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Posted on Jun 17, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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RBC
On Wednesday, June 15, the Bothell Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments to add a range of allowed middle housing types to single family zones, including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage housing, and courtyard housing.
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Posted on May 6, 2022 in:
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DBIC
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Builders Councils
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Building Codes
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Industry Issues
Ordinance 22-014 related to residential development in Business Park zones was unanimously adopted by the Snohomish County Council this week.
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Posted on May 6, 2022 in:
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The Snohomish County Council unanimously voted to pass MBAKS promoted missing middle housing legislation.
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Posted on May 6, 2022 in:
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RBC
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Building Codes
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Advocacy
This week Federal Way City Council unanimously adopted a batch of amendments aimed to clean-up the Code and improve the permitting process.
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Posted on Apr 6, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Building Codes
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On April 6, 2022, BIAW and others agreed to resolve a legal dispute with Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of appointments last summer to the State Building Code Council.
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Posted on Oct 16, 2018 in:
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Built Green
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Industry Issues
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Building Codes
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Issue Briefs
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Advocacy
On October 2, 2018, we took to social media to discuss the benefits of more flexible accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and various cottage housing ordinances throughout our two-county region.
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Posted on Jun 10, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Environment
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RBC
t the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday June 7, MBAKS was able to delay adoption of proposed amendments to the Tree Regulations in Redmond’s Zoning Code.
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Posted on Nov 16, 2021 in:
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Advocacy
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Environment
Built Green is excited to announce the release of the 2021 Single-Family Handbook. This handbook provides details, resources, and information regarding each credit of our 2021 Single Family/Townhome Checklist.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Growth Management
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Builders Councils
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RBC
In 2018/19, Sammamish adopted traffic concurrency regulations governing segments and corridors between intersections
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Posted on Jun 17, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Growth Management
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DBIC
This fall Snohomish County will make available its first draft of the important Housing Characteristics and Needs Report.
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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 in:
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Growth Management
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Builders Councils
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Industry Issues
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DBIC
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Advocacy
This fall Snohomish County will make available its first draft of the important Housing Characteristics and Needs Report. The report is being prepared in conjunction with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.
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Posted on Apr 1, 2022 in:
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Industry Issues
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Housing Affordability
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Advocacy
NAHB has updated its Priced-Out Estimates for 2022 showing the effects of higher prices and interest rates on housing affordability.
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Posted on Mar 11, 2022 in:
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Industry Issues
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Housing Affordability
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RBC
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Builders Councils
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Advocacy
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released new Priced-Out Estimates for 2022 showing the effects of higher prices and interest rates on housing affordability.
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Posted on Jun 10, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Permitting
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DBIC
This week the Snohomish County Council unanimously voted to integrate the Snohomish County Health District. The vote follows a recent vote by the Health District Board of Directors to support the action.
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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 in:
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Industry Issues
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Permitting
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Advocacy
After many months of configuration and testing, Kent is ready to open its on-line permitting portal to home builder customers.
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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 in:
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DBIC
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Industry Issues
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Builders Councils
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Permitting
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Advocacy
This week the Snohomish County Health District’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to integrate with Snohomish County government.
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Posted on May 24, 2022 in:
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Taxes & Fees
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DBIC
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Builders Councils
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Advocacy
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Industry Issues
School districts from throughout Snohomish County have submitted their required capital facilities plans for the next biennium.
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