Zoning Commission Minutes
Scope and Contents note
The Zoning Commission minutes consist of proceedings of regular and special meetings. Minutes contain information on members present, petitions and letters from Seattle citizens or citizens' groups, resolutions of the Commission, and reports of special committees. Classification of properties or districts (into such categories as Business, Residence, or Manufacturing), as well as building height limits and suggested amendments to zoning code, are discussed in the minutes.
The early minutes include reports from other cities regarding zoning used by Seattle as the city began the process of establishing zoning districts. Harland Bartholomew, City Plan Engineer of St. Louis, visited Seattle to assist the Zoning Commission; many of his reports and communications are discussed in the minutes. Also of interest are the minutes relating to controversy regarding packing houses in the Beacon Hill neighborhood; the late 1920 and early 1921 minutes discuss the issue at length.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1925
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Zoning Commission (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
The Zoning Commission was established in 1920 to survey the City, divide it into districts or zones, and recommend land use in those areas. The City Engineer, Superintendent of Buildings, one Parks Trustee, and six individuals appointed by the Mayor comprised the Commission membership. In 1923, the Commission presented a draft ordinance to City Council which became the City's first Zoning Code. Commission activities were superceded by creation of the City Planning Commission in 1924. Although inactive, the Commission was not abolished until 1936.
Full Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Proceedings of meetings of the Zoning Commission, 1920-1925. Minutes discuss zoning and classification of districts and properties.
Arrangement note
Minutes are arranged chronologically.
- Title
- Guide to the Zoning Commission Minutes 1920-1925
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Shannon B. Lynch and Scott Cline
- Date
- Š 2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- EAD Location
- http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv24973
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository