, 2017 to the Director, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019.
- DDR 29-2017, Graywater Holding Requirements for Floating on Water Residences (FOWRs) and House Barges expanding by more than 120 square feet, clarifies graywater containment requirements when the owner chooses not to hook up to the City’s waste-water disposal system. Written comments on the proposed adoption may be submitted through December 4, 2017 to the Director, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124-4019.
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- DR 20-2017, Green Building Standard, describes green building standard requirements, how to document an owner’s commitment to meet those standards, and how to demonstrate compliance with those standards.
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- DR 3-2014, Updates to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review Thresholds for Infill Residential and Mixed-Use Development in Urban Centers and Certain Urban Villages, will be rescinded. To comment on the rescission, contact Gordon Clowers at gordon.clowers@seattle.govor (206) 684-8375 by December 4, 2017.
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