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To meet community needs for more diverse housing choices, Bellevue is simplifying the permitting process for middle housing projects. The city has introduced a new permit for middle housing projects. Beginning this month, the streamlined process will simplify approvals for projects with three to six dwelling units – such as townhouses, stacked flats and cottage housing – on a single parcel. Learn more about the new permit and get more information. |
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To increase support for local businesses and fuel a thriving, inclusive economy, the city has launched a new suite of services and partnerships designed to better support small business owners, entrepreneurs and other local businesses. Starting this month, Development Services is offering support for small businesses looking to “Start Smart in Bellevue” with free, individual consulting and assistance to help businesses navigate the city’s development permitting process. Read more about small business services.
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To help keep our community more informed, the City of Bellevue's Community Development and Development Services departments are excited to present a new e-newsletter that covers everything from policy to planning. The regular updates will keep the community up to date on the city's latest efforts. To receive the new e-newsletter, update your subscription preferences and select Development and Planning Updates. Check out the January From Policy to Planning and subscribe to get these updates on policy and planning projects.
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Join us on Feb. 9 for a virtual session about new state parking laws and their impact on future development. These updates aim to reduce housing costs, support walkable neighborhoods and make better use of available space. For details and background, visit BellevueWA.gov/parking-reform-luca. |
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Work to update the BelRed land use code is moving forward to align with the city's recently updated Comprehensive Plan. The first draft is available for review, and it includes suggestions shared by the community earlier this year. More opportunities to ask questions and share feedback are coming soon. Learn more at BellevueWA.gov/belred-luca. |
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In December, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Housing Opportunities in Mixed Use Areas (HOMA) proposal. The commission is continuing its work on the project and asked staff to bring back additional details. Next steps include reviewing additional community feedback with more updates coming soon. Learn more at BellevueWA.gov/HOMA. |
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Looking for the latest updates, helpful articles and upcoming events from Development Services? Visit our News and Information page for recent news, community resources, details on upcoming events and links to our recent newsletters.
Bellevue’s Code Compliance team works hard to keep our neighborhoods safe, welcoming and livable. They focus on education and fair enforcement to resolve issues like property maintenance and zoning concerns. While they handle many code-related matters, some issues fall outside the city’s enforcement process. If you’re unsure where to start, we’ve gathered resources to help you find the right information and support for housing and property questions. See the complete list of resources.
Winter brings frigid temperatures and, when temperatures plummet, the water that supplies your home's faucets and fixtures is in danger of freezing inside your pipes. Frozen pipes are prone to bursting, which can result in costly water leaks and plumbing repairs. At the highest risk of freezing are pipes that run against exterior walls and those in unheated or uninsulated places, such as the attic, basement or garage. Learn more about preventing frozen pipes from Bellevue Utilities.
The Utilities department offers bill assistance designed to assist low-income households with assistance accessing essential water services. Both short-term and long-term assistance is available for customers in the Bellevue Utilities service area directly billed by Bellevue Utilities. Read the full details.
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