The 2009 Seattle Energy Code requirements for residential spaces took effect statewide on January 1, 2011. (The 2009 Seattle Energy Code requirements for nonresidential spaces took effect on November 23, 2010.) For determining the 2009 Seattle Energy Code requirements, you need to look at both the 2009 Washington State Energy Code and Seattle ordinance 123430.
Side Sewer Code Revised
On December 20, amendments to the Side Sewer Code, Chapters 21.16 and 21.24 of the Seattle Municipal Code, were signed by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn. The Side Sewer Code amendments will be effective January 19, 2011. DPD and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will start implementation and posting revisions to rules and forms related to side sewers on the DPD web site over the next two months.
DPD November 2010 Permit Turnaround Times
DPD’s permit turnaround times for November 2010
Community and City Complete South Lake Union Urban Design Framework
Working with key community stakeholders in the South Lake Union neighborhood, DPD has completed work on the South Lake Union Urban Design Framework (UDF). The South Lake Union UDF establishes a shared design vision for the physical development of the South Lake Union neighborhood. The UDF bridges 15 years of community planning work in the neighborhood with concrete implementation actions.
December 2010 Publication Updates
DPD released one draft and three final Director’s Rules in December 2010.
Lowrise Zoning Regulations Revised
On December 13, the City Council approved the first major revisions for lowrise zoning regulations since the late 1980s. The changes include a new streamlined administrative design review process for townhouses.
Reminder: DPD’s Upcoming Business Closures
DPD will be closed the following days: Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 31.
DPD Fee Changes for 2011
Effective January 1, 2011, there will be a number of changes to DPD’s fee ordinance. Fees have been adjusted to cover the cost of service, including a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to cover 2008 and 2009 (fees have not been adjusted since the beginning of 2008). A new provision was added to allow for monthly billing for land use review, which will help the applicant and staff track permit costs during the review process. This will be phased in over the next year; there are no changes to the land use hourly fees.
Multifamily Code Update
The second public hearing on multifamily lowrise zoning and streamlined design review for townhouses was held on Monday, November 22.
South Downtown Legislation Update
A second Seattle City Council hearing on the proposed South Downtown legislation was held on November 22, 2010.
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