Anyone know building codes for detached garages in Seattle?

[Ole_Red]

Would be looking at a 25x25 or 20x25 unit. Can anyone point me in the right direction of who I would need to talk to?

 

[modeltford]

I'd start here if you're in the city - http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/permits/ or http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/permits/ for uninorporated King County

GOOD LUCK!

Rich

 

[Ole_Red]

I'd start here if you're in the city - http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/permits/ or http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/permits/ for uninorporated King County

GOOD LUCK!

Rich

Thanks!

11 - Q. Can I put my garage at my property line?
A. It depends on the scope of your project. If you propose to build an attached garage at a property line abutting a side yard, you would need a side-yard easement with your adjacent neighbor agreeing to preserve a 10’ separation from the façade wall of that structure to your neighbor's home. Your project would not be allowed to extend into a required rear yard any closer than 12’ to either the center line of an abutting alley or rear property line.

A detached garage may be allowed to extend into required yards based on a variety of conditions. An accessory structure agreement would be required, generally, if a detached garage is built in a side yard. Detached garages can usually be built up to a rear property line without an easement agreement. A 1-hour fire-rated wall would be required for all garage walls closer than 3’ to any property line. Refer to CAM 221, Single Family Side Yard Easements and Accessory Structure Agreements, and the Seattle Residential Code for more information or you can visit the Applicant Services Center during normal operating hours to discuss details about your project.

Looks like it wouldnt be an issue at the place we are looking at.... its really a matter if the city would sign off on it.

 

[modeltford]

And if you can place the garage with standard setback, would be even easier to get approved. I do know Seattle/King County can be a pain getting permits thru plan check - have you thought about getting away from the city/county?

Rich

 

[olytdi]

In in Olympia but when I went through this process, I had to deal with setbacks from an imaginary alley that was platted on maps through a ravine and wetland. Needless to say, no alley will EVER be put in there as it would need to reside on a bridge!

I own the properties on both sides of the imaginary alley and when I discussed getting the city to vacate it, I was told it would be a $2400.00 application and that "they never grant them." Of course, you're out the $2400 regardless.

Investigate thoroughly! There are hidden fees, agendas, and frustrations. I wish you luck -- the process aged me...

 

[Highbeam]

Generally cities are easier to deal with than counties, especially King County. Though Seattle is such a huge city that it shelters the plan reviewers much better than a small city.

I am in Pierce County and it was easier than I thought but much much more expensive than it should have been. 1800$ for the permit.

 

[6768rogues]

We have two sets of rules. The state building code regulates building issues, such as construction type, exiting, mechanicals, structural requirements, etc. Our town code regulates placement on the lot and other land use issues. You need to comply with both.

 

[Slick111]

Talk to Ed Olson @ Pacific Garages he works king county a lot and only builds garages very up to date on all the codes.

 

[Ole_Red]

Talk to Ed Olson @ Pacific Garages he works king county a lot and only builds garages very up to date on all the codes.

Thanks, I will get a hold of him if we decide to proceed on this house. We will probably have to put in the offer with a stipulation regarding the permit-ability of it.

Right now the house that is in question has a parking strip for 4 cars. It looks as if it had a carport that was taken down. It still has the metal tabs that held up the posts.

 

[Ole_Red]

Thanks, I will get a hold of him if we decide to proceed on this house. We will probably have to put in the offer with a stipulation regarding the permit-ability of it.

Right now the house that is in question has a parking strip for 4 cars. It looks as if it had a carport that was taken down. It still has the metal tabs that held up the posts.

The above house has been crossed off.

We are now looking at one that would entail building a garage in front of the existing garage. Attached or Detached is unclear as we would need to figure out what was possible.

It currently has a 1 car attached but would like to build in front of it to create an oversized 1 car or a 2 car if it would fit.

 

[rockchucker]

Depending on the Zoning you can only build on **% of your total property. It really depends on the Zoning though.


Here...


http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/publications/client_assistance_memos_(CAMs)/


http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/cms/grou...n/documents/web_informational/dpds_007439.pdf


So if you need any help PM me. My G/F has been a Realtor for 9 years and was Brokering the Ballard Remax.

 

[Ole_Red]

Depending on the Zoning you can only build on **% of your total property. It really depends on the Zoning though.


Here...


http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/publications/client_assistance_memos_(CAMs)/


http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/cms/grou...n/documents/web_informational/dpds_007439.pdf


So if you need any help PM me. My G/F has been a Realtor for 9 years and was Brokering the Ballard Remax.

The lot itself is 6000sf. Using the info in your first link, I think that we would be able to build forward assuming that I am reading everything correctly. It would really be up to the city though it seems. Lots to think about.

Yard Requirements
As shown. Under certain conditions accessory
structures, such as garages, and house additions may extend into required yards.