DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly.
June Publication Updates
DPD released one Director’s Rule, Implementation of Energy Performance Benchmarking.
Proposed Land Use Procedure Changes
The City Council is sponsoring legislation that would amend Seattle’s regulations for processing land use permits. The proposed amendments would streamline administration of the Land Use Code and update methods for public notice. Many of the proposed amendments are technical corrections (such as correcting cross-references, combining sections that address the same topics, and updating grammar and format). The legislation would also expand public notice requirements and clarify procedures for Council land use decisions.
Proposed Changes to Hearing Examiner Procedures and Filing Fees
Council President Sally Clark is sponsoring two pieces of legislation that amend Hearing Examiner procedures and filing fees.
New Green Stormwater Infrastructure Implementation
City staff have changed how you implement the Green Stormwater Infrastructure to the Maximum Extent Feasible requirement.
March Permit Turnaround Times
DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. View our Permit Turnaround Times for March 2012.
Unreinforced Masonry Policy Committee
DPD has held three URM Policy Committee meetings to develop recommendations for an unreinforced masonry (URM) seismic retrofit program. If adopted by the Mayor and City Council, the program would require structural improvements be made to URM buildings in order to enhance their ability to withstand earthquakes. The committee has discussed thresholds for retrofit requirements and possible financing options. Future topics will cover incentives and penalties and a timeline for implementation.
Energy Benchmarking & Reporting Program: Check Your Compliance
Even if you are already benchmarking, please review these tips if your building was subject to the October 3, 2011 reporting deadline (>50,000 single-family, non-residential buildings).
May Publication Updates
DPD released one updated CAM, Lot Coverage, Height and Yard Standards for Homes in Single Family Zones, and one final Directors Rule, Height Measurement: Calculating Average Grade Level.
Rainier Beach and Broadview – Bitter Lake – Haller Lake Neighborhood Plans Completed
Great news: the Rainier Beach and Broadview – Bitter Lake – Haller Lakeneighborhood plan updates are done! Last month we held the final community meetings in the update process. Approximately 40 people attended the Broadview – Bitter Lake – Haller Lake meeting and 110 people attend the Rainier Beach meeting. Deputy Mayor Smith, Councilmember Burgess, DPD Director Diane Sugimura and DON Director Bernie Matsuno attended the meetings and provided opening remarks.
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