by amberm | Apr 26, 2022 | Permitting, Residential
If you are embarking on a residential building project in Snohomish County, you might be wondering about the permitting process. Permitting is an important step of the design and construction process that should not be overlooked. When done well, permitting goes...
by amberm | Jan 20, 2022 | Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning, Residential
We are often approached by clients who are eager to start on planning or engineering for a piece of land but they are surprised to hear that they first need to obtain a property survey. Whether you are studying a piece of land to understand its development potential...
by amberm | Dec 7, 2021 | Land Use Planning, Permitting
Are you embarking on a residential building or remodeling project with excitement, anticipation, and a little trepidation? If you aren’t working closely with a knowledgeable engineering consultant from the start, the process of obtaining a building permit may hold a...
by amberm | Oct 13, 2020 | Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning
Clients often come to us looking for civil engineering, without realizing their project requires some level of planning services. It is common for homeowners or land developers to request civil engineering services to site a new home or building on an undeveloped...
by amberm | Sep 23, 2020 | ADU, Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning, Permitting, Residential
In 2019, the City of Seattle enacted legislation that makes it easier for property owners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in areas zoned for single-family residential use. The City recently launched the ADUniverse website, featuring a gallery of pre-approved...