Side Sewer Cards & Maps
Get specialized information on selected parcels within the Seattle city limits via our side sewer card, lateral map, and aerial photograph search tool. Includes location, age, and history of alterations to side sewer and/or drain lines.
2005 City of Seattle Standard Plans and Specifications
Plans and specifications for road, bridge, and municipal construction including storm drain and sanitary sewers.
Related Regulations
- Side Sewer Code (direct link to Seattle Municipal Code, Ch. 21.16 on City Clerk's website)
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Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Control Code (SMC 22.800-22.808) The following four Director's Rules implement amendments to the Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Control Code:
- DR 16-2000, Volume 2, Construction Stormwater Control Technical Requirements Manual
- DR 17-2000, Volume 1, Source Control Technical Requirements Manual
- DR 26-2000, Volume 3, Flow Control Technical Requirements Manual
- DR 27-2000, Volume 4, Stormwater Treatment Technical Requirements Manual - DPD DR 2-2006/SPU DR 01-06, "Requirements for Design and Construction of Side Sewers (Wastewater Discharges)" - supersedes DR 7-2004
- DPD DR 3-2006/SPU DR 02-06, "Requirements for Design and Construction of Service Drains (Drainage Water Discharges)" - supersedes DR 7-2004
- DR 9-2005, “Revised Side Sewer Fee Schedule” - supersedes DR 2-2005
- DR 3-2004, “Side Sewer Permit for Temporary Dewatering"
Related Client Assistance Memos (CAMs)
- CAM 503, How to apply for Side Sewer Permits
- CAM 504, How to prepare a Side Sewer As-built Plan
- CAM 506, Side Sewer Permits for Temporary Dewatering on Construction Sites
Related Policy and Procedures
- Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work
- SPU Core Drilling Charges & Procedures
- SDOT Sewer Construction Public Right-of-Ways (Coming soon!)
- SDOT Street & Sidewalk Pavement Opening and Restoration Rules
Getting Printed Copies of Regulations
Printed versions of the documents listed above may be purchased from the DPD Public Resource Center. Due to the considerable length of these documents, a fee is charged to cover production costs (see Codes & Publications Pricelist).
Applications and Inspections
For information on applying for a permit see application instructions. To schedule an inspection, see key contacts.

