Form revised February 6, 2008

FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
Department of Planning & Development	Bill Mills/ 684-8738	Karen Grove/684-5805

Legislation Title:

An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.34.010, 23.34.018, 23.40.020, 23.41.006, 23.42.112, 23.43.008, 23.43.010, 23.43.012, 23.44.006, 23.44.010, 23.44.012, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.017, 23.44.018, 23.44.022,  23.44.051, 23.44.060, 23.45.008, 23.45.016, 23.45.160, 23.46.004, 23.46.012, 23.47A.002, 23.47A.004, 23.47A.005, 23.47A.018, 23.47A.020, 23.49.014, 23.49.017, 23.49.030, 23.49.046, 23.49.096, 23.49.148, 23.49.324, 23.50.012, 23.50.022, 23.50.051, 23.53.015, 23.53.020, 23.53.030, 23.55.020, 23.55.022, 23.55.028, 23.55.030, 23.55.034, 23.69.021, 23.71.016, 23.74.004, 23.74.010, 23.76.004, 23.76.024, 23.76.058, 23.76.060, 23.84A.006, 23.84A.024, 23.84A.036, 23.84A.038, and 23.86.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, to correct typographical errors, correct section references, clarify regulations, and make minor amendments; adding a new Section 23.42.030; repealing Section 23.40.050; and authorizing the Code Reviser to amend all references in Title 23 of the Seattle Municipal Code to “chart.”

Summary of the Legislation:

Ongoing maintenance of the Land Use Code periodically requires amendments that are relatively small scale and have limited scope and impact.  Such amendments include correcting typographical errors and incorrect section references, as well as clarifying existing code provisions.  The proposed “omnibus” amendments accomplish the following:

· Updating and clarification of certain maps and exhibits in the Code; 

· Clarification of exceptions to yard and setback standards in the Residential Small Lot (RSL) zones;

· Clarification and correction of single-family and multifamily development regulations, particularly with respect to yards and parking;

· Updating format and style in accordance with current standards of Code construction.

Background:

Periodic updating of the Land Use Code is an important part of the regulatory process. Clarifying development regulations is necessary from time to time to correct errors and omissions when they are discovered, and to ensure that the City’s policy intent is clear and achievable.  Adoption of these Land Use Code amendments will help to facilitate easier understanding and improved administration and application of the Land Use Code. The last omnibus ordinance of Code amendments was adopted in 2004.  A more detailed summary of the proposed amendments is included in the attached Director’s Report.

_X _    This legislation does not have any financial implications.  

Attachment: Director's Report