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City Assistance

Supporting Our Residents

The Finance Department supports the community of Normandy Park by providing excellent and innovative service.

Finance staff provides a full range of accounting services for the City of Normandy Park.  Department staff is committed to excellence in the provision of financial services and information reporting that is timely, impartial, and consistent with professional standards, legal requirements, and City policies.

City Assistance Contacts

Kari Kurtz
Finance Director
(206) 248-7603
email

City Assistance Questions

Do I need a permit to build a shed?

A permit is not required if the shed is under 200sf.

Do I need a permit to remove or prune a tree?

Read through this Public Assistance Memo PAM#007: Tree Removal to determine if you need to apply for any permits. If you are still unsure, please contact the permit center via phone or email.

How is gross floor area ratio (GFAR) calculated?

GFAR is calculated based on the sum of the floor areas of all floors of the principal use building(s) and all accessory buildings divided by the total area of the zoning lot.

In residential zones, floor area includes the floor area within accessory buildings and excludes:

  • the floor area within breezeways;
  • uninhabitable attic space;
  • basements that do not daylight; and
  • up to 600 square feet of garage space.

In the NC and MU zones, floor area excludes:

  • floor area devoted to parking;
  • elevators, staircases, escalators, and mechanical spaces;
  • exterior decks, porches, and arcades open to the air; and
  • floor area devoted to public amenities.
How long are permits valid?

Permit expire two years since the date of issuance. 

 

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