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State law provides several options for the orderly transfer of service. Service responsibility as well as asset and employee transfer statutes will ensure that services provided to the citizens currently served by either District will remain intact and uninterrupted. Response times will be equal to the current service levels provided by the fire districts. There are many details and variables to be considered, however the fire districts historically have demonstrated a cooperative nature in an effort to form agreements that provide the highest level of service to their communities. Download print version
Once the King County Boundary Review Board approves Burien’s request to annex, voters within the proposed annexation area will have an opportunity to vote on the annexation. A vote would likely happen in August of 2009. If approved, the actual annexation would occur in early 2010. Download print version
Many people have asked why Burien did not include the entire North Highline unincorporated area in the current Proposed Annexation. At this time, our city leaders believe that the proposed partial annexation of North Highline allows us to successfully meet the needs of community members in both the proposed annexation area and Burien. Full annexation of North Highline at this time is “biting off more than we can chew”, and would not serve anyone well. This decision was made after input from groups and individuals in both North Highline and Burien and careful deliberation by the Burien City Council. Download print version
The City also repairs potholes. Any resident can phone the Public Works Department the location of a pothole and City crews will repair it within two business days. To report a pothole, please call (206) 248-5521. If leaving a message, please indicate the specific location of the pothole (street, cross streets, etc.). Download print version
The annexation areas will also become eligible for the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program once incorporated into the City of Burien. The Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is a City funded program that places traffic calming devices on local residential streets that meet specific criteria to qualify. Download print version
Residents of the North Highline potential annexation area would continue to have access to the services of Burien's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department, which provides preschool, youth, teen and adult leisure programs; youth, teen and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; cultural arts programs and special events; and programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs. Residents of Burien and non-residents pay the same fees to participate in these programs.
To learn more about the programs offered by the Burien Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department, visit its website at www.BurienParks.net. Download list of affected public parks
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Burien would provide additional services, including:
All residents may see an increase on their utility bills. The City levies a 3% utility tax on electric and a 6% utility tax on telephone, cellular, pager, gas, cable and garbage. Utility companies add these taxes onto their billings. The average utility user may see a combined increase estimated at $250 per year.
This analysis does not include the cost estimates for transportation capital improvements in proposed annexation area. King County estimates the capital costs for improvements to be approximately $13 million. The City of Burien estimates the capital costs for transportation improvements needed in the proposed area to be closer to $59 million. This estimate includes the cost of the improvements designed to City of Burien standards. Upon annexation, the City would work with the annexed neighborhoods to put together a long range plan for transportation improvements.
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You can request an inspection by:> Calling (206) 248-5525.
> Online at the City of Burien website Select I want to – Request - Request an Inspection.Follow instructions.
> Online at www.mybuildingpermit.comSelect Request an inspectionFollow instructions
The differences between the City online inspection request and MyBuildingPermit.com are:> Requests made on the City website are for City of Burien and City of Normandy Park inspections only.
> City of Burien Inspection requests includes Right of Way request with 24 hour notice.
> City of Burien site allows the requester to list any permit number and fill in any address without validation.
> MyBuildingPermit.com is linked with our permit tracking software, so only valid active permit numbers and addresses will work. If someone is trying to request an inspection and has the wrong permit number, they can search by address to find the correct permit number. Contractor’s who use the site frequently will have no problem with the site, but homeowners working on their own project within the City of Burien might find it easier to use the City of Burien requests.
> MyBuildingPermit.com allows a contractor to request inspections in multiple jurisdictions of member cities.
Links to State and local amendments can be viewed on the City website by selecting "Adopted Codes".
ON YOUR PROPERTY:> All existing and new overhead utility lines on your property must be underground, unless the Public Works Director determines that this is infeasible. A complete application for Deferment of Utility Undergrounding must be submitted to the Dept. of Community Development Permit Center. After reviewing your deferment application, the Public Works Director may also require you to submit a statement from all utility companies with existing overhead lines indicating if undergrounding is feasible.> If the Public Works Director determines that undergrounding on your property is not feasible, the property owner must sign a concomitant agreement for future undergrounding. The concomitant agreement form is available at the Department of Community Development and must be signed, notarized and returned to the Department of Community Development with applicable recording fees. The City will then record the agreement.> The Public Works Director may also require immediate installation of underground conduit between your building and the right-of-way for future undergrounding of overhead lines.
