Top Stories

The most recent updates in DPD services and codes include:

• DPD Revises Sidewalk Café Permit Applications Process - Jan. 31, 2007
• Upcoming Workshop Series to Focus on the Seattle Green Factor - Jan. 31, 2007
• Trade Licensing Program and Elevator/Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspectors Move - Jan. 30, 2007
• Commercial Code Changes: How it Affects Your Current Project - Jan. 11, 2007
• Commercial Code: Mayor Signs Bill to Support Neighborhood Business Districts - Dec. 21, 2006
• Development Permit Fee Increases in 2007 - Dec. 21, 2006
• Access Tree & Landscaping Regulations Online - Dec. 4, 2006
• Street Improvement Plans Must be Submitted Before Building Permit Applications as of Nov. 13 - Oct. 30, 2006

Service Updates

We're continually working to improve and update our services.  Recent changes include:

• DPD Revises Sidewalk Café Permit Applications Process - Jan. 31, 2007
• Development Permit Fee Increases in 2007 - Dec. 21, 2006
• Access Tree & Landscaping Regulations Online - Dec. 4, 2006
• Street Improvement Plans Must be Submitted Before Building Permit Applications as of Nov. 13 - Oct. 30, 2006
• Drop-Off Permitting Changes Go Into Effect August 1 - July 19, 2006

Code Updates

Construction and land use codes are amended on a routine basis.  Recent updates include:

• Commercial Code Changes: How it Affects Your Current Project - Jan. 11, 2007
• Commercial Code: Mayor Signs Bill to Support Neighborhood Business Districts - Dec. 21, 2006
• Environmentally Critical Areas Update Challenged - June 29, 2006
• Building and Residential Code Amendments Take Effect May 5 - May 3, 2006
• New Critical Areas Ordinance Effective May 9 - March 31, 2006

Permit News Archive

Prior news, from 2000-present, is available in our Permit News Archive. 

For news about other DPD programs, visit DPD News, Green Building News, and City Planning.