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  1. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Code Our State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) ordinance requires that we assess the environmental impacts of projects that meet certain ...
  2. Stormwater Code Our stormwater regulations protect people, property, and the environment from damage caused by stormwater runoff. Note: The 2026 Seattle ...
  3. Street, Alley and Pedestrian Improvements Our Land Use Code requires that streets and alleys adjacent and leading to lots being created, developed, or redeveloped, be improved or ...
  4. Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance Our Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance requires developers to pay relocation assistance to low-income tenants that must move because ...
  5. Trees & Codes Our Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) limits the number and the size of trees that may be removed from your property. See also: Tree Removal , ...
  6. Vacant Building Standards Vacant buildings in Seattle must be secured and maintained to prevent unauthorized entry and deterioration from the weather. See also: ...
  7. Weeds & Vegetation Code The Weed and Vegetation Code applies to weeds and vegetation on private property that overrun on to any public right-of-way, including ...
  8. Zoning Our Zoning Code determines how land is used and developed in Seattle. Zoning districts specify a category of uses (e.g., neighborhood ...
  9. Wildland-Urban Interface Code The Seattle Wildland-Urban Interface Code (SWUIC) regulates construction near wildland areas to protect life and property from wildland ...
  10. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions around Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspections This page answers common questions about boiler and pressure ...
  11. Building Permit Renewals Building Permit Renewals What Is It? Construction, demolition, mechanical, and grading permits typically expire 18 months after the issue ...
  12. Building Permit Revisions Building Permit Revisions What Is It? When you make changes to the approved work during construction, you must first get approval from ...
  13. Master Use Permit (MUP) Revisions Master Use Permit (MUP) Revisions What Is It? A revision to a land use / master use permit  (MUP) allows you to submit minor plan ...
  14. Master Use Permit Renewals Master Use Permit Renewals What Is It? A renewal extends the life of a land use / master use permit (MUP) from 3 years to 5 years. You ...
  15. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Extensions Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Extensions What Is It? A shoreline extension gives you an additional year (3 years, instead of 2 ...
  16. Shop Drawings Shop Drawings What Is It? You submit shop drawings as supplements to your original construction permit plans. Examples of shop drawings ...
  17. Accessory Dwelling Unit An attached or detached accessory dwelling unit is a separate living space within a house or on the same property as an existing house. See ...
  18. Adult Family Homes An adult family home is a dwelling, licensed by the state of Washington department of social and health services, in which someone provides ...
  19. 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 ...
  20. Demolition of Housing Demolition of housing is the complete removal of the building (or buildings). See also: Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation ,  Demolition ...
  21. 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: ...
  22. Garages Most new and remodeled garages require only a subject-to-field-inspection permit. See also: House Additions & Remodels ,  Accessory ...
  23. House Additions & Remodels A house addition or remodel is an extension or modification to an existing house. This may include a second-story addition, dormer, ...
  24. 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 ...
  25. Parking - Size & Number of Spaces Parking is a space on a lot used for a vehicle (for example, car or truck). We only regulate parking on private property. See also: Paving ...