Mayor Mike McGinn is looking for a transportation engineer or transportation planner to serve on the Seattle Design Commission. The transportation engineer or planner would provide advice as a member of the commission on plans for new public projects such as fire stations, parks, and streetscapes; on private projects that affect the city’s right-of-way; and […]
Archives for August 2013
Northgate Urban Design Framework Survey
Our draft Northgate Urban Design Framework (UDF), developed with extensive community input, is available for your review. After looking at it, please take our survey because your thoughts about it are important to us. They will help us define the most important priorities for improving the area south of Northgate mall to make it more healthy, livable, and aesthetically attractive.
Seattle Arena Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available
This afternoon, notice was posted regarding the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Seattle Arena and the beginning of the 45 day comment period. Additional public notice will be sent for upcoming public hearings to take comment on the DEIS.
SEPA Exemption for Most Telecom Projects
July 28, a change to the Washington State SEPA regulations went into effect related to permits for telecommunication devices. Although Seattle’s SEPA Ordinance and SEPA Director’s Rules have not yet been updated, the state regulations apply to relevant permits in Seattle. Generally, the typical telecommunications applications for permit at DPD will no longer require SEPA.
Seeking Transportation Engineer or Transportation Planner For Seattle Design Commission
Mayor Mike McGinn is looking for a transportation engineer or transportation planner to serve on the Seattle Design Commission. The transportation engineer or planner would provide advice, as a member of the commission, on plans for new public projects such as fire stations, parks, and streetscapes, on private projects that affect the city’s right-of-way, and on major projects that affect the whole city, such as the waterfront and light rail stations.
Northgate Urban Design
DPD has published a draft Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the Northgate Urban Center. The UDF lays out a general direction for the type of development the City would like to see in the area in the future and the types of public improvements that should accompany that development.
Unreinforced Masonry Retrofit Policy Update
DPD received draft recommendations from the Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Policy Committee in January 2013 for a mandatory seismic retrofit policy for URM buildings. The committee requested a cost-benefit analysis on alternatives. The purpose of the analysis is to provide information for final recommendations by the URM Policy Committee and to inform decisions by the Mayor and City Council on a mandatory retrofit program.
Construction Codes Advisory Board Recruiting Next Month
The Construction Codes Advisory Board has openings for new members. We will begin recruitment next month. There will be opportunities for both the general public and for professions interacting with the Department of Planning and Development.
Revised Date for Adoption of 2012 Codes
The City Council Energy and Environment Committee is tentatively scheduled to review the 2012 Seattle building, residential, existing building, mechanical, fuel gas, and plumbing codes on August 13. The Seattle Energy Code may be heard at a later meeting.
June Permit Turnaround Times
View our permit turnaround approval times for June 2013.