The Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is beginning a new initiative for Seattle’s University District. Information about the University District Urban Design Framework (UDF) initiative is available on a new web site and Facebook page. The web site includes an “existing conditions” report and other project information.
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.
DPD Initiates Planning in the University District
The University District is a unique, thriving neighborhood with bustling retail corridors, the University of Washington, students, residents, workers and more. The U District is known for its year-round farmer’s market, the annual street fair, and agencies and churches that serve a diversity of social needs.
Proposed Rental Housing Inspection Program
In 2010 the City Council passed Ordinance No. 123311 establishing a Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program. However, recognizing the need for additional consideration of program details and policy issues, the Council also adopted Resolution No. 31221 requesting DPD to gather stakeholder input and develop program recommendations concerning twelve specific policy questions.
Is a New Deck on Your Project List?
Are you planning to build a deck this spring or summer? If so, you should be aware of a few guidelines that could help you through the permitting process. Our CAM 312, Decks, Fences and Arbors for Single Family Homes in Seattle, provides good information on the rules for decks in single-family zones.
Filing for Exemptions
DPD normally requires plans required as part of an exemption request from the shoreline code or environmental critical area regulations.
Electronic Plan Review: Seeking Public Input
For more than two years, DPD has been working with volunteer applicants to test our electronic plan review service. This process will allow customers to submit their plans electronically and provide cost savings by reducing paper usage, time spent reproducing and consolidating plan sets and eliminating most trips to DPD.
February Permit Turnaround Times
The February permit turnaround data is posted online and can be viewed at www.seattle.gov/dpd/resourcecenter (go to “Turnaround/Approval Times 2011”).
SLU Height and Density Final EIS Will be Released April 5, 2012
Review copies of the South Lake Union Final Environmental Impact Statement will be available at the Public Resource Center on the 20th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower (700 5th Avenue), and the Central, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne branches of the Seattle Public Library.
Grace Period Announced for Energy Benchmarking Program
Buildings 10,000 square feet or greater (including multifamily buildings of five or more units) now have until at least October 1, 2012 to comply with Seattle’s energy benchmarking and reporting program. In response to public input that more assistance and time is needed to comply, the City is evaluating the program and considering staggered reporting deadlines based on building size.
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