The 1960s-era Portage Bay Bridge is nearing the end of its functional life. Supported by hollow concrete columns, the four-lane bridge could collapse … [Read more...] about Portage Bay Bridge Annual Noise Review
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City Light Seeks Contractor Feedback
The Lab at Seattle City Light – City Light’s education and training resource for efficient electrification – is seeking feedback from contractors. The … [Read more...] about City Light Seeks Contractor Feedback
Upcoming Stormwater Code Update Council Meetings – May 14and May 19
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 Upcoming Stormwater Code Update Council Meetings – May 14and May 19
Changes to Side Sewer Permit Invoicing
Starting May 4, 2026, some existing charges will be shifted to your side sewer permit invoice issued by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). These charges … [Read more...] about Changes to Side Sewer Permit Invoicing
April Publication Updates
Tips Pulled from Circulation Director’s Rules Drafts … [Read more...] about April Publication Updates
Brick by Brick: A Budget Win Builds Momentum for #FixtheBricks
Just when it seemed like momentum had stalled on legislation focused on advancing the life-saving retrofits for unreinforced masonry … [Read more...] about Brick by Brick: A Budget Win Builds Momentum for #FixtheBricks
Stormwater Code Update – Seattle City Council Committee Meeting –May 14
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 Update – Seattle City Council Committee Meeting –May 14
New Pre-Submittal Conference and Paid Coaching Applications
On March 26, SDCI’s pre-submittal conference and paid coaching applications moved to the Seattle Services Portal. Customers can now apply for these … [Read more...] about New Pre-Submittal Conference and Paid Coaching Applications
Changes to Side Sewer Permit Invoicing
In the next couple of months, some existing charges will be shifted to your side sewer permit. These charges include core tap and drainage system … [Read more...] about Changes to Side Sewer Permit Invoicing
April Publication Updates
Director’s Rules … [Read more...] about April Publication Updates
Stormwater Code and Manual Update – Notice of Rulemaking and Public Comment
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
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