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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Zoning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Sally Bagshaw Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4613-02
Abstract

Records created and received by Bagshaw's office during her tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 2002-2019; Majority of material found within 2010-2019

Board of Adjustment Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1640-01
Abstract

Minutes and agendas of public hearings held by the Board of Adjustment regarding conditional use, variance, and special exception applications.

Dates: 1957-1975

Board of Adjustment Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1640-04
Abstract

Copies of Board reports to City Council, including report letters to City Council and appeals to Council of Board actions, as well as statistical breakdowns of the type of appeals.

Dates: 1957-1979

Central Business District Study Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-06
Scope and Contents note

Records of Donald Monson, director of the CBD study. Includes correspondence, surveys, and economic data relating to planning issues in Seattle's business center.

Dates: 1962-1963

Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1650-20
Scope and Contents note This series is the proceedings of public hearings of the City Planning Commission. Commission hearings were organized by type of application and often were a series of meetings held one after the other. For example, on July 13, 1972, the Commission held a hearing to consider a residential planned unit development application, followed by a meeting to consider possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, followed by a third meeting to consider modification of the comprehensive plan. Other...
Dates: 1970-1978

Committee on the Built Environment Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4616-05
Dates: 2008-2014; Majority of material found within 2009-2013

Planning Commission Correspondence

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1650-15
Abstract

Correspondence of the Planning Commission.

Dates: 1968-1972

Department of Community Development Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 1600-03
Abstract

Working papers, correspondence, and subject files of Department of Community Development directors. Includes memoranda, notes, and reports relating to project and program development and City planning. Major issues covered include housing, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, urban renewal, and downtown planning.

Dates: 1970-1991; 1976-1991

Department of Planning and Development Maps and Drawings

 Series
Identifier: 2000-02
Scope and Contents Maps and drawings created by the Department of Planning and Development, Department of Construction and Land Use and Department of Construction and Inspections. Includes 8 items related to cabaret zoning created between 2005 and 2007. Includes some neighborhood zoning maps. Select objects are cataloged in ...
Dates: 2005-2007

Robert F. Hintz Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-03
Scope and Contents note Files of assistant planning director files Robert Hintz, hired as a principal planner in 1953. He was responsible for the technical sections of the staff, and supervised research and advance planning. Significant planning issues included in his records are zoning and high rise apartments, planning for the central business district, and transportation planning. Hintz' papers also reflect his work on the Comprehensive Plan. Included is correspondence with City Council, the Mayor, various city...
Dates: 1950-1969

Rob Johnson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4641-02
Abstract

Records related to Rob Johnson's tenure as a Seattle City Councilmember, with special emphasis on land use and zoning issues.

Dates: 2011-2019; Majority of material found within 2016-2019

Judy Nicastro Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 4661-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes relating to issues before the City Council during Nicastro's four-year tenure on the Seattle City Council and reflecting her interests and activities while on the Council. Subjects include civil rights, economic development, education, City finance and budget, housing, land use, urban development, interdepartmental affairs, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, public safety, health and social services, technology, transportation, and public...
Dates: 1999-2003

Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4621-10
Abstract

Records of the committee during Richard Conlin's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2012-2013

Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4641-03
Abstract

Records of the committee during Johnson's term as chair.

Dates: 2016-2019

Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4668-03
Abstract

Records of the committee during Pacheco's term as chair.

Dates: 2019

Planning, Land Use, & Neighborhoods Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4616-04
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, staff reports, correspondence, notes, and other background materials related to Clark's tenure as committee chair. Topics discussed include zoning, historic preservation, multifamily code, neighborhood planning and development, comprehensive plan updates, backyard cottages, and the stadium north lot development.

Dates: 2008-2011; Majority of material found within 2008-2009

Planning, Land Use & Sustainability Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4665-05
Scope and Contents Note

Records from the 2014 Planning, Land Use & Sustainability Committee meetings. Includes discussion on land use and rezoning, micro-housing, and workforce housing among many other topics. Supporting documents include reports, public statements, and printed presentations.

Dates: 2014-2015

Rezoning Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-18
Abstract

Working files maintained by the City Planning Commission for proposed rezones.

Dates: 1955-1975

Citywide Planning Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-04
Abstract

Planning files concerning general zoning, environmental and other issues.

Dates: 1975-1999; Majority of material found within 1983-1994

Building Department Joint Meeting Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-22
Abstract

Records of meetings concerning Seattle's zoning code.

Dates: 1958-1976

Office of Environmental Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 1618-01
Abstract

Studies and reports related to zoning and planning issues.

Dates: 1968-1982; 1973-1975

Office for Long-Range Planning Major Institutions Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-05
Abstract

Records concerning policies and plans for the development of medical and educational institutions in the Seattle area.

Dates: 1973-1990

Planning Commission Reports and Studies

 Series
Identifier: 1650-07
Abstract

Working papers of the Seattle Planning Commission relating primarily to the development of the Comprehensive Plan, a Civic Arts Center, and recreation studies throughout the city.

Dates: 1948-1965

Planning Department Neighborhood Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-06
Abstract

Planning files for projects in Seattle neighborhoods.

Dates: 1986-2006

Urban Renewal Program Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise (SURE) Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-10
Abstract

Administrative, committee and project file records of the Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise (SURE), a citizen’s advisory committee created to build community support for urban renewal projects with an emphasis on rehabilitation and conservation.

Dates: 1956-1965

Urban Renewal Program Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1642-02
Abstract

Administrative files, records of community groups, and project records relating to local urban renewal projects which made use of federal funds.

Dates: 1958-1971

Select Committee on Citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4641-04
Abstract

Records of the committee.

Dates: 2018-2019

John D. Spaeth Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-02
Abstract

Files of Seattle's Director of Planning, John Spaeth, mainly covering the Central Business District study and Comprehensive Plan.

Dates: 1950-1969

Jim Street Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4683-02
Abstract

Subject files of Seattle City Council member Jim Street; includes correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to issues including land use, the downtown plan, neighborhood planning, housing, education, and economic development.

Dates: 1967-1995

Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1627-02
Abstract

Records relating to urban renewal and improvements in the Yesler-Atlantic neighborhood. Includes materials about social services, housing rehabilitation, pedestrian pathways, streets, and parks, commercial development, and religious structures.

Dates: 1961-1977

Zoning Commission Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1651-01
Abstract

Proceedings of meetings of the Zoning Commission, 1920-1925. Minutes discuss zoning and classification of districts and properties.

Dates: 1920-1925

Zoning Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1651-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, maps, and newspaper clippings related to the work of the Seattle Zoning Commission in compiling the City's first zoning code.

Dates: 1920-1924

Zoning Policy Map Change Requests

 Series
Identifier: 4605-04
Abstract

Zoning case files for residential areas, arranged by neighborhood.

Dates: 1979-1982; Majority of material found within 1981-1982