Community Development
Community Development Services
Community Development through its Planning and Building Services functions enhance Normandy Park’s unique quality of life. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Vision, Goals and Objectives, we sustain the community’s physical, social, environmental, and economic character through planning and development review under the NPMC.
The Community Development Department works collaboratively with the City Council, Planning Commission, and residents, businesses, and stakeholders in Normandy Park to propose new and amend current planning regulations and long range land use policies that set broad direction for how the city will grow over the next 20 years or more.
Development review functions include:
- Title 18 Zoning
- Title 17 Subdivisions and Plats
- Title 16 Shoreline Management – updated 2019
- Title 14 Buildings and Construction
- Title 13 Environment (Drainage and Water Quality, SEPA, and Land Clearing, Grading and Filling)
- Title 9 Flood Hazard Areas
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- Title 18 Zoning Chapter 18.150 Land Use Procedures: establishes procedures for the various application types, notice (when required) and public participation and engagement.
Upcoming Events
For more details on events and ways to get involved, please visit the City Council or Planning Commission pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are areas of importance to Critical Areas review applications?
When permit applications are under review, we extensively analyze proposals and their impacts on local Critical Areas.
Refer to the maps below to determine whether your project site and proposal falls under a critical area.
- ArcGIS Critical Areas Map
- Critical Areas Map 1: Wetlands
- Critical Areas Map 2: Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARA)
- Critical Areas Map 3: Geologic Hazardous Areas
- Critical Areas Map 4: WDFW Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCA)
- Critical Areas Map 5: Surface Water Resources and Flooding
If you are still unsure, please email permits@normandyparkwa.gov.
How can I find out what I need to know about when I apply to Permits?
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions in our Permits & Inspections page.
If you have a more specific project question, please read through our Public Assistance Memos in our Permits & Inspections page to determine if you need to apply for permits.
If you are still unsure, please email permits@normandyparkwa.gov.
Where do I involve myself in the Periodic Update process?
- Contact City staff
- Follow the Planning Commission and City Council during their meetings
- Bookmark the Normandy Park 2044 page
Who does Economic Development for Normandy Park?
A lot of organizations do. The City’s Economic Development Element focuses on sustaining and growing Normandy Park-serving business, while assuring our residents, workers, and stakeholders of a supportive and sustainable business environment. The city has longstanding membership partnerships with Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, Highline’s Small Business Development Center, Southside Alliance, and the Port of Seattle.
