DPD has finalized recommendations relating to Yesler Terrace redevelopment, working in close collaboration with Seattle Department of Transportation and the Office of Housing. The proposal includes a rezone, environmental mitigation requirements, changes to the street network, and funding agreements between the City and Seattle Housing Authority (SHA). The interdepartmental team responsible for this project worked from Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan and SHA’s redevelopment plan, incorporating requirements for affordable housing, parks, community gardens, and street improvements.
Archives for June 1, 2012
FREE Land Use Coaching and More…
DPD will offer FREE coaching with a land use planner on all development proposals up to 20 minutes starting Monday, July 2.
Is Your Building in Compliance?
Owners and property managers in Seattle with non-residential buildings greater than 50,000 square feet should check that their building(s) 2011 annual energy performance was reported to the City of Seattle. Since October 2011, most buildings of this size have been required to report. A list of buildings larger than 50,000 square feet that are subject to the ordinance is now available on the website, www.seattle.gov/EnergyBenchmarking.
High Performance Code Development
Come learn about some of the draft high performance code requirements currently under development related to water conservation, sustainable transportation and material conservation.
Boarding Houses in Seattle – New Director’s Rule Coming Soon
DPD has seen a rise in permit applications for buildings that contain boarding houses, a relatively new project type. These boarding houses generally consist of a group of small bedrooms with attached private bathrooms, each equipped with sink and refrigerator, all arranged around a common corridor or stair, and a common kitchen.
April Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly.
June Publication Updates
DPD released one Director’s Rule, Implementation of Energy Performance Benchmarking.