On May 12 at the City Council’s Committee on the Built Environment, DPD presented its report on backyard cottage development over the past 18 months. In November 2009, Council adopted legislation allowing backyard cottages on eligible lots in single-family zones throughout the city. Fifty-seven units have been permitted since.
SPU Updates Water Availability Certificate Policy
Updates to the WAC policy, which was originally developed many years ago, address changes in how development is happening in Seattle, particularly infill development. There are also changes to ensure fairer application of code requirements to all development.
April 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“). Type of Permit Goal April 2011 Performance Simple Building IP* 80% in 48 Hours 86.8% Medium Construction IP 80% in 2 Weeks 45.6% Complex Construction […]
Plan Ahead for DPD Appointment Times
Due to the revenue shortfalls and reduction in staff resources, DPD’s intake appointment scheduling lead times have grown beyond its target goals.
DPD is 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.
Pike/Pine Proposal for Transfer of Development Potential
DPD staff is assisting Councilmember Tom Rasmussen with legislation that would establish a Transfer of Development Potential (TDP) program for the Pike/Pine neighborhood. The goal is to provide additional incentives for new development to maintain the neighborhood’s existing “character structures” (buildings that are at least 75 years old) while continuing to protect the area’s special […]
What Goes Up When the Red Wall on Capitol Hill Comes Down?
The draft Urban Design Framework for the light rail station sites on Capitol Hill describes a vision for the development of those properties once the light rail construction is complete.
2011 Built Green Conference: Call for White Papers
The 2011 Built Green Conference & Festival will be held on September 14 at Pickering Barn in Issaquah, WA. The conference is seeking engaging speakers to share advanced technical knowledge, on-the-ground expertise and visionary wisdom on a wide-range of topics. If you have a new angle on any facet of the industry, and insight into trends and/or breakthroughs in design and technologies, and you know how to capture an audience, please submit an abstract and biography.
Creating a Stronger Economy by Eliminating Energy Waste
Would you throw away a $100 bill? Not likely. But many of us do just that every month when we pay our energy bill, because our homes aren’t as energy-efficient as they could be. For commercial building owners, the loss can be 10 to 100 times that amount, or even more.
Applicants Sought for the Seattle Design Commission
Mayor Mike McGinn is looking for a new Seattle Design Commission member to fill the At-Large position. The term will start as soon as possible and extend through February 2013, with the possibility of renewing for another two year term. The ten member commission includes architects, urban designers, environmental designers, urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, an artist, a member‐at‐large, and one member from Get Engaged, the YMCA Young Civic Leaders Program.
Letter to Columbia City Cinema Patrons
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Fire Department have been working with the Columbia City Cinema for almost a year to try and resolve safety issues, in an effort to retain this important community facility and to ensure the safety of the public. We are disappointed that the operator has chosen to shut down the Cinema rather than address these safety concerns.
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