Read our “Seattle’s Shoreline Rules to Change” blog story and go to our Shoreline Master Program website to learn more about proposed new shoreline regulations for Seattle.
Comprehensive Plan Survey Ending October 31st
The Comprehensive Plan Survey is ending Oct. 31.
If you haven’t taken the Comprehensive Plan survey – 1300 people already have, there is still time. We are closing the survey Oct. 31. Give us your thoughts on what Seattle should be planning for the next 20 years, and beyond.
Seattle’s Shoreline Rules to Change
Yesterday the City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development published proposed changes to Seattle’s Shoreline Master Program. The update, which is mandated by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act, revises city regulations for Seattle’s shorelines, including Lake Washington, Lake Union/Ship Canal, Green Lake, the Duwamish River and the Puget Sound. This is the first major update of the Shoreline Master Program since 1987.
Landslide Season is Here – Is Your Property Safe?
Heavy rains are likely this year for the Pacific Northwest. As the rain precipitation continues to increase throughout the fall, the threat of landslides will continue to rise in the winter. During the 2010/2011 landslide season, nearly 100 landslides were reported in Seattle.
Get Your Green On!
Energy costs got you down? Come join the city’s Open House on October 17th and find out how to take a bite out of your energy bills.
Court Upholds Seattle Municipal Court’s Authority to Levy Fines Above $75,000
The imposition of $615,000 in penalties on a Seattle landlord for housing code violations has been affirmed by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division One. The central question in the appeal by Hugh and Martha Sisley was whether judges in two separate trials in Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) properly levied penalties exceeding $75,000, which is the limit for civil claims in Washington’s district courts. A King County Superior Court judge had found no issue with the nature of the housing code violations but said SMC could not impose fees over $75,000.
Oct 5: 520 Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting
DPD is currently reviewing shoreline permits related to the 520 bridge replacement project. DPD and Washington State Department of Transportation are hosting a public meeting to hear your comments about project impacts and mitigation.
2012 Mayor’s Proposed Budget: DPD
Mayor McGinn presented his 2012 budget to the community and to the City Council on Monday, September 26. This was another challenging budget year with an $18 million General Subfund gap to be filled. The General Fund primarily supports the Planning and Code Compliance divisions, and part of department overhead. While the department made some significant General Fund reductions for 2012, they were primarily non-labor plus not filling vacant positions.
Community Meetings for Neighborhood Plan Updates: Save the Date
Come preview proposed Rainer Beach and Broadview/Bitter Lake/Haller Lake Neighborhood Plan Updates.
The City will present the first draft of your Neighborhood Plan Update priorities for your review and input. As a stakeholder, you and others are encouraged to transform your passion about key issues into reality. With your help we can all make your neighborhood a great place.
Protect Yourself and Your Home from Landslides
Did you know there were nearly 100 reported landslides in Seattle last year? As part of an annual series, DPD and Seattle Public Utilities will be hosting two free landslide meetings. The meetings will provide presentations and individual consultation on best practices for managing landslide-prone properties.
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