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South Downtown Executive Recommendations Released
Mayor Greg Nickels and the City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) released final Executive Recommendations from the Livable South Downtown Planning Study today. Recommendations...
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Platting and Small Lot Legislation
DPD is proposing amendments to the Land Use Code to implement lot shape and configuration when new lots are platted. The proposal also establishes new requirements for lots in single family zones that...
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West Seattle Triangle Planning
The West Seattle Triangle Planning Project has concluded a year-long planning process covering the area near the junctions of Fauntleroy Way SW, SW Alaska Street, and 35th Avenue SW. Over 35 public...
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Boarding Houses in Seattle – New Director’s Rule Coming Soon
DPD has seen a rise in permit applications for buildings that contain boarding houses, a relatively new project type. These boarding houses generally consist of a group of small bedrooms with attached...
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Proposed Land Use Code Amendment: Seattle Maritime Academy
DPD has finalized recommendations related to a Land Use Code text amendment that would allow water-related or water-dependant facilities, that are part of colleges or universities, in new and existing...
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Pioneer Square Amendments: A “Win-Win” for public Safety and Economic Vitality
-Public hearing Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. The Mayor and DPD, in partnership with the Alliance for Pioneer Square, are proposing a change to the land use code that would be a “win-win” for Pioneer Square....
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2013 Land Use Code “Omnibus” Ordinance Adopted by Council
DPD is responsible for normal maintenance of the Land Use Code, which includes packaging a collection of amendments that are relatively small in scale, and have a limited scope of impact, into an...
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Youth Service Center Amendments
Update Aug. 18: This public hearing has been rescheduled for September 18. Read the hearing notice for more information. DPD is proposing amendments to the Land Use Code to define a new land use for...
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Proposed Updates to Design Review Program Are Now Available
Draft legislation to modify the design review program is available for public review and comment on our Design Review Program Improvements webpage and in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Comments...
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Online Open House: Bus Layover Facilities
The City of Seattle is partnering with King County Metro to help keep buses on schedule through new off-street bus facilities. After finishing their trips, Metro buses often pull over in designated...
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New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
In December 2017, the City Council adopted new rules for the operation of short-term rentals in Seattle. The new rules address regulatory licensing, taxation, and land use requirements for short-term...
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Townhouse Easement Clarification Draft Ordinance Available for Public Review
Draft legislation is available for review and comment until December 23, 2019. It would update width of access easements for townhouses to match the driveway width. This code amendment would apply to...
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