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Grant Support
Many SMA projects have been supported through grants from generous national, state, and local agencies. The Seattle Municipal Archives is ...
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Earthquake
Earthquake Key Points Earthquakes are the most serious hazard facing Seattle. Unlike other potentially catastrophic hazards, Seattle ...
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Code Compliance
Code Compliance The minimum safety standards in the  Seattle Fire Code are so important to the safety of the community and buildings that ...
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What Should I Do if I'm Cited?
We investigate potential code violations after we receive a complaint. If someone complained about your property and we found a violation, ...
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Why Can the City Regulate How I Use My Property?
Our codes promote public health and safety and protect and preserve our quality of life. What Is It? Our codes promote public health and ...
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Seattle Transportation Plan
The Seattle Transportation Plan (STP) is SDOT’s commitment to a racially equitable and socially just transportation system. The Seattle ...
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Court Process
Court Process excerpt The police have been called. Now what? If the responding police officer believes a crime was committed, the officer ...
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Code Compliance
Code Compliance The minimum safety standards in the  Seattle Fire Code are so important to the safety of the community and buildings that ...
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Wage Theft Ordinance 10th Anniversary
Wage Theft Ordinance 10th Anniversary Wage Theft Ordinance Data Seattle's Wage Theft Ordinance went into effect on April 1, 2015. ...
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Issuing Notices
Issuing Notices When issuing a notice to your tenant be sure the notice is procedurally correct. There are basic and technical requirements ...
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Small Business & Cultural Space Permit Facilitation
SDCI has staff to answer questions and help customers avigate the process of getting a construction permit for small businesses within the ...
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Low Income Housing & Affordable Units - What & Why
The City of Seattle passed legislation to help make permitting low-income housing as predictable and efficient as possible. What's ...
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Home Occupations Regulations - What & Why
The updated home occupation rules provide flexibility for home occupation businesses in nearly all zones in Seattle, including single-family ...
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Animal Codes
Our codes regulate the number and type of animals you are allowed to keep at home. See also:  Noise Codes What Is It? Our codes ...
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Construction Without a Permit
You need to get a permit for most construction projects. See also:  Land Use Code What Is It? You need to get a permit for most ...
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Deposit Returns
The City of Seattle has rules about when a landlord is allowed to keep a security deposit, and when the landlord must return the deposit to ...
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Evictions
Eviction means your landlord can legally put you out of your house. To evict you, your landlord must file a civil law suit against you in ...
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Floating Residences
Seattle's shoreline regulations limit residential uses on the water. As part of the updated Shoreline Master Program, our code has ...
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Home Business Rules
You’re allowed to run a business out of your home in Seattle as long as it doesn’t interfere with other residents in the neighborhood. See ...
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Housing Cost Increases
Housing costs include: rent, parking fees, storage fees, etc. Property owners must give 180 days' notice before raising housing costs. See ...
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Illegal Business
A business is illegal if it violates the uses established by our Land Use Code — such as a restaurant that operates in a space only ...
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Illegal Living Units
Illegal units are living spaces, usually apartments including separate kitchens and bathrooms, that were installed without a permit and may ...
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Junk (Inoperable) Car & Vehicle Rules
Inoperable vehicles stored on private property are considered junk storage under the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC). See also: Junk Storage ...
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Junk Storage & Illegal Dumping Rules
You are not allowed to store junk outdoors on your property. Junk can be used materials, scrap metal or car parts, construction debris, ...
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Move-In Charges
The City of Seattle limits the amount of money that a landlord can charge a renter to move into a rental. What Is It? The City of ...
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