Make Your Voices Heard
Community Advisory Committee
The Creeks, Drainage and Wastewater Advisory Committee (CDWAC) members participate in review of SPU’s programs, policies and services related to surface water and wastewater utilities including water quality, stormwater, combined sewers, low impact development, urban streams, and habitat protection. Read our 2011 CDWAC Work Plan (pdf) to learn more.
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Reshaping Seattle's Central Waterfront
With the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle is poised to reclaim its Central Waterfront and reconnect our city to Elliott Bay. The City is now in the process of selecting a design and engineering team to engage the public in developing a dynamic and forward-looking design for the waterfront. On Feb. 17, 2011 over 1,000 people attended to engage in the waterfront vision and hear the project team present their approach to the design. The city received nearly 2,000 responses from the Seattle public on the future vision and potential uses of the new waterfront.
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Shoreline Master Program Update
The City of Seattle’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is being comprehensively updated for the first time since 1987. The SMP constitutes the policies and regulations governing development and uses on and adjacent to marine and freshwater shorelines. This includes the waters of Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Lake Union/ Ship Canal, Duwamish River, Green Lake, as well as associated wetlands and floodplains. These policies and regulations affect land uses, structure bulk and setbacks, public access requirements, bulkheads, docks, piers, and construction practices.
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Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Code Revisions
The Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Control Code (SMC 22.800-22.808) and associated Directors’ Rules are being revised to account for advances in urban stormwater runoff management practices. These regulations are in place to protect life, property, public health and the environment from the adverse impacts of urban stormwater runoff. Adverse impacts can include flooding, pollution, landslides and erosion.
Learn more about Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Code Revisions.