The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., national holiday. DPD will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 18. For business hours, please contact (206) 684-8850 or visit: www.seattle.gov/dpd.
2009 Energy Code Takes Effect for Residential Spaces
The 2009 Energy Code requirements for residential spaces took effect statewide on Jan. 1, 2011 (the 2009 Seattle Energy Code requirements for nonresidential spaces took effect on Nov. 23, 2010). To determine the 2009 Seattle Energy Code requirements, you need to look at both the 2009 Washington State Energy Code and Seattle ordinance 123430. Wherever […]
Revised Ordinance: Updating Seattle’s Multifamily Code – Lowrise
The lowrise portion of the “multifamily code” (MFC) is the part of our Seattle Municipal Code that defines how development can occur in zones focused on higher density residential uses – the rules that apply to building duplexes, townhouses, or apartment buildings.
2009 Technical Codes Take Effect
The new 2009 Seattle technical codes are now in effect as of Nov. 23, 2010.
November 23rd Project Review Meetings Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
PLEASE NOTE THE NOVEMBER 23rd SCHEDULED PROJECT REVIEW MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. PLEASE CHECK BACK AT THE DESIGN REVIEW WEBSITE FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
New Urban Agriculture CAM
The City of Seattle created a new Client Assistance Memo (CAM) #244 that explains the new city code related to expanding opportunities for urban agriculture. Urban agriculture is defined as growing plants and raising animals within and around cities, and Seattle’s Land Use Code recognizes five different urban agriculture uses: Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Community Gardens, Horticulture and Urban Farms.
Storm Drain Insert Reminder: Builders Need to Inspect and Maintain Storm Drain “Socks”
With onset of the rainy season, the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is reminding builders working in Seattle to inspect and maintain any temporary storm drain inserts they have installed as part of construction projects.
Pike/Pine Design Guidelines Legislation Passes
On Sept. 23, 2010, Mayor McGinn signed Ordinance 123392, approving and adopting revised Neighborhood Design Guidelines for the Pike/Pine Urban Center Village, and amending provisions in the Pike/Pine Conservation Overlay District to better maintain the character of the Pike/Pine neighborhood. This ordinance becomes effective on Oct. 23, 2010.
Central Waterfront’s Project Management/ Engineering Team Selected
The City of Seattle is pleased to announce the selection of Central Waterfront Partners as the project management/engineering team for Seattle’s Central Waterfront project. This project management/ engineering team will now combine with our recently selected design team, headed by james corner field operations, to jointly design and build the new waterfront.
Seattle’s rooftops are turning green
The Emerald City is living up to its name, according to a new study which found that half of all new commercial structures here are designed with planted rooftops.
