View our permit turnaround approval times for June 2013.
Launching the U District Environmental Impact Statement
In June, DPD and our community partners completed the U District Urban Design Framework (UDF). This document draws from a year of working group meetings and extensive public input. Our public engagement process has sought to balance interests in the community from a wide range of participants and perspectives.
Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments
On July 29 City Council adopted a resolution identifying topics they want DPD to explore as possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, as part of the annual amendment cycle. Based on DPD’s analysis, the Mayor will make recommendations about these topics to the City Council in December. Council will hold a public hearing and vote on those recommendations in the first quarter of 2014.
Basketball Arena-Related Studies
In August DPD will issue two draft studies related to siting a basketball arena in the Duwamish Industrial area. These studies were specifically called for in the agreement among the City, King County, and the arena representatives.
Pioneer Square Amendments: A “Win-Win” for public Safety and Economic Vitality
The Mayor and DPD, in partnership with the Alliance for Pioneer Square, are proposing a change to the land use code that would be a “win-win” for Pioneer Square. If approved, the amendments will encourage a mixed-use development that will bring office workers, residents and tourists to a key location next to Occidental Square.
Planning Commission Announces New Analyst
The Seattle Planning Commission welcomes Jesseca Brand as their new policy analyst. Brand replaces Katie Sheehy, who has joined the DPD’s planning office.
July Publication Updates
DPD updated Tip 420, Solar Energy Systems, and rescinded two Director’s Rules related to lot boundary adjustments.
Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance Stakeholders Meeting This Week
The next Stakeholders Meeting for the Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) program happens Thursday, August 1, from 2-4 p.m. On the agenda are the proposed ordinance changes that we are anticipating submitting to the City Council. RRIO Stakeholders Meeting Thursday, August 1, 2 to 4 p.m. Seattle Municipal Tower, Rm 4050/60 700 5th Avenue, […]
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 Action Plan Open House Tomorrow
Last month’s Open House & Community Workshop for the 23rd Avenue Action Plan was a great success. Participants were able to confirm what we heard during Phase 1 of the project, vote on priorities, and participate in small group discussions to begin working on achieving the community’s shared vision. In an effort to increase accessibility […]
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