DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly online and can be viewed at www.seattle.gov/dpd/resourcecenter (go to “Turnaround/Approval Times 2011“).

Type of Permit	Goal	April 2011 Performance
Simple Building IP*	80% in 48 Hours	86.8%
Medium Construction IP	80% in 2 Weeks	45.6%
Complex Construction IP	70% in 8 Weeks	82.1%
Construction Issuance	90% in 120 Days	94.8%
Master Use Permit Decisions	80% in 120 Days	79.2%

*IP: Initial Plan Review by DPD staff