We need a hallelujah chorus for this press release. Can you believe it? THANK you to Councilman Richard Conlin and Mayor Nickels for doing the right thing.
May 11, 2009
Mayor Nickels Announces New Rules for Gardening in Planting Strips
New procedures to encourage more gardening citywide
SEATTLE - Mayor Greg Nickels today announced improvements to make
gardening in planting strips easier for Seattle’s residents. The new
planting strip policy, issued by the Seattle Department of
Transportation (SDOT), eliminates any permit requirements for gardens
and ends fees previously required for hardscape improvements, such as
planter boxes or pavers.
“This change makes it easier to plant flowers and vegetables in the
strip between the sidewalk and the street. For many gardeners, that’s
prime space,” said Nickels. “It’s one of the things that makes
Seattle special, and, with planting season upon us, it’s time to get
those green thumbs going.”
Under the new rules announced today, residents no longer need to obtain
a $225 permit for hardscape improvements, such as raised gardens or
stepping stones. Instead, they can obtain a free online permit for these
improvements and to plant a tree at:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_permits_online.htm
SDOT has updated its Web site with information explaining the rules:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_docs.htm
To ensure public safety and protect city infrastructure, they also
provide guidelines for making planting strip improvements.
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