Join us for a discussion about what the new rules mean for you.
Will the new shoreline rules affect you? They could if you’re a waterfront homeowner or business owner, live on a boat, or play along Seattle’s shorelines. The Seattle Department of Planning and Development is hosting a public meeting to discuss the changes and answer your questions. We hope to see you there.
March 8, 2011
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Presentation starts at 6:00 p.m.
Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room
600 4th Avenue, 5th Avenue level
What you need to know:
Highlighted proposed changes that might affect you include:
– Increasing shoreline setbacks for new residential development
– Changing requirements for new and replaced bulkheads, unless water threatens to undermine buildings
– Clarifying the use of shorelines to support businesses
– Improving public access to shorelines
– Prohibiting additional, new floating homes
– Continuing current regulations that maintain existing floating homes
– Regulating the number of liveaboards at marinas
Draft regulations and supporting materials
Detailed information about proposed regulation changes is available at:
http://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2011/02/09/seattle-shoreline-rules-to-change/
The draft regulations, director’s report, and supporting material are posted at:
www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/ShorelineMasterProgramUpdate/
Public comments on the proposed Shoreline Master Program update, which regulates Seattle’s shorelines, are accepted through March 21, 2011. Please send your written comments to Margaret Glowacki at margaret.glowacki@seattle.gov. Written comments may also be submitted at the public meeting.