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The purpose behind prescribing on-street parking times is to preserve the availability of the limited commercial parking within the Burien community as the city grows. This insures there will be adequate opportunity for businesses to be accessed by its customers.
If a police officer or parking enforcement officer chalk marks your vehicle tire (BMC 10.15.130) and returns after the prescribed time limit has expired and the vehicle has not been moved, it can be cited for overtime parking (RCW 46.61.570.2)Monetary penalty - $50
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Electrical:A. Portable motors or other portable appliances which are energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle, when that cord or cable is permitted by the National Electrical Code.B. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers, or fixed approved appliances or devices rated fifty amps or less and which are like-in-kind and in the same location.C. Temporary decorative lighting; when used for a period not to exceed ninety days and removed at the conclusion of the ninety-day period.D. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, conductor or control device, which are like-in-kind and in the same location.E. Repair or replacement of attachment plug(s) and associated receptacle(s) rated fifty amperes or less, which are like-in-kind in the same location.F. Repair or replacement of any over current device, which is like-in-kind and in the same location.G. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.H. Removal of electrical wiring. I. Telecommunication outlet installations within individual dwelling units.J. Listed wireless security systems for which power is supplied by a listed Class 2 plug-in transformer and which are installed within dwelling unitsK. The installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence, by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility.L. Portable generators serving only cord and plug connected loads supplied through receptacles on the generator.M. Travel trailers.N. Like-in-kind replacement of a: contactor, relay, timer, starter, circuit board, or similar control component; household appliance; circuit breaker; fuse; residential luminaire; lamp; snap switch; dimmer; receptacle outlet; thermostat; heating element; luminaire ballast with an exact same ballast; component(s) of electric signs, outline lighting, skeleton neon tubing, when replaced on-site by an appropriate electrical contractor and when the sign, outline lighting or skeleton neon tubing electrical system is not modified; ten horsepower or smaller motor; and induction detection loops that comply with WAC 296-46B-300(2) and are used to control gate access devices.
Gas: A. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.B. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.C. Mechanical:D. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.E. Portable ventilation equipment.F. Portable cooling units.G. Steam, hot or chilled water piping that is within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. H. Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.I. Portable evaporative coolers.J. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.K. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected.
Plumbing:A. The stopping and/or repairing of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipes, provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.B. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.C. Reinstallation or replacement of approved pre-fabricated fixtures that do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes.D. Grading: E. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided that there is no danger to the public and such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties, as determined by the building official.F. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.G. Cemetery graves.H. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.I. Excavations for wells and trenches for utilities.J. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.K. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.L. An excavation below existing finished grade for basements and footings of an existing building, retaining wall or other structure, for which the structure is authorized by a valid building permit. M. An excavation of less than 50 cubic yards of material, which is less than 2 feet in depth and which does not create a cut slope of a ratio steeper than two horizontal to one vertical.N. A fill of less than 50 cubic yards of material, which is less than 1 foot in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than five horizontal to one vertical.
Ordinary repairs: Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps, or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement, or relocation of, any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
An appointment is preferred when applying for a Building Permit for any new commercial or multi-family building. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Permit Counter at (206) 248-5520 or (206) 812-7577.
Where equipment replacements and equipment repairs must be performed in an emergency situation (i.e. furnace, water heater, water lines), the permit application shall be submitted to the city within the next working business day in order to avoid penalties.
Permit renewal: A permit may be renewed for a period of no more than 1 year from the date of original expiration one time subject to approval by the building official, as long as no unauthorized changes have been made to the originally approved plans and the applicant continues to make regular requests for inspections. A written request for renewal shall be received prior to the date of permit expiration and the applicant is required to pay an additional fee based on the valuation of the work remaining to be inspected.
Contact the City of Burien Police Community Crime Prevention Unit at (206) 296-3370 to schedule your Block Watch Meeting. The Crime Prevention Officer will come to your community to meet you. Block Watch Program