Harrell proposes overhaul of Seattle's design review process

Harrell Proposes Design Review Moratorium, Interim Legislation Complying with State Mandate - The Urbanist

On Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell rolled out a package of design review reforms intended to speed up housing development and comply with a state deadline that is fast approaching. With little time left for Council to deliberate on and approve legislation before the deadline at month’s end arrives, Harrell has proposed a six-month pause on design review requirements as an interim compliance step and to provide a transition to the overhauled…

Harrell proposes overhaul of Seattle's design review process

The number of projects subject to design review could be reduced by up to 40% a year.