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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 in:
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Building Codes
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RBC
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On Tuesday, January 17, North Bend City Council voted unanimously to raise SEPA categorical exemption thresholds for single and multi-family units from four to twelve.
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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 in:
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RBC
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Builders Councils
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Building Codes
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MBAKS is actively participating in the development of a Contractor Code of Conduct in Issaquah, a draft of which was considered by the Issaquah Planning, Development & Environment Committee this week.
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Posted on Dec 16, 2022 in:
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SBC
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Building Codes
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Advocacy
The Seattle City Council has approved an extension of the city’s covid-era emergency exemption of affordable housing projects from design review (CB 120464).
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Posted on Dec 2, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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RBC
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Building Codes
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, King County will require solar-ready equipment in new residential construction.
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Posted on Oct 18, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Building Codes
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On Monday, Oct. 3, despite numerous comment letters and testimony from the MBA at Planning Commission and Council meetings, the city of Burien unanimously voted to adopt their proposed tree code amendments.
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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 Jan 13, 2023 in:
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Builders Councils
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DBIC
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Growth Management
A project focused on updates to the state’s growth policy framework was submitted to the state legislature.
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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 in:
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Growth Management
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Builders Councils
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RBC
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Advocacy
The Sallal Water Association voted just before the holidays to lift a new connection moratorium, ending a six-month pause that raised concerns about development in the east and south of North Bend.
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Posted on Dec 2, 2022 in:
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Builders Councils
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Housing Affordability
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Advocacy
At the most recent Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART) meeting Snohomish County released its draft Housing Characteristics and Needs Report.
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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 in:
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Industry Issues
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Permitting
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Advocacy
MBAKS’ consolidated table of impact fees in King and Snohomish County has been updated with the 2023 fees.
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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 in:
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Advocacy
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DBIC
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Permitting
This week the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Ordinance 22-073 related to permit extensions. Permits such as Land Disturbing Activities (LDA’s) and Flood Hazard Variances are now eligible for an 18-month extension.
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Posted on Oct 14, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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Permitting
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Industry Issues
MBAKS has issued a new issue brief on permit review timelines, highlighting the importance of a faster, more predictable permit process.
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Posted on Dec 9, 2022 in:
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Taxes & Fees
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Advocacy
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RBC
The city of Duvall has set its annual fee schedule adjustment, principally to keep up with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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Posted on Dec 2, 2022 in:
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RBC
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Advocacy
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Taxes & Fees
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Industry Issues
This week, the Tukwila Council resolved its annual fee schedule adjustment, principally to keep up with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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Posted on Dec 2, 2022 in:
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Advocacy
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SBC
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Taxes & Fees
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Industry Issues
On January 1, 2023, Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) will be implementing a compounded inflationary increase of 9.16% to most fees.
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Posted on Nov 18, 2022 in:
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DBIC
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Taxes & Fees
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Builders Councils
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Advocacy
As part of its annual budget process the Snohomish County Council, On November 9, 2022, approved Ordinance No. 22-057.
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