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Development Services Update | Winter 2024

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UPDATE





Winter 2024





New Permit Center hours at City Hall





The Development Services Department [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] is always striving to enhance our services and ensure that the customer experience is convenient and consistent. Starting on Feb. 5, the city will be implementing new hours in our Permit Center. These changes are designed to better accommodate customer needs and provide members of the community with even more flexibility in accessing our services. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

*Updated Permit Center hours: *
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

"The Permit Center will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., although customers visiting City Hall may be served remotely by permitting staff." 

*Virtual Permit Center Hours: *

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

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Virtual Permit Center

Development Services offers Virtual Permit Center appointments for members of the community. Customers can schedule time to speak one-on-one with staff, ask general permitting questions and receive convenient assistance prior to submitting permit applications. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/permits/virtual-permit-center/virtual-permit-center-frequently-asked-questions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] page to learn more and then book your appointment online [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/permits/virtual-permit-center?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

 

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Clean buildings incentive program

The City of Bellevue [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/environmental-stewardship/buildings-energy/clean-buildings-incentive-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] is helping large buildings (over 20,000 square feet) to reduce energy use, save on costs and comply with the Washington Clean Buildings Standards [ https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/buildings/clean-buildings-standards/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Free building services include energy benchmarking, scoping assessments, incentive navigation and compliance reporting support - an estimated $18,000 value. LEARN MORE [ https://macmiller.com/city-of-bellevue-clean-buildings/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






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Bellevue Development Committee

In September, Development Services launched the Bellevue Development Committee [ https://bellevuewa.gov/development-activity/bellevue-development-committee?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] (BDC) to foster stronger connections between the Development Services Department and the development community. The BDC offers an inclusive forum for comprehensive partner input and provides an opportunity for the city and developers to identify challenges and solutions in partnership. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/development-activity/bellevue-development-committee?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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Upgrade to Bellevue Map Viewer

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The City of Bellevue launched an update to the Bellevue Map Viewer - our interactive map platform. Members of the community can access more development and construction information. To explore the permit data layer, access Bellevue Map Viewer on the main Maps and GIS page [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/ITD/maps-gis?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], select the "Permits" layer and zoom in.







Nuisance code updated to include graffiti

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Bellevue is committed to the prevention of graffiti and its removal. In response to an increase in reported graffiti over the last few years, the Bellevue City Council amended the city code to add graffiti as a public nuisance. The ordinance is part of the city's "Keep Bellevue Beautiful" initiative launched in 2023. Learn more about the ordinance, what to do about graffiti and prevention measures on our graffiti webpage [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/codes-and-guidelines/code-compliance/graffiti?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. 







New policy: Reestablishing building permits

Building under construction [ https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2024/DSD-01182024-Re-establishing%20Building%20Permit%20application%20vesting.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Development Services has finalized a policy outlining a process for reestablishing building permits prior to a building and fire code update. The policy reduces administrative barriers, calibrates required fees based on the scope of the re-application process and allows a new application to be vested to the building and fire codes in effect at the time of the application. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2024/DSD-01182024-Re-establishing%20Building%20Permit%20application%20vesting.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]







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CODE AMENDMENTS

Noise code updates for sleeping areas and construction noise

The city has initiated work on updates to the noise code relating to sleeping areas and construction noise. The Bellevue City Code Amendment (BCCA) will update the exempt hours for construction noise, clarify the current construction noise exemption, create a public notice process and modify the average allowed decibel levels for sleeping areas. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/codes-and-guidelines/code-amendments/noise-control-code-amendment-construction-noise-sleeping-areas?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Tree canopy code amendments

Thanks to all members of the community who attended the public information session on Jan. 11. The city appreciates your feedback and engagement on this topic. Curious about what's next for the tree canopy code amendments? We are updating our Tree Canopy Code Amendments page [ https://bellevuewa.gov/tree-code-update?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to keep the community informed of progress and opportunities to engage.

"Keep up with proposed code amendments on our website [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/codes-and-guidelines/code-amendments?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. "






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Customer Resources





Fees updated for 2024

The Development Services Department completes an annual cost of service study to inform decisions around fees and rates. Staff presented a summary of proposed changes to the City Council on October 23 [ https://bellevue.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?GUID=C49E97B2-C049-4ED8-946A-51EBAC094D68&ID=6388800&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. More information on fee changes is available on the Development Services website [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/permits/permit-fees-payment?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. 

Pipes and freezing weather reminder

During the recent cold snap that brought freezing temperatures to the region, many members of our community experienced freezing pipes. The Bellevue Utilities department has information online [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/utilities/manage-your-utility-services/water/prevent-frozen-pipes-and-if-one-breaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for how to prevent frozen pipes and actions to take if you suspect your pipes may be frozen. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/utilities/manage-your-utility-services/water/prevent-frozen-pipes-and-if-one-breaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Weekly Permit Bulletin

Receive official notice of land use applications, public meetings, decisions, recommendations, public hearings and appeals of land use decisions in Bellevue. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/zoning-and-land-use/public-notices-and-participation/weekly-permit-bulletin?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Development Activity

The city tracks and collects development activity in Bellevue and presents that information in a variety of ways. Visit the Development Activity page [ https://bellevuewa.gov/development-activity?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for more information. 






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Members of the Bellevue City Council, city staff and representatives from the business community marked the expansion of wireless connectivity in Bellevue with a ribbon-cutting in Downtown Bellevue.






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"Development Services offers one-stop permit shopping for land and building development in Bellevue and the surrounding service areas. We review plans, inspect projects and investigate code violations. These services ensure that projects are safe and aligned with federal, state and city codes. Development Services strives to provide convenient options to meet the needs of all customers. Learn more about Development Services [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. "






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