Director Policy for SFR occ during SFR const 6-12-08.pdfJune 12, 2008
CITY OF EDMONDS
Occupancy of an Existing Single Family House with Building Permit
For New House Policy
Effective this date, the City of Edmonds will allow an existing single family house to be
occupied by the property owner while a new house is being constructed upon the same
property, subject to the following conditions:
• The occupant of the existing house must be the property owner and the perinit
applicant for the new residence proposed for construction.
The property owner must take out a demolition permit which will be valid for one
year. The existing residence must be demolished in one year. The demolition
permit must be taken out simultaneously with the building permit application. In
no case may the demolition permit approval be extended. Failure to demolish the
existing residence will initiate immediate code enforcement action by the City.
• The new house must meet all code requirements for zoning and proper separation
from the existing residence.
• No final inspection will be made or occupancy allowed until demolition has
begun on the existing residence.
• The building permit shall include the following condition:
This building permit issued with the understanding that the existing
residence located on the property shall be demolished before any final
inspection or occupancy may occur in the building authorized by this
building permit. The demolition must occur within one year of the
issuance of the demolition permit issued in conjunction with this permit.
R
D ANE V. BOWMAN
Development Services Director