Due to recent interim regulations implementing state legislation (effective July 2025) and pending changes to the Design Review program and the local codes implementing State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, SDCI's Tips, Director's Rules, and other guidance documents may not reflect the most current regulations or requirements. To ensure accuracy and applicability to specific code questions or permit applications, please contact us through our Send Us a Question website.

Director's Rules

DR 30-90, Street Improvement Manual

Status:: Superseded
Superseded by: 22-2005
Effective Date:: 12/16/1991
Number of Pages:: 106
Legislation:: This rule interprets Land Use Code (Title 23)
Notes:: This Director's Rule exceeds 100 pages in length and is packaged in a binder. It may be purchased at cost ($14.00) from the DCLU Public Resource Center on the 20th floor of Key Tower at 700-5th Ave, (206) 684-8467.This is a joint rule with SED

Keeping Your Rules Up-to-date

We publish official legal notice for all Director’s Rules in Seattle's Daily Journal of Commerce. We also publish notice about land use rules in our Land Use Information Bulletin through the Seattle Services Portal. To receive an email alert when the Land Use Information Bulletin is posted contact our Public Resource Center.

Draft Director's Rules

None at this time.

Still Need Help?

If you have questions about superseded or rescinded rules, please contact Faye Emmanuel at (206) 684-0114.