Fireworks are prohibited in the Town of Beaux Arts Village. Our urban forest is one of our most precious assets. Please help us protect it.

Villagers, please note – parking passes for the beach are issued by the Western Academy of Beaux Arts, not the Town. If you need a new or replacement parking pass, please contact WABA Clerk Kristin Mange.

Backflow prevention devices (BFD) are required on any system that is permanently connected to the Town’s water distribution lines, e.g., lawn sprinklers, fire sprinklers, and boilers. All BFDs must be tested annually, and many residents participate in the Town’s testing program. The fee for this year is the same as last year’s - $46 per device. Testing is scheduled to begin in early August; if you want to join the Town’s testing program, please contract Clerk/Treasurer Sue Ann Spens immediately. 

The 2023 CCR for the Beaux Arts Water Department is now posted on the Town’s website at https://beauxarts-wa.gov/water-quality-report.

The Council met on Tuesday June 13, 2023 and took the following action:

• Vasen Request to Remove Town Trees: The Council approved a request from Daniel and Evelyn Vasen to remove one or two trees from Town property. The removal is needed to accommodate their new driveway. Mitigation trees will be planted after construction is complete.
• Comp Plan Update Progress: The Planning Commission met with the Town Council to outline their progress on the 2024 Update of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and to present their proposed Public Participation Plan. The Council approved the Public Participation Plan.
• Historic Preservation Program: The Council passed Ordinance No. 464 amending BAVMC 18.15, the Town’s Historic Preservation Code. The amendments make King County resources available to residents interested in preserving their historic homes.
• Building Code Amendment: The Council passed Ordinance No. 465 amending the effective date of the 2021 State Building Code. The State Building Code Council extended the anticipated date of their adoption.
• CDBG / HOME Housing Programs: The Council chose to continue the Town’s participation in this program that benefits all of King County.
• Street Vacations: The Council briefly discussed the topic and decided to continue the discussion in July when all Councilmembers are in attendance.
• Water Rate Study: Councilmember McCarthy presented preliminary information about his review of the rates charged by the Water Department. He is continuing to collect information and will have more to discuss in July.

Reminder: The Council does not meet in August. Their next regular meeting will be on Tuesday September 12th.

All necessary permits were issued last month for:

• 2705 106th Pl SE: right-of-way permit
• 2705 106th Pl SE: demo permit
• 2705 106th Pl SE: building permit
• 2705 106th Pl SE: tree removal permit
• 10408 SE 27th St: right-of-way permit
• 10408 SE 27th St: grading permit
• 2804 107th Ave SE: mechanical permit