DPD has hired a consultant team to perform a benefits cost analysis on the unreinforced masonry (URM) retrofit policy options in the draft recommendations prepared by the URM Policy Committee in January 2013. The analysis will provide information on financing and regulatory implementation options that better align benefits and costs of a possible mandatory retrofit program for URMs. The report will provide more information to the Policy Committee before it makes its final recommendations, and will inform decisions by the Mayor and City Council on a mandatory retrofit program.
September Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly.
Stadium District Study Update
DPD City Planning has been studying ways to create a stronger, more vibrant stadium district while preserving industry in the Duwamish Manufacturing Center. In November, two sets of recommendations will be published for public review: 1) recommendations for Comprehensive Plan amendments relating to the stadium district, and 2) recommendations intended to strengthen land use protections for industry in the Duwamish Manufacturing Center.
New Commissioners Sought for Seattle Design Commission
The City is looking for new Seattle Design Commission members to fill two upcoming vacancies – one for a registered architect and the other for an experienced surface water management design professional, preferably a civil engineer. Both positions will start their terms in March 2014. Deadline to apply is December 15, 2013.
Rental Registration Director’s Rule Available for Public Comment
In October 2012, the Seattle City Council passed the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) to help ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements. All rental properties in Seattle are required to register with the City starting in 2014 and will be inspected at least once every 10 years.
October Publication Updates
DPD released a new Tip on businesses involved with Marijuana, an updated Tip about subdivisions, and two draft Director’s Rules related to rental housing.
Design Review Board Member Openings
The Design Review Program is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill 12 upcoming openings on the city of Seattle’s Design Review Boards. The deadline for submitting an application is December 10, 2013. The volunteer positions will begin April 4, 2014 when retiring board members’ terms expire.
Comment Letters for Floating Residences
Thank you to all of those who took the time to comment on draft of the proposed Director’s Rule on floating residences. DPD received in excess of 65 comments, all of which are posted here.
Updates for Citywide Design Guidelines with City Council
The City Council is evaluating our proposal to update the citywide design guidelines that address multifamily and commercial development outside Downtown. In addition, the City Council is also considering updates to 18 neighborhood specific guidelines that augment the citywide guidelines to match the proposed citywide format.
Construction Codes Advisory Board Openings
Your critical thinking skills would be highly valued on the Mayor-appointed, Council-approved Construction Codes Advisory Board. We are recruiting for these three openings on the CCAB.
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