DPD has monitored micro dwelling units in Seattle for about two years. We are now evaluating our rules to make sure we have, clear, and consistent regulations. Our evaluation is based on our research and on concerns raised by the public and elected officials.
Archives for June 2013
Developing Small Single-Family Lots
On June 27, DPD made our draft proposal available for public review. We also issued a related environmental review (under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)) and decision. You can submit comments or appeal our proposal until July 18, 2013.
May Permit Turnaround Times
View our permit turnaround approval times for May 2013.
June Publication Updates
We have updated Tip 102, Small Business: Getting Your Use and Building Permit from DPD.
Streamlined Design Review (SDR) Report
We reviewed the first 10 projects to go through Streamlined Design Review (SDR). Find links to the report with the Committee agenda here: bit.ly/124am08
Members Sought for Seattle’s Living Building and Deep Green Pilot Technical Advisory Group
The City of Seattle is looking for qualified candidates to fill 10 positions in the City’s new Living Building and Deep Green Pilot Technical Advisory Group. These volunteer positions are expected to be filled by September 2013 so work can begin immediately following. The role of the advisory group will be to provide recommendations to the Department of Planning and Development on updating the City’s Living Building and Seattle Deep Green Pilot Program, which aims to promote sustainable building and development.
23rd Avenue Joint Community Open House & Workshop
The City of Seattle will be hosting a community open house and workshop on Saturday June 29 at the Garfield Community Center (2323 E. Cherry Street) from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This will be a joint community engagement effort for two projects: the 23rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project and the 23rd Avenue Action Plan.
What to Expect at the 23rd Avenue Joint Community Workshop & Open House
Here is a sneak peek of what to expect at the 23rd Avenue Joint Community Workshop & Open House on Saturday, June 29th (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at the Garfield Community Center. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with both projects (23rd Avenue Action Plan and 23rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project) hosting neighborhood […]
Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance Stakeholders Meeting This Week
The next Stakeholders Meeting for the Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) program happens Thursday, June 20, from 2-4 p.m. On the agenda is the Outreach Plan that will direct our efforts to communicate with the public about RRIO. RRIO Stakeholders Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2 to 4 p.m. Seattle Municipal Tower, Rm 4080 700 […]
Save the Date — 23rd Avenue Joint Community Workshop & Open House Scheduled
Join us for the next 23rd Avenue Action Plan (Union-Cherry-Jackson) Joint Community Workshop & Open House. Saturday, June 29 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Garfield Community Center 2323 E. Cherry Street This workshop and open house will be a combined event featuring two important 23rd Avenue projects: 23rd Avenue Corridor (Street) Improvement Project The 23rd […]