Development Engineering

Development Engineering is a work unit in the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works (as of the beginning of January 2017). The role of Development Engineering is to be a resource to the public and the organization as a whole. Development Engineering oversees the reviews of infrastructure installation, for example, for drainage or a sewer and water line by a developer subdividing a piece of property or for a stormwater line applicable to a road that needs to be built to service a new home or commercial building. Development Engineering assesses the designs provided and gives input, carries out site visits and inspections, and accepts assets into City ownership. Over the course of a land development project, you can expect to spend some time with the Development Engineering team. Development Engineering will work with you to ensure that the assets you create are a good fit for your project and in accordance to the City’s standards and requirements.

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Site Assessment Review or SAR
The Site Assessment Review (SAR) process is required by chapter 15.19 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code (BIMC) and is an opportunity for you and your design professionals to learn more about the Stormwater requirements for your project. During the SAR process, you will receive feedback from a Development Engineer and other City staff as appropriate. City staff will assist you in identifying project requirements and potential issues; staff will not provide or suggest a specific Stormwater design for your project but may provide recommendations on Low Impact Development (LID) strategies applicable to your site and project.