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Normandy Park Electronic Requests for Inspections
Normandy Park Electronic Requests for Inspections Back to News Center July 27, 2023 In an effort to reduce the time and cost to get new inventory to market, the city of Normandy Park has implemented a new requirement that all requests for inspections be communicated to the city electronically. According to an announcement from Community…
Read MoreKent Adopts Code Changes for ADUs
Kent Adopts Code Changes for ADUs Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Even though the City of Kent was one of the first jurisdictions in Washington state to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in 1995, during the last two decades fewer than 30 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) were built in the City of Kent. An…
Read MoreSeattle Updates Tree Ordinance
Seattle Updates Tree Ordinance Back to News Center July 27, 2023 The Seattle City Council has increased protections on trees with the goal of increasing the urban tree canopy while balancing the needs for greater housing stock. The ordinance expands protections to a total of 175,000 trees across the city. SKCR, in collaboration with a…
Read MoreBurien Dispute with Sheriff Over Homeless Camps
Burien Dispute with Sheriff Over Homeless Camps Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Burien is one of several cities in King County that does not have its own Police Department, and instead contracts with the King County Sheriff’s Office for police services. Burien wants the Sheriff’s office to remove homeless campers from a city-owned…
Read MoreMore New Renters Than Homeowners in Renton
More New Renters Than Homeowners in Renton Back to News Center July 27, 2023 City officials reported that between 2010 and 2021 the number of new renters in Renton was three times as large as the number of new homeowners. According to city planners, 92% of the 7,800 new housing units in Renton’s permit-pipeline are…
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