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Dept. of Community Development Rezoning Records, 1955-1975
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development
- Title
- Dept. of Community Development Rezoning Records
- Dates
- 1955-1975 (inclusive)19551975
- Quantity
- 2.8 cubic feet, (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 1650-18
- Summary
- Working files maintained by the City Planning Commission for proposed rezones.
- Repository
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Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov - Access Restrictions
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing this record series was provided through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The City Planning Commission was created by ordinance in 1924 and was first included in the City Charter in 1946. The Commission’s role was to prepare plans and gather data for the development of the City, to advise City Council on current problems and long range planning, and to participate in administration of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. It was provided with the authority to hire as needed to carry out its planning and advisory functions. However, the Planning Commission’s decisions needed to be passed by ordinance before they became effective.
Between 1924 and 1974, the Commission’s membership was changed periodically by ordinance. It varied in size from 9 to 25 members. The composition of the Commission also varied but always consisted of a percentage of the following: Mayoral appointees, ex-officio members from various government departments, as well as representatives elected by various government agencies.
With the creation of the Department of Community Development in 1969, the Commission became a part of the Department of Community Development. For the purpose of having a more broad-based membership, in 1974 the Commission membership was changed to be comprised of 15 Seattle citizens, appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. If at all possible, the citizens would come from different neighborhoods and a variety of disciplines would be represented.
Due to reorganizations in city government, the Planning Commission became a part of the Office of Policy Planning in 1974 then was returned to the Department of Community Development in 1979. In 1980, an independent office of the Planning Commission was established. The Planning Commission would no longer review site-specific land use applications and permits. Its city planning functions were transferred to the Department of Community Development.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Working files maintained for proposed rezones. Includes rezone and conditional use variance petitions, hearing agendas and minutes, correspondence and memoranda from and to affected parties, Planning Commission staff reports, Commission recommendations, and City Council Planning Committee agendas. Material also includes grading ordinance permit request files.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Rezoning Records, Record Series 1650-18. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
1650-18: Rezoning Records, 1955-1975Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petitions / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes (29 Folders) |
1961-1970 |
2/1 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petitions / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes (37 Folders) |
1970-1977 |
3/1 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petition / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes: METRO Park and Ride |
1975 |
3/2 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petition: METRO Draft Environmental Impact Statement |
1974 |
3/3 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petition / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes: Roanoke Reef |
1973 |
3/4 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petition / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes: Roanoke Reef |
1973 |
3/5 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petition / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes: Roanoke Reef |
1973-1974 |
3/6 | Rezoning and Conditional Use
Petition / Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes: Roanoke Bay
Associates |
1975 |
3/7 | Log of Comptrollers Files
Referred |
1975 |
3/8 | Lot Reduction: Hutchinson's
2nd Division |
1976 |
3/9 | Lot Reduction: Administrative
Decisions |
1978 |
3/10 | Lot Reduction: 7755 4th Ave.
NE |
1978 |
3/11 | Lot Reduction: McShane
Homes |
1979 |
4/1 | Grading Ordinance Permit
Request (10 Folders) |
1955-1972 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- City planning--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Municipal ordinances--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Zoning--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- City Planning Commission
- Seattle (Wash.) Department of Community Development
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)