Workshops and Events
Upcoming May event
Getting to Yes at DDES: The Residential Building Permit Process Workshop New
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: DDES Hearing Room, 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA (see directions)
Cost: Free. We've had a great response and the workshop is now full. No new registrations or wait list requests are being taken at this time.
DDES is offering this workshop to first-time permit applicants and industry professionals who intend to build one or more single family homes in unincorporated King County.
Workshop objectives
The purpose of the workshop is to examine the various permit application review stations involved with single family construction and to outline technical requirements and project management strategies for completing the permit application review process as quickly and efficiently as possible.
This workshop provides an opportunity to
- learn about the various review stations within the King County process for residential permit application review.
- learn how to organize your proposed project and application materials in a way that takes you through the permit application review phase as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Who should attend the Residential Building Permit Process workshop?
Anyone who is planning to be or currently is involved in residential construction, especially those individuals considering a one-time-only custom home in unincorporated King County.
Workshop agenda
The workshop will begin with opening remarks from DDES Director Stephanie Warden followed by presentations on the following topics:
- Built Green program and incentives
- Electronic plan submittal and review
- Critical Area Designations
- Health Department review processes
- Historic preservation / cultural resource requirements
- Critical area flexibilities (farm plans / forest plans / stewardship).
Registration procedures
This workshop, offered free of charge, is now closed for registration. We appreciate the enthusiastic response we have had and we reached capacity sooner than expected.
We are no longer accepting registrations or wait list requests.
For more information
For more information or questions about the workshop, contact Tim Attebery, DDES Public Affairs Director, at 206-296-6682 or e-mail tim.attebery@kingcounty.gov.
View DDES workshops and events online
Streaming video
The following past events can be viewed online as streaming video. Streaming video requires RealPlayer, which may be downloaded for free at www.real.com*.
Please note: A "page cannot be displayed" error may occur if RealPlayer has not been installed. If this happens when selecting the links below, install or reinstall RealPlayer* and try again.
- King County Soil Standard, 2007
Learn about the King County Soil Standard from this Department of Natural Resources and Parks video, also available in Windows Media (download media player*) format. For more information, see King County Post-construction Soil Standard. - The Soil-Stormwater Connection, May 2006 training by Howard Stenn
- Developing a Soil Management Plan, May 2006 training by Howard Stenn
- The Critical Areas Ordinance: Critical Areas Overview and the Permit Process, January 28, 2005 DDES Workshop
Powerpoint slide shows
- Electronic Plan Review (eReview)
DDES held information sessions in September 2006 to introduce eReview, a new process at DDES to accept plan submittals electronically, which began in October 2006 as a pilot project.
Presentation materials from the information sessions are now available online:
- View Electronic Plan Review (eReview) PowerPoint Slide Show
- Open or download eReview PowerPoint file (1.4M .ppt**)
- Presentation in PDF format: eReview pdf (1M .pdf**)
- Permit Center Roundtable 2006
On February 22, 2006, the DDES Permit Center hosted a Roundtable discussion with permit runners and builders to discuss permit intake procedures, permit application requirements, and other issues.
The meeting was very interactive and at the request of the attendees, presentation materials from the meeting have been made available online:
- View Permit Center Roundtable 2006 PowerPoint Slide Show
- Open or download Roundtable 2006 PowerPoint file (3.5M .ppt**)
- Presentation in PDF format: Roundtable 2006 pdf (1.2M .pdf**)
Permit center staff are working together to implement procedures to address many of the suggestions put forth at that meeting for improving processes, communication, and overall service. Suggestions involving other Department sections will be shared with appropriate staff. Due to the success of this event, we hope to continue this format with other sections in DDES.
Mailing list: E-mail alerts for future workshops
To receive notices of upcoming DDES workshops by e-mail, subscribe to the DDES e-mail list. Go to www.metrokc.gov/permits/publications/subscribe.aspx for more information and easy sign-up instructions.
For questions about DDES' e-mail list or DDES events, please contact Tim Attebery, DDES Public Affairs Director, at 206-296-6682, or e-mail DDESWebInquiries@kingcounty.gov.
*external link
**For assistance with .ppt or .pdf files, see helpful hints.