DPD has kicked off a Major Update of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. This happens but once every seven years. This month we are making a special outreach to you to complete a survey. It can be found on our website, www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/CompPlan, or on our Seattle 2030 and Beyond Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SEA2030. Please take the survey and please pass it on to your friends and neighbors! Please watch the video about this project – (also visible on our webiste and Facebook page ) – this will provide you with helpful background about the comprehensive plan.
Archives for August 1, 2011
Designing Northgate’s Light Rail Station Area
DPD and King County are working jointly with the Puget Sound Regional Council and Sound Transit, to explore ways to create a well-rounded, active community in the planned Northgate light rail station area.
Chickens and Code Enforcement
The Land Use Code changed last year to increase the number of chickens allowed to be kept on a residential lot from three to eight. Along with this increase in the number of birds, provisions were added prohibiting the keeping of roosters and requiring that coops be located at least ten feet away from dwelling units on adjacent lots. The new code provisions, included as part of comprehensive changes designed to encourage urban agriculture, became effective on September 23, 2010.
2009 Seattle Energy Code: Chapter 16, On-Site Renewable Energy Systems, Now in Effect
Chapter 16, On-Site Renewable Energy Systems, of the 2009 Seattle Energy Code is now in effect.
June 2011 Permit Turnaround Times
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”).
Updated Appointment Times
DPD has been working hard to add appointments, so lead times are reduced and appointments are more readily available. Staff are taking every effort to inform customers about intake appointment times and helpful permit tips, so applicants can plan and get their permit(s) as quickly and efficiently as possible. Updated July 26.
Exemptions are Required for Work Over Water
There are some common misconceptions about working in the Shoreline District and how a project may be exempted from the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP) process.
West Seattle Triangle Planning
The West Seattle Triangle Planning Project has concluded a year-long planning process covering the area near the junctions of Fauntleroy Way SW, SW Alaska Street, and 35th Avenue SW. Over 35 public meetings were held bringing together residents, property owners, business interests and others interested in the future of this gateway to West Seattle. The culmination of this planning process is expected to result in two key outcomes: 1) proposed zoning changes and amendments to the Land Use Code governing development in the Triangle; and 2) a streetscape concept plan that will guide street improvements in the area.
Platting and Small Lot Legislation
DPD is proposing amendments to the Land Use Code to implement lot shape and configuration when new lots are platted. The proposal also establishes new requirements for lots in single family zones that are less than 2,500 square feet in area, and limit how lot coverage is calculated. The proposals build on Code amendments adopted by the City Council in 2008 addressing issues of height, bulk and scale in single family development.
Proposed Rezone for Roosevelt Urban Village
DPD and Mayor Mike McGinn have transmitted legislation to the City Council for a package of rezones within the Roosevelt urban village. The proposed rezones set the stage for good transit-oriented development in support of the planned Sound Transit light rail station that will be located in the heart of the Roosevelt neighborhood. The rezones protect neighborhood character by locating additional density in appropriate locations, and not allowing buildings taller than 65 or 85 feet.