Seattle's builders and developers take note: changes are rolling out for the Preliminary Assessment Report (PAR), effective as of May 1. The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has announced updates aimed at streamlining the review process for Master Use Permit projects as well as new construction applications. The structure of feedback you're going to get from city departments is getting a bit of a shuffle, so you'll want to pay attention to where to look for the crucial comments and requirements.
The PAR is known as the first gate to clear when embarking on construction projects in the city, looking for potential major hiccups that could derail a project. Starting your application, bringing in SDCI for a Pre-Application Site Visit, and coughing up the necessary fees gets the ball rolling. However, the way the departments provide their feedback is changing, with SDCI's Drainage review comments now sticking strictly to onsite drainage requirements, as reported by Building Connections.
Now, when it comes to the comments formerly seen in the SDCI Drainage Reports that dealt with stuff like points of discharge and drainage/wastewater mainline extension requirements, you'll be hearing directly from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). Prepared to have their feedback housed in their review comments, comprehensive yet segregated.
