The City of Seattle is in the process of updating Seattle’s Stormwater Code and Stormwater Manual as required by the Washington State Department of … [Read more...] about Stormwater Code and Manual Update – Notice of Rulemaking and Public Comment
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Remembering the Nisqually Earthquake, 25 years later
On February 28, 2001, the Nisqually earthquake shook the Puget Sound region to its core. Twenty-five years later, on February 26, 2026, experts in … [Read more...] about Remembering the Nisqually Earthquake, 25 years later
Public Hearing on Legislation Adopting Floodplain Development Regulations
The Seattle City Council’s Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 AM, about Council Bill (CB) … [Read more...] about Public Hearing on Legislation Adopting Floodplain Development Regulations
New Middle Housing Codes to Boost Housing Supply
The City of Seattle recently adopted ordinances 127375 and 127376 to boost housing supply and options in Seattle’s residential zones. Much of Seattle … [Read more...] about New Middle Housing Codes to Boost Housing Supply
New SEPA Requirements
On February 18, 2026, Mayor Katie Wilson signed two Ordinances (Council Bill 121093 and Council Bill 121135) updating the State Environmental Policy … [Read more...] about New SEPA Requirements
Public Right-of-Way Construction Pause During 2026 FIFA World Cup
SDOT is limiting most construction work in busy areas from June 8 to July 7, 2026, to help keep Seattle moving during the FIFA World Cup. … [Read more...] about Public Right-of-Way Construction Pause During 2026 FIFA World Cup
No-Cost Program for Multifamily Buildings Larger than 20,000 Square Feet
We’re excited to share that Seattle City Light is offering a new no-cost program for multifamily buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet. … [Read more...] about No-Cost Program for Multifamily Buildings Larger than 20,000 Square Feet
Seeking Feedback on Existing Building Code
We’re seeking stakeholder feedback on Seattle Existing Building Code Section 311 Substantial Alterations provisions for potential changes as part of … [Read more...] about Seeking Feedback on Existing Building Code
2024 Code Adoption Update
Our anticipated completion of the adoption and implementation of the 2024 Seattle Codes isn’t expected sooner than May of 2027. We are updating … [Read more...] about 2024 Code Adoption Update
February Publication Updates
Tips Updated New Director’s Rule Draft Director’s Rule … [Read more...] about February Publication Updates
Seattle Marks 25 Years Since the Nisqually Earthquake — And Confronts the Work Still Left Undone
—Join Us For Discussions of Lessons Learned to Advance Seismic Safety Initiatives Twenty-five years after the Nisqually earthquake shook the Puget … [Read more...] about Seattle Marks 25 Years Since the Nisqually Earthquake — And Confronts the Work Still Left Undone
Fix the Bricks Lobby Day: Momentum for Safer, Stronger Buildings
On January 20, 2026 advocates from across Washington gathered in Olympia for Fix the Bricks Lobby Day to support HB 1810, legislation focused on … [Read more...] about Fix the Bricks Lobby Day: Momentum for Safer, Stronger Buildings