Developer Builder Issues Council (DBIC)
The Developer Builder Issues Council is the strategic lobbying arm for regulatory issues in Snohomish County and its local municipalities. Members are invited to participate in roundtable discussions on local issues affecting day-to-day business and stay in the know with weekly newsletters.
Contact a staff liaison below to subscribe to our builder council newsletters or get help with an issue in your jurisdiction.
Staff Liaisons
Mike Pattison
425.460.8203
Senior Snohomish County Manager
Dylan Sluder
425.460.8236
Snohomish County Manager
dbic@mbaks.com
Council Leadership
Mark Villwock
LDC Inc.
2020 DBIC Chair
Jurisdictions
Need help with an issue in one of the following jurisdictions, utilities, or departments? We want to work with you. Contact a Snohomish County staff liaison today.
Local Issue Updates
See what we've done recently on issues impacting the building industry in Snohomish County.
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Posted on Jul 31, 2020 in:
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Building Codes
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Industry Issues
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DBIC
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Advocacy
If ultimately adopted by the County Council, the proposal would be perhaps the most generous in the region. Key provisions include no owner occupancy requirements, 1,600 square foot allowance, and permission to build both an attached and detached unit.
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Posted on Jul 24, 2020 in:
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Workforce Development
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Industry Issues
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DBIC
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Advocacy
RAP is a pre-apprenticeship program in Snohomish County that provides an opportunity for high school students and young adults to gain hands-on training in the building and construction trades. Funding for the program is set to expire next year.
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Posted on Jul 24, 2020 in:
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DBIC
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Permitting
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Industry Issues
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Advocacy
These changes come from multiple efforts for process and cost improvements, including collaboration with MBAKS. SnoPUD Plat Development plans to implement the changes starting in mid-August.
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