2025-01-01
This GIS map depicts the 2032 Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) noise contours (65, 70, and 75 dB) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), overlaid with generalized land use classifications and the current Noise Remedy Boundary. Sourced from the State of Washington (2024) and SEA SAMP, adapted by ESA in 2025, the map covers surrounding jurisdictions including Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and unincorporated King County.
https://www.burienwa.gov/business/community_development/planning_initiatives/northeast_redevelopment_area
2024-10-08
Language of order still leaves ultimate ownership uncertain At the Tuesday, October 8 noon meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission, the Commission voted to approve an amended version of Order 2012: Amended Order #2024-12 (sub) The amended version, created by Felleman and Mohamed, does not make any firm decision. Instead, it directs Port staff
2024-10-04
However, language of order leaves ultimate ownership uncertain At the Tuesday, October 8 meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission (Sea-Tac Airport Mezzanine 12:00pm), the following Order will be discussed and voted on: “The Port Commission hereby directs the Executive Director to undertake the Port activities necessary to meet the requirements described in Section 706
2024-09-07
A public notice sign posted by the City of Des Moines, WA Planning Department (21630 11th Avenue South, Suite D, Des Moines, WA 98198) announcing a proposed land use action: construction of a 402,380 square-foot industrial building and related civil improvements on 21 acres of a 30-acre site, accessed from S. 216th St. and 20th Ave. S., including filling 11,938 square feet of wetlands, rerouting a Type NS stream, and constructing a new trail connection. Contact phone listed as (206) 870-7576.
2024-05-13
RCW 36.70A.200 requires counties and cities planning under Washington's Growth Management Act to include a process for identifying and siting essential public facilities — defined as those typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities, regional transportation facilities, correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and inpatient mental health or substance abuse facilities. The law explicitly prohibits any local comprehensive plan or development regulation from completely blocking the siting of such facilities. It also establishes liability protections for jurisdictions acting in good faith to site secure community transition facilities.
2024-01-01
The Normandy Park 2044 Comprehensive Plan is a long-range planning document for the city of Normandy Park, Washington, last updated in 2024 via Ordinance No. 1066. It covers eight key elements including land use, housing, transportation, capital facilities, parks and recreation, environment, and economic development. While it guides the city's growth and policy through 2044, it does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise impacts.
2024-01-01
The Normandy Park 2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update is the city’s long-range planning document adopted via Ordinance No. 1066 in 2024. It covers eight elements including land use, housing, transportation, capital facilities, parks and recreation, environment, and economic development, along with a glossary appendix. This update supersedes prior amendments made in 2016 and 2020.
2023-08-22
This document presents FAA density guidelines for the North Sea-Tac Park area near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, showing recommended population limits per acre across different zones. Areas closest to the runway are designated as a 'Clear Zone' allowing only 1.5 people per acre, while an 'Extended Clear Zone' permits 2 people per acre, and surrounding residential areas are limited to 20–40 people per acre. A gymnasium on the map is noted as accommodating 60 people during games, illustrating how the guidelines account for concentrated gatherings near airport flight paths.
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