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 Jun 26, 2020 in:
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Building Codes
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Industry Issues
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DBIC
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Advocacy
Ordinance 20-018 makes certain code clarifications regarding site-specific rezones. Under Ordinance 20-019, Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) nine units and fewer now become Type I decisions.
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Posted on Jun 19, 2020 in:
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DBIC
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Building Codes
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Industry Issues
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Advocacy
The new thresholds for residential construction are up to 30 dwelling units for single-family residential projects and up to 60 dwelling units for multifamily residential projects.
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Posted on Jun 5, 2020 in:
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DBIC
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Growth Management
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Industry Issues
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Advocacy
It is estimated the city will need 1,235 more housing units by 2035. The city aims for drafting the full housing action plan in July and to have a draft by October 2020.
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