We updated five Tips, published a final Director's Rule on relocation assistance eligibility, and rescinded several outdated Director's Rules. Tips
Updated
- Tip 242A, Tree Requirements Associated with Development, was updated with improved information regarding the basic tree protection area including useful graphics.
- Tip 242B, Tree Removal on Private Property, was updated to provide improved information on tree regulations and submittal requirements for tree removal request applications.
- Tip 312, Decks, Fences and Arbors for Single Family Homes in Seattle, was updated with improved information including a STFI checklist with an application.
- Tip 316, Subject-to-Field-Inspection Permits, was updated with the new wildland code information.
- Tip 414, STFI Mechanical Permits for Commercial & Multifamily Residential was updated with new art and text about required plans for STFI Mechanical Permits.
Director’s Rules
Final
- DR 1-2024, Implementation of the Fee Subtitle, Building Valuation Data, updates the Building Valuation Data used to determine the value of construction as of January 1, 2024.
Rescinded
The following Director’s Rules have been rescinded because they are outdated.
- DR 38-82, Pedestrian Access Bridges
- DR 14-86, Sign Requirements for Off-site Accessory Parking
- DR 2-97, Northgate General Development Plan Advisory Committee
- DR 13-97, Adjustment of Boundaries of Undersized Lots
- DR 17-97, New Downtown Office Development: Interpretation of Definition and Allocation of Usable New Office Space
- DR 1-98, Required Off-street Parking for Major Public Spectator Sports and Exhibition Facilities
- DR 11-98, Calculation of Open Space Requirements for Apartments in Lowrise Zones and for Projects Which Include Both Ground-Related Structures and Apartments
- DR 16-99, Nonconforming Floating Homes beyond the Lake Union Construction Limit Line
- DR 10-2006, Clarifying when Administrative Design Review is required in order to save Exceptional Trees in Lowrise, Midrise, and Commercial zones
- DR 20-2015, Transitional Encampment