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Design Review - Administrative

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/design-review - ...

Administrative Design Review is optional for certain commercial and residential development projects. On October 26, 2025, the City ...

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Land Use / Master Use Permit - Conditional Use

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...

Each Seattle zoning designation specifies allowed uses. Some uses are permitted outright while others are subject to additional criteria and ...

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Tenant Improvement Permit (Blanket)

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/tenant-improvem ...

A blanket permit is an expedited construction permit for certain office tenant improvement projects. Once you set up your blanket permit, ...

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Land Use / Master Use Permit - State Environmental Policy Act ...

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...

The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is legislation that allows local governments to identify and mitigate possible environmental ...

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Land Use / Master Use Permit - Plat

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...

Platting is a process used to create or modify individual parcels of property. You need to submit a platting land use application for a lot ...

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New Businesses

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/common-projects/new-businesses

A new business is a new restaurant, shop, or office in a commercial building, and it may require several different kinds of permits. See ...

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Property & Building Use

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/common-projects/property-and-building- ...

You may need to record a change in the use of your property or building if its use is different than in the past. See also: New Businesses ...

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AG 1085: Sidewalk Tables and Chairs

https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/applica ...

Learn how to set out tables and chairs adjacent to their business or building. Overview A Tables and Chairs Permit allows a permit ...

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Design Review - Streamlined

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/design-review - ...

Streamlined Design Review is required for most townhouse development projects. On October 26, 2025, the City adopted temporary rules to ...

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Boiler & Pressure Vessel Permit

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/boiler-and-pres ...

You need a permit to install boilers and pressure vessels in the city of Seattle. There are some special requirements to consider before ...

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Fire Alarm Permit

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/fire-alarm-perm ...

You need Fire Department review of your plans when you are adding, replacing, or relocating 7 or more fire alarm devices or control units. ...

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Emergency Management - Landslides, Earthquakes & Flooding

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/about-us/who-we-are/emergency-management---lan ...

Our emergency preparedness effort has two goals: protect lives during earthquakes, landslides, and other emergencies; and restore essential ...

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SDCI Services

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/about-us/who-we-are/sdci-services

On this page, you will find most of SDCI's customer service options to help you with your questions. See also: Contact Us - Send Us a ...

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Demolition of Housing

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/common-projects/demolition-of-housing

Demolition of housing is the complete removal of the building (or buildings). See also: Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation , Demolition ...

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Seattle Film Manual

https://www.seattle.gov/economic-development/key-industries/creative-indust ...

Complete filming guidelines are detailed in the Seattle Film Manual. One Call to the Seattle Film Office Will Put You in Business ...

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Refrigeration Permit

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/refrigeration-p ...

You need a refrigeration permit whenever remote refrigerant lines are installed. What Is It? You need a City of Seattle refrigeration ...

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Decks

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/common-projects/decks

You need a construction permit to build a deck that is more than 18 inches above the ground or that is a roof deck (built on top of part of ...

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Sheds

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/common-projects/sheds

A shed is a small, single-story building used to store tools or other items. You may not need a permit to build your shed if it meets ...

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FAQs

https://www.seattle.gov/environment/climate-change/buildings-and-energy/bui ...

Frequently asked questions about BEPS Search below to find the answers to frequently asked questions. If you can't find the answer you ...

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AG 1091A: Retail Merchandise Displays in the Frontage Zone

https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/applica ...

Learn how to set up merchandise displays in the frontage zone Updated 1/2023 General Requirements for All Merchandise Displays ...

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Right-of-way Maintenance

https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/row-mai ...

Get this permit for short term projects in the right-of-way with limited impacts to mobility such as minor sidewalk repair or building ...

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Fees

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z)/fees

The Fee Subtitle specifies fees and fee collection policies for all of our services. See also: How Much Will Your Permit Cost? What Is ...

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Curb Cut Permit

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/curb-cut-permit ...

You need a curb cut permit when you make a new driveway in an existing sidewalk curb. What Is It? You need a curb cut permit when you ...

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Fences

https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/common-projects/fences

You don’t need a permit if you’re building a fence 8 feet high or lower that doesn’t have masonry or concrete pieces over 6 feet. See also: ...

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Water Availability Certificate

https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/construction-resources/water/water-availa ...

Water Availability Certificate CAM 1201 ( Enlarged view SPU Water Service Areas ) SPU regulates new water services and changes ...

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