DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

The Planning Department promotes quality community growth and development in the City of SeaTac through administration of the development review process for land use permits, ensuring compliance with City zoning regulations and State environmental laws. The following land use permits are issued by the department:

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Conditional Use Permits

Environmental Checklist (SEPA)

Planned Unit Development

Development Agreement

Home Occupations

Lot Line Adjustments

Rezones

Shoreline Development

Short Plats

Subdivisions

Temporary Use Permits

Variances

Basic information about a permit that has been applied for, or issued, can be looked up by location or permit number.  Look up a Permit.

The Zoning Code establishes zoning regulations within the City.  From time to time sections of codes are reviewed for possible amendment, or new codes are developed.  Check Current Planning Projects for codes currently under review. Public comments are welcome. 

Recent ordinances that officially amend the code, but are not yet codified, can be found on the  Zoning Code page.

Frequently Asked Questions includes answers to common questions about fences and setbacks on single family lots.

LONG RANGE PLANNING

Comprehensive Planning

The Comprehensive Plan establishes the City's goals and policies for long-range growth with regard to land use, housing, critical areas, transportation, community image, economic vitality, and parks and recreation.  The Comprehensive Plan is reviewed and updated annually with consideration given to amendments proposed by the public.

2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process 

Planning Maps

Zoning Map (1.5MB PDF file)

Comprehensive Plan Map (1.5MB PDF file)

Wetlands and Streams Map (1.0MB PDF file)

Steep Slopes Map (1.5MB PDF file)

Station Area Planning

In 2006, the City adopted the SeaTac/Airport Station Area Action Plan and the S. 154th St. Station Area Action Plan.  These plans envision new commercial and residential districts in the areas adjacent to Sound Transit's SeaTac/Airport and Tukwila International Blvd. (S. 154th St.) Link Light Rail stations.  The station area action plans and information regarding the City's station area planning efforts can be found on the Station Area Planning page.

Past Subarea Planning Projects

Detailed future development scenarios for different areas of the City have been undertaken at the direction of the City Council, such as for the City Center, the Urban Center, West SeaTac, and Riverton Heights.  Community outreach and input are vital components of subarea planning.  Summary of Past Subarea Planning activities.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is a five-member advisory body appointed by the SeaTac City Council. The Commission provides recommendations to the Council on a variety of land use and planning issues.  More information about the Planning Commission, including meeting days and times, can be found on the Citizens' Advisory Committee page.  

Planning News

Tree Retention in Single Family Residential Zones (Posted June, 2008)

2008 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendment Process  (Posted January, 2008)

Major Development Projects Map 11-20-08 (Posted November, 2008)

Planning Projects Underway

Major Zoning Code Update

Shoreline Master Program

Extended S. 154th St. Station Area Rezone Process