On October 7, Seattle City Council passed legislation limiting the amount of growing, processing, selling, and delivery of marijuana and related products allowed in certain areas of Seattle.
New South Lake Union Zoning Regulations
The City Council recently adopted legislation, that will take effect on June 13, increasing height and density through incentive zoning in the South Lake Union Urban Center. This legislation concludes a multi-year collaboration between the City of Seattle and neighborhood stakeholders to plan the future of the South Lake Union Urban Center.
City Adopts South Lake Union Legislation
The City adopted South Lake Union legislation on May 6, 2013. Read the adopted bill, and blogs entries from the Mayor and City Council.
Council Unanimously Adopts Shoreline Master Program
On January 22, 2013 Seattle City Council unanimously adopted Council Bill 117585comprising the first comprehensive update of Seattle’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) since 1987.
Yesler Terrace Redevelopment Plans Advance
On September 4, the Seattle City Council unanimously adopted five ordinances relating to redevelopment of Yesler Terrace. The legislation included a rezone and changes to the Land Use Code, a Cooperative Agreement between the City and SHA, a street vacation, and a bill relating to environmental review and mitigation.
Regulatory Reform Effective August 31
Mayor McGinn’s regulatory reform package went into effect August 31. The package will promote economic recovery by providing new code flexibility to encourage more investment and business startups in Seattle. By reducing “red tape” and streamlining environmental review processes, it will be easier for entrepreneurs to grow a business and provide new housing with greater flexibility in design. These reforms will help Seattle grow in ways that promote livability and sustainability and are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s “urban village” principles.
Regulatory Reform Passed by Council
On July 23, the City Council adopted Mayor McGinn’s regulatory reform package that will promote economic recovery by providing new code flexibility to encourage more investment and business startups in Seattle. By reducing “red tape” and streamlining environmental review processes, it will be easier for entrepreneurs to grow a business and provide new housing with greater flexibility in design. These reforms will help Seattle grow in ways that promote livability and sustainability and are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s “urban village” principles.
Living Building Pilot Program Adopted by Council
On July 30, the City Council adopted Council Bill 117516that amends the Land Use Code to allow more flexibility in applying land use standards for projects qualifying for the Living Building and Seattle Deep Green Pilot Programs.
Platting and Lot Standards Legislation Adopted
On January 26, Mayor McGinn signed Ordinance 123809, Platting and Lot Standards. This ordinance becomes effective on February 25, 2012. Ordinance 123809 makes the following changes to Land Use Code requirements affecting platting regulations and regulations for undersized lots: 1. Lot shape and configuration standards For subdivision, short subdivision, and lot boundary adjustments, newly created […]
